I have travelled the world extensively over 40 years. I ate at all restaurants ranging from pop & momâs to Michelin three stars. This is my honest review of the restaurant LâOustalet Maianen in Maillane, France.
A truly beautiful restaurant in a charming little villageâabsolutely worth the detour if youâre in the area. We were warmly welcomed upon arrival, even if no one was at the reception desk right away (we waited just a minute or two). Once seated, the service throughout the entire meal was genuinely kind, attentive, and warm.
We dined in the lovely inner courtyard, which is especially pleasant in summer. As for the foodâit was excellent from start to finish. For starters, we tried a shortcrust tart with vegetables and goat cheese, as well as an octopus dish with vegetablesâboth beautifully prepared and full of flavor.
For the mains, we had the duck breast, perfectly cooked and served with seasonal vegetables, and a fish dish with a sauce that had great depth and balance. Again, both were outstanding.
Desserts were just as satisfying: one chocolate-based and one featuring fresh strawberriesâlight, refreshing, and a perfect end to the meal.
Donât miss a peek inside the indoor dining rooms: they feature stunning Murano glass lamps from the Venetian region, adding an elegant touch to the already refined setting.
All in all, a wonderful restaurant with a lovely atmosphere, excellent cuisine, and truly warm hospitality. Highly recommendedâwhether youâre staying nearby or even if it requires a short drive, itâs...
   Read moreDas Essen war wirklich sehr gut. Es wurde auch extra ein vegetarisches Hauptgericht fĂŒr mich zubereitet. Allerdings verlieĂen wir das Restaurant dennoch mit einem schlechten GefĂŒhl, da ich nachfragte, ob wir noch ein zusĂ€tzliches Dessert bestellen können, woraufhin ich eine etwas unklare Antwort bekam, dass wir ja schon die Desserts des MenĂŒs bekommen hĂ€tten. Ich fragte also, ob es nicht möglich sei noch eins zu bestellen und er sagte nein. Wir wollten eigentlich einfach noch eins bestellen aus Freude (und natĂŒrlich auch dafĂŒr bezahlen) , so wie es auch auf der MenĂŒkarte unter Ă la carte als Möglichkeit angegeben ist. Ich denke der Chef hat mich falsch verstanden, denn danach wurden wir, wenn er vorbei lief, ignoriert und die Rechnung kam auch mit einer sehr komischen Stimmung. Das ist bei einer 100⏠Rechnung dann eher unerfreulich.
Le repas Ă©tait trĂšs bon et on m'a exprĂšs prĂ©parĂ© un plat vĂ©gĂ©tarien. L'accueil Ă©tait au dĂ©but trĂšs agrĂ©able. Mais quand je posait une question sur les desserts (la question si je pouvais commander en plus du dessert que l'on avait dĂ©jĂ eu une pĂątisserie) il y a eu un changement d'humeur du Chef que nous n'avons pas compris. Il rĂ©pondait non alors que sur la carte du Website il y notĂ© la possibilitĂ© de commander Ă la carte. Je pense qu'il m'avait mal compris. AprĂšs le MaĂźtre restaurateur nous a ignorĂ© et il y avait une mauvaise ambiance quand je rĂ©glait. C'Ă©tait dĂ©sagrĂ©able, surtout pour une addition de 100âŹ. L'autre serveur Ă©tait malgrĂ© tout tout le temps poli...
   Read moreMy wife and I and our two daughters had an incredible lunch here during our stay in Provence, and it was easily the best food we had during the entire trip. My wife also went to dinner here and loved it just as much. The food and the service were amazing. Our waiter Armand was also so kind to our two young girls, bringing them ice cream, talking to them, and making them laugh and feel comfortable. Excellent place, and highly recommend...
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