For a good cassoulet recipe you’ll need (among other things): white beans from the Lauragais region, meat and a cassole, the large earthenware vessel in which it’s usually served. Sounds simple, doesn’t it? But some chefs have that “je-ne-sais-quoi”, that little something, the secret ingredient that makes it irresistible. It’s also a convivial dish that’s great to eat with friends away from home. That’s why we’ve put together a list of the best places to eat cassoulet in Toulouse.
1. Restaurant Émile, Toulouse’s most recommended cassoulet restaurant
It’s no coincidence that Restaurant Émile tops the list. The comments are unanimous: “definitely the best cassoulet I’ve ever eaten”, “top welcome, service and gastronomy “, “a cassoulet worthy of the name”. If you haven’t already, stop everything and go taste it right now!
📍 13, Place Saint Georges – 31000 Toulouse
2. Le Colombier and its recipe that respects tradition to the letter
Open since 1873, you’d expect them to have perfected their cassoulet recipe over the years. And as they so aptly explain, “our cassoulet is entirely ‘home-made’: the beans are Castelnaudary ingots grown in the Lauragais region, the home-cooked goose confits come from the Landes and Périgord regions, and the Toulouse sausage and ‘andouillette de couennes’ are made by Maison Garcia, charcutiers at the Victor Hugo market”. Le Colombier, a must-try address.
📍14, Rue de Bayard – 31000 Toulouse
3. Les Copains d’Abord, the most Toulousian of cassoulets
Les Copains d’Abord is all about authenticity, with a cassoulet cooked in the purest Toulousan tradition, in other words with duck confit, just like in the old days. And at Les Copains d’Abord, you don’t just go for the cassoulet. You’ll also go for the elegant bistro-style decor of the rooms.
📍38, Rue du Pont Guilhemery – 31000 Toulouse
4. L’Os à Moëlle and its red brick decor
L’Os à Moëlle has been open since 1986, and offers a typically Toulousian setting thanks to its fairground brick walls. Enjoy your cassoulet on large solid wood tables, giving the place a warm and friendly feel. And if you’ve eaten your cassoulet and still have room to spare, don’t miss out on L’Os à Moëlle ‘s famous all-you-can-eat mi-cuit foie gras!
📍14, Rue Roquelaine – 31000 Toulouse
5. Maison Louchebem and its rugby atmosphere
La maison Louchebem is a bit of a haven for carnivores. And where there’s good meat, there’s good cassoulet. In a setting with a 100% Toulouse atmosphere, with rugby jerseys hanging on the walls, you can enjoy a completely immersive experience. And a good meal to boot.
📍Marché Victor Hugo, loges 3-4-5
6. Le Cassoularium: regional gastronomy in the spotlight
For an authentic cassoulet, head for Le Cassoularium at Les Halles de la Cartoucherie. This cassoulet bar offers traditional recipes, including a vegan option, from €16.95. With organic ingredients from the farm “Le Hameau de Marie-Antoinette”, this friendly establishment is ideal for a gourmet break. Don’t miss this not-to-be-missed address for regional Toulouse cuisine!
Les Halles de la Cartoucherie – 10, place de la Charte des Libertés Communales – 31300 Toulouse
7. Genty Magre’s cassoulet, a must-try restaurant in Toulouse
Fancy an exceptional cassoulet in Toulouse? Head for the Genty Magre restaurant, where chef Romain Brard sublimates this emblematic regional dish. Drawing on his experience in top restaurants in New York and Tokyo, he makes it a point of honor to work with quality local produce, without artifice or magic powder. Taste a cassoulet that has won awards in Toulouse and Tokyo, prepared with love and expertise for over 20 years! A must for lovers of Occitan gastronomy!
📍3, Rue Genty-Magre – 31000 Toulouse
Le Père Léon: Authentic, friendly and comforting cassoulets in Toulouse
Fancy a traditional cassoulet in Toulouse? Le Père Léon delights gourmets with a generous, flavorful recipe. The restaurant’s warm atmosphere invites you to share this emblematic dish of the South-West. Ideal for discovering local flavors in a typical downtown setting.
📍2, Place Esquirol – 31000 Toulouse