Les meilleurs restaurants

17/07/2026: Arrived at 1:15 PM and there were no more hot meals available, supposedly because it's summer and you should arrive by noon... The server was only moderately pleasant, the dining area was dirty, and the bins were overflowing! It's only because there was nothing else around...

17/07/2026: From 7 PM onwards, it clearly states -50%, except it doesn't apply to all products and this isn't indicated anywhere. Even worse, if you ask for a pack of 4 croissants, that's not possible either, because I assume packs aren't included in the discount. This is simply unprofessional and unacceptable of you. Ciao

05/08/2026: I checked in my suitcase there before! It seemed a little suspicious and made me uneasy, but it was perfectly fine lol

31/07/2026: I left two suitcases there temporarily. The staff member was very friendly and reliable.

25/07/2026: Cool and very friendly service; they even spoke some German. We had a delicious meal and drinks here. The selection is good and the prices are reasonable. The burgers, salads, bruschetta, and mussels were all of excellent quality. We give it a thumbs up.

22/07/2026: Just a pub. Nothing special. Doesn't compare with the rest of the places in Aix.

18/03/2026: If you want to eat lobsters in the mountains... piled on top of each other in a small tank since January... you've come to the right place! Special mention goes to the unpleasant and insensitive owner who compares these conditions to eating beef!

18/03/2026: Very good. However, the live lobsters, literally piled on top of each other in a tiny aquarium, are a sad sight. By comparison, battery-farmed chickens have it made.

06/08/2026: The food needs improvement, but the atmosphere on the terrace is great and the service is always top-notch!

06/08/2026: I've never felt so much like a tourist as I did at La Palette on Rue de Seine. What was supposed to be a simple break on the terrace turned into a masterclass in how to squeeze every last penny out of visitors. From the moment we arrived, the service was appalling. The staff refused to give us a menu, preferring to recite the options, even after our repeated requests to see the prices in writing. That alone should have been a red flag. The bill confirmed our worst suspicions: 80 euros for two spritzes, two medium éclairs, and two Coke Zeros. At that price point, you'd expect attentive service, a modicum of transparency, and above-average quality. In reality, we were treated to cold and condescending staff, no transparency regarding prices, and utterly ordinary products. After reading other reviews, it becomes clear that this isn't an isolated incident: the same "no menu, surprise bill" pattern seems to repeat itself whenever non-residents are involved. It feels more like a well-oiled tourist trap than a simple misunderstanding. Paris is full of cafés and bistros where you can pay a fair price, see a proper menu, and be treated with a modicum of respect. La Palette, on Rue de Seine, is clearly not one of them. If you value transparency, decent service, and the feeling of not being treated like a walking credit card, steer clear. I have never felt more blatantly taken advantage of in a Parisian café than at La Palette on Rue de Seine. What should have been a simple afternoon stop turned into a masterclass in how to squeeze every last euro out of tourists. From the moment we sat down, the service was abysmal. The staff flatly refused to provide a physical or written menu, insisting instead on reciting options, even after we repeatedly and politely asked to see the prices. That alone should have been a red flag. The final bill confirmed our worst suspicions. We were charged a staggering 80 euros for two spritzes, two mediocre éclairs, and two Coke Zeros. For that price level, you would expect attentive service, transparency, and at least above-average quality. Instead, we got curt, dismissive staff, no visibility on pricing, and food and drinks that were utterly unremarkable. A quick look at other reviews shows this is not an isolated incident; the same pattern of “no menu, surprise bill” seems to be a recurring theme for non-locals. It feels far less like an honest mistake and far more like a calculated tourist trap. Paris has countless cafés and bistros where you can pay fair prices, see a proper menu, and be treated with basic respect. La Palette on Rue de Seine is not one of them. If you value transparent pricing, decent service, and not being made to feel like a walking ATM, do yourself a favor and steer clear.

