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L'Arome,
Bonnieux
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"L'Arome
is a new restaurant (opened 2007) in Bonnieux, just
slightly down the hill from Le Fournil. Le Fournil
was closed when we headed to town and L'Arome was
the closest open restaurant, so we opted for it, and
are very
glad we did. It is run by Clara and Jean-Michel.
The waiter
that served us unfortunately did not speak English
so we muddled our way through the menu and seemed
to make it fairly well. There is a 29 euro menu and
a 38 euro menu, both offering entrée, main
and dessert (three
options for each), with coffee and wine extra. The
wine menu is comprehensive - expect to spend at least
20-30 euros per bottle.
Lunch was
very good. We opted for the 29 euro menu each. There
are "safe" dishes and some that are a bit
more scary. I tried the Rognon de Veau (calf liver)
and it was delicious - the chef is a genius. All three
courses were cooked to perfection, and served in a
very timely fashion. There are also vegetarian options,
along with a large number of "a la carte"
options should
you wish to deviate from the set menus. Although we
did not try any fish dishes (this time), there were
a lot to choose from and some French websites speak
very highly of them.
Total bill
for a demi of wine, and lunch for two, came to 83
euros, much nicer than the previous day's bill at
Prevot in Cavaillon! We will be
visiting again."
Brett,
Australia. 2008
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L'Arome
website
L'Arome
2, rue Lucien Blanc
84480 Bonnieux
Phone: 04 90 75 88 62
March-November:
closed for lunch Tuesday to Thursday
December-February: closed Monday to Wednesday
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Auberge
de la Bartavelle, Goult
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"Our
best meal in the Luberon was at La Bartavelle restaurant
on a very unassuming street in Goult. Reservations
absolutely necessary! When we arrived there was a
sign saying they were full for the one seating that
evening. An incredible dining experience for 50 euros
per person."
A.B.,
USA
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"The
food and the cuisine is some of the best you will
ever have in the Luberon or even maybe the whole world.
The dishes dance on your taste buds while you look
out on the beautiful view."
Dan
Allen, Matt Craen
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Auberge
de la Bartavelle
rue
Cheval Blanc
Goult
Phone: 04 90 72 33 72
Closed
Tuesday, Wednesday
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de la Loube - Buoux
Buoux
is a tiny hamlet in the middle of the Luberon range, reached
by a thrilling drive through steep-sided, hairpin bends
in between Bonnieux, Sivergues and Apt.
The
Auberge de la Loube is idyllic year-round. In the summer
there is the terrace with great views, in the winter you
sit inside with a big open fireplace. It is a rustic, charming
old inn.
The
Auberge de la Loube is famous for its Provencal hors d'oeuvres:
your table gets a tray groaning with small ramekins full
of local specialties: aubergine caviar, aioli, braised artichokes,
brandade of cod, olives, hummus, olive tapenade, quail eggs,
caramelized onions, etc.
After
that, the lamb is superb, however it's cooked.
Note:
Credit cards are not accepted.
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"This
is not haute cuisine, but it is some of the best regional
cuisine in the territory. We had our wedding rehearsal
dinner there. The owner is gracious and serves wonderful
seasonal dishes. It has not budged in quality for
years and children are comfortable at this establishment
in a very beautiful valley. Stay at the lavender farm
next door so you don't have to negotiate the many
curves on the way home!"
Amy Phelps,
2008
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Auberge
de la Loube, Quartier la Loube-Buoux, Bonnieux
Phone: 04 90 74 19 58
Closed
Wednesday, Thursday, January.
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Auberge
du Fiacre - Goult
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"It
is a quaint, small streetside restaurant, lovely
views of Bonnieux in the distance at night when
sitting outside. Staff were obliging as there
were a few errors to the orders throughout the
night and they did not make too much fuss about
changing anything, I would not quite go so far
as to call the welcome "chaleureux",
but gracious enough.
Initially
the food was rushed out a bit and some of our
dishes had to wait for us to get to them but
towards the end of the night as the place got
busier, it took quite a while to get attention.
The
food was quite tasty with a few things such
Pigeonneaux which offerred a touch of difference.
