This place books out every night! Reservations are a must but it's because the food here is excellent! Complements to the chef and the cute sisters who serve you are excellent also. I ordered the Lamb and my husband ordered the Mussels and Clams Linguine. Both dishes were so delicious but I think my Lamb was exceptional! My only regret is I don't have room for dessert! read more

Le Criquet - Lamb - the best lamb dish I've ever had! - Provencal Near Me - Arles, 13

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EXCELLENT EVERYTHING!!! The lamb was roasted and crispy outside and tender and juicy inside and the vegetables were perfect; the seafood linguine was good and very flavorful. The chocolate mousse was awesome. The service impeccable! Small place so call for reservations. Best food we've had in Europe! read more

Le Criquet - Lamb confit and seafood linguine - Provencal Near Me - Arles, 13

Two friends and I stumbled upon this beautiful little place in Arles last month, and entered into a warm and inviting atmosphere on a cold night. We all loved this place! The downstairs was bustling and full, so the waitress apologized for leading us upstairs where we were the only guests. We were happy to have the floor all to ourselves and have a tranquil and relaxed dinner. I had the daube taureau (bull stew!) with rice from the Camargue which was absolutely delicious, generous, tasty, and simple, in the best sense of the word. My friends had the fish soup and both were in heaven. We had a savory and earthy wine from the Ventoux in a convenient 500mL bottle. Service throughout was attentive, patient, and friendly. I would absolutely recommend this place without reservation (hehe) and happily visit again the next time I'm in Arles! read more

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I had the lamb -- probably the best lamb I've ever had. The service was also friendly and prompt. If I ever have the pleasure of returning to Arles, I will also return to this restaurant. read more

Lovely side alley with outdoor tables and lights. The soup de poissons was a Provence education with a garlic rub, toast rafts topped so garlicky aioli and Parmesan over all. The fish stock was spectacular! A fresh green salad and then curls of pillowy grilled cuttlefish. Tender and sweet in another garlic dressing with quantities of spring vegetables. Ask for the local rose: another education. All waitstaff speaks English and they're very kind if you'd rather essay your French. The desserts looked worth a separate trip, but we had no room this time. read more

This was one of the best meals we had on our southern France road trip. It was a couple doors down from the hotel we stayed at and we were able to make a reservation on the afternoon we arrived. Definitely make a reservation. They were completely full (there was a sign posted) when we walked in at 7pm. The two servers who managed the whole restaurant (probably only 6-8 tables) were very friendly. We started with a house wine and a bottle of tap water. We ordered a seafood stew. The inter main courses could be combined with appetizers and desserts to make a set menu. I got the fish soup, the lamb and the creme brulee. The fish soup was amazing. It was served with toasted baguette, raw garlic, an amazing sauce, and grated cheese. The server showed me how to eat it. The lamb was also so good. It was perfectly cooked and not dry at all. The creme brulee was delicious. It was a perfect ending to a lovely dinner in Arles. read more

Our first evening in Arles, we were hungry. I called and made a reservation and they could accommodate us at 8:30 PM. My husband had the bull stew and I had the fish soup. Both dishes were excellent. The best part of the meal were the two young women who waited on us. I know now they are the daughters of the owners. Their parents were busy in the kitchen cooking the fantastic meals. read more

Get the specialty of the house- the bouillabaisse. And the house rose. A table on the terrace and those items are all you need for happiness following morning at the amazing Arles market. Although the floating island is a nice conclusion too! Note: they are kind to children and speak sufficient English. read more

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The food was fantastic!! Sat in a little alleyway area that had nice romantic vibes...though it was just me. I think it was my favorite meal during my 2 week visit up and down Provence, Coté D'zur, and Italian Riviera. I think it was the vibe, the staff, and the food that made it an overall amazing experience!!! read more

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This place was pretty tasty. They offered the typical Provincal type of cuisine. We ordered the seafood platter with their own garlic aioli. I thought their seafood platter was okay. We had this dish at another restaurant and I thought it was definitely better at the other place. I also ordered another dish but I can't remember what we had. I suppose it wasn't that memorable. It was a cute restaurant. I just thought the food was above average but not the best that I've had in Provance. read more

