Naruto
Centre Ville, Aix-en-Provence
Restaurant in Aix-en-Provence, France
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Dress
Casual
Why go
Naruto is a practical old-centre Aix-en-Provence pick when convenience matters more than a trophy reservation. Book it for a flexible lunch or easy dinner around Rue de la Verrerie, but cross-shop nearby peers if the occasion needs clearer cuisine identity, stronger public recognition, or a more defined special-night feel.
About Naruto
Naruto is a restaurant in Aix-en-Provence with a casual dress code and a weekly schedule that includes lunch and dinner on several days. It is closed on Monday and Sunday, open for lunch and dinner on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, open for dinner only on Thursday.
Plan around the hours
The right expectation is a low-friction restaurant choice in Aix-en-Provence, especially if the opening hours line up with your itinerary. If the meal needs a clearer culinary brief, compare other options before committing. For a broader sweep of the city, use our full Aix-en-Provence restaurants guide; for cross-shopping, Le Ramus, Il Etait une Fois, MITCH, Les Caves Henri IV, Tikka House are the names to check against it.
For planning, lunch is listed on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday from 12–2 PM. Dinner is listed Tuesday through Saturday from 7–11 PM, with Thursday offering dinner only. Naruto is closed on Monday and Sunday.
Use the Aix-en-Provence location to build the rest of the day
Naruto is best considered as part of a wider Aix-en-Provence plan rather than as a destination built around accolades or a documented signature order. If the trip goes beyond restaurants, keep Aix hotels, bars, wineries, experiences in the same planning pass.
Verdict: consider Naruto if the priority is a casual Aix-en-Provence meal that fits the hours. Cross-shop if the night needs clearer occasion value or a defined cuisine brief before you commit.
Planning details
- Location
- 19 Rue de la Verrerie, 13100 Aix-en-Provence, France
- Website
- restaurant-naruto.com
- Phone
- +33442214907
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Naruto sits tucked down a narrow Aix street, the kind of place that rewards a deliberate detour from the cours Mirabeau. The stone facades and reduced foot traffic give it a quietly tucked-away character: familiar to locals, discreet to visitors. The editorial framing that places Naruto among the city’s 'considered dining choices' and its proximity to an elevated regional standard of cooking lend the place a measured sophistication while keeping the atmosphere low-key. Expect an intimate, unshowy room where the focus is on the food rather than theatrics—a comfortable, well-crafted neighborhood find.
Best For
Naruto is best for an unfussy evening out: relaxed dinners with family or small groups and casual get-togethers with friends. Its location off the main artery makes it feel like a neighborhood spot rather than a tourist destination, which suits diners looking for a quieter, more local experience. The listing of signature Japanese dishes signals a menu built for sharing and leisurely tasting across courses, so it works well for group dining or family meals where plates are passed around. Its tone and placement make it less of a pre-theater or late-night destination and more of an intentional dinner stop.
Ordering Tips
The menu’s Japanese staples—gyoza, sashimi, tempura, ramen, yakitori, karaage, okonomiyaki and donburi—invite a natural progression from lighter to heartier dishes. Start with delicate bites like sashimi and gyoza, move to shared fried plates such as tempura or karaage, and finish with a warming bowl (ramen or donburi) or a substantial okonomiyaki. Because the description emphasizes a considered arc to the meal, pacing your order to follow that lighter-to-heavier structure will showcase seasonal and sourced ingredients and makes the most of a multi-course shared dinner.
Venue details
Ambiance
Quiet, old-fashioned dining atmosphere in a charming location near Place des Cardeurs with practical, unpretentious decor.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Quiet
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
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Also consider
Also Consider
- Le Ramus, Notable alternative
- Il Etait une Fois, Notable alternative
- MITCH, Notable alternative
- Les Caves Henri IV, Notable alternative
- Tikka House, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How Naruto compares in Aix-en-Provence
Le Ramus and Il Etait une Fois are the safer cross-shops if the meal needs a more traditional Aix dinner feel. Naruto is the easier recommendation when location and low-friction planning matter more than a long, occasion-led meal.
MITCH and Les Caves Henri IV are better checks for diners prioritising atmosphere and a more deliberate night out. Choose Naruto when the schedule is tight, especially around the old centre; choose those peers when the restaurant is the main event.
Tikka House is the clearer alternative if the group wants a more specific cuisine direction. Naruto works better as a flexible central booking than as the answer to a strong craving, so the decision comes down to convenience versus a defined brief.
Around this place
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Compare Naruto
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Naruto | Aix-en-Provence | No published awards |
| Le Ramus | Aix-en-Provence | No published awards |
| Il Etait une Fois | Aix-en-Provence | No published awards |
| MITCH | Aix-en-Provence | No published awards |
| Les Caves Henri IV | Aix-en-Provence | No published awards |
| Tikka House | Aix-en-Provence | No published awards |
How Naruto Aix-en-Provence compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How far ahead should I book Naruto?
For planning, note that dinner is listed Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat from 7–11 PM, while lunch is listed Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat from 12–2 PM. Naruto is closed on Monday and Sunday.
What are alternatives to Naruto?
Use Le Ramus, Il Etait une Fois, MITCH, Les Caves Henri IV, or Tikka House as your comparison set. Naruto makes sense if its Aix-en-Provence location, casual dress code, listed hours fit your plan. If your priority is a specific dining format, compare opening days before you pick.
Is Naruto good for a special occasion?
Naruto is best judged by the practical details: it is in Aix-en-Provence, has a casual dress code, publishes lunch and dinner hours on selected days.
Is lunch or dinner better at Naruto?
Lunch is available Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat from 12–2 PM. Dinner is available Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat from 7–11 PM. Thursday is dinner only, Naruto is closed on Monday and Sunday.