The wine list offerred a good spread of wines
from the area though some of the finer local
wines were extremely expensive, being local
wines and all. Overall the experience was satisfactory.
"C'est correct" is the french approximation."
Claire
Brent, Melbourne Australia, 2007
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"Truly
a family restaurant"
Jim
and Barbara, Toronto
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"I
go here every year. The food is good, but it
is the family that owns and runs it, and the
lovely outside terrace, with its dappled light,
that makes this a simple, but lovely, place
to spend lunch."
JJ,
2007
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"A
great place, both in winter and summer. Lovely
terrace, and very cosy inside. Delicious dishes,
with lots of specialities from the region itself.
Nice people, all very kind :) I'd go there everytime
I'm in France!"
Margaux
Wuyts, Antwerp, Belgium, 2007
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Auberge
du Fiacre
Pied
Rousset
Goult
Phone: 04 90 72 26 31
Closed
Wednesday, Thursday lunch
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Bastide
de Capelongue - Bonnieux
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"Edouard
Loubert's 2-star restaurant. This used to be
at the Moulin de Lourmarin, but Loubert moved
his outfit to the outskirts of Bonnieux (route
de Lourmarin). Tempting and expensive menus,
but we opted for the à la carte,
and I'm glad we did: we ordered 2 yummy dishes
each, and ended up receiving 6 dishes each altogether!
Love those complimentary dishes…Bastide
de Capelongue is an excellent choice for gastronomic
regional cuisine. Bring a solid credit card
though."
Alice
from Oslo
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"Though
the food can be quite good and the location
wonderful ..especially when you arrive at sunset
and can sit on terrace with the view.
2 dinners both in 2007 and 2008 were most disappointing.
Both were with a group of friends (6 persons).
There was even a 3rd try for 4 persons. The
attitude that the staff or mgmt had was so discouraging
and rude. Our last dinner the food was so delayed
in arriving to the table - with no apologies
..we sat down to dinner at 8:00 PM and by 11:00
PM we still had not been offered dessert and
any "we are so sorry for so many delays.
We
would never return there, nor would our friends,
and we spend a lot time in the Luberon area
and dine out a lot. Sometimes you get only a
few chances to captivate your dining audience
and by captivate I mean - entertain and appreciate
they they have come to experience your restuarant,
staff...and you are paying. Can't tell you how
baffled we all were at the end of our Summer
'07 experience. One of our party actually said
to the host "Don't you care about what
we think and why we are so unhappy"?
Proceed with caution - stick to La Fournil in
Bonnieux - they care.."
D.
Baker
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de Capelongue website
Bastide
de Capelongue review and pictures
La
Bastide de Capelongue
Bonnieux
Phone: 04 90 75 89 78
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La
Bastide de Marie - near Menerbes
The
setting is magical, and is matched by the food. La
Bastide de Marie is a luxury small hotel in the vineyards
of the Luberon valley near Menerbes. The menu is decided
by what was best at the market that day, and you don't
have to spend long wondering what to have - there
is a choice of two dishes for each of three courses
chalked on the blackboard outside the kitchen. This
is an area where you get your aperitif, nibbles, and
have a good look at the gleaming kitchen behind a
wall of windows.
In
the summer you sit outside on the terraces around
the Bastide. In cooler months there is a heated outside,
covered area, and then there is the inside proper.
Service
and food are excellent, and the last time we were
there it cost 50 euros a head including wine from
the Bastide's own vineyard - an absolute bargain!
Reservation
well in advance is essential because there are only
two tables a night available for non-hotel guests.
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"Spectacular
setting in a beautiful vineyard."
Alice
from Oslo
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"Outstanding
meal and service in a beautiful setting. Everything
was perfect. A dinner to remember."
Martin
and Marcia Kagnoff, La Jolla California
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La
Bastide de Marie
Route de Bonnieux, Quartier de la Verrerie, Menerbes
Phone: 04 90 72 30 20
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La
Bergerie - Maubec
This
pizzeria snuggles against the hillside of Maubec and
has a large covered terrace with good views. The food
is straightforward, and always good. Service is charming
and efficient. They offer a wide choice of pizzas,
salads, pastas, meat dishes and a menu du jour. Food
is served on rustic wooden platters with super sharp
knives.
