Restaurant overlooking startline

[JulesV]

Can anyone tell me what is called, I just cannot remember? Also is it any good? We have often looked at it but thought we might treat ourselves this year.

[DS240]

I think it is still called the 'welcome centre'.

It is a lot more expensive than the other food outlets.

The food was ok, but for the money, it does not compare with a decent restaurant out of the circuit.

Service was rubbish. But it is air conditioned, and a break from the noise.

If you were going to treat yourself, save it for a great meal out the circuit and stick with the tartiflette or good old kebab frites!.... umm yum.

I can't remember what it is called, but there was another food outlet in the village which did a set menu only. That is to be avoided at all costs. Served up uttter crap.

Unless you are getting decent hospitality, I think you just have to get the basic food and save any expectations of decent food for outside the circuit.

[JulesV]

Thanks, I just fancy chilling out on the rooftop terrace for a bit followed by a nice dinner.

I have not set foot in the other place you mention for about 20 years following the most violent dose of food poisoning I have ever experienced. I have never eaten spag bol since. I must have spent about 23 hours of the race barricaded in a turdis.

Edited by JulesV on Tuesday 17th May 08:15

[Zed Ed]

Panorama restaurant has a roof terrace and bar?

[DS240]

Zed Ed said:

Panorama restaurant has a roof terrace and bar?

Yes.

Originally you had to eat in order have access upstairs, but I believe it changed to open access. Not sure if that is the case for the start and finish when access is probably for ACO guests only.

[Truckosaurus]

It has been open access during the qualifying sessions and you can get a beer.

Much more exclusive during the race though.

(Wonky) Picture from the terrace a couple of year's ago: