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    Café Roma, Restaurant in Avignon
    Restaurant

    Café Roma

    historical centre, Avignon

    Restaurant in Avignon, France

    The Read

    Price

    $20–30per person

    Dress

    Casual

    Why go

    Café Roma is the breakfast-and-brunch sibling of Italie là-bas, offering Italian-leaning morning service in Avignon's old town. Walk-ins work most days, the format is casual, and it fills a gap for travelers who need a sit-down morning meal with more structure than a bakery counter but less commitment than the city's modern French dining rooms.

    About Café Roma

    Café Roma is an Avignon address associated with Italia Palladino, known through Italie là-bas. That connection gives it a useful local reference point: Café Roma can be understood as a second address with an existing local context, while still being judged on its own experience. For travelers comparing dining options in the city, it belongs on an Avignon shortlist alongside La Mirande and other Avignon dining rooms, with current menu, prices, hours, and service format checked before planning.

    Casual Avignon Use

    The clearest way to approach Café Roma is as a casual Avignon stop rather than as a destination defined by ceremony. The dress code is casual, which makes it a useful option for relaxed plans. Plan around the casual setting and the restaurant’s current offering rather than assuming a signature dish, brunch service, tasting structure, or specific seating setup. Café Roma is an Avignon option connected to Italia Palladino and Italie là-bas.

    How It Sits Among Avignon Options

    The Italia Palladino connection is both asset and frame. It signals continuity rather than presenting Café Roma as an isolated address, but it should be treated as context rather than as proof of a particular menu, chef, cuisine, or style. Across Avignon's dining spectrum, Café Roma is best understood as a second address with inherited visibility. It does not need to be positioned directly against La Mirande or any other peer on the basis of assumed distinctions; its role is simply to give visitors another casual Avignon option to consider.

    Practical Positioning

    If you are staying in Avignon and want a casual address connected to Italia Palladino rather than a venue defined by formalities, Café Roma fits that practical purpose. For comparison, you can also look at La Mirande and other Avignon dining rooms.

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    Restaurant contextAvignon, France
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    Planning details

    Hours
    Monday: 12–3 PM, 7–10:30 PM · Tuesday: 12–2 PM, 7–10 PM
    Location
    4 rue des Escaliers Sainte-Anne, Avignon, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, 84000, FRA
    Website
    guide.michelin.com/fr/fr/provence-alpes-cote-dazur/avignon/restaurant/cafe-roma
    Phone
    +33 4 90 86 86 77
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    Venue details

    Ambiance

    A compact, intimate venue in Avignon’s historic center with terrace seating and a relaxed café-bistro feel that suits both daytime and evening visits.

    Tags

    Vibe

    ScenicCozyClassic

    Best For

    Casual HangoutBrunchGroup Dining

    Experience

    TerraceHistoric BuildingStandalone

    Sourcing

    OrganicLocal Sourcing

    View

    Street Scene

    At the Table

    Dress Code
    Casual
    Noise Level
    Conversational
    Service Style
    Upscale Casual
    Meal Pacing
    Standard
    Capacity
    Small
    Kitchen
    Seasonal
    Menu Format
    A la carte, Set menu
    Drinks Focus
    Wine, Aperitifs, Tea
    Dietary
    Vegetarian friendly, Gluten-free options
    Private Dining
    Available
    Outdoor Seating
    Yes
    Opened
    2025

    Signature Dishes

    • grilled prawns glazed with ginger
    • homemade dishes
    • Sunday brunch
    Know before you go

    Know Before You Go

    Getting there
    4 rue des Escaliers Sainte-Anne, Avignon, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, 84000, FRA

    Planning details

    Hours

    Monday
    12–3 PM, 7–10:30 PM
    Tuesday
    12–2 PM, 7–10 PM
    Wednesday
    12–2 PM, 7–10 PM
    Thursday
    12–2 PM, 7–10 PM
    Friday
    12–2 PM, 7–10 PM
    Saturday
    12–2 PM, 7–10 PM
    Sunday
    12–3 PM, 7–10:30 PM

    Location

    4 rue des Escaliers Sainte-Anne, Avignon, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, 84000, FRA · Directions

    +33 4 90 86 86 77

    guide.michelin.com/fr/fr/provence-alpes-cote-dazur/avignon/restaurant/cafe-roma

    Also consider

    Also Consider

    • O'Papilles, Notable alternative
    • La Mirande, Modern Cuisine, €€€€
    • La Table Haute, Notable alternative
    • Le Bistrot Pamard, Notable alternative
    • Le Mirage, Notable alternative

    Restaurant context

    Against Avignon's Italian dining options, Café Roma operates as the daytime counterpart to Italie là-bas, which remains the stronger choice for dinner service with a more developed menu and wine program. If you're comparing morning options, Café Roma is easier to access than the €€€€ breakfast service at La Mirande, where the price and formality make it a better fit for special-occasion travelers than daily-itinerary dining. O'Papilles, Le Bistrot Pamard, and Le Mirage all sit closer to the bistro-and-wine-bar format, with evening-focused service that makes them less useful for the breakfast-and-brunch window Café Roma targets.

    For value-conscious diners, Café Roma and Italie là-bas offer the most approachable price-to-quality ratio in Avignon's Italian category, while La Mirande delivers the highest polish at a significant premium. If booking difficulty is a concern, Café Roma and O'Papilles are the easiest to secure, both operate walk-in-friendly service without the advance-reservation pressure of La Table Haute or the tasting-menu commitment of Acte 2. The trade-off is less culinary ambition: Café Roma prioritizes convenience and neighborhood accessibility over the technical precision you'd expect from Avignon's modern French contenders.

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    Compare Café Roma

    Café Roma Avignon and similar venues
    VenueLocationCuisineAwardsPrice
    Café RomaAvignonNo published awards
    O'PapillesAvignonNo published awards
    La MirandeAvignonModern Cuisine
    Michelin Guide France & Monaco 2026We're Smart World Top Restaurants 2025We're Smart World Top 100 20252025 La Liste Top Restaurants2025 Michelin 1 Star2025 Gault & Millau Prestige Restaurant2025 The Best Chef Two Knives2024 Michelin 1 Star
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    La Table HauteAvignonNo published awards
    Le Bistrot PamardAvignonNo published awards
    Le MirageAvignonNo published awards

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    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What should I order at Café Roma?

    Use the Italia Palladino and Italie là-bas connection as context, then ask on arrival what the restaurant is serving that day. Avoid assuming a fixed specialty unless the venue confirms it directly.

    Is Café Roma good for a special occasion?

    The dress code is casual, making Café Roma better suited to relaxed plans than formal fine-dining expectations.

    What are alternatives to Café Roma?

    O'Papilles, La Table Haute, Le Bistrot Pamard, Le Mirage, and La Mirande are alternatives to consider depending on the mood of the meal. You can also compare Café Roma with other dining rooms in Avignon.

    Is Café Roma good for solo dining?

    Café Roma may be suitable for solo diners looking for a casual Avignon meal.