For
a restaurant promoting itself as a pizzeria, La Bergerie
has an elegant ambience; a place you can feel comfortable
in jeans or get more dressed up for. It is usually
busy and if you want to sit outside you'll need to
book.
I
went as a party of 11 and our main course, pudding,
champagne aperitifs and wine came to just under 30E
per person.
La Bergerie
Maubec
Phone: 04 90 76 83 95
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Cafe
de la Fontaine - Lourmarin
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"Fun
affordable, cheerful"
Jim
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"A
lovely relaxed atmosphere, serving good food
at an affordable price. Great to sit and people
watch especially on market day (Friday)"
2009
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Le
Cafe de la Fontaine
Place de la Fontaine
Lourmarin
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Cafe
de la Poste - Goult
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"After
cycling through the beautiful countryside we
arrived about 1pm in time for a very lively
lunch at Café de la Poste. Families,
children, dogs, and a piano accordion player.Simple
good food and happy atmosphere. Perfect."
Geoff
and Di, South Australia
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Le
Cafe de la Poste
Rue
République
Goult
Phone: 04 90 72 23 23
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Casa
di Paolo - Isle sur la Sorgue
Simple,
inexpensive pizzeria among the market stalls at Isle
sur Sorgue. Good for watching the world go by if you
get one of the outside tables. Pizzas are of the large
and very thin variety.
Casa
di Paolo
1 bis Quai Jean Jaures
L'Isle sur la Sorgue
Phone: 04 90 38 43 00
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La
Cavette - Bonnieux
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"On
a rainy noontime we stumbled into the restaurant
La Cavette and were completely taken in by the
charm and the quality of the food. Do not miss
it if you go to Bonnieux!"
A.B.,
USA
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La
Cavette's own website here, with pictures and
menu.
Restaurant
La Cavette
2, rue Lucien Blanc
Bonnieux
Phone:
04 90 75 88 62
Closed
Wednesday
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Clementine
- Menerbes
A
cheap and cheerful place with a great view north over
the Luberon valley towards the Mont Ventoux. Don't
expect great food at Clementine. Weather permitting
you eat on a nice terrace under a vine-clad trellis.
If you have to eat indoors, it's on the gaudy side.
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"We
enjoyed an excellent meal at Clementine. Unpretentious,
delightful surroundings outside, with excellent
food, good service and good value for money."
Mike,
UK
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"Simple
cooking, but tasty and the view is very pleasant."
Pippa
and Bob
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"The
service was absolutely delightful, the view
splendid, the prices reasonable and the food
was enjoyed by our family which included two
children. Truly a lovely, welcoming place to
spend an evening."
The
Hadler Family
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"Worst
restaurant we've ever eaten at in Provence.
When we were there in August 07, many tables
complained about the wait (we waited 50 mins
before deciding to cancel our order and go somewhere
else). Whilst the waitresses are friendly, the
Clementine appears to be badly managed, and
the restaurant could not cope at all - our waitress
ended up in tears because of the complaints."
Angela
Lunn, 2007
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"We
always had excellent coffee each morning in
the bar upstairs so towards the end of our holiday
decided to give the restaurant downstairs a
try. Wish we hadn't bothered. Bad service from
surly waitresses, terrible food - really inedible.
Definitely not recommended."
Sheryl
Wright, 2007
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"Great
view, mediocre food. Absolutely filthy restroom."
Toby
and Jane, 2008
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"We
agree entirely with Angela. The restaurant is
a beautiful place with the worst service we
have ever experienced. We were told we could
not have the table in the shade (even though
there was one available that we eventually managed
to move to). It then took 20 minutes to take
the order; another half an hour for any drinks
to arrive and an hour and a half for the food
to arrive (during which several other couples
had left in disgust).
"The
waiter was the most obnnoxious I have ever come
across in my whole life (and as my family points
out - I have been around!) He took great pleasure
in telling us off for asking when the food was
likely to arrive and then returned twice to
let us know why we should not have been complaining
in the first place. We shall not be returning."
