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Chez Loustic sits on the quiet Place de l’Estrapade in Toulouse’s Saint-Cyprien district. It calls itself a “resto de quartier” – a local spot that blends tradition with modernity. The kitchen works with fresh, seasonal market produce, and the menu changes regularly to reflect what the region’s growers and suppliers offer. The wine list leans toward independent vintners from French wine regions, and there is also a selection of house cocktails and spirits.
Chef Julien Marsaud brings fifteen years of experience from Michelin-starred and bistronomic kitchens in France and abroad. He trained under Christian Constant and Thibault Sombardier, among others, and was named “Jeune Espoir” (Young Hope) in the 2018 Gault & Millau guide. His cooking is generous and contemporary, built around the seasons. Co-owner Gabriel Lasserre, a Toulouse native trained in Biarritz and Paris, handles the front of house. After working in high-end restaurants in London and Paris, he returned south to open this first venture with Marsaud in the neighbourhood where he grew up.
At lunch from Tuesday to Friday, Chez Loustic offers a fixed-price formula: starter and main or main and dessert for €23, or the full three courses for €26. In the evenings and on Saturday lunch, the à la carte is supplemented by seasonal suggestions. The kitchen prepares everything on site, and the dishes are a direct reflection of what is available from local producers. The atmosphere is relaxed, with outdoor seating in good weather and wheelchair access.
The restaurant’s consistent quality and value earned it a Michelin Bib Gourmand in 2026, an award that recognises good cooking at a reasonable price. It is a fitting nod to the straightforward, market-driven approach that Marsaud and Lasserre have built – a place where the cooking speaks for itself, and the welcome is genuine.
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