Le Bistrot du Papé, Toulouse

I always believe that, god is arranging my life.

Everything happens for a reason and that's something call FATE!

It was 2nd day in Toulouse and we were planning to visit to a restaurant which only opened at 8.30pm.

We waited for more than 1 hour and the restaurant did not has the sign to open and we decided to give up and move on to fill up our stomach. Fyi, most of the restaurants and shops in France closed at 5pm. We hardly see restaurants that operate till this late. Moreover, that was on a Sunday night.

From far, we saw a restaurant that still has its lights bright open and we decided to have a look.

Crossing over traffic lights and roads, and we are here. 

Standing outside of the restaurant, viewing over the menu and the owner walked out.

He was wiping a wine glass and ask "How can i help you?"

"We were looking for food."

"What type of cuisine are you looking for, If you are looking for french cuisine, i can recommend you this and that, if you are looking for Asian cuisine, this and that and start telling us where we can find it"

First thing come into our mind is that, he is trying his best to help us! without recommending his restaurant at first. He started to ask for our budget and we were fine with 20 euro per person.

He then said, he can make it three course meal for us within the budget.

Finally, we found a decent place to settle down, and prepare to satisfy our hunger.

He is really friendly and welcoming us like we met before. I admire him as he can operate a restaurant on his own. He is the owner, he is the chef, and the waiter. Salute!

He then introduce us what is he going to prepare for Starter, main course and desert.

Before the starter is ready, he serves as with a big bowl of crackers! Our eyes O.O

and then of course with some breads dip with vinegar and olive oil.

Then, he serves us Smoked Pork Platter as starter. At first, It don't seem like suit me much, as i thought of very raw. When i chew it, it tastes different with what's on my mind. Taste good! and even better with tomatoes! Not forget to mention, the tomatoes are huge and sweet!

I usually don't eat tomatoes in Malaysia. but i am able to finish more than half of it!

*proud of myself*

Before the main course is being served, it left limited space in our tummy.

We went to the kitchen, to watch him cook walk around like our own house.

Risotto is then ready for us!

The shrimps are huge and fresh. I love it so much! Each of us get 5 shrimps!

Chef even thought us how to peel shrimp in an easier way with knife and fork.

I personally dislike the heavy white wine taste in the risotto. because i will feel dizzy after.

However, another 4 of my friends that it tastes perfect! you can give it a try if you are there.

When we are having our main course, chef serve us with white wine. 

Such a perfect dinner!

Our tummy is now totally space-less! :O

but when chef serve us with caramel ice-cream with cream,

we have no excuse to resist! Although we were really full, but all of us are able to finish it.

Imagine the tastiness. ;)

Last but not least, 

a group photo with pape before we leave. 

Address:

Le Bistro du Papé - le Saint Germain

31 Allee de Brienne, 31000 Toulouse

Reservation is needed if you are in a big group!

We visited this restaurant another day, again. not by purpose, but fate.

will update you all again, with the best oyster in town. 

P/s: Ignore my past tense and present tense. Idk which to use :p