Fodor's Expert Review Vintrépide

This sleek little wine bar and its understated decor belies a splendid cuisine that easily stands up to some of Aix's more pricy gastronomic tables, but with much less fuss. In keeping with the wine bar ethos, plates are small—all the better to pair with wines by the glass—but beautifully conceived and sometimes thrilling: think fois gras with apricot confit, sea bream and wild mushrooms, or zucchini flowers stuffed with ricotta and mint. Don't be shy to ask for advice on wine pairings—you'll be glad you did.