Le Figuier de Saint Esprit sur Antibes

We opted for the under-28 tasting menu and it was delicious. A wonderful opportunity to discover fine dining in a beautiful setting with impeccable service.

Le Figuier de Saint-Esprit in old Antibes is the restaurant that earns its two Michelin stars with complete conviction. Chef Christian Morisset has been cooking Provençal cuisine in this beautiful old town house for years and the kitchen operates with the assurance of a team that has made this food so many times it has become instinct. The fig tree in the courtyard is the signature — you eat beneath it in summer and the whole experience has a dreamlike quality that the Riviera at its best produces so naturally. The cooking celebrates Provençal ingredients without apology — truffles from the region, fish from the boats at the old port minutes away, vegetables from the countryside behind the coast. The bouillabaisse is one of the definitive versions in Provence. The desserts — particularly anything involving local figs or lavender honey — are extraordinary. Antibes is underrated relative to its famous neighbors Cannes and Nice and this restaurant is part of why the people who know the coast best spend their time here.

Extraordinary cuisine, a chef who takes you on uncharted culinary journeys, a team that truly makes a difference. Don't hesitate to visit Le Figuier de Saint-Esprit!

Last night, I had the pleasure of dining with four people at Le Figuier de Saint-Esprit in Antibes, and we had an absolutely remarkable time. Beyond the obvious quality of the cuisine, it was the entire experience that captivated us: the warm welcome, the atmosphere, the pace of the service, and that rare feeling of experiencing a truly gastronomic moment without any pretension. The dishes were all exquisitely prepared and delicious, with great finesse, skill, and delicacy in the flavor combinations. The cuisine is thoughtful, precise, and generous, fully showcasing the ingredients. We particularly appreciated this feeling of sharing a meal with friends in an elegant and peaceful setting, where everything seems to come together to make a dinner a truly memorable experience. A wonderful restaurant, which I highly recommend.

I just learned that you've lost your Michelin star; what a shame! We dined at your restaurant this week and were delighted. The quality of the dishes, the skill, the flavors, the presentation, the friendliness of the staff... Amuse-bouche, starter, main course, and dessert for €118, all homemade, while others offer a Caesar salad for €27-30 and a chocolate fondant (often from a supermarket) for €10-12. It's outrageous! You'll have your star back next year.

A beautiful restaurant, with a Michelin star, a very original setting and ambiance, a very good lunch, not forgetting chef Christian Morisset, whom I congratulated on his magnificent cuisine! 👨‍🍳

Thank you for the table change...excellent menu...perhaps the pre-dessert was unnecessary and prevented us from fully appreciating the dessert's flavor...precise and attentive service

Exceptional food, exceptional service, exceptional atmosphere. A very, very fine experience.

Absolutely stunning! I'm so impressed by her cooking. See you soon! ✌️

Delicious! Well done to the whole team!