This falls into the "dining experience" or "fine dining" category. The setting is beautiful;…read morerecommend a reservation on an evening when you can eat outside. The menu is limited to 3-4 starters and entrees. The portions are not large but you will not go away feeling hungry. Everything is prepared and presented well. Excellent cheese selection One of the servers was particularly entertaining

Our first really great meal on this trip to Provence. A beautiful setting outside of Gigondas. On…read moreour stop, we were seated in very well shaded patio. Kir for aperos, perfect. Amuse bouche was creative and excellent, never would have done that: a mouse of cold tuna and cream, with chopped red beets on top. Entrees were cantelope with jamon espagne. creatively done (whole circles of melon cut with a mandolin), and a green gazpacho Mains were a perfect: Maigre (a type of white Mediterranean fish), and a perfectly cooked filet of veal, juicy and flavorfull. Dessert, delicious sorbets and ice cream on a hot afternoon. Local Rose went well. all in all, excellent.

This was absolutely the best meal we had during our week in Provence. The food was fresh, and of an…read moreexcellent quality. The service was warm and welcoming, and the atmosphere, sitting next to the historic fountain-lavoir, was very relaxing. We had the caillette, served with fresh veggies, each with it's own light vinaigrette, and a delicious grain. All was organic, including the wine. Excellent lunch!

I was surprised that this restaurant wasn't already on Yelp, but then I learned it only opened a…read morecouple months ago. What a beautiful restaurant in every sense. Located in the medieval city of Vaison la Romaine, you're surrounded by ancient stone houses, cobblestone roads and enchanting fountains. We were lucky to get one of three tables on the terrace for lunch on a typical sunny day in Provence. The menu is short but sweet: 2 starters, 3 mains (2 of which are always the same and a plat du jour which changes), and a selection of homemade ice cream for dessert (I didn't find out if there were other desserts after the strong recommendation of ice cream by another diner). This was by far our best meal in Provence. We paid twice as much for a meal at La Bartavelle and it wasn't half as good. My husband and I both had the namesake La Caillette, a Provençal specialty, and it doesn't get better than this one. It's like a very large pork meatball mixed with herbes de Provence, but believe me, it tastes way better than I could ever describe it so I won't try. It was served alongside a generous portion of perfectly seasoned bulgar and a whole juicy tomato and salad with a delicious vinaigrette. The meal tastes like one that would come out of a grandmother's kitchen in Provence. My husband and I talked to the friendly owner a while, who was quite good with English, and he's very passionate about the food and using high-quality ingredients. My husband and I also shared a small pitcher of rose wine which complemented the meal wonderfully. For dessert, I had mint ice cream with mint leaves strewn throughout. I told my husband you'd better have a bite of this because you'll never taste anything like it again. The ice cream was the essence of mint that grew wild in your garden as a child. And the creaminess... My husband had chocolate ice cream, which was excellent, but I just can't get over the mint. You must come to this special restaurant if you want a true Provençal meal for a modest price. And it's open continuously from 10-7, unlike many restaurants that close after lunch at 2:00. I only wish I had more time in the area so I could eat here again. It's one of those meals I'll always remember.

3 for the food, rounded up due to the fantastic service…read more As a one Michelin starred restaurant, we had such higher expectations. My friends visited one year ago and raved about this place so much, they tried booking it a year out. We did the chefs taster and got these: - Pineapple water as a palate cleanser: 4/5 subtle and sweet - Mussels with a crisp: 4/5. Kind of bland but nice crisp to it - Marinated tomatoes topped with fresh greens, herbs, and some foam: 5/5 - Shrimp carpaccio: 2/5 ugh. Very fresh shrimp but with shrimp paste, shrimp pieces, the head, tail and guts, all you tasted was fishy shrimp. All 5 of us disliked it. - Sea bass in ratatouille sauce: 3/5. Bland and the ratatouille sauce was meh. - Chocolate caramel lava cake with whiskey filling, and spun whiskey sugar. It came with elderflower ice cream. 5/5! Hands down blew everyone away - Lemon caviar tart palate cleanser: 4/5 delish and beautiful presentation. Just a very tad too tart but still so good. The fresh breads, butter, etc were all good but wish it was toasty and warm. For a Michelin restaurant, it honestly should be! They have a very extensive wine list but I didn't like the champagne we got. However the red wine was fabulous. Would I return? No. But I'm glad I tried it on an epic day as the Tour de France.

