The Best Restaurants in Provence

Offering a unique dining experience, Le Relais du Castelet is renowned for its farm-to-table menu. The restaurant provides a pleasant setting for diners, making it a standout choice. It also offers a wine list that includes undiscovered domains from the region, perfect for those looking to try something new.

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Benoit Dewitte

Michelin star chef – Ghent, Belgium

Great farm to table restaurant in nice and unique setting in Fontveille. Wine list with some new to discover domaines from the region.

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The Hôtel Restaurant Alain Llorca, located in Saint-Paul-de-Vence, offers a gastronomic experience inspired by Mediterranean cuisine. The restaurant, which has been awarded a Michelin star, is known for its stunning views and its focus on using high-quality ingredients. With service noted for its excellence, the restaurant also provides expert wine advice from a sommelier with a great sense of humour.

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Jens Hørup

Foodie – Aarhus, Denmark

A truly beautiful dinner at Alain Llorca at his hotel/restaurant in La Colle-sur-Loup with an amazing view of Saint Paul de Vence. The food was great, very local and the service was magnificent. A great place to finish off our Vence trip. I highly recommend this restaurant. Remember to use the advice from the sommelier — his recommendations are worth taken and he has a great sense of humour​.

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This eatery offers a unique fusion of seafood and Asian flavors, served in a modern setting with an inviting outdoor setup. The menu is inventive and delicious, with dishes such as the seafood platter, appetizers, and mains. The service is friendly and the atmosphere is cozy, making it a great place for a meal.

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Bianca Kenworthy

Founder & CEO – New York, United States

Highly recommend visiting this modern gem in St. Remy’s historic center. Friendly service plus inventive and delicious dishes that combine a largely seafood menu with a touch of Asian flavors. Affordable and very cute outdoor set up with a modern interior - we spent 107EU for two people for the seafood platter, an appetizer, main, two glasses of wine each and coffee. Do go!

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Located in the serene French countryside, La Chassagnette offers a unique dining experience with a set menu featuring vegetables from their own garden. The restaurant's cooking style is rooted in the traditional Camargue style, yet it introduces a delightful twist to classic dishes. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, with the charm of the sandy stones of Southern France creating a memorable ambiance.

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Petter Nilsson

Chef-restaurateur – Stockholm, Sweden

La Chassagnette is a farmhouse close to Arles in the countryside of France. I went there quite a lot when I worked down South, and it was an hour and a half’s drive and you could go there for lunch on Mondays. It was a set menu with vegetables from their own garden, but also in a Camargue style of cooking classic things with a nice twist. It was such a nice place to go to and I have so sweet memories of that place. Also, I've missed those sandy stones which build up so many houses around Southern France and just feeling the warm walls of the city. Photos: Benoit Millot

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This is a top-tier spot in the South of France, known as La Vague d'Or. The restaurant is helmed by Chef Arnaud Donckele, who is renowned for his incredibly flavorful dishes. The service here is also top-notch, ensuring a pleasant dining experience for all.

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Peter Goossens

Chef at Hof van Cleve – Kruisem, Belgium

The absolute top restaurant of the South of France. La Vague d’Or in Saint-Tropez by chef Arnaud Donckele is the absolute top restaurant of the South of France. Incredibly tasty kitchen and top service.

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This restaurant is nestled in the luxurious Hôtel Château de La Chèvre d’Or. With a breathtaking view of the bay of St.Jean Cap Ferrat, the restaurant offers a mix of tradition and modernity, providing a unique dining experience. Chef Arnaud Faye, a MOF, specializes in dishes that showcase the bounty of the sea and land of the Côte d’Azur, making it a perfect place for those seeking culinary refinement.

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Flip Dejaeghere

Flip World Foodie – Duffel, Belgium

The Goat with The Most exclusive Côte d’Azur View Searching for Romance combined with culinary refinement…here’s a winner Chef Arnaud Faye, a MOF, knows how to bring the beauties of the Sea & Land of the Côte d’Azur to a plate. Some signature ones are besides the enormous view from the restaurant on the bay of St.Jean Cap Ferrat, truly a reason to go back & back again. This one gives you lots of credit points with your wife of mistress. Romance is included for sure here.

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L'Oustau de Baumanière is a gastronomic restaurant that is part of a historic establishment, created in 1945, and is deeply ingrained in the history of French cuisine. The restaurant is known for its refined and creative cuisine under the direction of Chef Glenn Viel, offering a unique blend of relaxation, rusticity, and elegance. The dining experience is amplified by the breathtaking surroundings, making it a memorable place for any occasion.

