L'Atelier Montois, French-Italian restaurant and lounge bar in Pontorson, near Mont-Saint-Michel
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Authentic French-Italian cooking in an elegant lounge setting, ten minutes from Mont-Saint-Michel.
Your French-Italianrestaurantin Pontorson
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The restaurant
A one-of-a-kind addressbetween Normandy terroir and Italian authenticity
In the heart of Pontorson, a few minutes from Mont-Saint-Michel, our French-Italian restaurant welcomes you all year round in an elegant, warm atmosphere.
We imagined a place where French tradition meets Italian authenticity. Local produce, seasonal cooking and artisan know-how are at the heart of what we do.
We are both a restaurant with character and a chic lounge bar, for a complete evening: a refined dinner, then signature cocktails in a second, cosy room.
Carefully selectedingredientsfrom here and from Italy
Beef dry-aged in our own cabinet
Homemade gnocchi
Italian cold cuts, sliced to order
Ravioli of the moment
The dry-ageing cabinet
Homemade focaccia
Fine wines from France and Italy
Much more than ingredientstrue tastes of the bay and of Italy
Our restaurant showcases exceptional local produce: salt-marsh lamb from the bay of Mont-Saint-Michel, raised by Yannick Frain, president of the salt-marsh lamb PDO association; beef dry-aged in our own cabinet, chosen by breed and marbling; artisan lasagne and fresh pasta in the Italian tradition; cured meats and cheeses straight from Italy.
Every dish is built around fresh, seasonal produce, cooked with simplicity, precision and passion.
The kitchenauthentic & creative
The menu
Sharing boards, fresh pasta, pinsas,salt-marsh lamb and homemade desserts
Prices, set menus, cocktails and drinks are on the menu page. It changes with the seasons: the winter menu arrives in November.
The barlounge & signature cocktails
Events & groups
A warm venuefor all your events
All year round we host evenings dedicated to dry-aged beef and whisky, French and Italian wine tastings, and Italian nights around pasta and spritz. We also prepare seasonal events full of surprises.
Family meals, birthdays, company dinners, delivered cocktail buffets: the restaurant and the lounge bar adapt to your group.
They say itbetter than we do
About us
A restaurant close toMont-Saint-Michel
L'Atelier Montois is a French-Italian restaurant and lounge bar at 92 rue du Couesnon in Pontorson, Normandy, a ten-minute drive from Mont-Saint-Michel and a short walk from Pontorson - Mont-Saint-Michel railway station.
Run by the Abela family, the Atelier serves homemade food from local and Italian produce: salt-marsh lamb from the bay, beef dry-aged in our cabinet, fresh pasta, lasagne, Roman pinsa, tiramisu and homemade desserts, signature cocktails and wines from France and Italy. Ideal for lunch or dinner after visiting the Mont, we welcome locals from Pontorson and the bay as well as travellers, as a couple, a family or a group. We are open on Sundays for lunch and dinner; our closing day is Wednesday.
Frequently askedquestions
Do I need to book?
Booking is recommended, especially at weekends and in the tourist season. You can book online in a few seconds or call us on +33 9 54 43 65 43.
Are you open on Sundays?
Yes, on Sundays we serve lunch (12 to 2 pm) and dinner (7 to 10 pm). During the week: Monday and Tuesday lunch and dinner, Thursday and Friday dinner only, Saturday lunch and dinner. Wednesday is our closing day.
How far are you from Mont-Saint-Michel?
We are in Pontorson, about ten minutes by car from Mont-Saint-Michel and a short walk from the railway station: the ideal stop for lunch or dinner before or after your visit.
Do you serve salt-marsh lamb?
Yes, salt-marsh lamb from the bay of Mont-Saint-Michel, raised by Yannick Frain, is one of our specialities, alongside our dry-aged beef and our French-Italian cooking.
Do you have vegetarian dishes?
Yes, several dishes are vegetarian (Margherita and 4 Formaggi pinsas, ravioli di verdure, caprese, straccia'tartufa) and we gladly adapt to allergies, to be mentioned when booking.
What is a pinsa?
Born in Rome, the pinsa has a unique dough made from a blend of wheat, rice and soy flours, with a long fermentation. Lighter and crispier than a pizza, it is also much easier to digest.
Can we come as a group or hire the lounge bar?
Yes. We welcome groups, family meals, birthdays and company dinners, in the restaurant and in the lounge bar. Send your group request online or call us.
Where can we park?
Free parking is available on rue du Couesnon, right next to the restaurant, and at Pontorson railway station.
Where we are
L'Atelier Montois
92 rue du Couesnon
50170 Pontorson
Opening hours
- Monday and Tuesday12 – 2 pm
7 – 10 pm - WednesdayClosed
- Thursday and Friday7 – 10 pm
- Saturday and Sunday12 – 2 pm
7 – 10 pm
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Company details
SARL ABELA-NEGAA · siège social 92 rue du Couesnon, 50170 Pontorson, France · lateliermontois@gmail.com · 09 54 43 65 43 · SIREN 753 428 614 · SIRET 753 428 614 00014 · TVA intracommunautaire FR02753428614. Publication directors: Yanis Abela, Alexis Abela and Ourida-Samantha Abela, co-managers.
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Bookings
Bookings can be made online or by phone. A booking is only valid once confirmed. Any cancellation or change must be notified at least 24 hours before the booked time; after that, the restaurant may apply a cancellation fee. Booked tables are held for a maximum of 15 minutes. In case of exceptional events or force majeure, the restaurant may cancel or change a booking and will inform the customer as soon as possible.
Prices and payment
Prices on the website and in the restaurant are in euros, all taxes included. The restaurant may change its prices at any time; the applicable price is the one in force when ordering. Payment is made on site, by card, cash or French meal vouchers.
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Privacy policy
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Data controller
Yanis Abela, Alexis Abela and Ourida-Samantha Abela, co-managers of SARL ABELA-NEGAA, 92 rue du Couesnon, 50170 Pontorson, France · lateliermontois@gmail.com.
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