Maison Mentone / La Table de Pôl
Centre€€Restaurant
A modern Provençal bistro where the tasting menu is both affordable and grounded in the region’s rhythm.
Distilled fromTheforkProvence Alpes CotedazurNicematin
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2 picksPépite
Centre€€Wine bar
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Lorgues is a Provençal town where local producers and independent cooks still set the rhythm of the table.
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3 picksMaison Mentone / La Table de Pôl
Centre€€Restaurant
A modern Provençal bistro where the tasting menu is both affordable and grounded in the region’s rhythm.
Distilled fromTheforkProvence Alpes CotedazurNicematin
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Maison Mentone / La Table de Pôl
Centre · €€
A modern Provençal bistro where the tasting menu is both affordable and grounded in the region’s rhythm.
Hidden gem — championed by independent foodies & localsRecommended by 3 independent expert sourcesRead the full entry - 50
La Table de Pôl
Centre · €€
A welcoming bistro that puts fresh local ingredients first.
Hidden gem — championed by independent foodies & localsRecommended by 3 independent expert sourcesRead the full entry - 37
Pépite
Centre · €€
The natural wine bar Lorgues didn’t know it needed, with a handpicked cellar and Provençal nibbles.
Hidden gem — championed by independent foodies & localsRecommended by 2 independent expert sourcesRead the full entry
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