Discover the exquisite menu at Restaurant les Allées in Saint-Justin, France, where culinary artistry meets local flavors.
Nestled in the heart of the Landes region, Restaurant les Allées offers a refined and creative dining experience that highlights the best of Nouvelle-Aquitaine's culinary heritage. From starters to desserts, each dish is crafted with precision, showcasing a harmony of textures and bold flavors that delight the palate.
Starters
Begin your meal with artfully composed starters that combine local ingredients with inventive techniques:
- Foie Gras, Anguille fumée, Kumquat, Bière noire – Decadent duck foie gras paired with smoky smoked eel, tangy kumquat confit, and a refreshing black beer ice cream.
- Croquette de pieds de cochon – Crispy pig's trotters croquette served with ajo blanco, braised romaine, and coriander oil for a rich and aromatic bite.
- Homard rôti au beurre demi-sel – Succulent roasted lobster finished with salted butter, chestnut mousseline, shellfish cream, and toasted buckwheat.
- Pâte en croute des Allées – A classic savory pie with palombe (wood pigeon), porcini mushrooms, foie gras, shallot compote, and a rich palombe sauce.
Mains
The mains showcase an array of expertly prepared dishes that highlight the region’s best produce and sophisticated techniques:
- Pigeon de Magescq – Roasted pigeon accompanied by a beetroot and cocoa biscuit, carrot pulp and roasted carrot, finished with a rich pigeon jus.
- Ris de veau rôti au beurre – Tender roasted sweetbreads with smoked potato siphon, pine needles, sautéed mushrooms, and shallots, delivering a burst of earthy flavors.
- Noix de Saint-Jacques et maïs – Seared scallops on a bed of creamy corn mousse, complemented by grilled baby corn and a touch of lemon confit.
- Mignon de veau et butternut – Roasted veal tenderloin with sesame butternut, pumpkin seed praline, butternut gel, and a creamy morel jus.
Desserts
End your meal on a sweet note with desserts that blend classic French techniques with creative flair:
- Fromage travaillé – A sophisticated cheese course featuring ash-covered goat, goat mousse, sucrine lettuce, bread tuile, lemon confit, and goat ice cream.
- Le chocolat croque maïs – A chocolate lover’s dream with chocolate crémeux, corn praline, Espelette pepper jelly, grué mousse, and whipped corn ganache.
- Chocolat, champignon, noisette – An innovative fusion of chocolate with mushroom siphon, cep ice cream, hazelnut praline, caramelized hazelnuts, and mushroom tuile.
- Traditionnel soufflé grand marnier – The classic Grand Marnier soufflé executed to perfection, light, airy, and bursting with citrusy warmth.
Drinks and Specials
Complement your meal with carefully selected wines from the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region, refreshing beers, and expertly crafted cocktails. The restaurant also offers seasonal specials and a welcoming outdoor courtyard perfect for an apéro featuring regional favorites such as Floc de Gascogne.