Alison
McGowan, 2008
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Clementine
Place Albert Roure
Menerbes
Phone: 04 90 72 45 10
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La
Closerie - Ansouis
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"Venturing
over the mountain to the small, picturesque
village of Ansouis, we came upon La Closerie
restaurant. Reservations strongly recommended.
The lunch rivalled La Bartavelle for best meal."
2007
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"SUBLIME...you
must book in advance, and it is open during
lunch several days a week. They have also opened
a second room down the road a bit for private
dinners...the food is elevated, the attitude
lovely and the village is picturesque."
Barbara,
2008
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La
Closerie
Boulevard des Platanes
Ansouis
Phone:
04 90 09 90 54
Closed
Wednesday and Thursday. Dinner only.
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L'Estellan
- Les Imberts
L'Estellan
has very good food and is less expensive than comparable
places nearby - i.e. Mas Tourteron or Bastide de Marie
- and the menu is also more interesting. There are
fixed-price menus of 29 and 38 euros, and à
la carte would set you back around 50 euros.
L'Estellan
is a good place for vegetarians. In most Provence
restaurants there is only one non-meat dish for each
course, but here the emphasis is on vegetables and
fish. Starters include simple mixed leaf salad and
a more adventurous carpaccio of sea-bass, or langoustine
soup with squid.
The
main course scallops were quite delicious, fat, plump
and totally fresh. Shoulder of rabbit with mashed
potatoes and carré d'agneau were both
exemplary.
There
is a choice of about 6 desserts, including the inevitable
crème brulée, which is very good, and
a couple of lovely chocolatey things.
The
setting is very pleasant, both inside and out, but
here both Mas Tourteron and la Bastide de Marie have
the advantage, with their idyllic situations. At l'Estellan
the palate is beige, écru and white, the décor
is warm and appealing, and there is a nice terrace
at the back. There is something a little odd going
on with what look like tea-towels on a clothes line
hanging from the ceiling, but it all seems to work
well together and the exposed stone of the walls adds
to the Provencal ambience. Well worth a detour.
Note:
Although l'Estellan is usually described as being
in Gordes, it isn't, it is in Les Imberts, a couple
of miles from Gordes, and you won't want to walk it
if you are staying in Gordes.
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"L'Estellan
was so good that we went back another night.
Excellent food, lovely décor, friendly
and helpful wait staff."
Jim
and Barbara, Toronto
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L'Estellan
Route de Gordes
Les Imberts
84220 Gordes
Tel : 04 90 72 04 90
Open
every day for lunch and dinner
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La
Flambée - Bonnieux
Next
to the bar as you arrive in the middle of Bonnieux,
La Flambée is a pizzeria with wood-fired oven
that offers decent pizzas and a spectacular upstairs
terrace with view over the whole Luberon valley towards
Lacoste.
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"La
Flambée has excellent
pizzas as well as other more traditional French
plats. Lovely terrace with view over the valley.
To watch the sun going down here is a treat
not to be missed."
Judy
Pierson, 2007
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"Super!
Perfect. The daube, pain chèvre and the
lasagne are magnifique! Friendly staff, but
long waiting time, but this doesn't matter on
holiday. Good prices."
Anita,
2008
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Restaurant
La Flambée
Place du 4 Septembre
84480 Bonnieux
Phone: 04 90 75 82 20
Open
every day April-September; except Monday in October;
at weekends November-December
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Le
Fournil - Bonnieux
Le
Fournil is the perfect combination of great food,
great setting, and a reasonable price. It's built
into the rock on which Bonnieux sits and the interior
is arty and interesting, you could almost say 'hip'
but not in an unpleasant way.
But
the joy of Le Fournil is sitting outside in the summer,
in a little village square crowned by an old stone
fountain. Here the décor and furniture is simpler,
and it's a fabulous place to feel the wine take over
your senses and understand what food in the Luberon
is all about.
The
food is modern, mixing Provence with outside influences:
for instance a cappuccino of mussels and mushrooms;
and roast duckling with figs, quince and honey.
Fixed
price dinner at Le Fournil is 36 euros, at lunch it
is more like 25 euros for 3 courses.
