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Overview of Restaurant L'Oustau de Baumanière in Les Baux-de-Provence, France.

Nestled in the picturesque village of Les Baux-de-Provence, Restaurant L'Oustau de Baumanière is a culinary gem renowned for its exquisite French cuisine. This Michelin-starred restaurant offers a unique dining experience that showcases the best of local produce and innovative dishes. With a focus on seasonal ingredients, the menu features a variety of options, including vegetarian delights, making it a perfect choice for food enthusiasts seeking a memorable dining adventure in Provence.

At L'Oustau de Baumanière, guests can indulge in a variety of meticulously crafted dishes that highlight the flavors of Provence. The restaurant offers:

A seasonal menu featuring local ingredients, including the acclaimed 1987 A Partager vegetarian menu.

An extensive wine list that perfectly complements each dish, enhancing the dining experience.

Outdoor seating options that provide a stunning view of the surrounding landscape.

Conveniently located at 500 Route de Baumanière, the restaurant is in close proximity to several notable attractions in Les Baux-de-Provence, including:

The stunning ruins of the Château des Baux, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside.

The Carrières de Lumières, an immersive art experience set in a former quarry.

Charming local shops and galleries showcasing the artistry of the region.

High-end, established venue spotlighting a local menu featuring avant-garde dishes paired with wine.

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Quite possibly the best meal I have ever had. Summer lunch on the terrace with a sunny blue sky and a light cool breeze, set in between secular trees and the property. Ordered the 1987 A Partager vegetarian menu with produce from the estate garden and went for the non alcoholic grapes-based pairing. Every single dish from start to finish was excellent to sublime. Hard to pick one, all so different. The wilted beetroot. The artichoke leaf. The carrot dessert. Service was on point, light yet attentive. Atmosphere is relaxed, guests at ease and enjoying the moment. I loved the 1987 A Partager menu but I will have to go back one day for the iconic milk-fed lamb leg, the crepe soufflé and the millefeuille.

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One of a current total of 6, 3 star Michelin restaurants in Provence. We had the 10 course tasting menu and the experience was exceptional from beginning to end. The property is small and beautiful, the dining room simple but elegant. The food was divine, as expected at this level, experimental, tongue in cheek but ultimately sublime and priced commensurately. The chef takes a tour of the tables; a lovely touch. The menu was well paced. Service was restrained, as befits the ambience, apart from our waitress who was initially a bit miffed when we were impatient for the bread (as we were starving!), but she warmed up later.
Dress is smart casual with some guests in jeans and trainers at lunchtime.

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Absolute beautiful experience. Magnificent place. Thank you. PS: also to recommend "a Galette " for the 6th of January -so exquisite and tasteful.

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I don’t eat French or 3 stars very often so maybe this is subjective, but overall the experience we had was just OKAY.

We had the traditional signature menu (I can’t remember the name) for lunch. The wine pairing was good. For the food, some dishes were good, I’d say roughly 1/3 of the dishes were either well cooked or slightly interesting, I.e. the cauliflower, the abalone, and the pigeon. But nothing really stood out. Nothing made me feel like, “oh I wanna eat more” or “this is very cool”. By the end of the meal there were two desserts and we didn’t know, so were trying to rush out of the restaurant after tasting the first one, and the waiter had to stop and remind us there was one more.

What bothered me the most were the flies buzzing around our table the whole time. There were 3-4 flies, stopping on our food, on the plates and utensils, on guests near us, and even on the waiters’ hands when they were serving. I reminded a waiter once asking if she could do something about the flies. Maybe she didn’t understand us too well cause we only spoke English. Maybe those flies were benign. But it was really bothering during the meal, as we were not used to seeing flies at an indoor restaurant.

The staff and chef were nice. Later during the meal, the chef came out and greeted each table.

I’ve had other experiences before where I didn’t eat certain ingredients because I thought it was too exotic, but the chefs cooking changed my mind. So I do believe that good food should be somewhat universal. Unfortunately this just wasn’t that kind of experience and didn’t make me feel like Wow. You can still give it a try if you are in the area.

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29th in my Michelin 3 Stars marathon in France (follow me for all the reviews and updates)

The missed rendez-vous

This review will be a bit different from the others. I made a mistake and I didn’t get to really appreciate and understand the chef. Don’t do the same.
When I arrived, I saw the previous chef, the owner Chef Charial,  greeting customers (which is always a great gesture). So when I discovered that you could have a « gigot d’agneau » as an hommage of the long history of this place, and its family, I couldn’t resist. Especially since I had just done 10 3 stars in 9 days, so I was looking forward for some good old fashioned piece of meat.
The meat was superb. The side dish also. But the issue was that it messed up with me and I didn’t understand the actual chef, Glenn Viel. The red mullet was very interesting indeed, but I guess mixing two chefs and different style is just like reading a book and suddenly one chapter is from another book and author. It confused me.
One way of looking at gastronomy is a bit like an author. One star, he has a character. Two stars, the character has something to say. 3 stars, he s telling a story. So for me, my choice, broke the story, I could see the character but I switched author before he could tell me a story.

It’s really frustrating because I’ve heard so much good things about him from other Michelin chef. So bottom line, although it’s really superb, don’t take the lamb if you want to navigate in his universe.

So I’ll focus on practical stuff.
The “new” chef came at the tables and spoke with everyone. It’s really nice, especially with the size of the restaurant (one of 3 stars that has the highest number of tables). We had a good conversation, which means he is really trying to exchange with everyone (and just a quick hello). Most likely you will also speak with him. I’ve also noticed  most got invited to visit the kitchen ( sadly not me, for unknown reasons, but I think I was the only one, and it was more by mistake, so you should be able to see the kitchen). The sound level is quite high due to the walls but it’s also the charm of the place. To be fair, the space between tables does provide enough intimacy. I’ve seen that on good days you eat outside, I think it’s optimal (or at least have the coffee outside).

The crowd was family, friends and couples. Although on a Monday, I didn’t see business but it could fit. Especially since the size fits for bigger tables. I guess the location fits more for holidays goers than business men.

It clearly deserves its 3 stars. I just need to go back and “go full Glenn Viel” to do a deeper review.

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In the enchanting village of Les Baux-de-Provence, where the rugged limestone cliffs cradle history and flavor, lies the culinary gem known as L'Oustau de Baumanière. This high-end restaurant offers a local menu featuring avant-garde dishes paired with exquisite wines, promising a gastronomic journey that pays tribute to both tradition and innovation.

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