"el retiro is located in the district of la madeleine à albi, along the road of ropes on sky, on the left. we discover the place for the first time, for a birthday dinner, on Wednesday, August 9, 2017, at two, with a reservation made previously. the interior space is minimalist, only a few tables, decoration charged though harmonious, the room is closed, without really visibility on the outside, some pretty paintings hanging on the wall, of which the artist is also the one who is at the command of the kitchen. at the moment, nothing engaging. The essentials are not here. The strengths are what you have in the plate, as well as the service. the menu at 18 € (entrance, flat and desert, with a small bottle of water included) will offer you a fresh entrance (melon at the porto), a main dish succulent, perfectly cooked and seasoned ( Duck needles) as well as a desert that allowed me to reconcile with the chocolate marrow. My partner chose on the map, duck foie gras (fresh and well spicy), carbonara pasta, chorizo, cream and egg (very rich, completely mastered) and a tatin pie with a chocolate ice ball, perfect accompanied by fresh fruit. these three dishes are charged 40 €. Our plates go empty, a real delight! We accompanied our dishes with a glass of wine (4 €), red, and white, from the Lacroux estate (gaillac.) beautiful discovery. the second point of the restaurant is the service. serge is attentive and thoughtful, professional and without excess, he masters his part and seems to have fun in this activity, and it is appreciable! the result is that we spend a very good time, having the desire to test other Spanish specialties of the chef christian millet, and why not enjoy the minimalist and confidential terrace, located at the back of the restaurant. Nice discovery!"
