Set menu that was delicious and varied. Patient staff working with our limited French. The house…read morewine was well-above average. We had the crunchy vegetable starter with a soft cheese on bread that was incredibly flavorful. The filet was outstanding and came with a tangy mustard sauce that I alternated with the plate's au jus - just delicious. My wife had the warm Brie with potatoes and sausage and her first remark was "Holy s$&t that's incredible!" We finished with the Grandmother's chocolate recipe that we scraped the carafe clean of. Pleas go - in a sea of restaurants this is a gem.

My wife and I visited this restaurant last October 2023. The service and the food were extremely…read moregood and very reasonable. I would definitely recommend

I would've given this place higher, but I found a hair in the appetizer. I told the waiter about…read moreit, he didn't seem to care. I lost my appetite after that and didn't trust the food after that. They didn't do anything about it except take away the appetizer.

I stumbled upon De-K-Le when looking for a dinner spot in Nimes. There are three restaurants: one…read moremain restaurant, and two annex restaurants. I visited the annex restaurant across the street from the main restaurant. The ambience inside was warm, intimate and inviting. The patio space was also great for viewing the hustle and bustle of the street. Food and wine were fresh and very tasty. Service was fine and one of the waitresses spoke English which was helpful. She also gave me a wine recommendation and I enjoyed this.

Avenio We wanted to…read morehave a dinner outdoors but at the same time avoid the large restaurants that focus on meals designed for tourists. Our hotel recommended Avenio as a good choice for a nicer meal in Avignon. We made a reservation as the hotel's outdoor seating area is quite limited. The weather was perfect for an outdoor dinner. We decided to order main courses from the "Saison Plat" menu and deserts. My wife ordered the lamb and I ordered the fish. We shared a bottle of wine from the region. The fish was nicely prepared. It was cooked properly. My wife's lamb was also well prepared. The deserts are over the top. One of the highlights of the meal. Avenio is a nice choice for a finer dinner in Avignon.

Excellent service. Did not feel rushed. Lovely wine selection. The food was prepared with…read moredevotion, and a master of the culinary craft. I am celiaque, and the staff was knowledgeable and accommodated via modification where needed. The complexity and creativity in our meals was very appreciated. Merci!

Some of the most delicious food we've enjoyed in all of France - this tiny hidden gem is a MUST if…read moreyou are in Avignon. No-frills setting but every bite was superb and very affordable. Owner/chef speaks English and is kind and accommodating.

Our tour stopped in Avignon for two hours and we decided to have lunch during our time there…read more Thanks to the Yelp community found excellent recommendations for EAT. Per other reviewers, it is not far from the main square and in an alley off of a main commercial street. It has a modern and simple elegance and they featured a daily lunch special and regular starters, mains and desserts. It was a limited menu yet all the options were compelling it was hard to choose. My wife had the daily special of a white fish and potatoes in a bouillabaisse broth. It was amazing with notes of cinnamon and coriander. I had the chuck roast with artichokes and carrots. It was comforting and reminded me of a stew my grandmother used to make. The wine options were limited as they were all house options yet the red paired well with my entree. We did not have dessert but the options sounded delicious (chocolate mousse with caramelized peanuts, basil crème brûlée,etc.) The owner was helpful and professional. We would go back in a heartbeat and highly recommend. The meal further endeared us to the charming city of Avignon.

I cannot speak highly enough of L'Essentiel, from their food, to their service, to the beautiful…read moredecor and table settings. Service is welcoming and accommodating for my poor attempt at culinary French terms. The Chef even came out to answer questions at three occasions. First up, a trio of amuse bouches called land and sea. I don't typically like foie gras but this was incredible. I would actually order this again if ever back in Avignon. The Parmesan biscuit was technically amazing, with such subtle flavor, crispy on the outside, and soft, light and creamy inside. The mushroom "egg roll" was crispy, flaky with great umami. The Jerusalem artichoke risotto was my absolute favorite; I'll likely dream of this dish and try to replicate the recipe. It's unlike anything I've had before, so creative, unique and insanely delicious. The artichokes were cooked perfectly , tender but still firm. The risotto was actually a thick, creamy foam, packed with bold creamy flavor and truffles on top. The sea bream was glistening with the crispiest skin, along with carrots and a silky champagne sauce. The veal was so tender with the most delightful sweet onion tart. The tart was surprisingly good with the best onions I've ever had. Kudos to the chef for shopping the market everyday for the freshest and highest quality products! The scallops were sliced beautifully and were balanced so well with the acidity of raspberries and pomegranates. We started out with the strongest amuse bouches, and Chef didn't disappoint from there, maintaining and exceeding our palette's expectations. Chef Mohamad deserves a Michelin rank!!

