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1. Alexandre
$$$$ | |Double Michelin–starred chef Michel Kayser adds a personal touch both to the elegant modern dining room and library sitting room where you can enjoy a drink before tucking into local specialties and seasonal menus transformed into delicious works of art. Scallops from the Camargue coast served with a luscious ravioli stuffed with celery cream and black garlic; plump white asparagus from the sands of Aigues Mortes with a sabayon and elderberry vinegar; and thyme-infused Aveyron lamb with carrots, turnip, and kumquat may not leave room for tender local strawberries from the Gard infused with kaffir lime served with sage sorbet. The terrace opens to an extensive park with century-old trees, and often apricots and peaches plucked from the overhanging branches will appear on your plate, magically transformed into some delicious creation. Though the restaurant is outside Nîmes proper, it's a favorite Provence pilgrimage spot.
2 rue Xavier Tronc, Rte. de l'Aeroport, Nîmes, Occitania, 30128, France04–66–70–08–99Known For
- Top-notch tasting menus
- Lovely garden terrace
- Seasonal, regional products
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2. Brasserie du Corton
$$$ | |Though this brasserie is less formal (and less expensive) than its sister restaurant, three-star La Villa Madie, its dishes are no less tasty. Depending on what's in season and available from local growers and fishermen, the menu in the handsome dining room or on the terrace might include artisanal sausages and braised fennel with squid-ink gnocchi; tandoori monkfish medallions with asparagus, lime crème Chantilly, and Indian spices; or the catch of the day straight from the wood-fired oven. The three-course €60 lunch menu is a steal, and, unlike many area restaurants, this one is open year-round.
30 av. du Revestel, Cassis, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, 13260, France04–96–18–00–00Known For
- Year-round "casual" dining from a Michelin-starred chef
- Excellent selection of Cassis whites and rosés
- Panoramic bay views
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3. Duende
$$$$ | |Duende, that irresistible magnetic force radiated by a performer to transport an audience, is precisely what two Michelin–star chef Nicolas Fontaine (channeling Pierre Gagnaire who designed the menus) conjures in the dining room of the Art Deco–era Hotel L'Imperator. A sophisticated spot to be sure, but it's also expressive of Nîmes's earthy, independent spirit in dishes that pair the exotic with the local: Mediterranean jumbo shrimp à l'Amontillado with local Camargue rice and mango in a passion fruit emulsion or a butter-poached catch of the day with camus artichokes, green olives, and a parsley-anchovy sauce. Lamb comes from the nearby Alpilles, and produce is sourced from the Gard's top organic farmers.
15 rue Gaston Boissier, Nîmes, Occitania, 30900, France04–66–21–94–34Known For
- 1,000-plus wines to choose from
- Historical dining room
- Impeccable service
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No dinner Mon.–Thurs., Reservations essential -
4. Jérôme Nutile
$$$$ | |The vaulted dining room provides an excellent backdrop for camera-ready "haute couture" dishes that taste as good as they look and have garnered the chef a Michelin star. For an atmosphere that's a little less formal, the colorful Bistr'AU offers a fine prix-fixe menu; both restaurants are part of the Jérôme Nutile empire—which also includes a hotel and a boutique—that's set on a pretty old farm just outside the city.
351 chemin Bas du Mas de Boudan, Nîmes, Occitania, 30000, France04–66–40–65–65Known For
- Warmest welcome
- Quality service
- Beautiful bucolic setting
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5. L'Agape
$$$ | |At this gastropub hot spot in the heart of the city, chef Julien Gleize applies light, playful, modern touches to dishes that are steeped in French tradition, made with local ingredients, and beautifully presented. Options might include rabbit farci perfumed with wild cèpes and served over a cloud of whipped potatoes and shallot confit or wild salmon caramelized in olive oil with watercress, black sesame seeds, and luscious cream of corn.
21 pl. des Corps-Saints, Avignon, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, 84000, France04–90–85–04–06Known For
- Devotion to the freshest ingredients
- Superb price-to-quality ratio
- Excellent wine list
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon., Reservations essential -
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6. La Mère Germaine
$$$$ | |The dazzling new La Mère Germaine restaurant earned a Michelin star within seven months of reopening as part of the hotel of the same name, and now, with two-star Belgian chef Christophe Hardiquest at the helm, it has further refined its locavore offerings. Dishes on the seasonal, five-course menus (€98 at lunch, €118 at dinner) might include celery root and shredded truffle ravioli with fermented shiitake or melt-in-your-mouth quail suprème with almond hummus and artichoke hearts. Settle in for an afternoon or evening, either in the dining room with its charming frescoes or out on the terrace with its sweeping views.
3 rue Commandant Lemaître, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, 84230, France04–90–22–78–34Known For
- Beautiful decor
- Outdoor dining
- Impressive wine list
Restaurant Details
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7. La Table des Amis
$$$$ | |Chef Christophe Bacquié spent a dozen years at the renowned Hotel & Spa de Castellet, where he earned three Michelin stars, before he and his wife, Alexandra, set off on their own in 2022. Now Alexandra presides over their welcoming restaurant and chambres d'hôtes (guest rooms), set amid vineyards and lavender fields, and the chef is just as likely to serve your amuse-bouche as he is to whisk away your plate—and then ask you what you thought. You'll visit the cellar to choose your wine before feasting on a succession of sophisticated dishes made with ingredients like trout from the nearby Sorgue River, vegetables straight from the kitchen garden, or Alpilles lamb raised on garrigue herbs. Though the menu is prix-fixe only, the chef is happy to adapt dishes as needed.
