Boat aux Saveurs

The story

Boat aux Saveurs in Marmande – Modern Cuisine by Chef Annabelle Boat

A Marmande Table Rooted in the Land

In Marmande, Chef Annabelle Boat runs a kitchen that is both personal and precise. Her restaurant, Boat aux Saveurs, opened in July 2011 in a former “Chartreuse” that has been gently modernised. The dining room is warm and unpretentious, a space where the cooking speaks for itself.

Annabelle trained alongside celebrated chefs of the Grand Sud-Ouest, and that foundation is clear in every plate. She works with what she knows best: much of the produce comes from the family farm—vegetables, herbs, fruit, honey, and all the veal served at the table. Beyond that, she turns to local growers for asparagus, eggs, pork, and wine. The result is a modern cuisine that feels rooted in the Lot-et-Garonne, changing weekly to follow the seasons.

Bistronomic Lunch and Evening Carte

Since reopening in April 2026, the restaurant has introduced a bistronomic formula at lunch, Wednesday through Friday. The Menu d’Annabelle offers a choice of two starters, two mains, and two desserts. On a recent menu, that might mean a gorgonzola risotto with balsamic and walnuts, or a fricassée of prawns with ginger-spiced noodle. Mains include a pork fillet with summer vegetables and pesto, or a filet of ling with courgette, new potatoes, and fresh herbs. A chocolate moelleux with raspberry sorbet or a lemon meringue tart finishes the meal.

Thursday and Friday evenings bring the Carte des Saveurs, where guests compose their own meal. The cooking is made from scratch—stocks, sauces, ice creams, and sorbets all prepared in-house.

Recognition and Philosophy

Boat aux Saveurs has earned a Michelin Recommendation for 2026, a nod to the consistency and clarity of Annabelle’s cooking. Her philosophy is straightforward: privilege local ingredients, renew the menu with the seasons, and make everything from the foundations up. The restaurant also accommodates vegetarian, vegan, and allergen-sensitive diners—on request 48 hours in advance.

For those who value a chef who knows her producers by name, and a kitchen that respects the rhythm of the year, Boat aux Saveurs offers a genuine taste of the region, refined without fuss.