Here's a small selection of places that have been tested fairly recently and enjoyed by year-round visitors. We'll give you more details in person, but you can also visit the establishments' websites. Additional business cards are available in the gites.
The closest to Gondières, in Forges, is the Routier de la Forgette, with a friendly welcome – 03 86 36 42 87
Almost as close, at the entrance to Nevers, is the Bouchon Nivernais, in the Grand Mouësse suburb – 03 86 57 95 13
For a memorable dining experience, Jean Michel Couron, Rue Saint Etienne in Nevers – 03 86 61 19 28
Ô Puits, right in the centre of Nevers, next to Saint Pierre Church, with a terrace on the esplanade in season – 03 86 59 28 88
La Promenade, for lunch by the canal. Route de Sermoise – La Levée – 58000 Sermoise-sur-Loire – 03 86 59 17 48
Comptoir Saint Sébastien, with its classic Parisian bistro atmosphere. 9 Place Saint Sébastien, Nevers – 03 86 36 26 44
Pizzeria L’Envie – Very pleasant indoor and outdoor seating – 03 86 59 09 86 – 41 Avenue Colbert, Nevers – Tuesday to Saturday
Pizzeria Del Arte – Open daily until 10.30 pm – 03 86 21 00 48 - Rue Jean Mermoz, Varennes Vauzelles
La Fontaine Cavalier – Well-maintained rural setting, large car park, brunch available – 03 86 57 41 71 – Domaine Jeunot, Urzy (58130)
Au Métro – In the centre of Nevers, large terrace and several indoor dining rooms – 03 86 36 96 06 – 3 Square de la Résistance, Nevers