Au Martin Bleu
Tours Centre, Tours
Restaurant in Tours, France
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Price
$30–50per person
Dress
Casual
Why go
Au Martin Bleu is a practical Tours pick when the goal is a low-friction sit-down meal rather than a trophy reservation. The case for booking is strongest for lunch or an easy dinner; cross-shop Casse-Cailloux or Case. if a clearer modern-cuisine brief matters more.
About Au Martin Bleu
In Tours, Au Martin Bleu is a restaurant open for lunch and dinner from Tuesday through Saturday. It is in Tours, the dress code is casual, and it is closed on Monday and Sunday.
The recommendation is simple: choose it when the schedule fits your day. For another option to compare, Casse-Cailloux is a useful cross-shop. For a broader scan before committing, use the Tours restaurants guide.
Pick it for a scheduled meal, not a trophy meal
The main reason to choose Au Martin Bleu is practical: its hours support both lunch and dinner planning in Tours from Tuesday through Saturday. It is best to focus on the timing rather than a specific cuisine, chef, tasting format, award record, price point, or signature dish.
Lunch is served from 12–1:30 PM, and dinner is served from 7:30–9:15 PM, Tuesday through Saturday. Larger groups or specific needs should contact the restaurant directly rather than assuming arrangements are available.
Where it sits in a Tours eating day
Lunch is the sharper use case if the day depends on a midday stop, because Au Martin Bleu's lunch hours run Tuesday through Saturday. Dinner also works within the evening window, but the service time is specific, so it is worth planning around it carefully. Other comparison options include La Chope, Moom Thaï, Kabuli, Ristorante Enoteca Italiana, and Casse-Cailloux. Travelers building a wider itinerary can also check our full Tours hotels guide, our full Tours bars guide, our full Tours wineries guide, and our full Tours experiences guide.
Quick reference: choose Au Martin Bleu when its Tuesday-to-Saturday lunch or dinner hours fit your schedule; compare it with Casse-Cailloux or other dining rooms if you want to weigh alternatives before booking.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: Closed · Tuesday: 12–1:30 PM, 7:30–9:15 PM
- Location
- 34 Av. de Grammont, 37000 Tours, France
- Reservations
- Book on TheFork
- Website
- module.thefork.com/en_US/module/599105-0
- Phone
- +33247667933
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Au Martin Bleu reads as a quietly purposeful, traditionally elegant neighborhood restaurant anchored in Touraine’s larder. The tone of the description emphasizes restraint and confidence: a place that resists fleeting trends and lets strong regional ingredients carry the argument. That classic, cozy elegance feels deliberate rather than showy: composed dining rooms and an ingredient-first approach create a calm, refined atmosphere where conversation and food take center stage. If you’re looking for a measured, courteous dinner spot in central Tours that values provenance and technique over theatrics, this is the sort of address that fits the bill.
Best For
This is a destination for composed dinners and occasions that prize regional authenticity. The restaurant suits date nights, family meals, and modest group dining where the focus is on well-sourced, traditional French cooking rather than spectacle. Because the kitchen leans on Touraine produce and Loire freshwater fish, it works especially well for diners who want a sense of place on their plates. Visitors and locals alike come for a steady, ingredient-driven experience: a measured evening of good food and polite service rather than a late-night party or casual bar scene.
Ordering Tips
Order with the region in mind: prioritize dishes that showcase Touraine’s larder and Loire freshwater fish. The signature items named, beuchelle tourangelle, filet of sturgeon, and gigot d'agneau, are reliable choices that reflect the kitchen’s strengths. Look for preparations featuring local rillettes, rillons, or Loire fish varieties when available; seasonal plates highlighting asparagus, mushrooms, or local goat cheese are likely to shine. Avoid expecting trend-driven tasting flights; instead, choose classic, ingredient-led dishes.
Venue details
Ambiance
Cozy atmosphere with beautiful plating in a welcoming dining room featuring a small annex for groups.
Tags
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
Signature Dishes
- beuchelle tourangelle
- filet of sturgeon
- gigot d'agneau
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 34 Av. de Grammont, 37000 Tours, France
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 12–1:30 PM, 7:30–9:15 PM
- Wednesday
- 12–1:30 PM, 7:30–9:15 PM
- Thursday
- 12–1:30 PM, 7:30–9:15 PM
- Friday
- 12–1:30 PM, 7:30–9:15 PM
- Saturday
- 12–1:30 PM, 7:30–9:15 PM
- Sunday
- Closed
Location
34 Av. de Grammont, 37000 Tours, France · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- La Chope, Notable alternative
- Ristorante Enoteca Italiana, Notable alternative
- Moom Thaï, Notable alternative
- Kabuli, Notable alternative
- Casse-Cailloux, Modern Cuisine, €€
Restaurant context
How it compares in Tours
Au Martin Bleu is the safer pick for diners who want an easy reservation and a conventional restaurant rhythm. Casse-Cailloux is the stronger choice when the brief is modern cuisine with a clearer price signal, especially for travelers who want the meal to feel more intentional. If value for money is the main filter, Casse-Cailloux gives more context up front because its €€ tier and modern-cuisine positioning are defined.
La Chope, Ristorante Enoteca Italiana, Moom Thaï, and Kabuli are better used as mood-based cross-shops than direct quality comparisons: choose Ristorante Enoteca Italiana for an Italian-leaning meal, Moom Thaï for Thai, and Kabuli when the group wants a different cuisine direction. La Chope is the name to compare if the group wants a simpler local alternative rather than a modern-cuisine frame.
For securing a table, Au Martin Bleu reads as the lower-stress option in this set. For a special-occasion dinner, Casse-Cailloux has the clearer positioning; for a flexible Tours meal where ambiance and ease matter more than a defined chef narrative, Au Martin Bleu remains a reasonable call.
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Compare Au Martin Bleu
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Au Martin Bleu | Tours | No published awards | ||
| La Chope | Tours | No published awards | ||
| Ristorante Enoteca Italiana | Tours | No published awards | ||
| Moom Thaï | Tours | No published awards | ||
| Kabuli | Tours | No published awards | ||
| Casse-Cailloux | Tours | Modern Cuisine | €€ | Star Wine Lists 2026Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is lunch or dinner better at Au Martin Bleu?
Both are good options. Lunch runs 12–1:30 PM Tuesday through Saturday, and dinner runs 7:30–9:15 PM Tuesday through Saturday. Choose the one that best fits your Tours itinerary.
Is Au Martin Bleu good for a special occasion?
That depends on what you need from the occasion. The facts confirm a casual dress code and lunch and dinner hours in Tours.
What are alternatives to compare with Au Martin Bleu?
Other named options to compare include La Chope, Ristorante Enoteca Italiana, Moom Thaï, Kabuli, and Casse-Cailloux.