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"Le
Fournil is the perfect combination of excellent
food, fine wines, tip top service and P0rovencal
ambience. The beautiful terrace is almost like
a stage where the patron has the leading role
and the guests play the supporting parts. In
one word: Merveilleux. Also
be sure to look out for the 'figue farcies de
foie gras' and the 'chocolat du moment'. Both
are pure excellence.
"I give Le Fournil an A+."
Floor
Hendriksen, 2007
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"A
good restaurant with pleasant outside setting
in the square. A real find."
G.B.,
Germany
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"This
is a wonderful place. The food, atmosphere and
service are memorable. We always try to get
back each year, don't miss it and book early."
JH
- Ireland
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"Just
about as perfect a mood you could wish for -
lunch under a canopy looking at the glistening
water fountain with the ribblets of sunlight
filtering through - with excellent food served
by understanding professional waitering staff
- dinner even more spectacular with filtered
light over white linen table cloths, a wine
list to kill for and food that would please
the most fastidious gastronome - if this place
was open through winter with a raging log fire
and the Mistral blowing - it would be the French
version of Jamaica Inn - without the cold intrigue
of a dubious plot. 6 stars out of 6...."
Jeff
Glassco, 2007
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"Special
place in the centre of a lovely village with
a great atmosphere and a good smelling "cuisine"
with simply special "effects"."
Ton
- Netherlands, 2008
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Le
Fournil
5 place Carnot
Bonnieux
Phone: 04 90 75 83 62
Closed
Monday and Tuesday; also December and January
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Le
Galoubet - Menerbes
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"Delicious
and unpretentious."
The
Schwabs
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"Very
nice menus at resonable prices."
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"Very
pleasant outdoor dining experience with an intriguing
choice of menus. Subtle cuisine with the gourmet menu
we chose."
M/M Beirne, Houston, Texas
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Le
Galoubet
104, rue Marcellin Poncet
Menerbes
Phone: 04 90 72 36 08
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Jardin
d'Ivana - Oppede
If
you can't get an invitation from a local to join them for
lunch in their back garden, then come here instead. Jardin
d'Ivana is a family restaurant run from a small garden at
the foot of Oppede-le-vieux, dominated by a pool (which
you are free to use) and two almond trees.
The
hosts are charming, very relaxed and accommodating (we were
a party of 8 with toddlers, babies and vegetarians in tow).
They offered a 'menu du jour' of 4 courses and a 3-course
kids' menu. The food was unpretentious and tasty.
The
day we ate here, the 13-euro menu du jour was a cold cucumber
soup (or hot carrot risotto soup), crostini, courgette and
salmon quiche and chocolate pudding. Coffee, wine and water
included. The dinner menu is 23 euros.
The
kids enjoyed ravioli, frankfurters and chocolate pudding
for 4.5 Euros.
If
you want to be inside, you need to book.
The
pool is not fenced in, so if you're nervous about non-swimming
children near a pool this may mar an otherwise relaxing
lunch.
Le
Jardin d'Ivana
Chemin des Sablieres
Oppede
Phone: 04 90 76 95 67
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Le
Jardin du Quai - Isle sur la Sorgue
Le
Jardin du Quai is a newish restaurant getting great reviews
in the region. Chef Daniel Hebet spent 7 years at La Mirande,
the best hotel in Avignon, with a fabled restaurant. Here
at his own place in Isle sur la Sorgue, he offers his simple
Provence fare with the occasional fancy flourish, and the
quality is very high indeed.
The
key is in the freshness of the ingredients and the menu
is dependent on what the chef finds in the markets that
morning, and decided there and then. So you don't really
get a choice, you are just told what there is. If you are
vegetarian or have a food allergy, they can provide an alternative.
Daniel
Hebet describes his food as rustic but refined. We had a
wonderful dinner. Prawns with a hint of soy were followed
by almost sushi-like salmon in a sort of fusion broth, with
fine strips of asparagus. The pork was exquisitely tender,
accompanied by a simple mashed potato and jus. (The vegetarian
replacement was monkfish.)
You
will love his desserts - he was voted France's best pastry
chef a few years ago.
The
wine list is limited to local wines, but he has unearthed
some good ones. The Cairanne Pavillon des Dames we had at
30 euros was better than a Cairanne should hope to be.
