"Tuna steak was tough as an old shoe, chicken was under cooked, music was awful. Voila. Go elsewhere."
My husband and I had lunch reservations here during the height of the lavender season. Reservations really were not truly necessary, but we took this precaution. The kind gentleman who answered the phone did speak English, so that was a bit helpful, as well. We did not know exactly what to expect, but were so very pleasantly surprised by the beautiful presentation and great value. We ordered the "menu du jour" which consisted of an entrée of crisp and flavorful gazpacho... perfect for a VERY hot Provencal day! The gazpacho was prepared with fresh local tomatoes, tiny bits of mozzarella, and very flavorful basil.... beautiful and refreshing. Our main course, a nicely pan-seared white fish fil...
We had dined at L'Antiquaire before, but never like our most recent experience. It seems that for a variety of reasons the staff was reduced to the owner and chef on the night of our reservation. David greeted us on arrival, but never mentioned that anything was amiss. We thought it curious we were the only patrons that evening, but declined to explore the issue initially. Our orders were taken and the courses began to appear from the kitchen - promptly I might add. At or about the time of the third course my wife could no longer contain her curiousity and in perfect French said essentially where are all the people. David explained the absence of staff, adding that he did not wish to disappo...
Don’t be fooled by the 2 OLD Out DATED, Michelin Star stickers on the window..This is not a Michelin star restaurant anymore.. and not even close.The ambiance is great! – Even sexy. They learned from when they were a Michelin Star restaurant 5 years ago... And the Staff is very nice and attentive. They’ve also got some rather creative dishes, which dont come together. Five of us in our party, only the lamb was good.. In fact it was very good. Which brings our experience up from a 2 to a 3.. Everything else, was largely tasteless.We should have known by the fact there was only 3 other sucker guests in the place. Every other restaurant in Lourmarin is packed and for good reason… So glad we had...
We were met by a gum chewing waitress and seated at a table with a very wrinkled tablecloth. While we made a reservation, we were the only people in the restaurant. We had a few questions about the very limited menu and a pleasant but impatient gentlemen came to tell us they had made substitutions for the evening. Our first course was very good but that was about it. My meal consisted of odds and end of leftovers and a piece of fried tuna! Did I mention the little growling dog at my feet for most of the meal!!?The are so many excellent restaurants in Lourmarin, please don't waste your time and money. We have stayed in this lovely village many times and this was our first disappointing meal.
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This restaurant gives Michelin and Trip Advisor a bad name. Don't trust the stickers on the front door. My salmon tart was merely a dry and tasteless ball of mealy cheese with salmon flakes, and when my father tried it, he almost spat it out. Mum ordered a beef pie-like dish, and received some gristly offal swimming in gravy with some mash potatoes plopped clumsily on top. I took one bite of hers, and had to wash it down with water. Needless to say we barely finished our meals. The restaurant was dusty and the service was extremely slow. The only good thing was the cat walking around the restaurant. She distracted me slightly from the awful taste.
A little more down market than the Moulin but a great meal. This place is a little out of the way and seems to be patronised by locals as much as tourist s. Seems to have the charm of authentic luberon cuisine. As with most good restaurants the menu has few offerings. Better to do a few things well than lots indifferently.The one cook and sole waiter spoke enough English to get by but the meals were great. Refreshing tomato on basil entree, delicious pan fried fish main and gustation ice cream/ fresh fruit dessert. Just over €100 incl wine.
L'Antiquaire is apparently now called "Le Bouchon". Why is France, and the Provence in particular, such a wonderful place to visit? Because of restaurants like Le Bouchon. Treat yourself to a wonderful meal with great wines in this fantastic restaurant. The chef and the waiter are wonderful and attentive. You can't really make a bad choice from the menu. Everything is tasty (we know, we were a party of five and ordered mostly different dishes from the menu).
Stopped by L'Antiquaire for lunch spontaneously and had a solid experience. Gazpacho and octopus for starters, and then tuna steaks with vegetables, all of very good quality and tasteful. Friendly service, good price-value-ratio.
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We were here last summer and I remember sending our fish checks back because they were spoiled. The salmon was flavorless. There are so many better restaurants in the beautiful town.
Tuna steak was tough as an old shoe, chicken was under cooked, music was awful. Voila. Go elsewhere.
