Must-see restaurants in Montpellier

  • Anga

    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…

  • Le Café de la Panacée

    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…

  • Green Lab

    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…

  • Le Bistrot de Bacchus

    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…

  • Le Petit Jardin

    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…

  • Les Bains de Montpellier

    Montpellier

    This former public bathhouse is now a hip restaurant that’s especially strong on Mediterranean flavours and Italian-influenced dishes. Tables are set…

  • L’Heure Bleue

    Montpellier

    This tearoom overflowing with antiques evokes the 18th-century spirit of historical hotel Baudon de Mauny, in which it lives. Sip a fine tea served in a…

  • L'Oignon Givré

    Montpellier

    Students and vegetarians rave about this lively joint that's noted for its excellent buffet consisting of salads, fresh vegetables, quiches and soups…

  • Extra Shot

    Montpellier

    This upbeat cafe and cake shop is perfect for breakfasts and cake fixes. It also serves wholesome burgers and salads at lunchtime, which you can enjoy…

  • Moody Social Club

    Montpellier

    This bar à manger (hybrid bar-restaurant) in a stunning vaulted dining room scores high for atmosphere and is a buzzing spot for fine wine in the company…

  • Halles Castellane

    Montpellier

    The city’s main covered market is stocked to the rafters with local goodies. There are lots of Languedoc wines on offer, as well as copious fish and…

  • Les Vignes

    Montpellier

    Thierry Germain is passionate about local produce and Provençal cooking, which come to the fore at his smart restaurant. Cévennes lamb, Mediterranean…

  • Tripti Kulai

    Montpellier

    Ideal for lunch, this all-organic eatery has vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free dishes, from pastries, tarts and salads to gratinées (grated potatoes),…

  • La Fine Mouche

    Montpellier

    Heavenly French cheeses star at this bar à fromage (cheese bar), which serves up appetising assorted cheese platters on wooden planks, as well as vibrant…

  • Farmers Market

    Montpellier

    Montpellier's farmers market is held in the Antigone quarter. It has wine, cheese, charcuterie and shellfish.