La Rotonde

"August 2025: a bit dingy and tired, but the food was good! We sat looking out towards the market on the front. We enjoyed the sharing tapas platter for 2 people €33, plus drinks."

"Very good. Food options for both of us and nice location."

"Are you looking to eat where the locals eat? Are you up for having an authentic experience, not a Disneyfied one? Are you looking for good food, made with fresh ingredients, simply prepared at a fair price? La Rotonde could be just what you're looking for. No reduction of this, deconstructed that, or essence of lord knows what. I was blessed by serendipity with this little gem. A few blocks away from the main tourist area, found by walking down well lit, shop strewn, fairy book alleyways worn down by generations of locals. At lunch I ordered the menu de jour, which consisted of an astounding onion tart with a soft cheese topping, a simple salad with balsamic dressing, followed by a perfectly poached fish on a bed of rice. Every single ingredient screamed of freshness and quality, and the simple preparation let that shine through. All accompanied by a lively wine suggested by the barman, it was lovely. Finished off with a strawberries and cream concoction with crumbles of some sort with a nice coffee that made me want to start the experience all over again. The staff was welcoming, friendly and patient with my lack of french. If I were a local in Narbonne I have no doubt but that I would be a faithful regular at La Rotonde. If you want a curated, made for tourist experience, or are just looking to go someplace and complain that "thats not they do it at home" go elsewhere, let these people be. If I hear of you mistreating them, I will find you."

"This café is a little gem of Narbonne, it has all the atmosphere that the tourist may be looking for, large windows to watch the world go by, personable staff, nice little tapas served with drinks, even oysters if you're keen. Tasty quiche served with a small salad and a glass of wine less than 8euros. Deal!"