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Jason Bangerter

Chef – Milton, Canada

Incredible hospitality in Baux de Provence. Beautiful RelaisChateaux property, one of the original. Exceptional dining experience.

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With a breathtaking view and an impressive design, Ceto provides an unforgettable dining experience even before the first bite. The restaurant is the brainchild of Mauro Colagreco, known for his work around fish and maturation, and offers a unique gastronomic journey that blends tradition with modernity. The dishes, while minimalistic in presentation, hold great flavors, and are sourced locally from the Mediterranean land and sea, with sustainability at the forefront of their creation.

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Peter Atzen

Copenhagen Foodie – Copenhagen, Denmark

Ceto takes your breath away with its impressive view and extremely well designed restaurant and all of that happens before you take one bite of their delicious food. The presentation of the dishes are usually quite minimalistic but holds great flavor.

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Astoux et Brun is a culinary institution known for its fresh seafood dishes prepared in a Mediterranean style. The restaurant is always bustling, serving a variety of seafood including oysters, sea snails, and prawns, alongside house-made bread and aioli. Despite it being on the pricier side, the quality of the food and the simplicity of the dishes make it a worthwhile dining experience.

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Hani AlMalki

Writer @BedouinFoodie – Dubai, UAE

Fantastic French style raw bar foods and seafood restaurant in Cannes.

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Experience a unique gastronomic journey at AM par Alexandre Mazzia, where every meal is an invitation to discover the chef's story through food. The restaurant offers a menu that combines global Mediterranean flavors with a focus on vegetables and seafood, prepared in an individualistic, chef-focused style. The harmonious plating and flavor combinations are a testament to the restaurant's commitment to delivering an unforgettable dining experience.

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San Degeimbre

Chef – Brussels, Belgium

Such a tasty roller coaster. Having a meal at AM is more than a meal, it’s an invitation to discover the story of a guy and his environment. Emotionally connected to people by food. It’s not the usual, it’s not common. It’s unique.

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This restaurant, La Mercerie, is led by British-born chef Harry Cummins and his young team who serve bold yet simple dishes made from local products. The restaurant offers a relaxed atmosphere and a diverse wine list curated by the passionate sommelier, Laura Vidal. With a menu that changes regularly based on product availability and freshness, La Mercerie offers a unique dining experience with options like their surprise 5-course "Feed Me" menu.

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Mohamed El Baroudi

Foodie – Marrakech, Morocco

Beautiful food and energy in this “bistronomy with a twist” restaurant Located a few meters away from the Vieux Port, “La Mercerie” is the Marseilles address of British-born chef Harry Cummins. His very young team (both in the open kitchen and the dining room) serves perfectly executed dishes, with flavors that are simultaneously bold and simple, based on wonderful local products. Lovely atmosphere and lovely wine list. And a gentle price tag.

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At SEPIA, the menu is a creative exploration of taste, with innovative dishes like stuffed cabbage and grilled fish with greens, accented by unexpected ingredients like Korean seaweed and sea urchin shells. The cooking, led by Chef Paul Langlère, is characterized by playful acidity and voluptuous flavors. With a focus on breaking the norms of bistronomy, SEPIA offers a unique dining experience that includes a stunning view of the sea.

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Sihan Lee

Food and Drinks Editor – Singapore, Singapore

Taste innovation with a great vantage point of Marseille At Sepia, the short menu of 3 entrées and 3 mains boasts a declaration of clever intent for taste innovation. The cooking by @paullanglere pops and slaps with brushes of playful acidity in between voluptuous flavours. Beyond following trends, the kitchen inserts things such as Korean seaweed, sea urchin shells and cedrat fruit into old-school configurations of choux farci (stuffed cabbage) and grilled fish with greens. We agreed that the cru-cuit de veau to be the most delightful, partnering raw and cooked veal sank deep in the troughs of jus flavoured with asparagus sung with cedrat - the latter proving pleasantly bitter. Ration the sourdough for mopping up all the sauce flourishes, the kitchen does an impeccable job with those.

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Located on the edge of the Mediterranean, Tuba Club - Cabanons et Restaurant is a former divers club that has been converted into a terrace restaurant. The restaurant is known for its simple and fresh seafood preparations, with the fishing harbour close by adding to the freshness of the meals. The restaurant also features a minimalist decor inspired by Le Corbusier, marrying simplicity with nature, and offering a unique dining experience.

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Simon Bajada

Author & Photographer – Stockholm, Sweden

Seafood served at the edge of the Mediterranean. This old divers club has been stylishly converted in to a sun baked terrace where you practically taste the sea, you are so close. Preparations are simple and as fresh as it gets with the fishing harbour right there.