Not sure why Yelp is requesting a review of a restaurant I haven't had the opportunity to try. The ONLY way to make a reservation at this place is to call them and on top of that one can only call a week in advance. I'd say it's an inconvenience to customers but obviously it works for the restaurant. I'd rather be able to do it in advance read more

We had delicious dining event sampling the soup of the day made with fresh local veggies and the octopus salad. For entree we sampled the fish of the day and the lamb chops. All wonderfully prepared and so tasty. Of course u must add a bit of fleur de sel to the dishes if u like. Great meal - dessert look fab but we couldn't eat anymore. read more

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We were staying in Arles and found this place recommended and have it a try. We had a great meal and great service. We called in late afternoon and got probably the last available reservation despite it being off-season. You should plan on making a reservation ahead of time. If any of your party had mobility issues ask for a downstairs table as the stairs are STEEP. Based on reviews I had the delicious Provencal fish soup. Super flavorful, it came with garlic, bread, and cheese to thicken it. My wife had the local version of minestroni and found it was very nice with crisp vegetables and beans. She had the fish of the day which was cod served with mussels and clams and a puff pastry filled with octopus stew. All were delicious. I had the poached cod main, which was a giant pile of vegetables and shellfish (razor clam, mussels, whelks, and clams plus a perfect piece of cod. read more

This is another wonderful cozy getaway from the strong winds of Arles. Run by a family, we found that the place was packed even during the off season - so be sure to get a reservation in! My husband had the fish soup while I had the local bull stew - something neither of us would normally have back home but a must while in Provence! You can't go wrong when the food is made this well! We would definitely come back to eat here again if I'm town. read more

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We were lucky to get in without a reservation due to a last minute cancellation, and that was the best meal we had in Arles. Le Criquet serves Southern French country style food, with fresh ingredients and rich flavors. The three of us shared the lamb chop, a seafood stew with creamy broth and a beef stew, all with generous portions and great taste. I visited there more than a year ago but still remember the warm, happy, and extremely satisfied feeling when we walked out of the restaurant. Definitely recommend making a reservation if you are in the area. read more

Loved this little jewel of a restaurant. A beautiful example of a simple French bistro. The menu isn't large but it has plenty to offer for everyone. We were seated upstairs in a cozy room. Service was very good and they were able to accommodate our very limited French. The menu as well has English so we could easily decipher it. Hubby started with the Fish soup. It comes with some toasts on the side that you first rub the garlic provided and then top with shredded Parmesan cheese and an aoli. Don't be surprised but this is more like a fish broth as it doesn't have large chunks of fish in it. Hubby loved it and he had fun building the the floating croutons. It was a bit on the briny side for my taste. I had the appetizer of the day - a cheese ravioli in a pesto cream sauce. It was really delicious but very rich. The portion was very large for something that rich. I couldn't resist though and ate every bite. For our mains, I had the lamb chops and hubby the fish of the day, a cod and octopus dish. He really enjoyed his fish and especially liked how light and simple the flavors were. The lamb chops were outstanding. They were cooked to perfection. There were two double rib chops, a square of scalloped potatoes, a ring of camponata, and a carrot puree and a celery puree on the plate. Everything was wonderful. the lamb benefited from a few grains of fleur de sel being added. For dessert we split the chocolate mousse. It was just as a chocolate mousse should be, chocolaty, sweet (but not too) and creamy. Our waitress steered us to a nice bottle of red wine. We found the price for both the wine and the meal to be reasonable. There are some deals for ordering multiple courses. We able to mix the two course price for one and the three course price for the other by splitting our dessert. Highly recommend. read more

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The restaurant is do beautiful. I was totally attracted by the delicious food and niiice service. Definitely recommend it to my friends (if they need). :) read more