Creative cuisine with a modern touch. A very friendly staff that seeks to explain the food to you…read moreand offers good suggestions on the wine. Not inexpensive, but not super expensive either. For a michelin restaurant

Having visited Vaison la Romaine many years ago, we remembered a very fine meal at Le Bateleur…read more This time we went to Vaison on market day and got caught in a downpour, so we elected to see if they were open for three soaked tourists at noon. Luckily they were able to greet us and provide their excellent creations. The restaurant slowly filled up during our visit. We enjoyed the dishes pictured below. An amuse bouche of mint hummus, followed by appetizers of langoustines. I had scallops for a main and my guests had the pork belly. We had dessert aux fraises that was pretty much a pavlova. This was a great meal, made even better by the fact that we had not even thought that we would be having a great meal on a rainy market day.

A very pleasant dining experience with an interesting fusion of French and Mexican cuisines - the…read morebest of both worlds. As we entered we were allowed to chose our table and of course we chose one by the window overlooking the old river. Our server, also the owner was exceptionally friendly and helpful with drinks and food selections. The grilled octopus, a perfect way to start was tender and tasty. The pan seared sea bass over risotto perfectly cooked and exceptionally flavorful. All the desserts highlighted the fruits of the spring season. Strawberries were front and center and delicious. Very good wine list, focused on the Cote du Rhone appellation. Reasonably priced, Le Bateleur hits all the right marks.

Great French local food just outside Avignon. The hotel / restaurant sits in a quiet suburb of…read moreAvignon. Plenty of parking. Outside garden is beautiful. We had the 3 course menu with cheese. We had salmon and crab as starter. Salmon was excellent, crabs I had better ones. Main course were guinea fowl and fish which were both delicious and for French standard generous portions. Large cheese selection. Great wine selection. Only caveat was the sometimes inattentive service

From the owner: Gastronomie à l'Auberge de Cassagne Cette belle bastide du 19ème siècle abrite en ses murs un hôtel…read morespa 5 étoiles ainsi que son restaurant gastronomique. La cuisine est tenue par Philippe Boucher, Maître Cuisinier de France, Anthony IORIO, Chef de cuisine, Maud POLI, Cheffe Pâtissière, accompagnés de Christophe FOURNIER, Directeur de Restaurant-Sommelier et Olivier GUIDICE, Maître d'Hôtel-Sommelier. Le décor est verdoyant et appelle à la quiétude. Déjeuner ou dîner sur la terrasse éclairée par ses bougies pour les plus romantiques ou encore à l'intérieur dans un cadre raffiné et élégant. Dans les assiettes tradition et créativité ont rarement fait aussi goûteux ménage. Une cuisine basée sur des produits de qualité. L'Auberge de Cassagne est un ode au bonheur et au réconfort.

From the owner: Typique et tranquille Située à 15 kilomètres d'Aix en Provence, dans la campagne de Rousset,…read morel'Auberge des Bannettes est un établissement typiquement provençal. On y sert une cuisine traditionnelle et des spécialités de la région, le tout dans un décor dépaysant : murs de pierre, poutres apparentes et grande baie vitrée donnant sur la célèbre montagne Sainte-Victoire. Huit chambres accueillent les visiteurs désirant passer du temps dans ce coin tranquille.

Wow! What an amazing experience. The best food we had in France by far, and for a fraction of the…read morecost of most upscale French restaurants. It's a tiny bit out of the way, but it's more than worth the trip. Family run, intimate atmosphere, excellent plating, and most importantly, extremely well-prepared dishes. See TripAdvisor (where we found them) for more reviews: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g1902882-d10454008-Reviews-Bistro_23-Courthezon_Vaucluse_Provence_Alpes_Cote_d_Azur.html

Excellent quality dinner and wine sélection. Fun atmosphere. Good service. Lunch not quite as…read moregood.

This was a lovely place with amazing service and get food. There was some some excellent live…read moremusic as well. Definitely would recommend!

We stopped on our way to Provence from Paris and it was PERFECT ! We made a last minute reservation…read moreas we were starting to feel hungry and knew it would be too late if we waited. The service , the food , everything was fantastic. The Chef is an artist truly. The price is extremely reasonable and our host recommended a very good wine ( one glass since we are driving ;-) I highly recommend this place / Nous nous sommes arrêtés en route pour la Provence et ce fût PARFAIT ! Nous avons fait une réservation de dernière minute . Le service, les plats , tout était fantastique. Le Chef est vraiment un artiste . Le prix est extrêmement raisonnable et notre hôte nous a recommandé un bon vin . Je vous recommande absolument ce restaurant

In late May my husband and I spent the morning in awe of the Roman theater and Roman art in Orange…read more We did a quick Yelp search and decided on this gem. We were lucky to get seated, and even more lucky to dine here. The fixed menu featured salmon on a bed of risotto - the salmon was perfectly cooked. Everything was delightful. What a find! Highly recommended.