St. Hubert, Entrechaux
This is just five minutes from La Madelène in the historic and picturesque village of Entrechaux. Owned and operated by the same family since 1929. Wisteria covered terrace, great menu and friendly service. Specialises in game dishes in season and a good selection of fish is always available. The daube, served in individual pots, is a classic version of this Provencal dish.
L'Oustelet, Gigondas
Located in the beautiful village square, this elegant restaurant is owned by Gabriel Meffre of Domain de Longue Toque fame. You can eat al fresco in the summer and enjoy their refined approach to Provencal classics accompanied by wines from Gigondas (of course) and other local Cotes du Rhones.
Le Laurier - Faucon
This is a really charming and authentic village restaurant offering Provencal classics in a delightful setting over looking the village’s square and fountain. Wines include the excellent organic range from La Roche Buissiere.
La Moulin à Huile, Vaison la Romain
This is probably the restaurant with the widest reputation in the region with one Michelin star. Here you will find refined and creative cuisine from the celebrated chef Badoit. The garden overlooks the river Ouvèze with a spectacular view of Vaison's roman bridge.
Le Pistou, Chateauneuf du Pape
This is a small establishment in the centre of town, on an alley leading to the papal fortress. They serve simple but delicious local specialities such as paupiette d'agneau au basilic or monkfish in bouillabaisse sauce.
Bistrot de Serine, Ampuis
This is a contemporary bistrot located conveniently for our trips to the northern Rhone. Chef Regis Sornim serves light, delicious regional dishes perfect for a summer lunch, for example tomates fraiche farci de thon. The raison d'être of this restaurant is its wine list - unusually many fine wines can be tasted by the glass including Côte Rotie, Saint-Joseph, and Cornas.