La Patte d'Oie
Davayé, Davaye
Restaurant in Davaye, France
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Price
$30–50per person
Dress
Casual
Why go
La Patte d'Oie is a practical Davayé pick for a relaxed meal rather than a destination splurge. Use it for lunch first, then return for a weekend dinner if the fit is right; for a more clearly defined modern-cuisine occasion, compare with L'O des Vignes or La Courtille de Solutré.
About La Patte d'Oie
La Patte d'Oie is a casual venue in Davaye with a daytime-heavy schedule and limited evening hours at the end of the week. Choose it when the priority is a direct, easy stop rather than a venue defined by awards, chef details, prices, or a formal dining format.
A practical choice for a low-pressure occasion
The useful read here is restraint: this is a better fit for a low-key visit than for a splurge decision anchored by cuisine, chef, price tier, awards, or a formal tasting format. The dress code is casual, which makes the venue a good fit for visitors who want an easy stop while staying in or passing through Davaye. If the occasion needs more defined planning signals, compare first with L'O des Vignes or La Courtille de Solutré.
The practical strategy is simple: use the broader daytime opening window when flexibility matters. La Patte d'Oie is listed from 9 AM to 4 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, with Wednesday closed. Evening hours are narrower: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 7 PM to 9 PM.
Where it sits among other options
For readers building a plan, La Patte d'Oie is best considered as a Davaye stop with clear hours and a casual dress code. If your decision depends on menu, price, awards, or service format, compare with other options before committing.
Compared with Le Moulin du Gastronome, Agapes, and Snack Le Chick, the decision comes down to what your group needs. For another option, consider L'O des Vignes or La Courtille de Solutré. For a casual Davaye choice with clear opening windows, La Patte d'Oie remains the direct pick.
Planning details
- Location
- 40 Rte des Allemands, 71960 Davayé, France
- Reservations
- Book on the venue's website
- Website
- lapattedoie.net
- Phone
- +33781916863
The take
The Take
The Vibe
La Patte d'Oie sits firmly in its village setting, where limestone slopes and tightly planted vines shape both the view and the menu. The dining room reads as quietly scenic and charming: it feels rooted in the Mâconnais rather than reaching for Parisian spectacle. Cooking leans on provenance and regional technique, so the experience is accessible rather than theatrical. Guests encounter food that is familiar in temperament (comforting sauces, classic cuts, seasonal produce) served with the kind of unshowy confidence that comes from long-standing local relationships between kitchen and countryside.
Best For
This is a restaurant for people who come to Burgundy for place as much as plate. It's well suited to family meals and group dinners where sharing regional classics matters, and it accommodates casual hangouts that favour honest, ingredient-led cooking. The setting and restrained service also make it appropriate for a business dinner that values local provenance over formality. Overall, visits here prioritize conversation and the terroir-driven framework: wine, seasonal produce and lineage of recipes shape the meal more than culinary theater.
Ordering Tips
Focus on the regional signatures to understand the kitchen’s priorities: the Œuf mollet with bourguignonne garnish and sauce meurette, the Quenelle de brochet with petit épeautre and crémant sauce, and the Volaille de Bresse with galette parmentière and sauce suprême. Those dishes demonstrate the restaurant’s affinity for classic Burgundian sauces and local produce. If possible, order a selection to taste contrasting preparations (egg, fish and poultry) and pair them with local Mâconnais or neighbouring Beaujolais wines to mirror the restaurant’s vineyard-rooted context.
Venue details
Ambiance
Warm and welcoming with a blend of rustic and contemporary décor; simple but refined atmosphere conducive to relaxed dining.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Set menu
- Drinks Focus
- Pouilly-Fuissé, Saint Véran
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly
- Private Dining
- Available
- Outdoor Seating
- Yes
Signature Dishes
- Œuf mollet garniture bourguignonne sauce meurette
- Quenelle de brochet Bobosse petit épeautre sauce crémant
- Volaille de Bresse galette parmentière sauce suprême
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 40 Rte des Allemands, 71960 Davayé, France
Planning details
Location
40 Rte des Allemands, 71960 Davayé, France · Directions
Also consider
Where to go if this does not fit
Pick L'O des Vignes when the meal needs a clearer Modern Cuisine frame and the group is comfortable with a €€€ tier. Pick La Courtille de Solutré when value matters more and €€ modern cooking is a better match.
Restaurant context
How it compares in the Davayé area
La Patte d'Oie is the easier, lower-pressure choice if the goal is a relaxed meal around Davayé. L'O des Vignes is the stronger pick when the group wants a more defined Modern Cuisine experience at €€€, while La Courtille de Solutré gives a clearer value signal at €€ for modern cooking.
Le Moulin du Gastronome and Agapes are worth cross-shopping if availability or location works better for the group, but neither has enough supplied price or cuisine detail here to beat the clearer Modern Cuisine positioning at L'O des Vignes or La Courtille de Solutré. For a casual fallback rather than a sit-down celebration, Snack Le Chick is the simpler alternative.
For a special occasion, choose L'O des Vignes if a higher price tier feels justified, La Courtille de Solutré if value matters more, and La Patte d'Oie if convenience and a calmer local meal matter more than formal credentials.
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Compare La Patte d'Oie
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Patte d'Oie | Davaye | , | , | No published awards |
| Le Moulin du Gastronome | Charnay Les Macon | , | , | No published awards |
| L'O des Vignes | Fuissé | Modern Cuisine | €€€ | Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262025 Michelin 1 Star2024 Michelin 1 Star |
| La Courtille de Solutré | Solutré-Pouilly | Modern Cuisine | €€ | Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| Agapes | Chevagny Les Chevrieres | , | , | Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| Snack Le Chick | Mâcon | , | , | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is La Patte d'Oie good for a solo visit?
It can work for a solo visit if you want a casual stop in Davaye. The daytime window runs Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 9 AM to 4 PM, with Wednesday closed.
How far ahead should I book La Patte d'Oie?
Plan around its shorter evening window: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 7 PM to 9 PM. The daytime window runs 9 AM to 4 PM on every listed open day.
Is La Patte d'Oie good for a special occasion?
It works best for a low-key occasion rather than a heavily planned splurge. The appeal is a casual option in Davaye with clear opening hours.
Are daytime or evening hours better at La Patte d'Oie?
The broader daytime window offers more flexibility: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 9 AM to 4 PM. Evening hours are narrower, with Friday, Saturday, and Sunday listed from 7 PM to 9 PM.
What are alternatives to La Patte d'Oie?
Other options to compare include Le Moulin du Gastronome, L'O des Vignes, La Courtille de Solutré, Agapes, and Snack Le Chick. Compare based on your plans; La Patte d'Oie is a casual Davaye option with clear opening hours.
What should I wear to La Patte d'Oie?
Dress casually. Relaxed and neat clothing is appropriate.