Provence Restaurants  Eating out is a part of the French way of life.   Don’t have a holiday in France without having a meal in a French restaurant.  Although there are many unusual French foods (frogs legs, snails, tête de veau etc.) you will find many foods that are a true delight!
Which restaurant?  Try to find a restaurant that is targeted at French diners (French menus are a good clue!).  Don’t expect to find a fantastic restaurant in the major tourist destinations - here we would recommend something safe and straightforward such as pizza, crêpes etc..
Which time?  It’s often cheaper to eat at lunchtime and during the week.  Sunday lunch is always busy and it pays to book ahead.  In the evenings, don’t arrive too early - 7.30PM is often the earliest you can get served.
Which menu?  Don’t go for à la carte options.  Usually they have the same options as the menu prix fixe and they cost a lot more!  Avoid Menu Touristique like the plague!
Which wine?  Wine can be quite expensive if you go for named bottles.  But carafes of house white or red wine have usually been exquisitely selected by the restauranteur and are excellent value.  Refer to our wine section for more advice on wines in France.

Our favourite restaurants in Provence:

     - Auberge St Roch
     - Bastide Bleue
     - Clos du Pâtre
     - La Grotte
     - Hostellerie du Seigneur
     - Le Mas de Garrigon
     - Le Mesclun
     - Les Geraniums
     - L’Oustalet Maianen
     - Pizzeria des Remparts

Please let us have your feedback on any others!

This Logis de France hotel/restaurant is located in the hill-top village of le Barroux  which is dominated by its feudal château.  Dining on the restaurant’s terrace is a magical experience, particularly at night. Booking is essential as this restaurant (quite rightly so) is very popular. The food is imaginative with the normal set menu options as well as a children’s menu, and service and food were both excellent. Our children loved it here and were itching for a return visit. It is often said that children are not tolerated in restaurants – but this was definitely not the case here!