Near Toulouse. A new Italian restaurant is opening in this cultural hub

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At the exit of the cinema, the village hall or the performance hall, it is a perfect place to eat or simply have a drink. Since the end of August 2024, the Espace Monestié restaurant, a true cultural hub in Plaisance-du-Touchwest of Toulouse, has changed hands. After Le Theatro, it’s time for L’Amanda, a new Italian address run by its director Audrey, who is also, fortunately, a 7th art fan!

A menu that evolves with the seasons

“Amanda is the first name of the daughter of Christophe Kandelthe restaurant manager,” introduces Audrey. After the closure of the old brand, the professional – already at the head of the Le Plaisancier brewery in the town – responded to the call for tenders launched by the town hall, the business buildings belonging to the community.

Within this new address, which works with both French products and small Italian producers, the atmosphere is intended to be family-friendly. “The menu will change with the seasons. At the moment, we still offer salads, but we see that customers are turning more and more towards dishes with sauces, observes Audrey. For our winter menu, we will offer polenta for example, using seasonal products.”

From Italian cinema to the plates

As much for passing customers as for those who want to take a real meal break, L’Amanda wants to satisfy all desires and offers, in particular, a formula for €20 for lunch. The restaurant can accommodate 60 people indoorsand as much on the terrace. “Between the kitchen and the dining room, there are around ten of us in the team. »

To choose from, there are different antipasti with platters to share, but also salads and pastas, not forgetting the pizzas! A nod to the location of the restaurant, and also to Audrey’s passion for cinema, these all bear the names of great films: The Godfather, Life is Beautiful, Roman Holiday… On the decor side, the manager plans to install posters of Italian actors.

Tasting and concert activities

Working in partnership with the cinema and the Espace Monestié performance hall, the restaurant can adapt its opening hours and its offer according to major events. “It brings a little life to the square. During the international historical fiction film festival [qui s’est tenu en septembre au cinéma de Colomiers, NDLR]we welcomed actor and director, as well as the public who, sometimes, chained screenings over the course of a day,” says Audrey.

Amanda also wants to offer its own activities, including Italian wine tastings. “As early as November, we should host our first acoustic concerts. »

Practical information
Restaurant L’Amanda, within the Espace Monestié, opposite the cinema, in Plaisance-du-Touch.
Open 7 days a week, except Sunday evening and Monday evening.
Tel: 06 64 51 50 03.

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