Le Petit Verdot

We were recommended this spot by family, and it totally exceeded our expectations! It’s the cutest little authentic French restaurant with a thoughtfully curated menu. The food was absolutely delicious, and the staff were fantastic; they even helped us find local wines that matched our taste perfectly. Highly recommend if you’re after amazing food, a lovely atmosphere, and great drinks!

We stumbled upon this little gem of a restaurant in the charming alleys of Aix en Provence. We were blown away by the quality of the food served. We had the Artichokes with lemon and vinegar, and the Chicken stew and the Lamb Shank (cooked for hours 😋). It was by far the best chicken stew we’ve ever had. Every morsel of chicken thigh was lovingly seared and enrobed with the simplest yet most velvety of gravies that the chef clearly put his heart into creating. The lamb shank was fall off the bone delicious yet tasty and flavourful. The mains were artfully played with fresh and cooked vegetables on a bed of mashed potato. Dessert was well torched and caramelised creme brûlée which had a snap crack when tapped with a spoon. We were so happy to end off our meal with such a delicious Provençal meal for our last night in Aix en Provence. The restaurant far deserves a 5 and not the 4.4 listed.

I saw this place down a sidestreet and was intrigued. The menu sounded authentic and the inside looked just as authentic. So I made a note to come back. I just had a fantastic meal. Local, authentic ingredients made with passion and care. All the staff, from the girls serving to the chef coming out to ask how was the food, to the wine recommendations, were superb. Left feeling very happy to have explored this gem on a sidestreet.

Friendly staff and great wine selection, the pork (pata negra/ iberico) was very good, but the artichoke and chicken were just ok.

Staff was helpful and very friendly. Had sea bass soup and sea bass for dinner. All was very good. I even liked the olives that they gave you on the table. And the red wine, which was seven dollars a glass was very good too. Crème brûlée with lavender for dessert was amazing!!!. There is no printed menu, just a chalk board. 😊 love this little restaurant. Make reservations. Highly recommended.

Our favorite dinner in Aix en Provence! The restaurant was intimate and inviting. The served explained the entire menu to us and paired the best bottle of wine to our dinner order. The food itself was fantastic. We got the Artichoke, Catch of the Day, Deer Stew, Lavender Creme Brulee, and Tart. Everything was fantastic. The creme brûlée was perfection! The server made it a welcoming and fun environment throughout our entire meal. Would highly recommend to anybody coming to visit Aix!

Everything was perfect! The food is amazing! The lamb is just incredible! They are paying attention to the details and the food is served very delicious even to your eyes, not just stomach. You can also try a lot of nice wine here,btw) highly recommend this place!!!

We had a wonderful dinner at this charming, very small local restaurant. We started with a bowl of pumpkin soup with a small dollop of ice cream with a lattice shaped cracker. It was very delicious and unique. We both had the Seabass with mashed potatoes and vegetables, all delicious. The restaurant was full and staffed by the owner chef and one server. They were both very friendly and efficient. Such a great and fun experience.

was helpful and very friendly. Had sea bass soup and sea bass for dinner. All was very good. I even liked the olives that they gave you on the table. And the red wine, which was seven dollars a glass was very good too. Crème brûlée with lavender for dessert was amazing!!!. There is no printed menu, just a chalk board. love this little restaurant. Make reservations. Highly recommended.

Hm, mostly forgettable food and full of tourists. Tasty homemade limoncello served in sparkling wine as an aperitif, but uneven fish. This place prides itself on its slow-cooked meat; at the other end of the spectrum, the vegetarian plate is described only as "vegetarian plate," without mention of composition or style, which is a bit off-putting. We split the difference and ended up with two fish plates. The cod was savory, and served with excellent mashed potatoes with some sautéed veggies, but not remarkable. The Asian-themed seared tuna was significantly weaker --- too thoroughly cooked for a light searing, but not enough to be a solid tuna steak. An uncomfortable no-man's-land with tough skin on one side, and raw tuna on the other. Bottles of wine are served using a clear plastic gift bag as an ice bucket; light ice and lots of water means it melts pretty much immediately, leaving a plastic bag full of water. Perhaps OK if you're aiming for their strengths, but go elsewhere for fish or veggies.

Walked out after 20 minutes. We arrived shortly after opening and we were seated. We were the first people there & other diners started trickling in. The staff was still in set up mode as ppl were setting tables and doing other stuff. We were provided a wine menu but received no other attention from the staff for a good 20 minutes. Granted we weren't aware of the chalkboard menu, but nevertheless the staff showed no interest in interacting with us. Didn't even take a wine order, despite being provided the wine menu. Also the interior was dark & claustrophobic - not much ambiance.

