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Au Sourd
Seafood · Haute Ville, Toulon
Restaurant in Toulon, France
The Read
Var Coast Catch Kitchen
Price
€€€
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
This venue is no longer listed as an active En Primeur Club venue. Public source checks on 2026-06-22 found the original listing closed or replaced; live contact, rating, FAQ and schema details have been removed.
About Au Sourd
Au Sourd is a Toulon restaurant for diners drawn to traditional Mediterranean seafood, Provençal cooking and a quieter old-city setting. Pearl lists it in Haute Ville with a smart-casual dress code, a €€€ price indicator and a setting described as elegant, classic, romantic, quiet and sophisticated.
How to think about the experience
The restaurant’s focus is seafood at peak freshness, with cooking shaped by fishing-boat returns and market suppliers. The page highlights bouillabaisse, bourride, grilled wild fish, friture de calamars and Saint-Pierre among its signature preparations, while also recommending that guests ask about the catch of the day. This makes the page most useful for planning an intimate dinner, celebration or evening meal where Provençal seafood is the central consideration.
Verify before you go
Au Sourd is no longer listed as an active En Primeur Club venue. Public source checks on 2026-06-22 found the original listing closed or replaced, live contact, rating, FAQ and schema details were removed. Confirm the restaurant’s current status, contact details and availability before making plans. Pearl lists the former location as 10 Rue Molière, 83000 Toulon, France, with restaurantausourd.fr and +33 4 94 92 28 52 as the associated website and phone details.
Planning details
- Location
- 10 Rue Molière, 83000 Toulon, France
- Website
- restaurantausourd.fr
- Phone
- +33 4 94 92 28 52
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Au Sourd feels like an old-city seafood room that quietly does things the right way. The dining room carries the 'quiet gravity' of a place with long continuity, set on a narrow lane near the cathedral quarter. The kitchen's commitment to Provençal port tradition—working with daily returns from fishing boats and market suppliers—gives the experience a classic, sophisticated underpinning. Michelin's repeated Plate recognition reinforces a polished, elegant atmosphere rather than flash, so the room reads as quietly romantic and suited to diners who appreciate restraint, consistent technique and a historic setting rooted in local supply chains.
Best For
This is a restaurant for evening, celebration and intimate dinners built around seafood at peak freshness. Au Sourd's focus on the port supply chain and the fact it holds the Michelin Plate across consecutive years point to a kitchen that adapts to the day's catch—making it a reliable choice for date nights and special occasions where quality matters. The old-quarter location and composed dining room favor a quieter, more considered meal rather than a boisterous group outing, and it rewards diners who come expecting carefully sourced Provençal seafood preparations.
Ordering Tips
Because Au Sourd organises itself around the daily returns of fishing boats and market arrivals, ask the staff about the catch of the day rather than relying on a fixed menu. Signature preparations listed for the venue—Bouillabaisse, Bourride, grilled wild fish, Friture de calamars and Saint-Pierre—reflect the kitchen's seafood strengths; choose one of these or the day's whole fish to experience how the restaurant adjusts technique to freshness. Opt for dishes that showcase simple, precise seafood cooking and seek guidance from the server about the best preparations available that day.
Planning details
Location
Recognition and awards
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Also consider
Cross-shop Au Sourd with Pearl’s other Toulon restaurant pages by deciding first whether the priority is traditional Provençal seafood, recent Michelin recognition, modern seasonal cooking or a Michelin-starred meal. Au Sourd is the seafood-led, quieter and more classic option in that comparison, but its current status should be verified before you rely on the listing.
Restaurant context
When Au Sourd is the right Toulon restaurant page
This page is the right fit when you are looking for a classic, intimate Toulon seafood experience with a Provençal focus, a smart-casual setting and an evening or celebration in mind. Because the venue is no longer listed as active and may have been closed or replaced, verify the details before choosing it over other Toulon restaurants.
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Unlock the full Au Sourd guide in Pearl, including awards, comparisons, FAQs, planning details, and nearby places.
Compare Au Sourd
| Option | What the page indicates | Best suited to | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Au Sourd | Traditional Mediterranean seafood, €€€, smart casual, quiet and sophisticated | Intimate dinners, celebrations and Provençal seafood | 2025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| Racines | 2025 Michelin Plate; €€… | Diners comparing Toulon restaurants with recent recognition | No published awards |
| Shanael | The Toulon booking to prioritize when a Michelin-starred meal is the point of the plan | An award-led occasion | No published awards |
| Le Pastel | Seasonally precise modern cooking near Toulon’s harbour at a mid-range price | A more modern, harbour-area alternative | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Is Au Sourd currently open?
Au Sourd is no longer listed as an active En Primeur Club venue. Public source checks on 2026-06-22 found the original listing closed or replaced. Confirm its current status before visiting.
What kind of restaurant is Au Sourd?
Pearl describes Au Sourd as a Toulon seafood restaurant focused on traditional Mediterranean and Provençal cooking, including bouillabaisse and other seafood preparations.
Where was Au Sourd located?
Pearl lists the former address as 10 Rue Molière, 83000 Toulon, France, in the Haute Ville area. The listed location and contact details should be verified before making plans.
