The story
Poulpette brings modern cuisine to the historic town of Cognac, earning a Michelin Recommended distinction for its thoughtful, contemporary approach. The restaurant occupies a welcoming space on avenue du Maréchal-de-Lattre-de-Tassigny, where air conditioning and wheelchair access ensure comfort for all guests.
The kitchen focuses on modern French cooking, drawing on seasonal ingredients and clean techniques. While specific dishes are not detailed in available sources, the Michelin guide’s recognition signals a kitchen that delivers precision and flavour without unnecessary complexity. The atmosphere balances understated elegance with a relaxed, unpretentious vibe—a place where the food speaks for itself.
Situated in the heart of the Cognac region, Poulpette offers a refined stop for locals and visitors alike. The restaurant’s modern cuisine reflects a broader culinary movement in the area, where tradition meets contemporary creativity. Whether you are exploring the town’s famous distilleries or simply seeking a memorable meal, Poulpette provides a calm, stylish counterpoint to the day’s adventures.
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A former culinary student who has worked at fifteen-some restaurants in Brussels and Paris, Antoine Vernouillet is certainly a funny guy. At Poulpette (waxed concrete floors, wood and steel tables, Edison light bulbs), the thirty-something chef pampers Cognac’s taste buds from inside his open kitchen. The day we went for lunch, the menu featured an incredible surf ’n’ turf tartare combining duck breast, homemade taramasalata, horseradish, smoked olive powder, almonds and grapes; a glistening line-caught pollack from La Cotinière, cooked over the open flames, with crisp carrots, a marinière sauce and shimeji mushrooms; before the highly texturized dessert combining fresh raspberries, caramelized cashews, Pineau jelly and a basil sorbet. FYI: the ambiance changes on Saturday nights as it becomes more of a wine bar, with two appetizers and two pho-style main courses… // G.D.
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