L'Ouvrière

Rating: 12.5
Author: Gault&Millau

5 Place de la Mairie, 86360 Montamisé, France

12.5/20
Gourmet Restaurant

BOOK

4 PHOTOS

Chef: Ludovic Dumont
Cooking: French
Style: Wine Bar

Budget (€)

Indicative price per person (excl. drinks)

55 to 102

Gault&Millau's review 2026

After a charming 15-minute drive from Poitiers, you’ll discover the village of Montamisé, perched on a hilltop where you’ll find the lovely home of Alban Galpin and his wife. In the dining room, with its rustic decor and soft green hues, you’ll be lulled by the sound of waves (no, the ocean isn’t quite at Poitiers’ doorstep yet—it’s played through the speakers as ambient background music), a playful nod (though a bit tiresome after a while) to the predominantly seafood-based dishes: a delightful whelk with mayonnaise, a seaweed tuile, and a creamy oyster dip as appetizers; a lovely first course featuring Noirmoutier potatoes, spring onions, mussels marinières, and curly endive, a lovely dish featuring sun-dried tomatoes, grey shrimp and sea grapes for the second starter, followed by a turbot that was disappointingly overcooked, served with a good celery purée, a medley of vegetables, and brocoletti that were a bit too salty. The desserts were well-prepared (roasted apricot, yogurt mousse, a slightly dry madeleine, and fresh almond ice cream), followed by a well-executed dish featuring strawberries and pesto ice cream. The wine list focuses on natural wines; the service was eager but somewhat inexperienced.