Hiély Lucullus

This is a fantastic restaurant in the heart of Avignon. It is French with a hint of Peruvian spice which works superbly as a pair. You get a 5 course set menu at lunch and a 7 course set menu at dinner which is what we had. The setting is formal and the sever was very pleasant and very knowledgeable about the food. Would highly recommend.

We had dinner on Saturday night at this restaurant and were overwhelmed by the standard of the food. It was exceptional. Each mouthful was a pure delight of flavours, textures and creativity. The chef blends spices from Peru with local ingredients and in season products. Very cleverly done with a brilliant result - It really was amazing. In our humble opinion we feel this restaurant deserves a Michelin Star.

Wow. We had a fabulous 7 course meal with impeccable service by the lovely Peruvian Patricia. Every course was thoughtfully prepared with outstanding flavors and presentation. Unlike other tasting menu experiences I’ve had in the past, Hièly is perfectly portioned and paced. It’s a MUST do in Avignon. Ideally, book ahead of time on the website but we were lucky enough to walk-in during low tourist season. There are only 3 or 4 tables so book far in advance if you can. Worth every euro and more.

We shared a milestone birthday here and the service, and food, was exceptional! The hostess can speak three languages fluently, English, French, Spanish; and the food was a magnificent mix between Peruvian and traditional French cuisine. Highly recommend!

Great restaurant with long history. Atmospheric decor and lovely service. Unfortunately we were one of only two tables dining that night.

Fantastic meal; had "6" courses (actually 9 dishes) over the course of 3 hours. Food was delicious and really delivered on the concept of Peruvian/Provençal fusion. Highly recommend to anyone visiting Avignon.

A spectacular lunch worth a detour! My wife and I went with our one year old son for our first fine dining with a baby and we could not have had a warmer experience. Stellar food that creates a melange of provencale and peruvian food. Lunch menu with four inventive courses for a very reasonable price. Especially the trout was an explosion of taste. Huge thanks goes to the support for us as a family there.

Before the actual menu we could taste different starters, each one was a surprise and very good. The menu itself was very well balanced and was a mix of peruvian spices and french kitchen like we never experienced before. Very nice and creative restaurant. We can absolutely recommend it.

The restaurant established in 1938 doesn't need to be introduced: elegant and refined atmosphere where you can enjoy great French cuisine. The restaurant offers very innovative menus for big and smaller wallets and the service is professional and kind. We took a set menu of 3 courses (32€) that was awesome. "Merci pour cette soirée!"

Wow I am a chef in SF calif and this restaurant blew me away with its contemporary and creative dishes. The combinations of flavors are not gimmicks they are well thought out and orchestrated. Both of our servers spoke more than one language so Spanish English German and French languages are spoken here. The prices are more than reasonable and you will be pleasantly surprised by the quality. Clearly everything is made in house and ingredients are of best quality. They list their sources on the front page of the menu. All top notch. Highly recommended!! Great wine list very reasonable Thanks so much Patti Doyle Neil Maizlish

PARTIAL REVIEW Drink: -Before wine was even contemplated, were were wrought with the difficult task of choosing water. Yes, Hielly offers about 15 or so different bottled waters, each with their own unique flavours and textures. We were just thirsty for anything, so we asked our server to surprise us and we ended up getting the St. Jacques. It was, um, refreshing? Sorry, I'm not a water connoisseur. -The wine cellar at Hielly houses about 500 French wines and are mainly sold by the bottle for a potentially very reasonable price- ranging from as low as 21€ or as high as 3850€. By the glass, you are limited to one white, one red, and one rose (all from Chateauneuf du Pape, the white of which we tried and did not enjoy). You have a bit more options if you're willing to spring for a demi or 500 ml bottle (from 16-28€), but even with that we had a hard time finding what we wanted. In the end, however, our patient server did her best and recommended Un Chant des Fleurs, which actually ended up being pretty good. Round bodied, not at all acidic. Floral but not sweet. It was very easy to drink and hard to violently dislike. Food: -Like so many popular restaurants in France I've seen, Hielly aims to blend the worlds of tradition with new flavours, and focuses on utilizing the ingredients of the local land. -In addition to the large a la carte special (for which the day we were dining it was Lobster), there are a few pre-fixe options one can choose. At the most affordable is the Menu Hommage which is a prefixed appetizer, main and dessert that you can select in it's entirety (3 courses for 29€) or just two of the courses for 25€. The Gourmand offers a bit more selection, but again just two or three courses for 25€ (for 2 courses) and 31 € for 3. Finally is the 5 course pre-fixed (no choice) Gourmet for 46€, which was what we decided on in the end. Tomato Cappucino with Toamto Financier I found it strange that the cappuccino was served cold but I loved its sweet fresh flavour nonetheless. The financier also packed a strong tomato flavour and was far more moist than most traditional financiers. Foie Gras Terrine with Pate of Citrus, Kumquat, and Bergamote Calamondin Ice Cream Lolly My favourite dish of the night by far. The foie gras was meaty in comparison to the delicately flavoured citrus ice cream, while the bright and tangy kumquat cut the fat. My favourite little accompaniment, however was the tuile which was absolutely perfectly shaped, and offered a delicate and satisfying crunch. White Tuna, Olive Tapenade, Caper Tomato Tapenade, Lemon Curd, Almonds, Seafood Scented Leaf The tuna was nicely cooked rare, and I loved it smeared in the savoury lemon curd, but I just wished there was more of it to go around. I also found the tapenades a touch too salty and overwhelming for the delicate fish. Filet of Beef Gribiche with Bone Marrow Stuffed Potato Puff and Spicy Floral Beef Jus I liked the freshness of the gribiche condiment, but found the beef far too undercooked for me (it was just barely seared and bright red inside). The potato, while incredibly fluffy, was under-seasoned, even with the fatty bone marrow filling. Melon Raspberry Tart with Mojito Sauce and Melon Sorbet A redeeming finish to the meal. The tart itself showed beautiful pastry workmanship, with the perfectly dainty crust and a luscious cream filling, and the mojito sauce was refreshingly tangy alongside the subtle yet sweet sorbet. Yum.

I have known and eaten at this restaurant for over 20 years under the management of the fabulous Chef Pierre Hiely and also under the new management. Even as it does not equal the accomplishments of Pierre's attention the current owners have done a fine job here. It offers a fine dining experience to the accomplished traveler with a tried and trusted taste.

unfortunately, we weren't impressed overall appetizer good, but entree (which beef) was chewy, etc i don't know. maybe they had an off night or something. this was recommended in our frommer's guide book. unfortunately now i must question frommer's credibility.

as good as ever. the three traditional dishes of yesteryear are stillthere.the menu is compact but very original and the cooking and service are excellent. a very good short wine list. ad multos annos!