CHEZ ERNEST A generous and gourmet table with the flavors of Tarn-et-Garonne

Opening hours

Closed

  • Monday 12:00 am - 02:00 pm 07:30 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Tuesday 12:00 am - 02:00 pm 07:30 pm - 10:30 pm
  • Wednesday 12:00 am - 02:00 pm 07:30 pm - 10:30 pm
  • Thursday 12:00 am - 03:30 pm 07:30 pm - 10:30 pm
  • Friday 12:00 am - 03:30 pm 07:30 pm - 00:00 am
  • Saturday 12:00 am - 03:30 pm 07:30 pm - 00:00 am
  • Sunday Closed

Opens Monday at 12:00 am

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Useful information

Capacity : 100

Location : In town

Province : Tarn & Garonne - Les grandes vallées fluviales

Tariffs : 30€ to 40€

Services

  • Air conditioning
  • Barbeque
  • Cash
  • Cheque
  • Chèques Vacances (Holiday voucher)
  • Credit card accepted
  • Disable access
  • English spoken
  • Garden
  • Garden furniture
  • Groups
  • Heating
  • Internet : WIFI
  • Parking
  • Pets welcome
  • Restaurant voucher
  • Seminar Room
  • Spanish spoken
  • Specialities
  • Telephone
  • English
    • Chez Ernest, an essential address in Tarn-et-Garonne

      You are at Chez Ernest and yet, it is Paul who welcomes you with a smile in this restaurant renowned for its generous and gourmet cuisine. Open all year round and closed only on Sunday and Wednesday evenings, spend a friendly moment in a family atmosphere. Located in Montauban less than 10 minutes from the city center, you will have the pleasure of feasting in an atypical setting, rich in 40 years of life.

      Chez Ernest, a true institution to discover in Tarn-et-Garonne

      This is an unusual restaurant, located in an old farmhouse, a four-century-old building that has been completely renovated, making it a special place. The cozy and warm interior offers a vast wooded space where objects, paintings and pictures tell the story of an unusual establishment. In the summer, you can sit on the covered and shaded terrace to enjoy traditional and local cuisine. Chez Ernest is an oasis in the middle of an industrial area that is worth the detour for the eyes, as well as for the taste buds. Be careful, they are victims of their success, it is advisable to book!

      Chez Ernest, gourmet cuisine with fresh produce in Montauban

      Enjoy your meal all year round with a menu that changes with the seasons. The dynamic and passionate kitchen team loves to delight your palates with homemade recipes, whether revisited classics or instant creations. At Ernest, there is something for all tastes and desires between grilled meats, the many fish dishes offered and typical dishes such as calf's head or sweetbreads. To accompany your meal, an incredible wine list of 600 references is presented to you, suitable for all budgets. Ambiance, cuisine, setting, cuisine and service, Chez Ernest has the perfect ingredients!

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Traveller Reviews CHEZ ERNEST

4.5 sur 5 1583 reviews

  • Christine M

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Christine M on 02/06/2026

    A wonderful discovery! The food was a real treat, served with a smile. Impeccable service. The outdoor setting is very pleasant.

  • Emilie FORTUNA

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Emilie FORTUNA on 30/05/2026

    We come to this restaurant regularly and it's always a real pleasure. The dishes are delicious, generous, and prepared with care. Each visit is a delight from start to finish. We usually order a starter, main course, and dessert, and we're never disappointed. The welcome is warm, the service is efficient, and the atmosphere is friendly. It's a place we recommend without hesitation and where we return whenever we can. The only minor point for improvement concerns the terrace. The ground sometimes seems uneven, which has almost caused servers to trip several times during our visits. The chairs could also be replaced with more stable and comfortable models, as they become quite uncomfortable after a long meal. Nevertheless, it remains an excellent establishment that we will continue to frequent with great pleasure!

  • Stan HISLAS

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Stan HISLAS on 27/05/2026

    Excellent restaurant! Very varied menu with lots of choices, and very pleasant service!

Traveller Reviews CHEZ ERNEST

4.1 sur 5 464 reviews

Rating summary

  • Atmosphere 4.2 / 5
  • Food 4.0 / 5
  • Service 4.0 / 5
  • Value 3.7 / 5
  • "Superb Lunch!"

    5 / 5 Reviews posted by Tina L (Lauzerte, France) on 11/01/2026

    Really great experience, from the greeting from the proprietor and his little dog at the entrance, through service, the delicious food and wine, the ambiance, the bill and then a warm farewell, this...

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  • "Chez Ernest is a joy . Highly recommend."

    5 / 5 Reviews posted by MM3939 (Hayden, Idaho) on 30/09/2025

    This is a very fun restaurant! The food is good and the portions are large. We sat in the delightful veranda. There is a white dog who roams around — which I love to see ! And even a...

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  • "Excellent restaurant vibe, energy food incredible and just brilliant and laid back!"

    5 / 5 Reviews posted by Ampersand4291 (London, United Kingdom) on 29/05/2023

    What a find! This was a brilliant experience went back for another lunch and dinner in total of a week! Exciting menu, excellent vibe with good cool and quirky interiors and all round good space...

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CHEZ ERNEST

Address

1765 Avenue de Cos
82000 Montauban

Contacts

Phone : 05 63 03 58 80

GPS coordinates

44° 2'31.31"N, 1° 22'4.79"E

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