Le black pearl — Restaurant in Montpellier

If you have ever wondered what it would feel like to accidentally walk onto the set of a low budget Pirates of the Caribbean knock off, this is your chance.

You are greeted at the entrance by a sun bleached movie poster of Captain Jack Sparrow which I can only assume has been there since the film’s original release. The terrace? Half of it is a charming storage area for random crates and mystery objects. Inside, the bar follows the same design philosophy: “Let’s put everything we don’t use in plain sight.”

The kitchen features an impressive collection of pitch black pans, presumably seasoned with the ghosts of meals past. The chef, who genuinely looks like a pirate, completes the immersive experience.

A few guests looked like regulars, the type who seem to have just stepped out for a smoke from the bar next door. We took one look around, then quietly slipped out the back.

All in all, it is less restaurant and more abandoned shipwreck with catering equipment. Not exactly what I had in...

Incredible. The three courses I had were amazing especially les moules gratiné, the best I’ve ever had. But what really made this place special was the lovely staff who were very welcoming and attentive (and the beautiful dog). It really made my day coming here and I hope to...

A lovely little restaurant off the beaten track that is definitely a locals spot. Really friendly staff (I think husband and wife..??) and really good value, authentic French food. Don’t be put off by the appearance from the outside, it is...