Our guides to Mediterranean cooking, the culinary traditions of its shores from the Maghreb to the Levant, and the best tables in the historic centre of Aix-en-Provence.
This blog gathers the guides written by our team at 44 Rue Espariat, in the very heart of Aix-en-Provence. We share the flavours of the Mediterranean rim, the great culinary traditions around it, and the addresses of the historic centre.
Each article answers a concrete question: where to eat depending on the district, what makes a marinated grill authentic, where couscous comes from, how oriental spices work together. Useful landmarks before choosing a table, written by a restaurant team rather than a directory.
27 published articles
Rue d'Italie and the Mazarin quarter in Aix-en-Provence: food shops, heritage, where to eat depending on the time of day, and the walking route to AROM on Rue Espariat.
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Restaurants in Aix-en-Provence and the Routard guide, Michelin, Gault&Millau, Google reviews: what their criteria are really worth and how to choose your table yourself.
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Unusual restaurant in Aix-en-Provence: what makes a meal different, mezze to share, flavours of the Orient, unusual opening hours and tips for choosing well.
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Restaurants on the Cours Mirabeau in Aix-en-Provence: a local's guide to eating well at a fair price near the Cours, Rue Espariat, Place Forbin and the Mazarin quarter.
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Eating healthy at a restaurant in Aix-en-Provence: reading a Mediterranean menu, building a balanced plate, a light lunch or dinner. The practical guide.
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Culinary specialities of Aix-en-Provence: calisson, aïoli, tapenade, pistou, panisse, olive oil from the Pays d'Aix. The guide to what to taste during your stay.
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How to plan a romantic dinner in Aix-en-Provence? Setting, lighting, an intimate table, dishes to share, a terrace: the complete guide to a night out for two.
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Festive restaurant in Aix-en-Provence: practical tips to organise a convivial group meal (birthday, reunion, large table), choose the format and the menu.
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Where Maghreb and Levantine sweets come from, the main families to know, why mint tea goes with them and when to enjoy them.
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Marinades, cuts and cooking methods: a guide to Mediterranean grilled meats, from lamb skewers to Italian tagliata, plus the grilled dish on AROM's menu in Aix.
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Vaulted cellars, original concepts, world cuisine and hidden terraces: the guide to unusual, atypical and festive restaurants in Aix-en-Provence.
Read the article →Platforms, local restaurants, delivery areas, Sunday delivery: how to get a real homemade meal delivered in Aix-en-Provence and the Pays d'Aix.
Read the article →Gazelle horns, baklava, makroud, chebakia, honey briouates: origins, ingredients and the differences between Moroccan and Lebanese traditions.
Read the article →All-you-can-eat buffets, Mediterranean plates à la carte, organic breakfasts: formats, budgets and terraces for a Sunday brunch in central Aix.
Read the article →Lamb tagine, royal couscous, chicken pastilla, honey pastries: a guide to Moroccan cuisine, its origins, its spices and how to choose the right table.
Read the article →Couscous, mezze, grilled meats, spices: the richness of Mediterranean and oriental cuisine in Aix-en-Provence, a complete guide to flavours and traditions.
Read the article →Rue Espariat, Cours Mirabeau, Vieil Aix: the complete guide to the best places for lunch and dinner in the historic heart of Aix-en-Provence.
Read the article →Hummus, tabbouleh, falafel, baba ganoush, kibbeh: what mezze are, where they come from, the great classics and how to share them at the table.
Read the article →Culinary trends, recent openings, fusion Mediterranean cooking: the new tables in Aix-en-Provence that are worth the detour.
Read the article →Old Aix, Mazarin, Cours Mirabeau, terraces and seasonal outings: the guide to planning an evening for two in Aix-en-Provence.
Read the article →From Berber origins to UNESCO heritage: the history of traditional couscous, its regional variations and its journey to Provence.
Read the article →Heart health, longevity, antioxidants: the recognised benefits of Mediterranean cuisine, a UNESCO heritage, and the principles we apply in our kitchen.
Read the article →Cumin, turmeric, ras el hanout, za'atar, sumac: origins, benefits and uses of the essential oriental spices of Mediterranean cooking.
Read the article →A district-by-district guide to the restaurants of Aix-en-Provence: Mediterranean, Provençal and bistronomic cuisine, to find the ideal table.
Read the article →Vieil Aix, Cours Mirabeau, Mazarin, Les Milles: the district-by-district guide to where to eat in Aix-en-Provence, whatever you feel like.
Read the article →Sunday closures, Provençal tradition, all-day service, brunch and family meals: our advice for eating well on a Sunday in Aix-en-Provence.
Read the article →Cours Mirabeau, Vieil Aix, Place des Cardeurs, Rue Espariat: the guide to the loveliest terraces in Aix-en-Provence for eating outdoors.
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Our guides always end with the same craving: a table, plates to share in the middle and dishes arriving hot. Book at 44 Rue Espariat, with all-day service on Saturday and Sunday.