Restaurant L'Oustalet Maianen

I have travelled the world extensively over 40 years. I ate at all restaurants ranging from pop & mom’s to Michelin three stars. This is my honest review of the restaurant L’Oustalet Maianen in Maillane, France. A truly beautiful restaurant in a charming little village—absolutely worth the detour if you’re in the area. We were warmly welcomed upon arrival, even if no one was at the reception desk right away (we waited just a minute or two). Once seated, the service throughout the entire meal was genuinely kind, attentive, and warm. We dined in the lovely inner courtyard, which is especially pleasant in summer. As for the food—it was excellent from start to finish. For starters, we tried a shortcrust tart with vegetables and goat cheese, as well as an octopus dish with vegetables—both beautifully prepared and full of flavor. For the mains, we had the duck breast, perfectly cooked and served with seasonal vegetables, and a fish dish with a sauce that had great depth and balance. Again, both were outstanding. Desserts were just as satisfying: one chocolate-based and one featuring fresh strawberries—light, refreshing, and a perfect end to the meal. Don’t miss a peek inside the indoor dining rooms: they feature stunning Murano glass lamps from the Venetian region, adding an elegant touch to the already refined setting. All in all, a wonderful restaurant with a lovely atmosphere, excellent cuisine, and truly warm hospitality. Highly recommended—whether you’re staying nearby or even if it requires a short drive, it’s absolutely worth it.

We are on holiday near Les Baux. I did my research and this was my first choice restaurant. We had lunch here today. It was excellent. Very good food, lovely friendly and professional people, and a really nice dining room. We enjoyed it so much that we are coming again for lunch on Sunday. A Bientôt, and thank you!

My wife and I and our two daughters had an incredible lunch here during our stay in Provence, and it was easily the best food we had during the entire trip. My wife also went to dinner here and loved it just as much. The food and the service were amazing. Our waiter Armand was also so kind to our two young girls, bringing them ice cream, talking to them, and making them laugh and feel comfortable. Excellent place, and highly recommend anyone to visit!

Lovely dinner experience. The food is authentic, simple yet thoughtful. A showcase of the local produce. The lamb dish was divine. Enjoyed the non-touristy atmosphere and will definitely be back next time in Provence.

Great little restaurant and well worth the drive if you are staying in St Remy. Service was great and the food fresh, well presented and full of flavour, loved the home made foie , eggplant and the duck.

The specialty of the house is fantastic. Food as you would imagine it should be in Provence. Very friendly and helpful staff. Worth the detour!

I sighed a great breath of relief, an institution reimagined with confident panache. The food is light of touch with a firm understanding of the cooking arts...delightful... and the renovation is consummate to the measure of cooking on display. Hold steady to pluck the stars from the sky.

Excellent food. Pleasant atmosphere. A bit upscale, so dressing up a bit works well here. In a non-touristy town which is nice, but make reservations anyway. Our waiter was fine, but he got our original order wrong and was a bit put-off when we shared a dessert. Still, I would return here in a heartbeat.

Fantastic food, well priced for the exceptional quality provided, with friendly service in a soothing environment. L'Oustalet Maianen is truly the pride of the village! It was nice to see the place still thriving a decade after my last visit; the new chef is talented and caring. Don't miss this resto if you are staying within 40 miles!

Amazing experience, food, staff and wonderful village in Provence. We spent a glorious Wednesday here all alone! In off season. We had an Airbnb around the corner and stumbled here. The waiters were funny and great with recommendations for wine pairings. Affordable too!

We ate at this restaurant 8 years ago and it was good then but it has only gotten better. Very good local wine list, very fresh ingredients and service was very congenial.

This was a lovely restaurant. Charming decor, pleasant staff,and most of all the food! Everything was cooked to perfection!