Numero 75 — Restaurant in Avignon

Good food but rip-off business practices. It pains me to write this review, as we quite enjoyed the food and the atmosphere, but when a place rips you off so blatantly, I can't ignore it. All was going well with our meal until the bill came. First off it was the charge for water. We asked for 'natural' water (i.e. no bubbles) and expected to get what we get in every other French restaurant we've ever dined in - a free bottle of tap water. Out bottle did have a fancy stopper on it, but no seal was broken in front of us. We were the first diners of the evening, so I didn't see anything different - until the bill came and we were charged 4.50. I then looked around and saw every other table had the standard unstopped bottle - I guess we were special (in that we only one of us spoke French). But this is nothing compared to the bald-faced lies that came next. We were asked if we would add a tip - the first time this has ever been asked of us in a French restaurant. We asked "isn't service included?" - "no, maybe that happens in Paris, but not here". We reluctantly added a tip, which the server 'misinterpreted' twice to try and raise the amount but then we stuck around until the manager returned to ask him about this. He confirmed that service was included and did return the tip, but the fact that this establishment employs a person who will flat-out lie to your face to try and cheat you is unacceptable. We've had things like this happen to us in developing countries like Vietnam and Mexico but never in France. I cannot tolerate a business that tries to cheat its customers -...

I would say...meh. And, please understand, I love food, love the French style of cooking, unadulterated ingredients, freshness. I have a large garden in my yard with fresh veggies I cook with all summer. I make baguettes and homemade pasta (flour, egg and my hands). Just so you know where I'm coming from. So, this place, they don't try very hard and its uninspired. Not worthy of being in Avignon. I have had more inspired food from a random Paris bistro or a small brasserie in Beaune. They need to train their wait staff to give a damn and their cooks to make food like life depended on it. They fall short. One expects more and with the beauty of their surroundings, they have a duty to care more and give more. I would definitely go elsewhere until someone opens their eyes over there and...

We had an unforgettable dinner at Numero 75 on a Tuesday night in May. From the moment we arrived, the experience was excellent. The staff struck the perfect balance of being friendly, attentive, and professional, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

Every dish we tried was cooked to perfection, beautifully presented, and full of flavor. The standout of the night was the chicken main course — tender, perfectly seasoned, and truly delicious. If you go, don’t miss it!

We paired our meal with a bottle of 2022 Domaine Raspail-Ay Gigondas, a fantastic regional wine that complemented the food wonderfully.

All in all, Numero 75 delivered on every level. Highly recommended to anyone visiting Avignon — we’ll...