Carcassonne is Languedoc, and that means cassoulet — the slow-cooked bean and meat stew that originated here. Most restaurants in the Cite serve a version, but the better options are often in the Bastide Saint-Louis on the left bank.
Chez Fred
Reliable neighbourhood restaurant with menus starting around 15 euros and solid à la carte options. Address: 86 rue Albert-Tomey and 31 blvd Omer-Sarrant. Closed Saturday lunchtimes in winter. Tel: 04 68 72 02 23.
La Divine Comédie
Good value for money with regional specialities including cassoulet, confit of duck, blanquette of lamb, and daube languedocienne. Address: 29 blvd Jean-Jaures. Closed Sundays and two to three weeks at Christmas. Tel: 04 68 72 30 36.