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…
Must-see restaurants in Languedoc-Roussillon
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…
Languedoc-Roussillon
The apricot-shaded exterior might be plain and the modest interior even plainer, but Le Camisard is a locals' favourite for traditional dishes served with…
Languedoc-Roussillon
Producteur d'huîtres (oyster producer) Le Marin has its own shellfish beds right out front. Its delicacies – oyster gratin, stuffed mussels, grilled…
Nîmes
Late-opening Le Nocturne is a fine place to dine on rich southwestern flavours. Duck and beef dominate the menu, but there are also appetising fish and…
Languedoc-Roussillon
Platters piled high with oysters and mussels and other luscious seafood sourced from the surrounding waters are the speciality of Chez Francine. The…
Uzès
Choose from a barrel-vaulted dining room or a courtyard garden in which to dine on Mediterranean-inspired cuisine. The food is fresh and seasonal, so the…
Roussillon
Classic Catalan dishes – monkfish with chorizo, duck breast in orange sauce, lamb shank cooked in local wine – are artistically presented and served in a…
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…
Nîmes
Tucked away in the corner of place d’Assas, this fine-dining bistro has a sheltered interior courtyard and a terrace. There’s a good choice of seafood,…
Roussillon
Céret's best restaurant is a delight from start to finish. Chef Fred has a well-earned reputation for his imaginative versions of traditional dishes,…
Languedoc-Roussillon
Live music (mainly rock) plays most nights either indoors or on the terrace-facing outdoor stage at this lively bar-restaurant overlooking the Tarn River…
Languedoc-Roussillon
Tuck into excellent regional cuisine accompanied by top-class wines by the glass (the bistro adjoins Vinipolis wine warehouse). It’s deservedly popular…
Nîmes
Open since 1989, this long-standing institution is still going strong. The setting is elegant, in an abstract-art-adorned 19th-century townhouse with a…
Perpignan
Elevating the humble burger to high art, this inviting fixed food truck serves up lusty, made-from-scratch burgers that come in many variations. The…
Roussillon
Visitors cram this delightful salon de thé (teahouse) opposite the Musée d'Art Moderne for savoury, inventive salads and tarts, or homemade desserts,…
Sète
Seafood lovers, you’ll find nirvana here: Oh Gobie has a wide assortment of fish delivered daily from the harbour. The quirky terrace complete with…
Languedoc-Roussillon
A daily market-sourced menu incorporating local organic ingredients is served on antique crockery at this locals' favourite down a cobbled laneway. Dishes…
Perpignan
The fish practically flop from the market straight into this pleasantly furnished restaurant tucked into the heart of the old town. There's an agreeable…
Collioure
Lost in the tangled old quarter, this simple Catalan bistro relies on the quality of its ingredients: bream tartare, cod with mussels and oysters, or king…
Languedoc-Roussillon
With a choice of dining either in an atmospheric vaulted dining room or out in a shaded courtyard, this much-loved old-town restaurant serves classic…
Languedoc-Roussillon
Forget about presentation and manners; here, it's all about taste. All dishes incorporate locally sourced produce. Highlights include Aubrac beef steak…
Languedoc-Roussillon
Mirrored walls, black tables, rattan chairs and suspended downlights create a contemporary setting for well-prepared French dishes such as beef fillet and…
Montpellier
Students and vegetarians rave about this lively joint that's noted for its excellent buffet consisting of salads, fresh vegetables, quiches and soups…
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…
Nîmes
This family boulangerie (bakery) makes 25 kinds of bread, cakes and other sweet treats such as caladons (honey and almond-studded biscuits). They also…
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…
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…
Montpellier
Thierry Germain is passionate about local produce and Provençal cooking, which come to the fore at his smart restaurant. Cévennes lamb, Mediterranean…
Montpellier
Ideal for lunch, this all-organic eatery has vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free dishes, from pastries, tarts and salads to gratinées (grated potatoes),…
Carcassonne
In an old shuttered auberge (country inn), complete with beams and original hearth, this family-run bistro serves meaty cassoulet (rich bean, pork and…
Uzès
A converted warehouse in Argilliers, 8km southeast of Uzès via the D981, is the setting for this offbeat dining destination. Filled with battered…
Nîmes
Sicilian brothers Fabio and Salvo Mercadante serve the classic flavours of their homeland at their little den overlooking a busy thoroughfare. Expect…
Uzès
This boulangerie (bakery)-patisserie is famous for its figatine (brioche filled with figs). It also makes mouth-watering pastries as well as savoury…
Perpignan
Run by a young couple, La Passerelle is a favourite for fish-lovers. It’s quite formal, with bone-china plates, crisp white tablecloths, and upmarket…
Sète
Dine on classic Sètoise seafood on this converted barge, which looks more like a big-city bistro inside, with its sharp tables and shiny wooden floor. The…
Languedoc-Roussillon
Opening onto a terrace on Alès' liveliest square, busy Le Bellagio serves Italian classics from steaming pizzas to pastas that are a cut above, as well as…
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…
Perpignan
This eatery near a busy intersection is classic in style and serves quality French cuisine with an international glance – think cod cooked in a coconut…
Perpignan
Multicoloured macarons, tempting pastries and savoury dishes such as quiches and salads are sold at this cafe-boulangerie (bakery), which has terrace…
