My spouse and I dined at La Fringale on a Wednesday evening
in late August 2017. The restaurant is open Mondays through Saturdays; however,
it closes on Wednesdays in the winter months. We stayed nearby at the Villa
Lara, and it was less than a 5-minute walk to the restaurant.
La Fringale, whose name translates to “The Munchies”, offers
both indoor and outdoor seating. Outdoors, you can dine on the awning-covered
sidewalk terrace, adjacent to the street, which is pedestrian-only during the
summer months. The smallish indoor space requires visitors to take a few steps
down from street elevation. The cozy interior features a sort of country
hodgepodge decor that creates a homey feel. This restaurant is one of the more
family-friendly (and dog-friendly) establishments that we visited, even setting
aside a corner by the front window for a children’s play area.
La Fringale offers rustic French cuisine, as well as a
selection of gourmet pizzas. We began with the tatin andouille (apple and
chorizo tart) and the soup de poisson (Normandy fish soup). As our main
courses, we ordered the marmite de poisson (curried fish with rice), and the
beef bourguignon. For our food and three rounds of drinks (beer and sodas), our
bill totaled 85 Euros.
We enjoyed our dinner at La Fringale: good food and service
in a casual atmosphere.