2420 chemin du Four, Bonnieux, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, 84480, France06–33–63–81–24Known For
- Innovations in the kitchen
- The kindest welcome
- Outstanding service
Restaurant Details
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8. Le Galoubet
$$ | |Tucked away under a canopy of green, this cozy local favorite serves contemporary French fare far above the usual offerings. Relax in a vintage armchair while enjoying appetizers like creamy burrata cheese with perfectly ripe heirloom tomatoes or grilled sardines with arugula and olives and entrées such as succulent guinea fowl or steak smothered in fresh morels with a side of golden frites. Seafood also factors large on the menu, and there are plenty of vegetarian choices, too. The top-notch wine list emphasizes natural, small-producer options.
18 rue du Dr. Fanton, Arles, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, 13200, France04–90–93–18–11Known For
- Excellent seafood dishes
- Terrific natural wines
- Bistro vibe
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. -
9. Le Saint Estève
$$$$ | |A short drive from Aix over scenic Route Cézanne, this elegant restaurant on the grounds of Les Lodges hotel has an inspired menu—and who wouldn't be inspired with these breathtaking views of Cézanne's beloved mountain? Michelin-starred chef Julien Le Goff doesn't have far to look for the locally sourced products such as wild trompette de la mort mushrooms for a luscious dish of langoustines, mussels, and lemon-infused bouillon or line-caught turbot with French caviar, crispy potatoes, and a Champagne emulsion. Heads turn as virtuosic dishes, one more beautiful than the next, are flourished at the table. Finish with an ethereally light pavlova of Granny Smith apples with a cloud of meringue flecked with gold and paired with a sweet local wine. There is a shady outdoor terrace overlooking olive groves, woods, and the mountain.
2500 rte. Cézanne, Le Tholonet, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, 13100, France04–42–27–10–14Known For
- Stupendous views of Cezanne's Mont Sainte-Victoire
- Elaborate fixed-price menus
- Lovely terrace
Restaurant Details
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10. Mickaël Féval
$$$ | |This is the kind of place that young cooks dream of working in to learn the ropes, and Féval, quite young himself, has trained many a Michelin-acclaimed chef. After earning his fame in Paris, Féval opened this casual-elegant dining room, tucked away on a typically picturesque Aix side street, with a menu of dishes so masterful and flavorful that the restaurant soon became a local benchmark. Olivia Féval charmingly presides over the dining room to ensure that every moment is impeccable.
11 petite rue St-Jean, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, 13100, France04–42–93–29–60Known For
- Gorgeous presentation
- Market-fresh dishes that change frequently
- Impeccable service
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. -
11. Beam! Kitchen
$$ | |Under the soaring beams of Le Telegraph, a cultural space in Toulon's old central post office, this trendy new restaurant delivers the food and the fun. After a frothy cocktail apéro, you can tuck into dishes like Toulon bay oysters with tomato cubes and crisp nori seaweed flecked with fennel flowers or a rich tartiflette made with reblochon cheese and pancetta. Vegetables also play an important role on the menu, and prices for the tantalizing selection of wines by the glass start at an amazing €5.
2 rue Hippolyte Duprat, Toulon, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, 83000, France06–27–54–27–06Known For
- Menu changes daily
- Imaginative cocktails
- Vegetarian friendly
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. No dinner Tues. and Wed. No lunch Sat., Reservations essential -
12. Bèou Bistrot
$ | |Set in a quiet, leafy courtyard a few steps from the Collection Lambert, this is a good place to enjoy fresh, unfussy, reasonably priced dishes paired with local wines and served by a friendly staff. The pretty dining room's bucolic frescoes set the tone for a cuisine based on whatever's fresh, and you can eat outside in nice weather.
14 rue Violette, Avignon, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, 84000, France06–16–59–70–58Known For
- Outdoor dining
- Specials on blackboard menu
- Good for vegetarians
Restaurant Details
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13. Bibendum
$$$ | |The more elegant sister to Mathieu Desmaret's locavore mecca, Pollen, this dining room set in a 14th-century cloister attracts a chic, upscale crowd that fits right in with the stunning decor. You'll find all the flair and precision that put this talented chef on the foodie map, but with an Asian touch in dishes like candied beets with miso yogurt and kumquat or roasted pollack with lemongrass, ginger, and lacquered leeks. For a more casual meal of appetizers and wine, with many options available by the glass, head to the wine bar and grab a seat inside or out on the beautiful cobbled terrace; there's also a cocktail bar with a menu of creative libations.
