Restaurants in Arles

Le Gibolin is a Michelin Bib Gourmand bistro in Arles with ten years of consistent farm-to-table cooking at an honest €€ price. Chef Franck Quinton's kitchen leads with seasonal vegetables from its own garden, supported by a focused natural wine list from the South of France. A reliable, easy-to-book choice for food-focused visitors who want quality without the fine-dining spend.

Les Maisons Rabanel is the most creatively ambitious address in Arles, running two concepts from one kitchen: the Greeniotage bistro for relaxed eating and the Greenstronome fine-dining room for a full tasting experience. Ranked in the top 125 of OAD's Classical Europe list (2024) and holding a Michelin Plate, this is the right booking for plant-forward cooking at a serious level. Easy to book outside festival season.

Chardon holds two consecutive Michelin Plate recognitions (2024 and 2025) and a 4.2 rating from over 400 reviews — strong credentials for a €€ modern cuisine table in Arles. Booking is easy, and the lunch service likely delivers the best price-to-quality return. A reliable choice for a special occasion meal without the top-end spend.

Drum Café holds a Michelin Plate for 2024 and 2025 and earns a 4.5 Google rating across 105 reviews, making it one of the stronger farm-to-table choices in Arles at the €€ price point. The kitchen works with seasonal, locally sourced Provençal produce, and booking is straightforward. A reliable mid-range dinner that delivers more than its price suggests.

Inari is the strongest creative restaurant in Arles at the €€€ price point, holding a 2025 Michelin Plate for Chef Céline Pham's French-Vietnamese fusion built on serious Parisian kitchen experience. Vegetable-forward, technically precise, and set in a converted chapel on Place Voltaire, it earns its position above Arles's bistro circuit. Book if Michelin-level ambition matters more to you than casual spending.

L'Arlatan is the most reliable choice for a special dinner in Arles at the €€ tier, holding Michelin Plate recognition in both 2024 and 2025 with a 4.5 Google rating across 929 reviews. It delivers consistent Mediterranean cooking in a historic old-town setting without the commitment of a €€€€ address. Book a few weeks ahead during the Rencontres d'Arles festival season.

Le Seize holds back-to-back Michelin Plates (2024 and 2025) and a 4.9 Google rating at the €€ price tier — making it the clearest value call for ingredient-led modern cuisine in Arles. The intimate setting on Rue des Porcelets suits couples and small groups more than large parties. Booking is easy, which is a practical advantage during the city's busy summer season.

Chez Bob sits at a mas address on the outskirts of Arles, pointing toward a quieter, rural atmosphere that can work well for a relaxed brunch or low-key morning. Booking is rated easy, but verified details on pricing, cuisine, and hours are limited — check before you travel. For a special occasion, consider a better-documented Arles alternative first.