Au Martin Bleu
Tours Centre, Tours
Restaurant in Tours, France
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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 with verified opening hours for lunch and dinner from Tuesday through Saturday. Publicly verified detail is limited, so the safest way to plan around it is to use the confirmed basics: it is in Tours, the dress code is casual, it is closed on Monday and Sunday.
The recommendation is cautious: choose it when the confirmed schedule fits your day, check the venue's own channels for current menu, booking, service details before you go. For another option to compare, Casse-Cailloux is a useful cross-shop. For a broader scan before committing, use our full Tours restaurants guide.
Pick it for a scheduled meal, not a trophy meal
The main reason to choose Au Martin Bleu is practical: its verified hours support both lunch and dinner planning in Tours from Tuesday through Saturday. It is not possible to verify a specific cuisine, chef, tasting format, award record, price point, or signature dish from the provided facts, so do not build the decision around those details.
Use the confirmed timing to decide whether it fits your itinerary. Lunch is listed from 12–1:30 PM, dinner is listed 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 verified lunch hours run Tuesday through Saturday. Dinner also works within the confirmed evening window, but the listed service time is specific, so it is worth planning around it carefully. Other comparison options include La Chope, Moom Thaï, Kabuli, Ristorante Enoteca Italiana, 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, 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
- 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; the description emphasizes that the restaurant lets ingredients do the work, so 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.
Planning details
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, 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 booking difficulty, 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 verified options. Lunch runs 12–1:30 PM Tuesday through Saturday, 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 verified facts confirm a casual dress code and lunch and dinner hours in Tours, but they do not confirm awards, pricing, a tasting format, or a specific dining style. Contact the restaurant for current details before planning a celebration.
What are alternatives to compare with Au Martin Bleu?
Other named options to compare include La Chope, Ristorante Enoteca Italiana, Moom Thaï, Kabuli, Casse-Cailloux. Use them as part of a broader dining search, then confirm current hours and details directly with each venue.
