Le Puyverre — Restaurant in Apt

A Starless Star

Every now and then, you stumble upon a place that reminds you why dining out can still feel like magic. This restaurant manages to outshine many decorated kitchens with nothing but talent, heart, and a fearless sense of creativity.

The surprise menu alone is worth the visit: Each course arrives like a well-kept secret, revealing a chef who not only understands balance and flavor, but who brings an infectious good mood to the plate. There’s joy in the food, and an individual perspective that makes the whole experience feel personal and fresh. Sometimes bold, sometimes subtly whimsical, but always honest.

What elevates the evening even further is the pairing. The suggested wines and cocktails are spot-on, sometimes surprising choices, yet perfectly aligned with the menu. There’s a confidence here, but not arrogance - just quiet excellence.

In short, this is a place that punches far above its weight. Highly recommended for anyone tired of predictable dining. Come hungry...

Location: very quaint and quiet village. The dining is outdoors in a small setting (5-6 tables, with a few couches for folks who just want a glass of wine) Food: a 5-course set menu that’s genuinely Michelin-star worthy. Very vegetarian-friendly (my wife and I had the pure vegetarian option, but even the regular menu was mainly vegetarian) Service: very nice and thoughtful, but a very slow cadence of dishes, even by French standards (the meal took 3.5 hours but could’ve been just 2 hours without feeling rushed) Drinks: the wine-pairing option was great and helped us discover some wines we wouldn’t normally try Price: EUR 60 for the 5-course menu plus EUR 35 for the wine pairing was very reasonable considering the Michelin-like quality of the meal

Verdict: this is a gem which we hope to come back to next...

Found this nice little restaurant by random on a google search as we stayed at a hotel nearby. We expected a small authentic restaurant and were stunned by the amazing and inspiring menu which was served. Moreover the service was perfect and the wines accompanying the dishes well selected. To our opinion the Puyverre is an absolute insider tip and we will...