Collioure
Le Neptune

Le Neptune

rte de Port-Vendres, 66190 Collioure, France

Kebab • Français • Brasseries • Gastronomie


"When we booked out trip to Collioure we logged onto TripAdvisor and checked out the local restaurants. Le Neptune was one that really caught our eye and we were looking forward to visiting during our stay.There were 6 in our party and when we first arrived we were shown into the dining room. This was an almost completely glass room that was incredibly hot. There were blinds down so we couldn't really see out and although the door was open and one of 3 fans running it was like sitting in a green house. Incredibly hot. When we asked for the fans to be switched on or the air conditioning to be activated we were told that they had to wait for the sun to drop behind the castle and that there was nothing they could do about nature. It was not until around 8:30 that they opened the roof an lifted the blinds. Now why they couldn't have opened the roof earlier I don't know. If they can't open the roof whilst the blinds are down then they need a new roof!!! Once the roof was opened however the temperature dropped and the views of Collioure were revealed and it really was most pleasant. Just a pity that it was so uncomfortable for the first hour.The 2 children with us had the child's menu and I have to say they are the best kids meals I've ever tasted. One had Cod fillet and pasta and the other had veal and crushed potatoes. Both were superb. The veal especially was melt in the mouth and stunning for a child's meal. Unfortunately the same couldn't be said for the rest of the dishes.We all ate from the Gourmet menu which was a fixed menu for 39 Euros. I had the Tuna for a starter which was incredibly bland. There was simply not enough seasoning. It looked nice though. I had the Pork for the main which was essentially a large pork chop. It was topped with a mini pepper stuffed with mashed potatoes and garlic and accompanied with a red pepper and chorizo sauce. The stuffed pepper was delicious, as was the sauce, but the pork was tough and tasteless. My dessert was L'Entremet Catalan which was probably the best of the desserts.All the dishes ordered by my family told a similar tale. They were 'OK' but lacked seasoning and just whilst they looked great they just didn't provide the flavour you'd expect. My wife, for example, ordered 'La Pomme' for dessert. It looked incredible but tasted of plain whipped cream. Very disappointing.The service was OK. I liked our waiter but others didn't. The best service came from a younger lady who I believe was training. She was friendly, chatty and a credit to the restaurant.The whole experience at Le Neptune was unfortunately rather forgettable. There is nothing wrong with it but it's just not very special."