01/08/2026: Endless wait for an order, other orders are processed before ours, and no clear answer from the staff

01/08/2026: Not impressed. Below average for a McDonald's. We ordered 4 hamburgers. 1. Big Rosti Chicken 2. Big Tasty 3. Philly Cheese 4. Royal Cheese 1 and 3 were OK. 2 and 4 not worthy of the name. 2 looked like a Big Mac with 1 patty. There was no tomato on it and no bacon. It was 1 meat burger with sauce and lettuce. The Royal Cheese looked like the cheap cheeseburger. Meat, ketchup, and a slice of cheese. That was all. We went back, but we were told that everything was correct. We only had these 4 burgers and paid well over €35 for them. Disappointing.

05/08/2026: A very disappointing experience. The ice cream was completely melted, the bacon was still frozen, and the fries were cold. I had to leave almost my entire meal. This is not the level of quality one expects from McDonald's.

04/08/2026: It was a bit chaotic, but we were only passing through.

03/06/2026: The "Basque" sandwich is very good!

15/05/2026: An old-fashioned bakery, unlike all those high-end bakeries downtown. The service is excellent. The wait is short because the staff adapts quickly to the crowds. The quality is top-notch, and the prices are what you'd expect from a regular bakery, even though it's just steps from the Capitole. Bread, sandwiches, pastries, and even crêpes! 😋

03/06/2026: The "Basque" sandwich is very good!

15/05/2026: An old-fashioned bakery, unlike all those high-end bakeries downtown. The service is excellent. The wait is short because the staff adapts quickly to the crowds. The quality is top-notch, and the prices are what you'd expect from a regular bakery, even though it's just steps from the Capitole. Bread, sandwiches, pastries, and even crêpes! 😋

26/06/2026: I went to get bread, a sandwich, and a slice of pizza today. I waited my turn, and the cashier let two people go ahead of me. I was with my two-year-old daughter, who was hungry and thirsty. I told the cashier, who was wearing a white t-shirt and a duvet, and she said okay, then let someone else go ahead of me. Honestly, this is unacceptable. They have absolutely no customer service skills. I bought food for my daughter, but I went to a nearby bakery to buy my own food, where the staff were much friendlier. I will never go back to this bakery. They have no sense of business.

26/06/2026: The bakery is absolutely filthy and the staff are incredibly negligent towards customers. They smoke outside the bakery instead of serving them, and I even saw someone come in and serve customers without washing their hands. I find this unacceptable.

19/07/2026: Excellent pizzeria, friendly staff.

12/07/2026: I ordered a Nordic pizza, and I literally got four measly slices of salmon, or even salmon crumbs. The crust was absolutely disgusting, and the toppings were just awful. I asked for hot sauce, and there was none. An employee asked me if I had any change, and I told him no, I only had a 50 euro note, specifically so he'd bring change. The delivery guy arrived with 30 euros in coins. I waited an hour for a pathetic 20 euro pizza. I spoke to the manager on the phone, and she told me there was nothing she could do except give me a discount on my next order. Of course, I won't be ordering from there again, and I advise you all to do the same and not order from this place.

26/06/2026: Imposes a minimum card spend of €15; minimum card spends are still prohibited in this country until proven otherwise, so move along.

19/06/2026: The staff were extremely unpleasant and not even remotely friendly. I strongly advise against this disrespectful place.

22/07/2026: We received a very warm welcome and ate very well; we had a lovely time, thank you.

14/07/2026: If you're not in a hurry and don't mind waiting more than 30 minutes to be served, you've come to the right place. The service is seriously lacking in energy. Furthermore, credit card payments are only accepted for orders over €10.

05/08/2026: Beautiful place, lovely terrace and several rooms inside. No complaints about the service, quick and friendly. Regarding the food, there was far too much sauce on the sliced ​​beef with chimichurri. I couldn't finish it, it was too rich. The burger would be better without pesto; a classic burger would be preferable, but that's just a matter of taste. Unfortunately, I didn't take pictures of the other dishes.

16/07/2026: Courteous welcome, pleasant and efficient service, very tasty gourmet dishes, refined wine selection – all four of us thoroughly enjoyed our meal. I sincerely recommend it.

11/08/2026: Consistently excellent for so many years, a lovely time, thank you to the waitress who kept us laughing. Great products, a beautiful place to visit, just like the village church. See you next year.

10/08/2026: The prawns were small, the boiled fish tasteless. I should mention it was a parillada for two; it's a shame, with better quality it would have been fantastic...