Awesome meal! We were 2 adults, 2 kids. We ordered the charcuterie platter which could have been a…read moremeal by itself! Beautifully presented with a bucket of perfectly baked bread. We then had the Lamb and the Turbot fish which were both excellent. The staff who was very friendly was also very accommodating and had the sauce put on the side for the kids.

When I mentioned going to lunch, my gite's owner recommended La Lyriste, where my wife and I…read moresubsequently enjoyed a wonderful meal. I got a three course meal, and each course was absolutely great. The food was artful, delicious, and well-priced. When I return to Vaison-la-Romaine, I plan on heading straight back to La Lyriste.

We chose this spot on the recommendation of a lovely local we met on a winery tour in nearby…read moreSéguret. We had a delicious dinner, and the (I assume) husband and wife owners were kind, patient, and helpful. Limited menu only offered the freshest options, but we had the opportunity to sample everything from fish tartar to seared duck breast. Lovely meal. Couldn't ask for more! Prices are reasonable. We had 4 drinks, 4 mains, and 4 desserts for just over 100 Euro.

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.

Probably one of the worst experiences we had on our recent trip to France. It was partly our fault…read more We tried to eat lunch at about 2pm. Most places have closed their kitchens by this time, so you can't get food at most cafes in the square. We went in and got a couple crepes. They were good. I got a lemon and sugar crepe. Pretty easy (lemon squeezy) and at 4€, i thought it was kind of expensive. My parents shared one of the scrambled egg, bacon and cheese crepes. It was ok. I liked that it was a different dough--buckwheat. It was also very crispy which was nice. Service was terrible. Maybe because it wasn't during the meal rush or maybe because we were the only non-locals. There was also construction going on right next door. It was the only time I didn't want to leave a tip. Except not leaving a tip is sort of a thing in France already....

Great family restaurant. Friendly, staff. My husband and I go there almost every Tuesday (market…read moreday) for a nice café creme and a visit with our expat friends who live in the nearby villages. It's dog-friendly, casual and relaxing. Make this restaurant your go-to if you ever visit Vaison la Romaine. And say hi to Josie! She has a ready smile and is always so welcoming.

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.

Fresh local fare, rotating daily menus of organic ingredients. Very delicious, simple, and…read morereasonably priced.

I would give this restaurant 3 1/2 stars, but there were just too many missteps so I had to round…read moredown. My husband and I stopped here for dinner at opening time and got to choose our own table, even though we didn't have a reservation, which was nice. We chose the €29 menu for 4 courses. It came with an amuse bouche of cream potato soup in a tiny glass, your typical amuse bouche and nothing special, though tasty. We started with the pan-fried foie gras and goat cheese salad. My salad was delicious: 5 chunks of goat cheese wrapped in a delicate parcel of phyllo dough perched around a mound of salad perfectly dressed. My husband was not so fortunate. He had 2 types of foie gras; one pan-fried and the other just plain. He'd expected the fried one to be crisp but it was sautéed in some type of sweet sauce and just not good. There was a sweet roll in the middle of the plate and the three components of the dish just didn't work together. I had the steak with cote du Rhone wine sauce and it was great; the sauce was excellent. My husband had the half duck breast and it was also great, but nothing spectacular. For the cheese course we went with a soft yogurt/cheese dish (fraisselle) topped with fruit sauce and sugar. We'd never had this but both really liked it. It was light and felt like a palate-cleanser before dessert. Now, dessert in a French restaurant is usually my favorite course. But this is where both our meals ended on a flat note. I had the chocolate moulleaux, usually a delicious chocolate cake with molten chocolate oozing out the center when you dig in. Unfortunately, this was very mediocre and my husband said it tasted like something you could buy from Sainsbury's. His dessert was raspberry mille feuille, which should be a delicate pastry with filling between layers and layers of phyllo dough. This was not delicate in the least and I was sad this was his first time eating what should be representative of French dessert; delicate yet rich, sweet but not overly sweet, and beautiful. The presentation was good and it was sweet, but the phyllo dough was hard and actually crunched loudly as he tried to dig his fork into it. Overall, it was a good meal but we both agreed it wasn't worth a repeat visit. I do have to mention the service was excellent and both servers who helped us were very friendly and spoke English when our limited French wasn't cutting it.

Order the scallops. Absolutely hand down the best scallops I've ever had in my life. Our group…read moreordered the five course menu, cold carrot soup (delicious) followed by escargot, and foie gras (cold) and the asparagus with prosciutto. For the main course we ordered the scallops, the monkfish medallions and the peppered steak. All were served with mushroom risotto, the scallops were served with a delectable broccoli puree, the steak with mash. Still in awe at how delicious our meal was. Along with the Gigondas wine, the meal was beyond words. The service was excellent, our reservation was at 20:30 on a Tuesday evening (which we did have to change from 20:00 to 20:30, with a phone call this was no problem at all) and the restaurant was full. Following the main course we were offered the cheese tray then for dessert, two of us chose soufflé and the chocolate lava cake, which were all to die for. Three people ordered the five course meal, two bottles of wine for all and the total was $150, excellent value and absolutely exceptional food! For a full restaurant, the service was on par and very attentive. Fantastic restaurant, quiet location, Provençal food, delicious. Will be back! Thank you!

Excellent little restaurant - food is awesome, the owner is very nice and if you have a chance, he…read morewill play his guitar and sing for your great pleasure. Good spot to take your meal, and a little coffee before the road!

Ex-pats make this your first stop! This little coffee / tea / bistro shop is amazing! Several…read moregreat coffee choices and about 40 different teas. Furthermore, the owners speak Dutch, English, French, Spanish and German!!! Oh, and what got us there in the first place is that they have WiFi for the customers, which has been tough to find here in town. They also have a couple of rooms as part of a B&B in case you want a place to stay.