Aix-en-Provence :
our best adresses
Aix-en-Provence is full of little culinary gems and
gourmet experiences not to be missed.
Here is a selection of our favorite addresses to satisfy all your desires:
from a quick lunch to an evening with friends, including the traditional Sunday brunch.
1. D’amour, a restaurant full of feelings
What is it? An atmospheric restaurant in the city center
Where? 58 Cours Mirabeau, 13100 Aix-en-Provence.
When to eat there? Monday to Saturday, morning, noon and evening.
And for how much? Between 25 and 40€.
D'Amour, the new bistro and cocktail bar on the Cours Mirabeau, seduces with its warm atmosphere and discreet elegance.
With its marble tables, caned chairs and planted terrace, this friendly neo-brasserie offers an intimate setting thanks to natural materials (rattan, marble, terracotta) designed by Maison Balagne.
The menu, simple and tasty, adapts to all desires:
Lunch: Bistro dishes (Caesar salad, rigatoni, beef fillet, etc.) and gourmet desserts (pavlova, tiramisu).
Evening: Mediterranean plates to share (panisses, hummus, calamari).
For a morning break on the terrace, a quick lunch or a friendly aperitif with friends, D'Amour is the ideal address. A private room (30 people) is also available for your private or professional events.
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2. Le Bouillon aixois, best value for money in the city
What is it? A bistro
Where? 29 rue de la Couronne, 13100 Aix-en-Provence.
When to eat there? Tuesday to Saturday lunch and dinner and Sunday lunch.
And for how much? Between 11 and 25€ (for a full menu).
Angélique Fiore opened her retro bistro on Place des Tanneurs, making the classics of French cuisine accessible and tasty.
On the menu:
Starters: Eggs mayo, leek vinaigrette, marrow bones.
Dishes: Veal blanquette, sausage and mash, pasta shells with tomme cheese.
Desserts: French toast, crème caramel, rice pudding.
Prepared with local products (pâté croûte and sausages from Raphaël Chiappero!), the dishes combine comfort and quality, for a complete menu around €25.
The art nouveau atmosphere, seasonal Provençal recipes and soon a private cellar add to the charm of the place. If the service needs to be faster, the address remains a must for eating well without breaking the bank in Aix.
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3. The cheese shop of the passage, an institution
What is it? A cheese shop in a secret passage, a restaurant AND a shop
Where? Passage Agard, 55 cours Mirabeau, 13100 Aix-en-Provence.
When to eat there? Tuesday to Saturday, lunch and dinner.
And for how much? Between €21 (for a platter of 5 cheeses) and €39 for a platter of cheeses with dessert
La Fromagerie du Passage combines a shop and a restaurant on two floors, with a rooftop where you can taste the best cheeses in the region. This must-see place for cheese and gastronomy lovers collaborates with Hervé Mons, Meilleur Ouvrier de France, guaranteeing impeccable quality.
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4. Breakfast Club Aix: the cosmopolitan brunch
What is it? A brunch restaurant.
Where? 3 Rue Fernand Dol, 13100 Aix-en-Provence.
When to eat there? Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.
And for how much? €35 for brunch
Pauline and Stéphane revisit brunch classics with inspirations from the four corners of the world. Fluffy pancakes, Bénédict muffins, and other sweet or savory treats will delight your taste buds. Two other addresses exist in Cassis and Marseille.
For more information, click here .
5. Donut's Project: donuts revisited
What is it? A pastry shop specializing in donuts.
Where? 2 Rue de la Cépède, 13100 Aix-en-Provence and at the La Pioline shopping center
When to eat there? Monday to Saturday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
And for how much? From €3.
With their homemade recipes made from fresh and local products, Donut's Project offers sweet treats that reinvent the classic donuts. Enjoy with a homemade milkshake for a perfect snack!
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Take the time to stroll around the city and let yourself be tempted by these Provençal experiences!