Le Criquet - Soup for Entree - Provencal Near Me - Arles, 13

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Popped into Le Criquet to have dinner after a day of sightseeing in Arles. It was highly recommended on Trip Adviser. It's a charming little 2 story restaurant with great food and great service. There's both indoor and outdoor seating too. They begin dinner service at 7pm but if you arrive a bit early there's a great beer bar right across the street which serves some awesome Belgian beers. Odd thing about France, ~MOST~ restaurants only serve Heineken, which is complete piss water. You'll find that it's quite advantageous to order from the prix fix menus when in France. My meal at Le Criquet featured octopus salad, lamb shank and chocolate mousse. Everything was beautifully prepared and very nice. If I were to return to Arles I would make a point to return to Le Criquet too. A worthy place for any traveler to recharge. read more

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Le Criquet was our favorite restaurant in Arles. We reserved a table a day in advance and were greeted by delightful staff then seated in the quaint outdoor alley. Everything was delicious, authentic and fresh and our server was wonderful. Highly recommend but do plan ahead to secure a table. read more

Charming restaurant with an AC dining room and a side shaded terrace. Fresh seafood and incredible home made fish soup. 3 services (entre, main and desert) is 33 Euros! read more

Le Criquet - Menu of the day! - Provencal Near Me - Arles, 13

Loved this place! We were able to call and make reservations right before it opened for dinner. We ordered the artichoke appetizer, then got the shrimp linguini and lamb for our meals and we were not disappointed! We ended with a "dessert" of goat cheese and olive oil. Everything from start to end was amazing. Everything was very fresh, the girls were great waitresses, and the patio was hard to beat. If in Arles I'd highly recommend this restaurant for dinner! read more

Le Criquet - Provencal Near Me - Arles, 13

We visited Arles 14 years ago. I remember this restaurant and meal fondly and think of it often. The fish soup was the best. I felt at home in Arles and at Le Criquet. The service was warm and friendly and the food was amazing. I am so happy to see it is still there. I hope to get back to Arles one day. read more

One of our best meals in Europe! Family owned and operated, the dad and brother in law do the cooking, the mom makes the pastries and the sisters are the servers. Make sure to get reservations ahead of time as it books out very quickly, especially for dinner. I would highly recommend the lamb, so tender and perfectly seasoned in the Florentine style. It is just a few steps away from the Colosseum which makes for some great sight-seeing on your walk to the restaurant. If you are in Arles, this is a must stop. read more

Le Criquet was hand down the best place we ate during a 5 night stay in Provence/Nice. First off, the place was clearly family run and had tons of atmosphere. And then we got our food! I had a rack of lamb that was to die for. My husband had the bull stew (specialty in the area) that was seasoned to perfection. And my mom got the rosemary fish which was out of this world. The (house) wine was cheap and delicious and the prices were very reasonable compared to other places in the area. The food was so good we contemplated going back during our stay, but thought we'd give some other restaurants a chance. While Arles has some amazing food, nothing beat Le Criquet. read more

delicious! call ahead for reservations. seating available in a small private alley area or inside. for a moment of terror, visit the upstairs restroom at the top of the world's steepest stairs. local delicacies are best: fish, the soup (fish soup served with toasted bread pieces and a saffron aioli). desserts were all lovely. read more

The food here was reasonably priced and very delicious. We came for lunch and my wife had the menu midi, which was a fish dish with a chocolate mousse. I had the lamb ribs, which were excellent, as other reviews have mentioned, and the portion size was good. We also had a cheaper red wine, which was decent. I had the pavlova for dessert, which was light and delicious. The staff were very accommodating and friendly and spoke English pretty well. They were able to accommodate my seafood allergy. All in all, this was one of the best meals I've had in France. read more

Food was ok. The fish soup appetizer is really what saved it; delicious! Had the cod and the lamb, both of which were very bland in flavor. The cod was a filet but I had to spit out seven bones. What saved this place was the attentive service and kindness of the waitress. read more

Excellent food. Wonderful service. Family run business. Couldn't ask for a better restaurant. So lovely and warm. The sister waitresses are so effortlessly French and lovely. A must do in Arles! read more

Wow. This place has it right. Family run, AMAZING delicious, Provencal food. The artichoke with goat cheese was delicious. And the lab was so good, we fought over the bits. To say nothing of the marscarpone dessert. Run, don't walk. read more

Provencal home-cooking at its best! Charming decor, friendly service, and excellent value.