Marseille
Vintage furniture, latticed blinds, old books and antique soft drink bottles lend a retro air to this style-conscious, 1950s-styled jazz comptoir (counter…
Must-see restaurants in Provence & the Côte d'Azur
Avignon
Set on one of Avignon's most happening plane-tree-shaded squares, this vintage cafe styled like a 1950s grocery is a charming spot to hang out and people…
Côte d'Azur
With panoramic views over the valley, Bruce and Julien's brand-new restaurant – its façade cleverly stencilled to give the appearance of a much older…
Arles
You won't find a much better lunch venue than this convivial canteen within the emergent cultural centre Fondation Luma. The food is light and colourful,…
Cannes
Perched on the Five Seas Hotel's 5th floor, this bistro with sublime panoramic views has recently given its menu a complete makeover. Highlights include…
St-Tropez
A lovely slice of old-fashioned Provençal hospitality, this terraced (or fire-warmed, on chilly days) bistro does great French service: few frills, great…
Côte d'Azur
Bright artwork covers the walls and the scent of garlic fills the air at this exuberant, Spanish-run tapas bar on one of Vence's prettiest squares…
St-Tropez
This traditional maison de village (old stone terraced house) with coffee-coloured wooden shutters is a fancy-night-out favourite with locals, who know…
Côte d'Azur
This little Mougins restaurant serves everything from breakfasts to apéritif platters of cheese, charcuterie and escargots, to hearty lunches of cassoulet…
Nice
Locals swear by the authentic Niçois specialities served at this low-key neighbourhood eatery: pan bagnat (southern France's iconic tuna sandwich) on…
Cannes
Craving a break from Cannes' glitz and grandiosity? This down-to-earth bistro on a residential backstreet is the perfect antidote. Enjoy superb-value…
Nice
There's a sense of rote predictability about this checked tablecloth bistro that's been cranking out Niçois favourites for the past several decades. The…
Nice
With red and black booths and lashings of exposed brick, this cheerful place in the heart of the Libération neighbourhood serves up solid brasserie food…
The Luberon
Located at the lovely Bastide du Jas B&B, this refined restaurant has proved popular both with the locals and the foodie guides (it recently received a…
Nice
Elmahdi Mobarik and Sébastien Perinetti take locally sourced cuisine to the next level at this cosy neighbourhood bistro. Every farmer is listed by name…
Camargue
The charismatic couple who run this unpretentious address, with cartwheels for tables, cook up the catch of the day à la plancha (grilled) for eight…
The Luberon
In the middle of town next to the fountain, ‘The Oven’ is another of Bonnieux’ most consistent tables. There’s a choice of settings: the swish interior …
Marseille
On the top floor of Marseille’s flagship museum, MuCEM, Michelin-starred chef Gérald Passedat cooks up exquisite French fare alongside big blue views of…
Camargue
A seasonal regular, this beach restaurant shaded by a reed pergola provides the perfect lookout to the Plage Ouest and the Mediterranean beyond. Lounge at…
Côte d'Azur
This humble buvette (snack bar) has a noble history. Proprietor Jean-Marc is the son of local legend Billy Allari, who ran his own popular buvette on this…
Côte d'Azur
This gourmet hotel-restaurant with panoramic terrace is super stylish. Eight chic boutique rooms (doubles €75 to €110) – two with sea view – slumber up…
Côte d'Azur
Run by a husband-and-wife team with years of international restaurant experience, this sweet little bistro is all about Mediterranean classics made with…
Marseille
Occupying a magical spot on the little harbour of Vallon des Auffes, this old favourite has a split-level layout and picture windows overlooking the boats…
Côte d'Azur
This convivial bistro in a cosy old two-storey house serves a single fixed menu each evening. It's a bit like being invited to a friend's house for dinner…
Nice
Don't let Giorgio's informal mom-and-pop vibe fool you! Snagging a seat at one of its red-and-white checked tables requires serious advance planning. With…
Nice
At this serious mozzarella-lover's bar, tasting platters of burrata, stracciatella, mozzarella di bufala, charcuterie and salad can keep you busy all…
Marseille
This is no ordinary all-you-can-eat: a sleek modern dining room spreads around a buffet overflowing with Italian, Spanish and (above all) Provençal…
Cannes
There's not a soupçon of pretension about this cosy little Italian tucked away between La Croisette and rue d'Antibes. With its sea-blue furniture and…
Côte d'Azur
When the sun's out and you have nowhere pressing to be, there can be few sweeter terraces to enjoy a prolonged Provençal meal than Au Vieux Gassin's. With…
Avignon
A typical French bistro, Fou de Fafa's strength lies in simplicity – fresh ingredients, bright flavours, convivial surroundings (and a notably early…
Avignon
There's one standout reason to lunch at this homey restaurant, and that's the delightful courtyard garden, shaded by sails, tall bamboo and climbing…
St-Tropez
The town’s oldest restaurant remains the locals’ choice for always-good, copious portions of earthy Provençal cooking, like daube (braised-beef stew),…
St-Tropez
Run by ebullient owners Alain and Nuno, this pint-sized restaurant feels like it's peaking right now: there's so much skill and enthusiasm expended on…
Aix-en-Provence
Places come and go around the Forum des Cardeurs, but ‘The Thingy’ is an enduring, cheap and cheerful favourite, with flowery PVC tablecloths, a vast…
Camargue
If you've developed a desire to get closer to the Camargue's bulls by eating them, then head to the Grange, an ode to Camargue's gardians, with bull…
Arles
Eighteenth-century stone walls, a wooden bar, a fireplace, friendly staff and French/Provençal food that's not afraid to play with Asian ingredients like…
Marseille
This classy Italian trattoria on the buzzy cours Julien is perennially popular. All the pasta here is homemade, and ingredients are sourced from Italy…
Côte d'Azur
Deep terracotta walls hide this blue-and-white-tiled fishing cottage, dating from 1913. Now onto its fourth generation, the beachside restaurant is famous…
Avignon
Weird name; great food. This back-alley bistro near place Crillon is a strong local's tip. It's very French, but borrows flavours and spices freely:…
St-Tropez
This smart, bustling cafe-bakery is the creator of St Tropez' eponymous sugar-crusted, orange-perfumed cake, but also does decent breads and light meals…
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