Var
If truffles are the most divine of ingredients, then Chez Bruno is their high temple. It's just 2.5km southeast of Lorgues; drive through giant truffle…
Must-see restaurants in Var
Var
Dreams of perfect Provençal holidays centre around places like L’Oursinado, a secluded fantasy of a restaurant tucked amongst the pines on a cliff above…
Var
Midway along the Corniche de l'Esterel, Les Flots Bleus fits the dream vision of a roadside Mediterranean eatery, with fine sea views from its terrace and…
Var
This serious restaurant perches at the summit of Les Arcs in a 12th-century château. In winter, dine in the renovated cave beneath paintings of white…
Var
On the road between Tourtour and the equally lovely Haut-Var village of Villecroze is a turn-off you might easily miss, unawares. Yet the 'The Green Oaks'…
Var
Presiding over one of the region's top kitchens, Virginie Martinelli ensures the menu is tailored to the best of what is seasonally available. Expect…
Var
Jérôme Masson rules over the kitchen; his wife, Patricia, over the dining room – and they sure do excel. La Rastègue has earned a Michelin star with its…
Var
Seek out this farmhouse for the home-cooked cuisine (by husband Jean-Luc) and the warm welcome (by wife Dany). House-made foie gras features frequently,…
Var
Locals travel from miles around to sit at a tree-shaded table on place de la République and feast on daube de boeuf (beef stew), forest mushrooms and…
Var
The Béal is the name of the 15th- to 16th-century canal that brought water 10km to Hyères, which still functions and can be seen at points around the old…
Var
The ultimate summer seafood, suntan and socialisation shack, Chez Jo buzzes with tanned, barefoot beach-lovers, sipping Bandol whites and devouring the…
Var
For an authentic Provençal feast, head east out of La Motte along the D47 to this rustic wine estate on the intersection of the D47 and D25. Taste and buy…
Var
There are few more dramatic approaches to a restaurant than the rough, superbly scenic rte des Crêtes, with its alternating glimpses of the coast and…
Hostellerie de l’Abbaye de la Celle
Var
Local boy Nicolas Pierantoni, a protégé of Alain Ducasse, is the creative energy behind this refined four-star restaurant and hotel in La Celle, a former…
Var
With a huge deck overlooking the swaying masts and wooded cove beyond, L'Escale draws the freshly disembarked like bees to honey. And they're not…
Var
A real passion for produce and the world's full palette of flavours shines through in this modern bistro – a clean-lined, innovative alternative to the…
Toulon
This is the restaurant that shows Toulon is slowly but surely shaking its down-at-heel image. With crisp white tablecloths, sparkling glasses and…
Var
One of the best places in Aups to try the famous local truffles, Des Gourmets serves up fantastic regional fare beneath frescoes of the Provençal seasons…
Var
This former Dominican convent has been converted into a sumptuous hotel, which has an elegant restaurant serving traditional French cuisine based on fresh…
Var
Treat yourself to real mountain food: wild boar, pheasant, capon, kid, cèpes (porcini mushrooms) and other delicacies. Finish with chestnut ice cream and…
Var
One of the tastiest addresses on the Estérel coast road is this Provençal house 200m from the sea. It serves elaborate Mediterranean cuisine (fabulous…
Toulon
Traditional Provençal flavours get a modern twist at this little side-of-the-street brasserie, run by young entrepreneurs Pierre Andreini and Martial…
Var
Reserve ahead to get a spot in this tiny Provençal restaurant run ably by a husband-and-wife team. Expect dishes such as mushroom-stuffed rabbit leg with…
Var
Set back from the port’s hustle, this stylish place is good for gourmet Mediterranean cuisine. The best tables are on the streetside terrace, or there’s a…
Var
Tradition rules fierce and strong at this no-frills village inn, which doubles as the local bar-tabac (cafe-tobacconist). For locals, this is the place to…
Var
This friendly, busy spot on Hyères' pleasure port provides a wonderful backdrop of gleaming waves and gently rocking yachts for a relaxed meal on the…
Var
Local produce – especially chestnuts, which appear in soups, crème brûlée, and many other dishes when they're in season – is a feature of the excellent…
Var
Choose between the elegant, muted dining room or the people-watching terrace under the plane trees. Open year-round, 'The Poppy Table' offers classic…
Var
Lunch well, and predominantly organically, at Auberge de Correns, where the cuisine is innovative and market driven, the wine list features local…
Var
Just west of Sanary, on Portissol beach, this seafront restaurant/club is perfect for everything from leisurely coffees and delicious meals to late-night…
Var
The petite, stone-clad dimensions and flower-baskets of this attractive little place on the main street probably draw more custom than the crêpes and…
Toulon
A proper brasserie through and through: beers on tap, tables on the street and a menu of filling French standards like duck breast and grilled steak. It’s…
Var
At the edge of the soft harbour sand, dine on steaks, seafood or pasta before heading out on walks across the island. The day's catch, sold by weight and…
Var
Grab a coffee at the green-canopied Bar Central – you won't get more local and unfussy than this.
