Aix-en-Provence is every foodies dream, offering mouthwatering local dishes from anchoiade, a Provençal sauce brimming with anchovies and olive oil to lavender honey and candied fruits to hearty bouillabaisse. The area is home to amazing restaurants, cafés, and coffee shops, many focusing on traditional local dishes, enabling you to try to the local flavours of Aix-en-Provence.
At Cooking Classes in Provence, we have put together a list of our top best restaurants to eat local food in Aix-en-Provence.
Cote Cour
Cote Cour is located in Course Mirabeau. This beautiful restaurant offers a soft lighting with relaxing lounge music, while Chef Ronan Kernen creates fresh local dishes, including lamb cooked to perfection, along with stuffed cabbage.
Le Petite Ferme
Located in Avenue Victor-Hugo, Le Petite Ferme is a chic brasserie, also run by Ronan Kernen, showcasing dishes from around the world, including local favourites. Be sure to try his spit-roasted meat or wood fired dishes.
Licandro – Le Bistro
Licandro – Le Bistro is a small family-run restaurant, located in Rue de la Couronne, run by chef Felipe Licandro, who has worked in some of the finest establishments in France. Felipe and his wife Julie offer market fresh local dishes, with a local bistronomy spirit.
Le Vintrepide
Nestled in Rue du Puits-Neuf, Le Vintrepide is a contemporary restaurant with light wood, with a professional chef, offering seasonal dishes. There is a professional sommelier on hand to help you select the best wine to compliment your meal choice.
At Home
If you want to try local Provençal dishes without leaving the comfort of your holiday home, you can consider an in-home cooking course with Cooking Classes in Provence. We provide a choice of cooking classes based on your abilities and preferences, enabling you to create and cook a three course menu with your family or friends and have your own private chef serve you once you are completed. Our cooking classes are a great opportunity to learn about local Provençal dishes, flavours, and traditions.
Conclusion
Aix-en-Provence is bursting with fresh ingredients and mouthwatering flavours. Whether you want to head to a local restaurant to try the local and traditional flavours of the area, or you would like to try in the comfort of your own home, you will not be disappointed. Get in touch with Cooking Classes in Provence today to book your in-home private cooking class.
