The best restaurants for aligot, according to Gault&Millau
From the burons of Aubrac to the urban tables of Gault&Millau, aligot continues to seduce chefs and gourmets alike. Here's a roundup of restaurants where this rustic dish is serious business.
Born on the high plateaux of Aubrac, aligot has long been a dish for sharing, nourishing and convivial, served in the burons to satiate men after exertion. A mixture of mashed potatoes, fresh tome cheese, garlic and cream: behind this apparent simplicity lies a real know-how, made up of precise gestures and patience, where texture and texture make all the difference.
Today, aligot has left the confines of the Aveyron region to take its place on bistronomic and gastronomic tables, without ever renouncing its identity. Whether it accompanies an artisanal sausage, a piece of Aubrac beef, or is revisited with precision by established chefs, it remains a strong marker of French terroir cuisine. Gault&Millau has selected these restaurants where aligot, whether traditional or subtly reinterpreted, is served with exacting standards, respect for the product and a sense of taste.
Le Suquet, Laguiole
Perched on the heights of Aubrac, Sébastien Bras ' Le Suquet (4 toques) embodies a sensitive and demanding vision of terroir gastronomy, deeply connected to its environment. At this iconic establishment, aligot is more than just a nod to the region: it's crafted with the same precision as the great creations of the table, offering a perfectly spindly texture and controlled richness, faithful to the original spirit of the dish while elevating it to gastronomic status. For a long time, "aligot was the preserve of Granny Bras, but the rest of the family has carried on the tradition by offering a classic version, spiced up with a little oiled juice, made with truffles from Comprégnac".
A version with pumpkin is also available in autumn. Served in an uncluttered setting that opens onto the landscape, the Bras family's aligot dialogues naturally with a cuisine d'auteur guided by the season, local produce and a constant quest for balance, making Le Suquet an absolute benchmark for understanding aligot today.
- Where to find us Route de Laguiole, 12210 Laguiole
- Read the Gault&Millau review of Le Suquet
Restaurant Cyril Attrazic, in Peyre-en-Aubrac
in Peyre-en-Aubrac, the Cyril Attrazic restaurant (2 toques) is the contemporary, masterful expression of a plural Aveyronnais terroir. Here, aligot - generous, long-flowing and perfectly balanced - takes its place alongside racy cuisine rooted in Aubrac produce and the seasons, blending authenticity and modernity. In a warm, well-appointed setting, each plate bears witness to the same exacting attention to detail that the chef puts into sublimating local traditions, making this address an unmissable stop for those in search of the very best.this makes the restaurant a must for those seeking a refined and sincere interpretation of regional cuisine, where aligot becomes a celebration of the land through technique and taste.
- Where? 10B Rte du Languedoc, 48130 Peyre en Aubrac
- Read the Gault&Millau review of Restaurant Cyril Attrazic
Restaurant Gilles Moreau, Laguiole
in Laguiole, Restaurant Gilles Moreau (2 toques) embodies a precise, generous and resolutely Aubrac-based cuisine, where tradition and elegance meet on every plate. The plate of aligot, with its mashed potatoes spun with fresh Laguiole tome, reveals all the depth and precision of this emblematic dish, served with a melt-in-the-mouth texture. In keeping with this regional base, à la carte offerings such as Maison Conquet's pan-seared Aubrac excellence beef, red wine reduction with shallot shallots, seasonal vegetables, celery purée and aligot, testify to a gourmet, masterful interpretation of the terroir.
- Where? 2 allée de l'Amicale, 12210 Laguiole
- Read the Gault&Millau review of Restaurant Gilles Moreau
La Halle aux Grains, Paris
La Halle aux Grains (2 toques) in Paris, signed by the Bras family, is an address where the spirit of their emblematic Aubrac home is transposed into a welcoming urban setting. Here, aligot is revealed in a novel form: a snacked aligot served at every table for two, without being mentioned on the menu or billed, as a friendly, spontaneous gesture. This gesture, which reflects the company's philosophy, prefigures a cuisine that respects traditions while interpreting them in a light-hearted way. Around this wink, the menu offers a modern interpretation of seasonal and local produce, supported by the technical rigor and sensitivity that are Les Bras' signature.
- Where to eat? Bourse de Commerce - Pinault Collection, 2 Rue de Viarmes, 75001 Paris
- Read the Gault&Millau review of La Halle aux Grains
Auberge Saint-Jacques, Conques-en-Rouergue
Nestled between the medieval heritage and landscapes of the Rouergue region, the Auberge Saint-Jacques is a place where culinary tradition is lived as much as it is savored. In this warm and welcoming setting, Aligot is a natural part of a menu that celebrates farm produce and local recipes. A gourmet stopover on the road to Santiago de Compostela!
- Where to find us Rue Gonzagues Florens, 12320 Conques-en-Rouergue
- Read the Gault&Millau review of Auberge Saint-Jacques
Chez Remise, in Saint-Urcize
in Saint-Urcize, Chez Remise (1 toque) embodies the authenticity and spirit of Aveyron's terroir in a simple, warm setting where each dish tells a story of well-chosen local produce and savoir-faire. At this gourmet inn, aligot is served as a tribute to the culinary traditions of Aubrac, a dish for sharing that illustrates the generosity of the region. It blends with finesse on a menu that honors locally-raised meats, artisanal charcuterie and seasonal vegetables, making Chez Remise a sincere address where terroir cuisine rhymes with conviviality and mastery of flavors.
- Where to eat? Le Bourg, 15110 Saint-Urcize
- Read the Gault&Millau review of Chez Remise
Ambassade d'Auvergne, Paris
Right in the heart of Paris, L'Ambassade d'Auvergne (1 toque) offers a warm and inviting place to stop and savour the authentic flavours of the mountains and plateaux of the Massif Central. While the menu aptly explores the classics of Auvergne cuisine, such as artisanal terrines, simmered dishes and mature cheeses, it's also in the generosity of the accompaniments that the soul of the place shines through. Aligot, for example, is served with a perfectly threaded texture, a nod to the traditions of the southern Massif Central, and a natural match for the meats and local produce featured.
- Where? 22 rue du Grenier Saint-Lazare, 75003 Paris
- Read the Gault&Millau review of Ambassade d'Auvergne
L'Alambic, in Clermont-Ferrand
In the heart of Clermont-Ferrand, L'Alambic (1 toque) is a restaurant where creativity meets the culinary roots of the Massif Central, supported by a refined cuisine that magnifies local products. In a place appreciated for its balance between tradition and modernity, Aligot is a gourmet nod to the land, respectful of its heritage and in harmony with an inventive menu. This delicacy goes equally well with braised sausage and Auvergne entrecôte steak, for a complete and satisfying meal.
- Where? 6 rue Sainte-Claire, 63000 Clermont-Ferrand
- Read the Gault&Millau review of L'Alambic
L'Aubrac Café, Rodez
in Rodez, L'Aubrac Café (1 toque) embodies a convivial and confident vision of the terroir of the southern Massif Central, where culinary tradition is expressed with generosity and modernity. At this well-established restaurant, the aligot is a true signature, served with the same attention to quality as the other dishes on the menu. It's the perfect accompaniment to Aubrac meats, local charcuterie and seasonal market produce, in a cuisine that reconciles simplicity, taste and authenticity.
- Where? 8 Place de la Cité, 12000 Rodez
- Read the Gault&Millau review of L'Aubrac Café