A dinner
of four courses costs 40 euros per person - a bargain!
Le
Jardin du Quai is in a renovated old town house, with an
antique bar in a different room to the main dining room.
Decoration is subdued - nothing to distract you from the
quality of the food. In the summer you can enjoy the shade
of the plane trees in the pretty garden.
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"Four
of us had a delightful outdoor Sunday lunch after
the market. It was blazing hot and the restaurant
had just received a rave review in the local paper
so it was packed. After chaos and a long wait, chef
arrived at our table with apologies, some interesting
Luberon wines and presented personally tender veal
chops with figs and a rich wine reduction. The dishes
were all beautiful to look at and the afternoon was
a success. We will definately return on our next visit
to the Luberon."
Mary
Spilsbury Ross, Victoria, B.C. Canada
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"We
had a wonderful lunch in the garden. The food was
spectacularly good and Daniel Hebet was charming and
welcoming."
Sheryl
Wright, 2007
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"We
visited this hidden little gem twice on our stay.
Its one of those places you only ever read about until
you get to experience it. Fixed price every day (about
35 euros for lunch and 40 euros for dinner), for a
three-course meal that changes from day to day. All
in all, we tried 6 different dishes here on our two
visits, and we could describe each one back in exquisite
detail. The chef is worth his weight in gold, and
the waitstaff speak very good English and are very
friendly and attentive. There are about 20-30 wines
to choose from, along with a full bar for all your
more complicated alcoholic desires. The coffee is
great also (a few places we've dined have been quite
average). We will be visiting here again on our next
trip to the Luberon."
Brett,
Australia, 2007
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Le
Jardin du Quai
91 avenue Julien Guigue
L'Isle sur la Sorgue
Phone: 04 90 20 14 98
Closed
Tuesday and Wednesday.
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Le
Mas Tourteron - Les Imberts
Le
Mas Tourteron has one of France's best woman chefs (some
say the best) at the helm - Elisabeth Bourgeois. The quality
of food here is high, and the indoor and outdoor settings
are beautiful. Outside there is a walled garden with lovely
trees bedecked with lanterns and hats. Inside the room is
very welcoming, with ornaments and paintings on the walls,
thick white table-cloths, napkin rings made of bread. Le
Mas Tourteron is in an 18th century Provencal mas.
Portions
are on the small side but that is made up for by the tremendous
dessert buffet, which you can re-visit until you are totally
sated. Expect to be freed of at least 50-60 euros a head.
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"Fantastic
meal at Mas de Tourteron in Les Imberts - wonderful
garden setting and an excellent way to spend Sunday
afternoon. (One of the best meals we have enjoyed
in France - especially the desserts)."
Pippa
and Bob, 2004
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"Nice
garden, tasty 35 euro lunch menu"
Alice
from Oslo, 2005
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"Despite
the lovely setting, we had an extremely disappointing
meal at Le Mas Tourteron. Mediocre."
F.S.,
2006
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"Brilliant
the first time we went there 2 years ago. Has been
on the decline since. Get there early for a full range
of puds as they tend to run out later on. The garden
is very pretty in the summer."
Denise
Kennedy, 2006
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"Very
pretty setting, however the food at Mas Tourteron
is at best ordinary, and tremendously overpriced."
Tony
and Jane, September 2006
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"Lovely
gardens but a disappointing meal. The desserts were
delicious."
S.H.
2007
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"We
had dinner there in July 2007 and while it was the
most expensive meal of our memorable holiday we thoroughly
enjoyed the beautiful setting and the wonderful food,
especially the spectacular and varied desserts. We
had no problems with the service and Madame The Chef
graciously signed our menu - it was a great evening."
Sheryl
Wright, 2007
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"I
regularly have dinner in le Mas Tourteron since 1988
(at least once a year since my parents used to live
in Gordes). I went there last week (Sept. 6th, 2007)
and it was as usual a moment of pure pleasure: delicious,
charming, with that special atmosphere that you can't
find anywhere else."
Anne
Ray, Switzerland, 2007
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Le
Mas Tourteron,
Chemin de St. Blaise,
Les Imberts
Phone: 04 90 72 00 16
Closed
mid-November to mid-February.
