We are staying at Domaine de Fontanille, and were so excited to learn that in addition to their…read moreMichelin star rated restaurant, they also have a more casual bistro. We ate dinner there last night, and loved the tapas-sharing-style menu, where nothing was more than 15 euros, and every dish was perfectly balanced, perfectly seasoned, and delicious. They advise 5 savory dishes to share, and 2 sweet, so we enjoyed: Soft boiled egg- came in a huge bowl of creamy something, with julienned veg on top, and some kind of cured or smoked fish on the bottom. This dish was hard to remember, but amazing at the time. Marinated beef- this was so good I ordered it again for lunch today, and I DIDN'T SHARE. Raw marinated Asian style thick but delicate slices of beef, with a basil pesto and the most delicious anchovy based sauce. Even my husband who hates "fishy" things went nuts for this dish. Seared tuna- another win, with a light sweet curry sauce on buttery crunchy toast. Crab salad- with a cauliflower purée and thin slices of cauliflower, this was light and refreshing. Tempura artichoke- with awesomesauce. No really, the sauce was full of bright Mediterranean flavors, sundries tomatoes, olives, just amazing, and the artichoke was lightly battered, fresh, perfect. I would happily eat the same meal again for days on end. We also enjoyed a bottle of the house rose, which was light, crisp, and went perfectly with our meal. It was also a refreshing 25 euro, and the meal itself was very reasonably priced, even with two drinks, five dishes, and a dessert. If you're in the area, I cannot recommend staying here and enjoying all the food they have to offer enough. This place is a little slice of French heaven.

This place was AMAZING. Excellent service and the food was outstanding. In Provence the most…read moreamazing wines are under $30. This restaurant offered incredible local wines and cheeses. Get the Fromage Board. The ribeye was delicious and perfectly prepared. This is a must visit. Great patio dining also. The deserts were incredible. Everything is fresh and delicious. Must get the chocolate soufflé-- heaven!

We loved this restaurant. We had a seat overlooking the valley, and the sun was setting…read more SPECTACULAR! The food and wine were very , very good. My husband had an extremely delicious and tender lamb shank. I had a wonderful cream/Basel ravioli. Do not miss the chocolate Molten cake. Amazing, all that + 3 glasses of wine 60.

This hotel is so gorgeous. It feels like it was plucked from the pages of a restoration hardware…read morecatalogue, but we suspect RH got many of their design ideas from this type of place! It's a winery estate, with 22 rooms, a vineyard, an outdoor pool, and was originally a Working estate and home. It feels like a haven, with beautiful gardens and grounds, with walking paths and fountains, you hardly need to leave because it also has two restaurants on site, one a casual bistro, the other a stunning Michelin star rated restaurant. There is a full bar as well, and a lovely library for rainy afternoon relaxation. The majority of the employees speak English perfectly, but will entertain my poor attempts to engage in French. The hotel rooms are seriously like walking into a page from Restoration Hardware, the decode is elegant, the beds are comfortable (actual king size!) and they even pipe scents in throughout the hotel which are classy, understated, and leave you subtly sniffing around for the next Whig of something awesome. They also have a VERY small gym with some light dumbbells and cardio equipment, and a coed steam room. Anything you could want is here, with style and service beyond expectations.

Great place, Nice ultra friendly people. Very creative, original gluten lactose free cuisine…read more i strongly recommend it. The typical provençal villages are must sees.

Lovely location, but all else lacked. The octopus and sausage were tough and overcooked. The fish,…read morejust ok. The desserts were simply awful. (Pana cotta and chocolate tart. Rubbery and tasteless. How is this possible in France?) The host was lovely but our waiter was extremely rude and disinterested and frankly robotic. Was expecting more.

The food here is over the top and some of the finest you will find here in Bonnieux. The Wait…read moreStaff was very attentive patient and spoke both French and English enough to make the dining experience, incredibly enjoyable. Making our dining experience excellent if nothing else, the ambience is truly an excellent expression of a step back in time with all modern accoutrements. If you ever plan on visiting this small, quaint village in Provence L'Arôme is a stop on your bucket list for dinning at least several times to enjoy quality food, service and ambiance

If I die tomorrow, I want the Lobster Risotto from L'Arome as my last meal. I tried to tell our…read morewaiter this but because of my poor French, it did not translate well. We started with a bottle of local red from Chateau les Eydins and it was the perfect recommendation. So much so that we stopped at the Chateau on our way out of town for a magnum to bring home. Next up was the Tuna Tartare which was original and impressive. Then on to the main meal of Filet with Foie Gras for my husband and the beloved Lobster Risotto for myself. It was decadent, it was heavenly and I cannot wait to come back. Even for lunch, it was a bit pricey but who can put a price tag on such an outstanding meal. If you're in the Luberon region, spend some time wondeBonnieux and do not miss L'Arome.

Excellent small restaurant with an amazing view on the Luberon at sunset…read more Fresh daily menu, creative, tasty and reasonably priced.

Wonderful evening. Great food in a beautiful setting with gracious host. Reasonable price for…read moredinner and helpful advice on local wine.

Great restaurant in Lourmarin. Nice atmosphere. We had reservations at 8:00 and the place was not…read moreas crowded as expected for a Friday, maybe because of the market earlier in the day. Service was great. With my tiny amount of french and their English there were no language issues. Menu was great - Foie Gras and the duck were amazing. Others had dessert, but I was stuffed. There are a lot of great restaurants in Lourmarin, but this is at the top of the stack. This was our last meal before we left the next day so it was a great finale. Great patio if the weather permits to sit outside.

Beautiful restaurant in Lourmarin!…read more The restaurant is located in the corner after entering entrance of the small street. With so many cute shops around, dining here is a great choice. Will Come back!

Difficult to locate as there were no obvious signs. Inside Hotel Arielles. Reservations are a must…read more Food was glorious, delicate and well executed. Service rivals Michelin starred restaurants. View is one of the best I have seen in my travels.

5 thousand stars+++!!!…read more This is the night to remember. From the table decors to the excellent desserts and everything in between, this has to be the best ensemble of a French meal I've not only seen but tasted, period. A night of great food, wine, service, ambience, people and a view from the top of the hill, what could possibly be better than this, right?? This was a first class all the way experience which I don't need to write a novel to tell you. Just look and drool over the photos, you'll want to be here in the beautiful town of Gordes, France, I promise.