DK Travel : Provence and Côte d'Azur : Places to eat

Provence and Côte d'Azur : Places to eat

Bechard SA, Fabrique de Calissons

Famous to Aix-en-Provence, visitors HAVE to try the local pastry, calissons. Soft, velvety and sweet, these fruit flavored, almond-shaped pastries are incredible. Bechard SA is located on the Cours Mirabeau pedestrian area in the heart of Aix. Walking through the winding streets up to the Cathedral Saint-Saveur (Rue Jacques de la Roque), while enjoying calissons is an unforgettable experience.
L'Oasis

Restaurant 2 Rosette Michelin-rated. Purpose-built in neo-medaeval style with attractive shady central terrace. Serves Mediterranean food with occasionally an Oriental slant. Excellent service includes car jockey.
La Voglia

This Italian Ristorante has the best food. I ordered a wonderful baked rigatoni and my husband had an enourmous sea food pasta, full of fresh clams, mussels, and lobster. This place can be quite busy, so be sure to have a reservation or arrive early in the evening. We both remember the food as some of the best we've eaten anywhere in the world. The staff was also very pleasant and helpful, even with our poor attempts at French!
Rossetti - Serie

Tiny, attractive restaurant just off Place Rossetti in the Old Town, serving 5 types of roasted meat with mash, roast potatoes or ratatouille on the side. Good quality & value; take out available
Seafood on Place Garibaldi

Le Grand Cafe de Turin and Chez Pistol on Place Garibaldi are two seafood restaurants under the arches - perfect for Sunday lunch with people watching and sunshine laid on in spades. Terrific platters (panaches) of Fruits de Mer, sea urchins, lobster, you name it. Turin is grander, Pistol is cheaper and does fabulous fries.