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Maison
Gouin - Les Imberts
Maison
Gouin started out as an upmarket delicatessen/butcher,
then expanded to a dining room at the back, and also
an outside eating space. That's not to say you will
be eating in a shop - the restaurant part is separate
and warmly decorated. You get what is on the blackboard,
no choice except for the cheese. At lunch there is
more choice because the shop is open and they can
make what you want. Four courses come to 32 euros
- for the quality that is very good. For the wine
you go down to the cellar and pick a bottle yourself
(the prices are marked). Food is good, very meaty,
and filling.
Maison
Gouin is also a good place to buy high-quality food,
other than fruit and vegetables, although it is not
the cheapest shop in the world.
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"Great
food and value in an unpretentious setting.
Very frequented by locals, always a good sign.
Wish we had discovered it earlier in our stay,
we definitely would have returned."
Sheryl
Wright, 2007
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"It
is a bit of a surprise. First it is right on
the main road in a little town that, for Provence
where nice villages abound, has not got much
to speak of. That is until you get out of the
car and walk around a bit... If going at night,
any night you must book ,otherwise you are unlikely
to get a table.
The décor is very pleasing to the eye,
and when you sit down they immediately bring
you a cool glass of home made orange wine. A
very fresh and lovely start to the evening.
Someone will then come and tell you what you
will eat this evening. No menus, just a set
3-course meal + cheese and coffee. You are then
invited to walk down to the cellar and select
you wine. Do not hesitate to ask the owner which
wine he would recommend with the meal. After
all it is his cellar! The waiters will assist
as well if asked.
We had:
- Risotto draped in pumpkin soup.
- Fillet of hare with a medley of mushrooms
and baked apple.
- Self-serve cheese buffet with a variety of
at least 20 different local cheeses.
- Baked banana slices on a home made bread pudding
with a scoop of chocolate ice cream on the side.
The whole meal was delicious from the first
bite. If you are a vegetarian and warn them
of this, at booking, they will accommodate you
with seafood or vegetable dishes. If something
unusual is on the menu such as venison and you
would prefer not to have that, they might offer
a simpler alternative.
The
cheese buffet is unexpected and quite impressive
and dessert just a feat to the taste buds. All
of this for a very reasonable 80 Euros for 2
people incl wine.
Maison
Gouin is a must try for anyone in search of
a slightly different culinary experience. Highly
recommended."
Claire
Brent, Melbourne, Australia, 2007
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La
Maison Gouin
44 Route d'Apt
Coustellet
Phone: 04 90 76 90 18
Closed
Sunday and Wednesday, and part of the winter.
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Le
Petit Bru - Eygalieres
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"Stellar.
Don't miss it!!!"
Alice
from Oslo
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Le
Petit Bru
Avenue Jean Jaures
Eygalieres
Phone:
04 90 90 62 14
Closed
Thursday, Friday lunch; and from 15 November to 15
December.
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Le
Petit Cafe - Oppede le Vieux
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"Very
nice location, new owner and totally refurbished;
the food is very good value for money at 25
euro at night, wines are very reasonably priced
compared to other places. Very romantic place
with friendly service and pleasant food."
Peter
V, 2008
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Le
Petit Cafe
Place Croix,
Oppéde le Vieux,
84580 Oppede
Phone: 04 90 76 74 01
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Pizzeria
Manu - Cavaillon
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"Just
ate here with my new bride. We spent the day
out and about in Aix-En-Provence and Marseille
and had been eating all day but as we were driving
back to Menerbes, we thought we should grab
a sort of light, late dinner. We shared the
chorizo pizza and a mixed green salad. Both
were tasty. The salad had a few too many tomatoes
but it was still good nonetheless. Not as big
of a portion we would've liked but in the end,
we weren't that hungry anyways. The pizza was
simple and tasty. Good cheese, mild chorizo,
and wonderful little pizza knives.
"The
staff was also very friendly. We wanted to know
about the market in Apt and they gave us some
info on that."
Ash
from Canada, 2009
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Pizzeria
Manu
195 cours Gambetta
84300
Cavaillon
Phone: 04 90 78 10 62
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