We went here because we tried going to the nearby Le Poivre D'Ane without a reservation, and failed to get a table. Le Petit Verdot has procured favorable reviews online, but seems to be more of a hidden gem where locals dine (although we did see some other tourists beside us; perhaps it's catching on). At first, we did not expect good food here because we ordered a glass of the house Rose and it was not good. But as the colorful and tasteful dishes came, we were pleasantly surprised. For starters (12-13 euros) "barigoule d'artichaut au citron confit" (artichoke and vegetables braised in white wine) "pulpe d'aubergine ail et menthe, sot l'y laisse" (eggplant with garlic and mint, and chicken oysters) "gaspacho carotte-gingembre, espuma mascarpone curry" (carrot-ginger gazpacho with curry foam) For the mains (18-20 euros), which all came with a side of delicious seasonal vegetables "filet de St. Pierre, vinaigrette asperges vertes et pignons" (John Dory fish with asparagus, and pine nuts) "joues de boeuf confites, jus epices douces" (sweet braised beef cheeks) "dos du merlu, coulis poivron doux" (hake with sweet pepper sauce) For dessert (6 euros) strawberry gazpacho The fish, meats, and vegetables were all well-cooked, well-seasoned, and beautifully presented, well worth the price. The staff speaks English and can translate the entire menu in English. Word of advice, if you're coming early, you can get a table, but later than 8-9pm, you'd need a reservation, as it looks like there are only about 8 small outdoor tables.

I cannot recommend this restaurant more highly. The food was beautiful - provencal but modern - I had pig's cheeks in spices and prunes, and I was in food heaven. Service was the best I've experienced in Aix - the waitress translated the entire menu into English for us - our first bottle of wine smelt slightly off but tasted fine, but they gave us an entirely new bottle with no complaints. My only regret is that I didnt try the starters or desserts, but the main course and wine were excellent value for money in a pricey part of town.

Absolutely a gem of Aix. All courses very, very delicious. Very friendly service. You are seated very close to other tables, which was nice because we met some very friendly and interesting people this way. The tables were beautiful... made from wine crates.

We ate here on our last night in Aix. We got smashed in between two groups of American tourists (just like us!) Food was good but not the best we had during our trip. I had braised beef cheek (very tender but lacking depth of flavor) and wife had lamb shank (hers was very good but again not really superb). We ordered a Chateauneuf-du-Pape (a pricey burgundy wine) but were disappointed in the quality. Dessert was great as was the service.

This looked like a good choice after reading the reviews so made a reservation. On arrival, on a lovely cool evening, we were informed that the outside tables were all reserved. We were then rudely told that they had been booked for some time. My question was why was I not told when I booked was met with a few other rude remarks. The inside tables were suffocating hot so we left. Was this because we were Americans? I certainly hope not but I will not recommend this restaurant.

Had an awesome time here. They couldn't have been more friendly. We were a large party but they accommodated us quickly. The waiter was very friendly and able to answer all our questions about the menu . I had the sweetbreads..the best. Others at the table had lamb and duck also very tasty but they didn't share much. Would recommend to everyone.

Cutest little bistro on a tiny side street. Delicious wine and the food tastes like home cooking. The service was lovely as well. Would happily go back any day we were in the neighborhood.

Wonderful food! Strategically located in a side street off the tourist traps, this is a nice quiet restaurant with a local feel and just excellent food. Not much more to say, find it & enjoy the food - highly recommended!!

Lovely people and delicious food. From the kind and hospitable people to the perfect dishes - I recommend for a satisfying and delightful meal in Aix. A novel salade of aubergine and burrata, and perfect onglet with sauce au poivre. I was dining/traveling solo and they could not have been nicer.

We found this restaurant online and wanted to taste their assiette végétarienne. It was a bit tucked away, but was very warm and welcoming once inside. The service was unhurried but very friendly and enthusiastic, and the food was incredible. The starter of asparagus with parmesan glacé was delicious - it tasted so fresh and had a wonderful sauce on it. And the assiette végétarienne did not disappoint - it had a fried egg, avocado, mashed potatoes, a mixture of fresh vegetables, and a cole slaw with another delicious sauce. The chef is a master of sauces! All the food was perfectly seasoned. Definitely the best meal we have had in a very long time.

We stumbled across this wonderful restaurant after being turned away from another one which required reservation. Since we arrived here early, there was a table for us. If you do not have a reservation here, be sure to show up early as it became quite busy around 8pm. The staff was so friendly and spoke excellent english. The wine recommendation was fantastic and the food was amazing! Ambiance was great - small, romantic, cozy atmosphere with soft lighting, small tables and chalkboard menu brought to the table. Will definitely be going back here!

Le Petit Verdot in Aix-en-Provence was a delightful surprise for my wife and me! After dining for 37 years at indifferent, disappointing, expensive restaurants in France, we were finally blessed with a wonderful, memorable dinner tonight. Our outdoor seating was comfortable. Service was efficient but not rushed. The appetizers of artichoke in white wine and jambon (ham) salad were both tasty and abundant. The bread was fresh and savory. My wife enjoyed the special lamb shank entree, which had been marinated for seven hours. My Beef Rossini with truffles and local vegetables was as fine a steak as I have ever enjoyed. Our Pouilly Fume wine was excellent. We split a dessert of chocolate cake with caramel ice cream and a pastis liqueur. The house provided us each with a complimentary glass of peppermint liqueur (not schnapps) to round out the meal. Our two servers were friendly and patient with my dubious francais. And the cost of this feast was reasonable, by any standards. We heartily recommend Le Petit Verdot and will not hesitate to return.