KenScale: 8.0/10…read more It's not often a restaurant boldly comes up with a name "essential". When I was looking up different restaurant options during our stay in Avignon, I initially chuckled at the name and figured why not give a chance at the place. My wife Jun and I were coming back from a full-day wine tasting tour with a rather big lunch, so we were not completely starving when we entered L'Essentiel's lovely courtyard. Still, we ended up having a very solid meal here, as all the dishes we ordered had something nice to say about. You can go with either one of the tasting menu options or simply go a la carte at L'Essentiel. Given that we weren't terribly hungry, Jun and I opted for the latter and ordered one appetizer, two main dishes and a dessert to share together. I don't know why we saw tomato gazpacho only just now near the tail end of our two-week honeymoon/summer vacation; in any event, the one that the kitchen put together was quite refreshing, perfect for a summer appetizer with mozzarella di buffalo cheese in the middle. While cod with orange sauce infused into jasmine and creamy polenta looked pedestrian in plating, there is no denying that the fish was expertly cooked with ideal temperature and texture. I was initially worried that the fried foie gras accompanying the beef Rossini filet might simply overpower the meat with too much richness, but the server assured that won't be the case. Listening to her turned out to be a smart idea because the foie gras had a surprisingly delicate side to it that complemented the beef filet quite well. With roasted potatoes on the side, the filet was a winner dish. For dessert, a rather artful display of chocolate ganache and crispy peanut on top of chocolate dulce emulsion (with black chocolate ice cream submerged below) was as delicious as it looked. I secured a reservation at L'Essential through my credit card concierge service so I don't know how difficult it is to get a table at the restaurant; if you want to go for al fresco dining in the summer season at the courtyard that makes you feel like you're eating inside a small but lovely palace, it does seem like a good idea to book in advance. There is a multi-page wine list focusing on the wines from the region; we ordered a bottle of nice vacqueyras that worked well with the dishes we had ordered. L'Essentiel is somewhere in the middle in terms of value proposition; it is not as pricey or fancy as three Michelin-star haute cuisine establishments but it certainly is more refined than an everyday bistro, which also means it works on a more variety of different occasions. If you are staying in Avignon and feel like you want to have an elegant meal without breaking the bank, L'Essential is a good option to consider.

Excellent food and service…read more Great ambiance and reasonable prices No complaints at all

This was maybe our best meal here. They didn't open until 6:30 but we arrived at 6 and they let us…read moresit inside until they were ready. Great food and service. I couldn't decide on a wine so our server was very helpful in picking one for me given what we ordered and let me try 3 of them before confirming one. On food, we loved the cheeses, charcuterie, escargots (though they were smaller than we are used to), and fries. The foie gras, sea breem with mussels, and shrimp were also good. Definitely recommend!

Amazing restaurant! Fresh ingredients, tasty, and BEAUTIFULLY presented. A true delight during our…read moretrip to France (including meals in Paris and Bordeaux). Beef carpaccio, chicken skewers, pasta with burrata, and salad pictured. And the servers were very kind and professional. Highly recommend! That carpaccio was especially interesting! All wonderful dishes! Great staff!

. We finally found…read morethem open & ready; was worth a wait. No parking, excellent staff, basic selections, cave. . . . . I had brochettes du boeuf, bride had the leek-reduction pasta, both excellent. Le meilleur du vieux Avignon. Rick .

Le Cafe de la Place has totally changed--it's now an Asian-inspired spot with Japanese curries and…read morePad Thais and noodle dishes. Really! It was hopping on a Monday night in December (!!!) so they have struck a cord. The food is solid and the energy is high. Beer is cold and perfect with the food. Big smiles from the waitress. Fun change of pace dining in St Remy!

Good luck trying to get a table at what seems to be the most popular cafe in St Remy. Jam packed…read morewith mostly locals chatting and smoking over their meals, it's a real French Provincial experience as you dine out on the cobbled stone alfresco area overlooking the town square and merry-go-round. The menus are in French, but the staff spoke enough English to work out our broken French. The food was excellent. Quite simple meals like steak and potatoes or the area's famous large salads are what fills the menu. The desserts definitely cannot be skipped. The only downside was the service was really slow and we were often waiting quite a long time for our food or drinks.