83 rue Joseph Vernet, Avignon, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, 84000, France04–90–91–78–39Known For
- Outdoor dining
- Sophisticated decor
- Trendy
Restaurant Details
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14. Copains
$ | Cours Julien |We'd love to keep this friendly restaurant a secret, but the chefs craft dishes of such rare subtlety and sophistication (especially at this price range) and the wine list has such a dazzling array of affordable options by the bottle or the glass, that it seems wrong not to share among copains. Though à la carte is possible, opt for the excellent-value prix-fixe menus to try dishes like panfried octopus and soppressata ham, hay-smoked Aubrac steak with parsnip purée and anchovy condiment, or foie gras with trout caviar and passion fruit. For dessert, consider the caramelized puff pastry with fig compote and vanilla cream. Note, too, that the chefs here are happy to accommodate special requests, making this a great place for finicky eaters or those with allergies.
93 rue de Tilsit, Marseille, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, 13006, France09–53–60–99–91Known For
- Friendly atmosphere
- Great price-to-quality ratio
- Chefs who accommodate special requests
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. No lunch Tues.–Thurs., Reservations essential -
15. Gaodina
$$ | |If you have a car and feel like a long, leisurely lunch or dinner in the countryside, this leafy spot 7 km (4 miles) from Aix is a good choice. On nice days, you can sip the local wines under tall plane trees and take in the bucolic views before enjoying fresh local specialties prepared with care and precision. On cooler days, having a meal in the pretty dining room or atrium is almost as pleasant as dining en plein air. Afterward, you're welcome to try your hand at pétanque court over a digestif. If the local wines have proven too tempting, you can stay at the on-site Gaogaïa Hotel.
1075 Chem. du Mont Robert, Aix-en-Provence, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, 13290, France06–65–67–53–26Known For
- Lovely country setting
- Reliably fresh
- Sustainable and eco-friendly
Restaurant Details
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16. Inari
$$ | |Franco-Vietnamese chef Céline Pham, a talented veteran of top restaurants in Paris, headlines at this chic bistro set in a 13th-century chapel. This is a food lover's destination, not only for the seasonal dishes with subtle and surprising combinations but also for the excellent-value menus (three courses at lunch, €41; dinner, €55 or €85 with wine pairings).
16 pl. Voltaire, Arles, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, 13200, France09–82–27–28–33Known For
- Watch the chef work in the open kitchen
- Chic dining room
- Spacious terrace
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues. No lunch Wed., Reservations essential -
17. Islo
$$ | |This bright, elegant-modern dining room, tucked away behind the church in the vieille ville, is a real find for a market-fresh gourmet meal you won't soon forget. Beautifully presented dishes include a parfait of local wild mushrooms and poached egg to start, followed by perfectly poached dorade with roasted citrus-infused fennel or succulent guinea hen with oregano polenta. A superb cheese plate and the best local wines complement an exceptional, well-priced menu, including a prix-fixe dinner for €49.
3 rue Molière, L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, 84800, France04–90–20–18–21Known For
- Excellent cheese plates
- Local wines
- Good value prix-fixe dinner menu
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. No lunch -
18. L'Impé Brasserie
$$$$ | |The chic little sister brasserie to the Hôtel L'Imperator's gastronomic Duende restaurant is your best bet in the city for a memorable meal that won't break the bank. What's more, Duende's Michelin-starred chef presides over the kitchen, putting out perfectly executed comfort food made with ingredients sourced from the Occitane. You can eat in the relaxed dining room or outdoors under towering plane trees and serenaded by a gurgling fountain The three- and four-course prix-fixe menus cost €38–€68.
15 rue Gaston Boissier, Nîmes, Occitania, 30900, France04–66–21–03–74Known For
- Nicolas Fontaine's second restaurant (menu by Pierre Gagnaire)
- Beautiful terrace
- Top-quality products
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19. La Marmite
$ | |On nice days, the lively scene in the dining room spills out onto a spacious terrace, though both are lovely places to enjoy something from the short menu of home-style dishes that's made even more irresistible by the fact that nothing on it costs more than €17 (three-course lunch menu, €16). Look for such comfort foods as spelt risotto with veal and cèpes or pork caillettes (meatballs) with chard and pickles; for dessert, consider the melting chocolate mousse cake that's just like the one grandmère makes.
13 rue de l'Agau, Nîmes, Occitania, 3000, France04–66–29–98–23Known For
- Fresh, home-cooked dishes
- Great value
- Central location
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. No dinner Tues. and Wed., Reservations essential -
20. Le 46
$$$ | |A 200-plus wine list is a big highlight of this restaurant and bar à vins, yet the main focus is squarely on the food. Beautiful to behold and even better to eat, the Mediterranean-inspired dishes flaunt the bounty of Provence in options like beef carpaccio, sliced razor-thin and served with shaved Parmesan and crispy house frites; a tender zucchini tartlette with chèvre and herbes de Provence; or a salad of heirloom tomatoes, bufala mozzarella, Serrano ham, and basil sorbet. A laid-back atmosphere, friendly staff, spacious outdoor terrace, and excellent prices make this a top choice.
46 rue de la Balance, Avignon, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, 84000, France04–90–85–24–83Known For
- Loved by the locals
- Accommodating to different diets and food allergies
- Lovely outdoor terrace
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Wed. and Sun., Reservations essential
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