Nice little town! Nice little restaurant! This had all the makings of a disaster. We were forced to…read moreeat outside (I don't like eating outside), people were smoking (we hate cigarette smoke), it got cold (we don't like the cold), no one spoke English (our French is NOT good). BUT, it turned out to be a great experience. The locals at the table next to ours helped us with ordering. We had an excellent burger and an equally good entree of pasta with truffle undertones. And we had this really excellent Corsican wine which strangely enough made the smoke and the cold seem to not be such an issue. Overall this was one of our more memorable (in a positive way) experiences of our trip.

Open on a Sunday!…read more This was such a wonderful meal. Every course was perfect and we will definitely come back next time we are visiting Foie gra mi-cuit 18€ Foie gras de canard préparé par nos soin, confiture pomme-poire, pain brioché Duck Foie gras mi-cuit, apple and pear jam, brioche bread Fleur de Courgette 14€ Duo de fleurs de courgette farcies au fromage de chèvre, ricotta, tomates, pignons. Tartare de tomates et olives Zucchini flowers stuffed with goat cheese, pin nuts, herbes. Tartare of tomatoes, zucchini and olives. Volaille 28 € Volaille farcie aux pistaches, sauce supreme, petits lègumes, gnocchi de ricotta Chickenbreast stuffed with pistachio, creamy white wine sauce, little vegetables, ricotta gnocchi Agneau 31 € Pressé d'épaule d'agneau de Provence, cuisson basse température, Mijotée d'haricots coco de Paimpol Lamb shoulder from Provence slowly cooked, white beens de Paimpol

Wow. Excellent all around. Great service, outstanding presentations and two fantastic meals…read more Lovely setting in a small area with several restaurants. Good vibes. One appetizer, two entrees and two deserts along with three glasses of the local Pinot Noir set us back EUR 127. Outrageous value. Highly recommend.

Hummm, I think Yelp failed us with this recommendation but Trip Advisor has the most honest…read morereviews. We decided to try it out anyway. You can't go off "stars" alone. You have to read some of the reviews and see for yourself what the talk is about. We walked over and without reservation, scored a seat in the patio. Our 3 course meal was 20 euro but it none of the dishes were memorable. The dishes had a home cooked feeling, as if you could make the dishes at home, but nothing tasted out of this world. My bf got the short ribs and I got the baby chicken. Neither dishes were that great. Dessert was probably the best part of the meal. I probably would not return. For those who do not know the language: Owner speaks English. Waitresses know little English.

Not sure what "SCI Charlotte" refers to. This restaurant is called, variously,…read moreResto Charlotte, Chez Charlotte, or Restaurant Charlotte, at least online, as far as I can tell. On the other hand, there's no actual sign or label at the unassuming entrance on rue des Bernardines -- which could generously be called a side street but almost borders on an alley. This is NOT your typical restaurant in touristy Aix-en-provence. We sought it out because a website described it as the sort of place that the Aixoise would go. Well, that may be, and I certainly would not blame them, but there were plenty of tourists there when we dined on a weekday. (They basically open at 8pm, a more French dining time, while most establishments in the city accommodate touristic tastes and open as early as 7. In fact, our rather entertaining waiter seemed to speak French, English, and German fluently (to hear him banter with nearby tables) -- although he couldn't manage Mandarin. How to describe the food? "Unpretentious" would be accurate but maybe slightly misleading. It is a fantastic deal for a full meal compared to most sit-down restaurants in Aix. Expect well-executed, classic but un-fussy French cuisine in a pleasant outdoor courtyard. The vibe is fun, even on a less crowded evening. The two of us had the summer special gazpacho (amazing, and quite spicy) and the chicken liver pate (also very good) for entrees. Our main courses were a steak and a fillet of veal, both served with french-fry-like hash browns and haricot verts. A plum clafoutis and a nicely caramelly tarte tatin rounded out this meal -- very traditional bistro fare. (Both desserts were tasty, without being mind blowingly good or especially original.) At 40 Euros (tax + tip included, of course) for two people, including one glass of house red and one coffee, I think Chez Charlotte's menu might be the best deal in Aix.

My wife and I visited this restaurant last October 2023. The service and the food were extremely…read moregood and very reasonable. I would definitely recommend

This is a very nice small restaurant with outside seating and English is spoken well. I was able…read moreto make reservations and we were sat upon our arrival. I ordered the summer Profiteroles, Tiscan cod and finished with the Pavlova sunrise. Each dish was perfect. The starter had such great flavor that I used the fresh bread on the table so that I could get every last drop. The fish was expertly prepared with the flavor of the cod dominating yet enhanced by all the other flavors on the plate. Dessert was insane, just the fact that decorum dictates that I not have two is the only reason I stopped. With one small and one large carafe of wine and one large bottle of Pellegrino we were just shy of €70. Worth every cent, I'm here for another 8-9 days so I will definitely be back.

