Our favourite restaurants in the South Luberon
Mérindol
La Bastide du Grand Tilleul
This house has an indisputable soul; a beautiful Provencal Bastide in a small village, the terrace, the lime tree. Seasonal, tasteful Mediterranean cuisine, modern in a relaxed and bohemian atmosphere. You have to know how to savour the moment, relax and enjoy. Professional and friendly service, local products and wines, sincerity and commitment; OPEN from Wednesday lunchtime to Sunday lunchtime in April, May, June, September, October and 7 days a week in July and August for evening service.
The + , Acoustic evenings every Wednesday and Dj set Reservation on the site http://www.labastidedugrandtilleul.com
Tel : 04 32 50 20 82
La Cave à Aimé
Bar and wine cellar, open in the morning from 10:30 to 12:30 and from 16:00 to 22:00
Good selection of wine, small snacks, cold cuts and cheese.
Local beer.
The plus : the micro terrace in the heart of the village.
Tel : 04 90 72 38 01
Lauris
Domaine de Fontenille
The Domaine de Fontenille is the work of Parisian investors and includes a 5-star hotel, a gastronomic restaurant (1 Michelin star) and a bistro.
The gardens are magnificent and the bistro offers an original cuisine in the form of tapas. Classic and luxurious atmosphere.
Bistro open from Wednesday to Monday evening (lunch and dinner included)
Gastro open from Thursday evening to Tuesday evening (lunch and dinner)
The + : it’s beautiful and it’s chic ! http://www.lesdomainesdefontenille.com
Tel : 04 13 98 00 00
Lourmarin
La Louche à Beurre
Closed on Monday evening.
Grill and crêperie. Family atmosphere, carefully decorated.
The + : the grill and the tartare, for dessert the crêpe suzette.
Tel : 04 90 68 00 33
Chez Nonni
Italian cuisine and Pizzeria as we like them, which transports us directly to Italy!
The + : its Margherita pizza, classic but effective, as one would eat there
Tel : 04 90 68 23 33
Le Moulin,
Former olive oil mill of the village, this establishment was recently bought by the Beaumier group (capelongue, le galinier), the location in the village centre is ideal. The place is popular with international customers. Practical on Monday evenings when all the restaurants are closed. http://www.baumier.com
Cadenet
La Fenière
A pioneer in gluten-free cuisine, Nadia Sammut, has taken over the reins of this beautiful 12-room inn. This is a restaurant and a gourmet restaurant. La Fenière “is a place of positive living, generation and inspiration, supported by a collective committed to all links in the chain, agriculture, food and health”. For more information http://www.aubergelafeniere.com
Tel: 04 90 68 11 79
Ansouis
La Closerie
Starred restaurant (1 star). Attentive service, the chef is a real enthusiast, Provençal cuisine revisited. “He is the wise starred chef of the Luberon, a modest man who hardly ever leaves his kitchen.
The + : New decoration, very professional service and quality cuisine. http://www.lacloserieansouis.com
Le Grain de Sel
Wine bar – Gourmandises
Tel: 04 90 09 85 90
L’Art Glacier
Open from 10H to 12H-14H to 19H, closed on Monday and Tuesday
Exceptional artisanal ice creams and sorbets, a little slow service which allows you to enjoy the view of the castle of Ansouis.
The ice cream cups are very kitsch, parrots, parasols …. the children will love it.
The +: liquorice, lily of the valley and lavender scent! http://www.artglacier.com
Tel : 04 90 77 75 72
Cucuron
Matcha
Micro-restaurant with a small terrace, reservation required. High quality laboratory cuisine. Excellent value for money. Open Tuesday to Saturday from 12pm to 4pm and Saturday evenings from 7.30pm to 9pm. http://www.matcha-restaurant.fr tel: 04 86 78 55 96
Our favourite restaurants on the North Luberon side
Saignon
A garden on the roof
Unbeatable view to admire the sun set. Relaxed atmosphere, French bistronomic cuisine, cocktail bar. Closed on Tuesday
http://www.1jardinsurletoit.fr
Sivergues
L’auberge du Castellas COUP DE COEUR. A magnificent farmhouse renovated in keeping with its location. Set menu for lunch and dinner. Reservations required;
http://www.aubergeducastellas.com
Apt
Le café des Valseuses. Very nice, on a very pretty square. The two cooks are Japanese.
The plus: you can buy the restaurant’s crockery from the potter’s shop just opposite.
16 pl du Septier, 84400 Apt. Tel 07 66 63 52 61
