Visiting Aix as an American tourist. Friendly staff that spoke English. We ordered the assorted…read moreseafood plate, duck skewers, and sangria. Everything was delicious. They gave us a free aperitif of some Spanish liquor that topped off the night.

I'd been meaning to check out La Cita, a new tapas place, ever since it opened on Valentines day…read more2011, decorating its chalk menu board with kitchy hearts offering special priced couples menus (cue single woman gag reflex). I finally got around to eating here a few days ago with my best friends in town from the U.S. in tow, and it was love at first sight and bite. You'll be charmed by the authentic feel of a cozy Spanish tapas joint, and if the weather agrees you can sit outside at one of the giant wooden barrel 'tables.' Inside, massive legs of jamon hang from the bar, earthy wall tones and Spanish themed décor add to the ambiance. Our server came over with the menu, hand delivered on a chalk board from table to table. It turns out that La Cita is a family affair, our waitress the aunt of the young couple that quit their corporate day jobs to open the joint. The menu was divided into three sections, ascending by price. From column A, we sampled the Pan Tomate (bruschetta), Pan Jambon (ham and bread), Patatas Bravas (fried potatoes in spicy, creamy tomato sauce) and Omelette Espagnole (egg and potato fritatta). All were excellent, and reasonably priced at €2-4 each. From the sea, there were mussels and calamari, and an Iberian cheese plate to finish the meal. The seafood and cheese were slightly more expensive at around €6-8 per plate, but made up for the extra price in quality and larger portion sizes. And what Tapas meal would be complete without a pitcher of Sangria? We ordered a liter of the red stuff, full of juicy alcoholic fruit, not too sweet, and at €8, a steal to get the three of us happily buzzed. When the bill came, we had our attentive server split it in three, and my jaw nearly dropped that the total bill for 8 tapas plates, a liter of booze, and 2 hours of enjoyable dining came out to €15.80 per person, the price one could expect to pay for an entrée at most of the "restos" in Aix. Before leaving out server came by to wish us a great rest of our vacation and a safe return for my visiting friends, sealing in my 5 star review for La Cita, and guaranteeing that I will be visiting again.

One of my best restaurant experiences on my entire trip to France!…read more I sat outside on a beautiful, sunny day. I ordered the vegetarian salad, which was one of the best salads I've ever had in my entire life. Just gorgeous greens, tomatoes, shaved carrots, and perfect, plump sundried tomatoes, in a thick balsamic dressing. Simple but just right! The fries stole the show though, they were DEFINITELY the best fries I have EVER had!!! Patatas bravas... thick-cut fries heavily seasoned with herbs-de-Provence... IN Provence!!! SO, SO, SO delicious!!!! Not to mention, my order came with a generous basket of yummy French bread, which came in handy to sop up the balsamic dressing. The food was so good and the waiter was so friendly that once I was done, I couldn't resist ordering an espresso to finish off my meal. I'm glad I did! The waiter brought me out some French nougat that he INSISTED I try (yes, I'm vegan... but I will try a nibble of vegetarian things from time to time), and he poured me a shot of honey rum that he said was great for sipping. I sipped my shot of rum... and he poured me another one! (The waiter was doing this for the customers around me, too). The guy waiting on me was so, so, so nice... even without the free rum and nougat. The service here was above and beyond, I recommend this place whole-heartedly even without the free goodies. It's a small place, there's not much room to sit inside, and not much space outside either. There's also not much on the menu, especially for vegetarians, but it's great to have a few items that you have perfected, and that's what you'll find here. Also, it was very inexpensive!!! I was happily surprised! If you are in Aix-en-Provence, you MUST come here!!!

From the owner: Restaurant espagnol avec terrasse en plein cœur d'Aix en Provence,…read moreCuisine méditerranéenne maison, chaque jour le chef vous propose un plat du jour,une grillade et un poisson à base de produits frais. Ici, on mange, on boit, on sympathise. Spanish restaurant with terrace in full heart of Aix-en-Provence, Mediterranean home made food, every day the chef proposes you a today's special, meat grill and fish plate with fresh products.

From the owner: L'espagne au coeur de Marseille El Paseo est le rendez-vous espagnol de Marseille, non loin de la…read morePlaine avec sa déco originale.Au milieu d 'une ambiance chaleureuse et festive, les amateurs de karaoké peuvent s'en donner à cœur joie, avec plus de 2000 titres disponibles. Rien de tel pour la gaieté qu'un petit air fredonné entre deux bouchées, et quelles bouchées ! Plus d'une quarantaine de tapas, allant des "Seiches à la Plancha", aux "Moules à l'ail", en passant par des "Crevettes à la Plancha"... On trouve aussi au menu "Paella" et "Zarzuella", ainsi que des grillades et des viandes en sauce pour enchanter les papilles. Des soirées à thèmes (flamenco... ), où l'on chante et l'on danse sont aussi organisées sur place, "baila, baila !".

From the owner: Bodega aixoise Situé rue Fonderie, El Barrio Latino a ouvert ses portes en 2013. C'est dans un…read moredécor chaleureux que ce lieu haut en couleurs vous accueille pour des repas savoureux. Au menu, un large choix de tapas et de plats espagnols, à déguster dans une ambiance festive. Côté boissons, des bières et vins venus d'ailleurs sont à la carte, idéal pour accompagner un apéro entre amis ou un dîner convivial sur fond de musique caliente.

My boyfriend and I ate here for dinner during our trip to France, and it was honestly my favorite…read moremeal of the trip. In France, I always hope for fresh, simple, but excellent food - bread, wine, and cheese - and this was everything I was looking for! We had the melon and prosciutto plate and the cheese plate, with bread of course, as well as a couple glasses of wine. The owner recommended a great white wine as well as a rosé (it was a hot evening, so the chilled whites and rosés hit the spot). They were delicious. As an added bonus, the location is fantastic! It's right next to the Roman arena - very cool view while eating. As a final pleasant surprise, the bill was far less than we were expecting for the quality of the wine. This place has great quality for a great value, the owner was friendly and helpful, and the location was perfect. Highly recommend!