First, let me put my rating in context. La Part des Anges is not a fine dining establishment and…read moreis not rated as such. It is a first class tapas bar and hang out and is rated as that type of restaurant. It is as good as I have seen anywhere in the world for a tapas bar. The tapas contain first-rate ingredients, are prepared fresh as you order, and are very generously servings relative to the cost. Likewise, the drinks are well made and fairly priced. The bar is comfortable, clean and has a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. If you don't speak French, both the workers spoke excellent English. Everything about this place is excellent from the music, to the workers, to the food, decor, and ambience. Want a comfortable, relaxed, welcoming place a bit off the beaten path to graze on tasty tapas in Montpellier? This is your spot. We'll be back.

We accidentally stumbled upon this restaurant thinking it was a different restaurant we had…read moreoriginally wanted to try. Luckily it turned out to be the best choice! From the looks of the restaurant, it has a down-home, country feel. I guess I was anticipating the food to be average. I was completely blown away with the quality and creativity of each item on the menu! I had ordered the veggie slaw as an appetizer, the pork shoulder as my main entree, and the roasted white eggplant for dessert. Everything was phenomenal! We had stayed in France for about two weeks and this restaurant was one of my absolute favorites, even including the fine dining restaurants we had eaten at. The wait staff is extremely friendly, knowledgable and helpful. He was very attentive and went above and beyond to make sure our meal was enjoyable. The entire experience was quite lovely. I highly recommend eating here!

Such a cool place to have dinner. This place is a non assuming restaurant on a random side street…read morebut wow does it deliver. Some dishes are better then others but if you choose well, you will be very pleased! La Fee (The Fairy) Gourmande has a very creative chief and if you like taking photos of your food, this is the place to do it! This place has loads of positive reviews on trip advisor and was recommend to us. Worth a stop if you like out there creative food and flavors. I mean goat cheese ice cream (creme glace eve chèvre) in a cold soup or in a salad!!? I must report it was fabulous. Lavender ice cream is my all time favorite which you can find across Arles. Missing Lavender ice cream right about now!

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.

We just happened to see Francoise, looking for a casual place to eat. The staff was friendly and…read morehelpful. They offer a plat du hour with a side, we had a large slice of quiche and a simple salad. The quiche was delicious. It's a warm and family like environment, very comfortable and homey. If you're looking for an upscale restaurant, this isn't it. But it's a great choice for a simple, home-cooked meal.

Friendly staff, everyone speaks English very well, but most importantly the food is well priced,…read morevaried and delicious.

It's hard to beat the value for this restaurant. 57 euros for a delicious 3 course menu with great…read morequality ingredients and a lot of creativity. The setting is great if you sit outside and the service is impeccable. They will accommodate a gluten restriction if you have one. If you're in the area and want a fine dining experience with great value this is it.

Delicious steak in black olive tapenade. Soooo delicious! Service was great, food amazing,…read moreatmosphere wonderful. Perfect for an elegant dining experience! (Oct. 2023)

The restaurant established in 1938 doesn't need to be introduced: elegant and refined atmosphere…read morewhere you can enjoy great French cuisine. The restaurant offers very innovative menus for big and smaller wallets and the service is professional and kind. We took a set menu of 3 courses (32€) that was awesome. "Merci pour cette soirée!"

Wow I am a chef in SF calif and this restaurant blew me away with its contemporary and creative…read moredishes. The combinations of flavors are not gimmicks they are well thought out and orchestrated. Both of our servers spoke more than one language so Spanish English German and French languages are spoken here. The prices are more than reasonable and you will be pleasantly surprised by the quality. Clearly everything is made in house and ingredients are of best quality. They list their sources on the front page of the menu. All top notch. Highly recommended!! Great wine list very reasonable Thanks so much Patti Doyle Neil Maizlish

Can't be beat.. Everything is made to order in the teeniest kitchen and it all comes to the table…read moredelicious and perfect. Cafe Factory hit the spot.

I skipped fine dining for this spot because of the reviews. Yelpers got it right here. The owner…read morewaiter is generous in spirit and it overflows into the food. Simple but executed well with soul. Salmon or duck confit. More options for vegetarians. You can either have it as a sandwich or a platter. Very reasonable. Stayed for dessert with the largest creme brulee, and I cracked it with gusto. Don't let the exterior dissuade you. The mismatched furniture just accentuates the focus on the food and service. I passed by three times before I decided to stay and was so glad I did.

In fact for several years this location now houses another restaurant called L'Accent Du Soleil,…read morewhich is a fine dining restaurant and is excellent. It is run by a couple, with the husband as chef and his wife as front of the house. They are very friendly and the cuisine is both refined and creative.

From the owner: Entre tradition et inventivité Situé au centre-ville de Saint-Martin-de-Londres, le restaurant Le…read moreCoin Perdu est une adresse idéale pour tous les gourmets. C'est dans un décor simple, cosy et raffiné que vous serez reçus, pour découvrir la cuisine inventive et moderne concoctée par le chef. Raviole de foie gras, Bouillon thaï et autres plats faits maison élaborés à partir de produits frais régionaux sont à la carte. Un service traiteur est également disponible.