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Oxalis
Modern Cuisine · Vieux Périgueux (Old Town), Périgueux
Restaurant in Périgueux, France
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Price
€€
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Oxalis is a smart Périgueux pick for modern cuisine when the meal should feel considered without moving into €€€ territory. The Michelin Plate recognition gives it credibility, while the €€ positioning keeps it practical for lunch or dinner. Cross-shop L'Essentiel for a higher-spend occasion, or Le Pétrocore, Hercule Poireau, L'Épicurien for similar mid-range alternatives.
About Oxalis
In Périgueux, Oxalis is a modern-cuisine restaurant with €€ pricing and Michelin Plate recognition for 2025. That makes it a useful shortlist option for a contemporary meal in the city.
For planning, Oxalis serves lunch on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, with dinner service on Wednesday, Friday, Saturday. It is closed on Monday and Sunday. For comparison planning, you might also look at L'Essentiel, Le Pétrocore, Hercule Poireau, L'Épicurien, Le Bistro d'en Face.
A modern-cuisine choice for depth without the heavier spend
Oxalis makes sense for readers who want modern cuisine in Périgueux and are comparing restaurants in the €€ range. The Michelin Plate recognition gives it a useful external signal, while the price band keeps the decision grounded in a mid-range dining context rather than an open-ended splurge.
Approach Oxalis as a modern-cuisine table defined by its category, price level, schedule, dress code, Michelin Plate recognition. Details such as dishes, chef background, wine list, tasting menu, seating layout, private-room availability are best checked directly before booking. For a visit, the dress code is smart casual.
Lunch is available on select weekdays and Saturday, while dinner is limited to Wednesday, Friday, Saturday. Choose the sitting that fits your itinerary rather than assuming a different menu format or more elaborate evening structure.
Who should choose it, who should cross-shop
Choose Oxalis if you are looking for modern cuisine in Périgueux at €€ pricing with Michelin Plate recognition. Against Le Pétrocore, Hercule Poireau, L'Épicurien, the decision should come down to the style, availability, price point you prefer for your date. L'Essentiel and Le Bistro d'en Face are also natural names to consider when comparing dining options in Périgueux.
Look elsewhere; or check ahead; if your plan depends on bar seating, a private room, take-out, delivery, a specific dietary accommodation, or a particular menu format. Those points should be confirmed directly before booking.
Know Before You Go
- Best fit: diners looking for modern cuisine in Périgueux at €€ pricing.
- Price read: €€.
- Recognition: Michelin Plate, 2025.
- Dress code: smart casual.
- Timing read: lunch is served Tuesday through Saturday; dinner is served Wednesday, Friday, Saturday.
- Cross-shop: L'Essentiel, Le Pétrocore, Hercule Poireau, L'Épicurien, Le Bistro d'en Face.
Planning details
- Location
- 11 Rue des Farges, 24000 Périgueux, France
- Website
- restaurant-oxalis.fr
- Phone
- +33 5 47 14 37 64
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Oxalis sits quietly in Périgueux’s old stone quarter, where the surrounding architecture sets the tone before you step through the door. The kitchen reads as a modern voice in a region known for truffles, duck fat and walnut oil; that regional freight is present but refined, and the Michelin Plate recognition underscores disciplined technique. The room reads as polished rather than flashy, trading theatricality for consistency — a place where thoughtful plating and precise seasoning take priority. Expect a composed, sophisticated environment that accentuates the historic streetscape outside while presenting contemporary French cooking with restraint and focus.
Best For
This is a restaurant well suited to diners seeking a focused, modern expression of Périgord ingredients — think celebratory dinners or date-night evenings where quality and consistency matter. The Michelin Plate and a strong run of reviews position Oxalis as a destination within Périgueux’s tiered dining scene, appealing to guests who want a refined, well-executed meal rather than a casual bite. Given the menu’s emphasis on regional accents and composed seafood and vegetable dishes, the experience reads as dinner-first, where tasting the kitchen’s approach to truffle, asparagus and coastal fish is the point of the visit.
Ordering Tips
Center selections on the kitchen’s signature plates to understand its aesthetic: the Burrata with truffle and beetroot highlights the restaurant’s use of local truffle; the Seabream with aubergine caviar and the Seabass with baby artichoke and cashew nuts showcase its seafood preparations; and the White asparagus and scallops illustrates its seasonal-vegetable focus. The copy repeatedly ties the cooking back to Périgord ingredients and measured technique, so ordering a couple of these standout dishes gives a clear snapshot of the menu’s strengths without relying on conjecture.
Venue details
Ambiance
Warm, charming, and contemporary atmosphere in a historic stone setting with modern furnishings; intimate and refined yet relaxed and welcoming.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- Burrata with truffle and beetroot
- Seabream with aubergine caviar
- White asparagus and scallops
- Seabass with baby artichoke and cashew nuts
Planning details
Location
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Where to go if Oxalis is not the right fit
Choose L'Essentiel if the night calls for a higher-spend modern-cuisine meal. Choose Le Pétrocore or Hercule Poireau if the goal is to stay in the €€ lane while comparing availability and room feel.
Restaurant context
How Oxalis compares in Périgueux
Oxalis is the mid-range modern-cuisine choice for diners who want external validation without the higher bill. L'Essentiel is the more expensive comparison at €€€, so choose it for a bigger occasion or a more ambitious spend. Oxalis is the better value call when the brief is a polished meal that does not need to become the trip's main splurge.
Against Le Pétrocore, Hercule Poireau, and L'Épicurien, the decision is tighter because all sit in the same €€ modern-cuisine lane. Pick Oxalis if Michelin Plate recognition matters and the group wants a composed room for food and wine. Pick one of those peers if location, availability, or a specific room feel fits the night better.
Le Bistro d'en Face is the budget-pressure alternative at €. It is the better fallback when the group wants to keep spend down, while Oxalis is the stronger choice when the meal needs more polish and a wine-friendly modern-cuisine format.
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Compare Oxalis
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxalis | Périgueux | Modern Cuisine | 2025 Michelin Plate | €€ |
| L'Essentiel | Périgueux | Modern Cuisine | Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262025 Michelin 1 Star | €€€ |
| Le Pétrocore | Périgueux | Modern Cuisine | Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate | €€ |
| Le Bistro d'en Face | Bergerac | Modern Cuisine | No published awards | € |
| Hercule Poireau | Périgueux | Modern Cuisine | Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate | €€ |
| L'Épicurien | Périgueux | Modern Cuisine | No published awards | €€ |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I eat at the bar at Oxalis?
If bar seating matters to your visit, contact Oxalis directly before you go.
Does Oxalis handle dietary restrictions?
If you have a strict restriction, contact the restaurant in advance before booking or arriving.
Is lunch or dinner better at Oxalis?
Choose based on the service time that fits your plans. Oxalis serves lunch Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, with dinner on Wednesday, Friday, Saturday.
Can Oxalis accommodate groups?
Is the tasting menu worth it at Oxalis?
If you are interested in a tasting menu, check the current menu format before you go. Oxalis is a €€ modern-cuisine restaurant with a Michelin Plate in 2025. For alternatives, consider Le Bistro d'en Face, L'Épicurien, or Hercule Poireau.
What are alternatives to Oxalis in Périgueux?
For comparison in Périgueux, look at Le Bistro d'en Face, L'Essentiel, Le Pétrocore, Hercule Poireau, or L'Épicurien. Oxalis makes sense when you want modern cuisine at €€ pricing with Michelin Plate recognition.
