Avignon Restaurants
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1. L'Agape
$$$ | |At this gastropub hot spot in the heart of the city, chef Julien Gleize applies light, playful, modern touches to dishes that are steeped in French tradition, made with local ingredients, and beautifully presented. Options might include rabbit farci perfumed with wild cèpes and served over a cloud of whipped potatoes and shallot confit or wild salmon caramelized in olive oil with watercress, black sesame seeds, and luscious cream of corn.
21 pl. des Corps-Saints, Avignon, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, 84000, France04–90–85–04–06Known For
- Devotion to the freshest ingredients
- Superb price-to-quality ratio
- Excellent wine list
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon., Reservations essential -
2. La Mirande
$$$$ | |Whether you dine under the 14th-century coffered ceilings, surrounded by exquisite paintings and Renaissance tapestries, or in the intimate garden under the walls of the Palais des Papes, the restaurant of the luxurious Hôtel de la Mirande transports you to another time. Chef Florent Pietravalle offers original haute-cuisine dishes with a focus on local products, perhaps wild cèpes with caviar and razor clams, line-caught dorade with roasted cucumber and a Granny Smith apple emulsion, or aged beef with Jerusalem artichokes and wild blackberries. Foodies, take note: Tuesday and Wednesday dinners are table d'hôtes, and one week every month the restaurant's cooking school, La Table Haute, invites guest chefs to teach casual, multilingual cooking classes for 6–12 people around a large table in a charming, authentic 19th-century kitchen, followed by a convivial feast—there are classes for children, too.
4 pl. de la Mirande, Avignon, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, 84000, France04–90–85–93–93Known For
- Michelin-starred chef
- Unparalleled elegance
- Chef's table and wonderful food and wine workshops
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Tues., Wed., and 3 wks in Jan., Reservations essential -
3. Le Violette
$ | |You could hardly beat the location of this (mostly outdoor) bistro in the shady, elegant courtyard of the Collection Lambert. Hearty lunches and dinners include a fish and meat choice with plenty of fresh local vegetables and salads on the side—perhaps, salmon gravlax with an Asian-inflected cabbage salad or roasted lamb with bright steamed veggies. Wines are mostly organic with plenty of choices by the glass, or spring for a fresh-pressed juice with a spritz of fresh ginger. Scrumptious desserts round out the meal or make a pleasant teatime break after exploring the collection.
5 rue Violette, Avignon, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, 84000, France04–90–85–36–42Known For
- Superfresh ingredients
- Unbeatable shaded terrace
- Organic wines by the glass
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. No dinner Sun. and Tues. -
4. Pollen
$$$ | |This luminous, casual dining room is an absolute must on any foodie circuit of Provence. Michelin-starred chef Mathieu Desmaret's thoughtful approach to seasonal Provençal products and wild ingredients and exquisite attention to unusual flavor pairings make for a revelatory experience far beyond the usual gourmet cuisine. Beautifully presented dishes both delight and surprise—such as a luscious emerald-green velouté of wild-dandelion paired with chèvre and flowers or perfectly roasted Ventoux black pork with tender asparagus and mussels. Lunch features three- or six-course menus; dinner sees six- or eight-course menus.
18 rue Joseph Vernet, Avignon, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, 84000, France04–86–34–93–74Known For
- On a charming street at the center of town
- Prix-fixe menus
- Casual setting for elegant dishes
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed weekends -
5. Première Édition
$$ | |Tucked away on a pretty street in the center of Avignon, this cozy duplex restaurant with a Japanese vibe is the city's newest hot spot for delicious, locally sourced small plates that elevate the humble vegetable. Aurélie Tomassin's thoughtful cuisine follows the seasons in dishes like squash-blossom-and-cheese-stuffed fritters, anchovy toast with sweet onion and homemade aioli, tender shredded chicken sandwich with lemon and frisée, or spicy hummus with homemade pita.
5 rue Prévôt, Avignon, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, 84000, France04–84–14–59–85Known For
- Great for vegetarians
- Outdoor seating in warm weather
- Everything homemade with all local ingredients
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun.–Tues. -
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6. Restaurant Sevin
$$$$ | |The stellar period interior of this renovated 12th-century mansion makes for an impressive backdrop to innovative and delicious cuisine. Try the pan-roasted veal medallion with dried porcini blinis and thinly sliced mushrooms with chervil, or splurge for the whole lobster sautéed in olive oil, muscat grapes, and beurre blanc with verjuice. The seasonal truffle menu may be too rich for some (€145), but a €45 lunch menu offers nice balance for budget-conscious travelers.
