I would actually give this place 3 1/2 stars. For the price, the food quality didn't match. My wife…read moremakes better duck breast at home. Her lamb confit was OK. The Apple Tartin had good flavor, but you can tell it was not freshly made. The vegetables in my opinion were overcooked and not that flavorful. The wine was unremarkable. I'm glad I went there. I may go back and try something if I'm in the area but there are better places to eat in that neighborhood.

Our upscale, discerning travel agent selected Le Patio as a great local restaurant in…read moreAix-en-Provence for us to dine at and made reservations for three Angeleno foodies. We all enjoyed a truly lovely and delicious dinner at this very charming restaurant serving Provencal / French cuisine with a tremendous touch of love in every bite. We enjoyed an exceedingly juicy, fall-off-the-bone lamb shank, a melon salad with local Jambon de Bayonne, pasta with truffles, and a beautiful pear tart and ice cream for dessert. Prices are very reasonable. Our hosts provided us with very warm and gracious service.

Great little restaurant! With a capacity of maybe 20 diners (at most), this is a gem! One server…read moreand one cook, both of whom work amazingly efficiently. Menu is presented an a chalkboard (choice of English or French), and food is beautifully presented. We shared an artichoke appetizer, then each had a 'fish of the day' which was Loup de Mer (sea bass) that day. Small selection of well-curated wines by the glass to accompany the delicious food (I chose a Cotes de Rhône red, and the server asked 'with fish?', but told me he often chooses red as well; my husband chose Chablis). No room for dessert .

We asked for recommendations for current specialities of the restaurant and wine pairings for our…read morefood order- the menu was presented in English and the place was busy but we were readily attended to by the heavily accented waiter: he understood what we were after. If you want adventure true to the place and trust the local advice, you will have an experience fitting to Aix-en-Provence.

Great restaurant in Lourmarin. Nice atmosphere. We had reservations at 8:00 and the place was not…read moreas crowded as expected for a Friday, maybe because of the market earlier in the day. Service was great. With my tiny amount of french and their English there were no language issues. Menu was great - Foie Gras and the duck were amazing. Others had dessert, but I was stuffed. There are a lot of great restaurants in Lourmarin, but this is at the top of the stack. This was our last meal before we left the next day so it was a great finale. Great patio if the weather permits to sit outside.

Beautiful restaurant in Lourmarin!…read more The restaurant is located in the corner after entering entrance of the small street. With so many cute shops around, dining here is a great choice. Will Come back!

Food cooked in front of you . How great but wait, it was really good too. Service on top of that…read more Wow!

We stayed 4 nights in Aix and visited this restaurant 3 times. It was THAT GOOD. And the entire…read morestaff of four were extremely friendly and accommodating. Our first dinner we shared foie gras (the absolute best!) and I had bouillabaisse and my friend HS grilled sea bream...everything superb! The next night we both had beef...I had a sirloin and my friend had filet. Both grilled and served perfectly. Our 3rd night was a bit challenging because it was a Saturday night and we had no reservations. We showed up at their busiest time, and realized that they could have easily turned us away. They didn't, but asked us to come back in 15 min to allow a table to finish. No problem. We were so happy to have dinner with these fine people and enjoy their delicious meal one more time. Thank you so much Valerie and Oliver, and the rest of your awesome staff. Food is always tied into trip memories, and we will always have wonderful memories of your kindness and wonderful food in your beautiful city. We definitely plan to return to beautiful Aix and visit you again.

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 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.

Our party of six just had an excellent dining experience at L'epicuren. The food and service were…read moreexcellent. The ambiance is a bit lacking because it could use a more decorative touch and enhancements, perhaps large pieces of art for the expansive wall space. But you forget about the environment when the food is placed before you. Imaginative and innovative preparation of the highest quality locally sourced ingredients left us in awe. I would return to Aix just for another dining experience at L'epicuren.

An excellent presentation menu with small batch organic wines. We had lunch which was very well…read moredone. The service was very good and the waiter was nice enough to translate the menu to English as well as to recommend wines. You have to be aware to find it since it sits above and off the road and may look closer when it it actually open. I

OK I was skeptical from the Trip Advisor online photos showing gourmet food in fancy presentations…read morewith essence of foam, etc. But WOW were we delightfully surprised. The server (sweet and beautifully elegant) spoke petite English (very little) and we spoke petite Francais (very little) but somehow we managed just perfectly! This restaurant was one of our top French meals of our 21 day trip to France (including Paris!). The presentations and flavors were so perfectly harmonized and I four a half bottle of Chateau de la Canorgue (I was the only one drinking wine) too! I would HIGHLY recommend this restaurant and don't think it's pretentious, it's quaint, it's friendly, super casual (kids were at the table across the way and were perfectly behaved). I'd definitely go again. Don't pass this place up!