Great food, easy simple and delicious. Kind staff and friendly service. Home made fois was great…read more Make sure to sit outside and enjoy the gorgeous tree that offers sounds of rustling leaves during dinner.

I stayed at this hotel on Wednesday 31 August for a wedding and forgot my @thevampireswife dress in…read morethe room when we checked out at 12pm. I called the hotel at 15:00 and the man at reception said no dress had been found. I asked him to check the wardrobe in the room where I left it. He said he would go and ask housekeeping and check and call me back. I called him again and he said he could not find a dress. I then asked if he went to the room to check and he said yes. I asked him to please check again and he said he'd call me back. I then called and he said no dress but he couldn't get into the room because guests had been there. So he had previously lied to me when he said he checked the room. I then called again on Friday morning and spoke to Paul who accused me of lying about the dress in the hotel. I undeniably had the dress at the hotel and it went missing. Paul was extremely rude and refused to acknowledge that the dress may have been stolen by someone in the hotel. Worst hotel I have stayed at and Paul should be reprimanded for his behaviour. This hotel is extremely suspicious and unhelpful, overpriced and I have been a victim of crime there. They were unhelpful from the beginning and made no effort to help me as a guest. My dress has likely been stolen and the hotel (in particular Paul) has tried to blame me for this, which was complete insanity. Avoid this hotel at all costs.

Very good and affordable. White beer was very good. Prawns were cooked perfectly. Fries very good…read moreas well.

Perfect French dinner after visiting the Arenes. The arenes. My French family loved it! House wines…read moreand desserts were amazing too!

Get the seafood platter. You can do whatever else you want, but make sure you get the seafood…read moreplatter. We shared one for our entree between two and it was fantastic value for 21 Euro. Our mains were good, but we were a little disappointed with our desserts. Eating alfresco in the garden of this classic provincial building is a bit of a treat.

Tried L'Estagnol after reading reviews here. Loved it. Just had a couple entrees, no starters or…read moredesert. But neighboring tables had fresh oysters which were large and looked great. We had scallops avocado and orange salad, and salted cod with mashed potatoes, aoli, tomato coulis and vegetables. The cod was artfully presented. Each accompaniment was separate on the plate but all mixed and matched together well as one wished. The house white wine was tasty. The scallops were perfectly cooked and the salad was lightly dressed. Each table is given their own olive oil, sea salt, balsamic mister, and pepper grinder to additionally dress salad or bread. Service is typical French, not hovering or rushing the diner. Price for the two entrees plus 25 cl. of wine was only 39 E or about $44.

My wife and I dined here yesterday. We were seated promptly and the waitress brought us menus and…read morewater. She suggested a nice local wine which was marvelous. My wife had two starters foir gras with toast points...OMG. The next starter was octopus salad.....such a beautiful presentation and we are octopus fans and this was the best tasting we have ever had. They have a very extensive wine list. This is a family owned and run business and the were so polite and helpful. We plan on coming her many times during our one month stay in AIX. They are situated in a lovey and lively square.

Had a fabulous dinner at Le Poivre d'ane. On a 10-day trip in Europe, which included Michelin…read moredinners. This restaurant was our best dinner. Service and food were exceptional. The chef's wife is front of the house and she does it well and all by herself. She didn't miss a beat. Foie Gras and Wellington were perfect. Presentations were artistic and tasted even better than it looked. I think this restaurant deserves Michelin stars.

Excellent food and service…read more Great ambiance and reasonable prices No complaints at all

This was maybe our best meal here. They didn't open until 6:30 but we arrived at 6 and they let us…read moresit inside until they were ready. Great food and service. I couldn't decide on a wine so our server was very helpful in picking one for me given what we ordered and let me try 3 of them before confirming one. On food, we loved the cheeses, charcuterie, escargots (though they were smaller than we are used to), and fries. The foie gras, sea breem with mussels, and shrimp were also good. Definitely recommend!

Very easy directions from crew! We loved our concise directions. We ate at a great location with…read moreplenty of tips for eating that should help others decide.

I was hoping to find some fresh seafood while visiting Marseille. I was looking for something with…read morea view and thought maybe there might be a restaurant on the water among the boats. I saw La Nautique and hoped that they would have an opening for a wandering traveler. I ordered whatever was fresh, caught here in the waters of Marseille - I have never tasted a better whole fish than here. Grilled whole with zucchini and peppers making a delicious ratatouille. Two glasses of rosé, and a beautiful view as the sun set over the port. I never caught the waitresses name, but she was so accommodating and friendly, and made me feel at home while I was alone.