432 rue Nationale
49260 Montreuil-Bellay
02 41 03 71 36
Open for lunch & dinner
Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday
Restaurant in Montreuil-Bellay
1 room - 1 terrace
La Rencontre
What emanates from La Rencontre is love. The Chef's love of seasonal cuisine, plants and fresh produce, things done with taste, from your plates to the decor. The love of an essential encounter in family history.
Let yourself be enveloped by the atmosphere and warm welcome of La Rencontre, the home-made flavors of its Chef Grégoire Nadeaud, and the restaurant's beautiful history, which enriches that of the medieval town of Montreuil-Bellay.
The Chef
Chef and owner of La Rencontre, Grégoire Nadeaud is committed to promote the local terroir and the produce of the Saumur region. Today, he brings his approach and experience as a chef to work in his own establishment.
"Ardoise" Menu
A creative and varied selection that is sure to arouse your curiosity and delight your taste buds, the "ardoise" menu is a way of sharing delicious messages with you...Discover homemade cuisine in a friendly restaurant...You'll be asking for more!
Garden vegetables
Determined to showcase local produce, Grégoire Nadeaud, Chef at La Rencontre, cooks the vegetables he grows in his personal kitchen garden.
The history of the restaurant
The restaurant's history stretches back through time and generations, making La Rencontre a place rich in meaning for the whole of the Chef's family. And there's no doubt that without THE essential meeting of Romain and Louisette, the story wouldn't have the same flavor...
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Your reviews about La Rencontre
We absolutely loved Montreuil-Bellay! We had a family meal there, and everything was perfect. The food was delicious, the service was warm and attentive, and the atmosphere was really pleasant. A place we highly recommend!Published on Google Mr. Ruel gJune 29, 2026 True professionals, excellent value for the money 👍Published on Google Alain BaillouxJune 21, 2026 If any Koreans happen to be visiting this area, you absolutely must try this restaurant…. It was truly, truly delicious—the best meal ever. Every dish was absolutely perfect, with not a single flaw. For dessert, I had the fondue au chocolat and the hazelnut glass. The glass wasn’t sweet at all—just full of flavor—and the fondue au chocolat was just the right amount of sweet with a crispy outside… T_T It put most dessert shops to shame. I wasn’t expecting much, but even the desserts were so good that I left in awe… You absolutely have to visit!Published on Google Yu LimJune 14, 2026 A great place to eat. A variety of dishes, full of flavor. Generously portioned plates. A treat for the taste buds—and friendly service to boot! A place to remember.Published on Google GAEC La Vache LandaiseJune 9, 2026 We stumbled upon “La Rencontre” completely by chance. And it turned out to be a wonderful discovery. Everything was excellent. The dishes are refined and beautifully presented. A true delight from the appetizer to the main course and on to dessert. The terrace under the pergola, the garden with the fountain, the plants—everything is magnificent. And the staff was so kind. Bravo 👏👏👏 We’ll be back with great pleasurePublished on Google Brigitte LizeeJune 9, 2026 We went to this restaurant on the recommendation of several friends, and we weren’t disappointed. It’s all about the food! Excellent value for the money, with a dinner menu priced at 32€. The dishes are sumptuous and refined. The service is very good. The wine list is extensive, featuring mostly local wines. A must-visit spot in MontreuilPublished on Google Nicolas DeshayesJune 9, 2026 What can I say except... thank you 😄 Everything was perfect—from the welcome to dessert. The food was perfect, the service was top-notch, the atmosphere was friendly, and even the bill was a pleasant surprise (really affordable). The quality is there, and so is the taste. We’ll definitely be back 🌞🌞Published on Google AnnieJune 5, 2026 Perfect!Published on Google Senne SmeetsJune 2, 2026 Top-notch! The best restaurant in the area, with a very energetic and friendly staff! I highly recommend it ++++++....Published on Google Elodie PapotMay 31, 2026 A very pleasant restaurant. We ate on the patio, which overlooks a charming little garden full of flowers. The dishes were all delicious—as beautiful as they were tasty. The saumur champigny was excellent. The service was very friendly and efficient. I recommend this restaurant.Published on Google Claire SallenaveMay 30, 2026Google Rating: 4.9 out of 5, Based on 399 reviews
How to find us
432 rue Nationale
49260 Montreuil-Bellay
02 41 03 71 36
Opening days
Friday to Tuesday
Lunch & dinner





