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Offering a three-star dining experience, Restaurant Mirazur is known for its world-class cuisine by Chef Mauro Colagreco, set against the backdrop of the Mediterranean sea. The chef's menu is inspired by the immediate landscape, drawing from the sea, surrounding mountains, and the restaurant's own gardens, resulting in inventive and artfully presented dishes. The restaurant is also recognized for its friendly hospitality and beautiful views, providing a unique dining experience that leaves a lasting impression.

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Peter Atzen

Copenhagen Foodie – Copenhagen, Denmark

The menu all from start to finish filled with classic and delicious food just like you would expect from a 3 Michelin star restaurant. In that sense it is a very pleasing experience. This is said in the most positive meaning of the word. Spending 4 hours overlooking the blue sea of the Mediterranean and the pink and yellow houses of Menton all while taking in the experience at Mirazur is a zen experience of the very best kind.

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Offering a unique blend of Mediterranean and Scandinavian cuisines, Pure & V is known for its use of fresh, seasonal produce. The cooking style is characterized by a touch of finesse that transforms ingredients into deep flavours, primarily focusing on fish and vegetables. Alongside the food, the restaurant also boasts a curated selection of natural wines that complement the dishes perfectly.

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Nicolas Decloedt

Chef – Brussels, Belgium

Local , seasonal and serving only the best produce in her restaurant. The restaurant is a great combination of good produce, full of taste, finesse that are transformed in deep flavours. A nice mix between Mediterranean produce and scandinavian touch in the cooking. The wine list is just right; a real cool selection.

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Focused on celebrating the richness of vegetables, Racines offers a unique gastronomic experience. The restaurant has been created by Bruno and Marion Cirino, who provide excellent service and cuisine in a simple setting. The dishes are creatively crafted, matching each market product with a sauce, broth, or juice, depending on the daily arrivals.

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Mauro Colagreco

Chef & restaurateur – Menton, France

A table celebrating vegetables from the Riviera by Bruno and Marion Cirino The excellence of service and cuisine of Marion and Bruno have been put together to create this simple place where vegetables are the heart. A place which celebrates the beauty of our soils.

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La Part des Anges is a unique combination of a bistro, wine bar, and wine shop specializing in organic and biodynamic wines. With a selection of over 300 handpicked wines, customers can enjoy their chosen bottle with no corkage fee and a range of delicious accompaniments such as charcuterie, cheeses, and canned fish from small producers. The menu also includes a daily-changing starter and main dish, making every visit a new culinary experience.

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Saku Tuominen

CEO & Restaurateur – Helsinki, Finland

Buzzing bistro inside a superb wine shop. La Part des Anges is a lovely 3-in-1 operation: a great wine shop specializing in organic and biodynamic wines, a crowded wine bar in the middle of the bottles and boxes and a noisy bistro. This enogastronomic powerhouse was founded by Olivier Labarde 25 years ago and is situated within a 3 min walk from the Old Town of Nice. Customers can choose their bottles from over 300 producers (all hand picked with style & passion) and enjoy them without any corkage fee. An inspiring collection is always available by glass as well. Fantastic charcuterie, cheeses and canned fish from small producers and for lunch also one starter and one main, both changing daily. A Niçoise institution and for a good reason.

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La Merenda is a small and cozy restaurant offering a taste of authentic Nice cuisine. The establishment is run by former two-Michelin star chef Dominique Le Stanc, who is known for his precise and flavorful dishes. The restaurant operates on a no reservations, no credit cards policy, and emphasizes the use of fresh market produce in creating its unique and comforting dishes.

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Mauro Colagreco

Chef & restaurateur – Menton, France

Typical cuisine from Nice, in an authentic and convivial restaurant in the center of the old city of Nice. La Merenda is the place in Nice to taste the typical food of the area. The food is delicious, in small portions: perfect to taste several dishes. The restaurant of Dominique Le Stanc, is well located in the old town of Nice, the perfect place to immerse oneself in the Cuisine Niçoise.

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Located in the heart of a bustling area, Chez Davia is a small restaurant known for serving specialties from Nice. Visitors can expect to enjoy dishes like stuffed sardines, pasta al pesto, pissaladière, and lemon tart, all paired with good natural wines. The restaurant prides itself on using fresh produce, offering a warm and comfortable ambiance, and adding a modern touch to refined Niçoise cuisine.

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Mauro Colagreco

Chef & restaurateur – Menton, France

Small restaurant in the heart of Nice to eat specialities from Nice. The best dishes from Nice are served in this restaurant. Good natural wines to pair with stuffed sardines, pasta al pesto, pissaladière and lemon tart. Recommend to make a stop here to enjoy the fresh produce of the Riviera.

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