Sète
Prepare to be wowed: some of Languedoc's most exquisite dining is at chef Anne Majourel's Michelin-starred premises. She shuns menus (fixed-price meals)…
Must-see restaurants in Languedoc-Roussillon
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Languedoc-Roussillon
Originally opened by superstar chef Michel Bras in the village of Laguiole in 1999, the food here is steeped in the rustic, country flavours of his youth,…
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Carcassonne
Carcassonne's finest dining is inside the Hôtel de la Cité at chef Jérôme Ryon's Michelin-starred premises. Opulent carved woodwork and stained glass set…
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Montpellier
Drop in to this sweet little gourmet neo-bistro for top-notch market cuisine concocted by a trio of hipsters. The tiny menu changes every day and always…
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Carcassonne
Robert Rodriguez is an artisan (and character) who works with high-quality, exclusively organic and locally sourced materials. In his atelier du goût …
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Carcassonne
Inspired by the market and his region's rich culinary roots, chef Jérémy Thomann has rapidly carved out a grand name for himself at La Table d'Alaïs. The…
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Perpignan
If only every market was like this. Renovated and now a temple to fresh local produce, this is the kind of place where you pop in for a pastry and emerge…
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Collioure
Chez Paco is a snazzy tapas bar tucked in a backstreet away from the madding crowd along the seafront. The tapas (cheese, meat, fish and charcuterie) are…
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Montpellier
Occupying the top floor of an art gallery, this super-cool venture is an atmospheric spot for digging into superb market-driven dishes. Although the menu…
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Languedoc-Roussillon
Chez Bébelle is legendary for its convivial atmosphere and top-quality meat dishes, all served with homemade fries and tasty salads. It's the perfect spot…
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Montpellier
We defy you not to walk into this easy-to-miss joint in the heart of the old town and not instantly be tempted by the wonderful falafels and delicious…
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Languedoc-Roussillon
Fronted by a shady pavement terrace strung with fairy lights and opening to a romantic vaulted-stone dining room, Millau's best restaurant refines the…
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Uzès
At this Michelin-starred restaurant inside La Maison d'Uzès, Chef Christophe Ducros works his magic with seasonal sun-ripened local produce such as…
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Languedoc-Roussillon
Gilles Goujon’s wonderfully relaxed Auberge du Vieux Puits is tucked away in the hilltop village of Fontjoncouse, between Narbonne and Perpignan. Goujon’s…
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Vincent Croizard – Le Restaurant
Nîmes
From its discreet façade on a quiet side street, you'd never guess that this restaurant is home to an impossibly romantic lamplit courtyard garden and…
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Nîmes
With over 100 stalls in 3500 sq metres, Nîmes’ covered market is the best place for supplies. Look out for local specialities including picholines – a…
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Béziers
Easily Béziers' most attractive restaurant and tapas bar, the legendary Drunken Camel serves the best tapas in town – and don't the locals know it. They…
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Uzès
Exquisite seasonal flavours at this late-opening artisanal glacier (ice-cream maker) range from chestnut, salted caramel and lemon to exotic Iranian…
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Languedoc-Roussillon
Industrial Alès – and especially its business park 3km south of the centre across the river – is the last place you'd expect to find a fine-dining diamond…
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Languedoc-Roussillon
Inspired flavour combinations on the daily-changing menu might include minced duck breast with heirloom carrots, grilled cod in a chorizo sauce, and veal…
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Collioure
It’s a toss-up whether the setting or the food steals the show here. Overlooking Collioure’s brilliant blue bay and red rooftops, the panoramic seaside…
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Languedoc-Roussillon
Freshness and value for money are the hallmarks of this popular eatery near the cathedral. Quintessential dishes include pavé de bœuf de l'Aubrac (Aubrac…
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Languedoc-Roussillon
Local specialities at Millau's best patisserie/boulangerie (bakery) include la fouace (orange-blossom bread) and la flaune (egg, sheep's cheese and orange…
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Nîmes
Market-fresh dining – veal, beef, chicken, fresh fish – is the order of the day here, served with an excellent choice of Languedoc wines. The mains are…
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Carcassonne
The citadel location bumps up the prices considerably, but this is one of the better establishments for traditional cassoulet (rich bean, pork and duck…
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Montpellier
There’s no menu at this atmospheric neobistro in the Arceaux district – just a blackboard chalked up with the day's dishes, which incorporate what's…
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Languedoc-Roussillon
Red-umbrella-shaded tables are scattered around a natural spring in the courtyard adjoining this well-regarded restaurant that specialises in regional…
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Sète
Sète is awash with seafood restaurants, but this quayside bistro by local chef Fouzia Sakrani scores highly on friendliness and freshness. Simple but…
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Nîmes
The menu changes almost daily depending on what the chef considers the best local produce at the nearby Halles, and specials – always flavoursome – are…
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Montpellier
The ‘Little Garden’ has one of the city’s most romantic dining settings – a charmingly green, glass-enclosed secret garden, hidden away behind the amber…
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Collioure
Japan meets France at this creative fusion restaurant hidden away in the old quarter. Chef Masashi Iijima prepares seasonally changing specials using…
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Perpignan
International rugby stars fuel up on the ultra-fresh homemade pasta dishes (incorporating 20 pasta styles) at this authentic wood-beamed Italian…
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Languedoc-Roussillon
Sweet and simple, this spot lures diners with its friendly service and tempting menu specialising in regional dishes. Try the patate lozérienne (potato…
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Carcassonne
This lively local hang-out is full of office workers at lunchtime, so you know you’re in good hands. It’s great for no-fuss bistro standards, such as…
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Montpellier
This former public bathhouse is now a hip restaurant that’s especially strong on Mediterranean flavours and Italian-influenced dishes. Tables are set…
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Perpignan
Atmospherically set in the shadow of its namesake cathedral and opening to a charming magnolia-shaded cobbled courtyard, Le St-Jean is one of Perpignan's…
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Uzès
Dine under the arcades or on the cobbled square at this smart deli-cafe. Nearly all that they sell (honey, oil, pâté, wines, herbs) has been locally…
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Languedoc-Roussillon
Not your average crêperie, Au Pêcher Mignon is renowned for its gourmet crêpes and galettes made from what's available on the market. The menu is concise …
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Languedoc-Roussillon
Opening to a table-strewn terrace, the beautiful vaulted restaurant at the Abbaye de Fontfroide serves feisty Mediterranean flavours, along with its own…
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Béziers
This convivial spot, located within spitting distance of Les Halles covered market, is a great place to recharge the batteries after a stroll around the…