10 rue de Mons, Avignon, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, 84000, France04–57–70–00–29Known For
- Meticulous sourcing and presentation
- Romantic setting with views of Papal Palace
- One of Avignon's top restaurants
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Wed. and Thurs., Reservations essential -
7. Bèou Bistrot
$ | |Set in a quiet, leafy courtyard a few steps from the Collection Lambert, this is a good place to enjoy fresh, unfussy, reasonably priced dishes paired with local wines and served by a friendly staff. The pretty dining room's bucolic frescoes set the tone for a cuisine based on whatever's fresh, and you can eat outside in nice weather.
14 rue Violette, Avignon, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, 84000, France06–16–59–70–58Known For
- Outdoor dining
- Specials on blackboard menu
- Good for vegetarians
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. No dinner Tues. -
8. Bibendum
$$$ | |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
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. -
9. L'Epicerie
$$ | |This restaurant doesn't have great gastronomic pretensions, but the delicious food, hip waiters, and charming terrace in the quiet, cobblestone Place St-Pierre make it a local favorite. Order a steak with vraies frites (real chunky French fries), and soak up the atmosphere with the help of some well-chosen local wine.
10 pl. St-Pierre, Avignon, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, 84000, France04–90–82–74–22Known For
- Wonderful terrace on historic Square St-Pierre
- Charming interiors
- Reasonable prices
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Tues., Wed., Jan., and Feb., Reservations essential -
10. L'Essentiel
$$$ | |This chic hot spot, steps from the Palais des Papes, is part of the "bistronomy" movement, which focuses on creative cooking, a casual atmosphere, and reasonable prices. The quaint terrace on a side street will lure in passersby, and the romantic 17th-century interior courtyard will keep them coming back.
2 rue Petite Fusterie, Avignon, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, 84000, France04–90–85–87–12Known For
- Quality ingredients highlighting seafood
- Beautiful dining room
- Good-value lunch menu
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. -
11. La Fourchette
$$ | |The service here is friendly, and the food is delicious and satisfying—as evidenced by the bevy of locals clamoring to get in. Dig in to heaping portions of escalope of salmon, chicken cilantro à l'orange, or what just might be the best Provençal daube (served with macaroni gratin) in France.
17 rue Racine, Avignon, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, 84000, France04–90–85–20–93Known For
- Cozy, elegant atmosphere
- Family-friendly vibes
- Reasonable prices, especially for fixed-price menus
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed weekends and 1st 3 wks in Aug., Reservations essential -
12. La Vieille Fontaine
$$$$ | |Summer evening meals around the old fountain and boxwood-filled oil jars in the courtyard of the Hôtel d'Europe would be wonderful with filet de boeuf alone, but combine this romantic backdrop with top-notch southern French cuisine and you have a special event. Give yourself over to one of the great restaurants of the Vaucluse, complete with fine regional wines and an army of urbane servers—and hope for moonlight. The three-course €49 lunch menu (coffee and parking included) quickly refuels before tackling an afternoon's touring.
12 pl. Crillon, Avignon, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, 84310, France04–90–14–76–76Known For
- Beautiful setting
- Outdoor courtyard dining
- Exquisite presentation
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon., Reservations essential -
13. Le 46
$$$ | |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 -
14. Simple Simon
$ | |Since the 1970s, this quaint (there is no other word for it) English tearoom—dark wooden beams, teapots on shelves, a table laden with cakes and pies—has catered to locals and homesick expats, all of whom are intrigued by the pieman's tempting wares and properly brewed teas served in silver pots. Owned from the beginning by a Frenchwoman whose mother was English, Simple Simon is a real ode to British tradition, with Cornish salad, bacon and eggs, and hot dishes like shepherd's pie, cheese-and-onion crumble tart, or turkey hot pot at lunch. During the theater festival, it's also open for dinner.
26 rue Petite Fusterie, Avignon, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, 84000, France04–90–86–62–70Known For
- Traditional English tearoom experience
- Excellent desserts
- Delicious scones
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon., Sun. May–Sept., and Aug. No dinner (except during festival)
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