Le Petit Arles — Restaurant in Arles

Little Slice of Heaven: The Perfect Crêpes Experience

Tucked away on a quiet street corner, this tiny crêpes restaurant feels like stepping into a warm embrace. From the moment you walk in, you’re greeted with a smile so genuine it feels like you’re visiting old friends rather than dining out. The service is attentive without being intrusive — a perfect balance that lets you relax and savor every moment.

The atmosphere is pure charm: soft music playing in the background, the scent of butter and sugar filling the air, and delicate fairy lights casting a golden glow across rustic wooden tables. Every little detail, from the hand-written menu to the vintage plates, seems lovingly chosen to create a cozy, heartwarming experience.

And then, of course, there are the crêpes. Light, delicate, and made to perfection, whether you choose a simple sugar and lemon classic or a rich, indulgent Nutella and banana creation. Each crêpe is a small masterpiece, made fresh right before your eyes with high-quality ingredients that you can truly taste. The savory options — with melting cheese, fresh herbs, and seasonal vegetables — are just as irresistible.

Highlights: • The homemade salted butter caramel sauce is absolutely unforgettable. • They offer gluten-free and vegan crêpe options, crafted with just as much care and flavor. • If you’re lucky, you might catch a glimpse of the chef playfully flipping a crêpe high into the air — a little show that always brings a smile.

In a world of rushed meals and impersonal service, this little crêperie stands out as a place full of heart. It’s not just about eating; it’s about slowing down, enjoying the simple pleasures, and leaving just a little bit happier than when you arrived.

An absolute hidden gem — and a delicious reason to come back...

During brunch time we wanted to pass by for some food and drinks. When we came to Le Petit we saw a free empty table and some people sitting on the next table, so we took a sit at the table. A few minutes later a waitress appeared and brought us a menu and said that to order we would have to come inside. So we were still checking what is possible to order, when few more minutes later came another person and said that there are only two of us at this table and she has much more people who came and wait there in line to be sitted so we have now to go to the end of the line and wait if there will be a free table for us. This all was said in a very unfriendly way like we did something wrong and broke into her house. We tried to explain that there is no sign written that it is prohibited to take a free table without asking before someone and that we are here already for 10 minutes and even got a menu from their worker. But she was still repeating that we won't be served until we stay in the line and probably won't be seated at this table as there are only two of us and there are 4 people waiting. So we had to leave. Didn't have a chance to try their food and drinks. In general very unpleasant and unprofessional behaviour. And as for me it doesn't matter if there is such a rule or not, you should be able to explain it in a more appropriate and friendly way instead of saying that there are more people and you would prefer to have more visitors sitting then two) if you work in a touristic place you should deal with people coming from different countries having different experience. So never again and good luck to others, maybe you will have a good...

The pancake was okay, version with egg, ham and cheese. What was not okay: I waited at the counter for good couple minutes and was ignored the whole time while the woman was doing other things. I understand it’s a small business and lots of things to take care of but I would appreciate at least being acknowledged and informed I need to wait a moment to place an order. Another thing that was not okay: I don’t speak French so at the beginning we talked in English and everything was okay but when it came to the payment the woman suddenly turned back to French and seemed to pretended not to know English. :) And when I was served my pancake the waiter has put my plate - according to my French-speaking colleague I was with - she used a very rude and sarcastic saying in French meaning “there is your second pancake”. As if there was something wrong I ordered two pancakes? I don’t understand. It was a very weird and uncomfortable visit, both women were rude and off putting even though I did my best to be respectful and considerate taking into account my lacking in French...