Aux Envies in St-Rémy a Restaurant with an All-star Team

There’s a new restaurant in town, and it’s a winner.

Aux Envies opened in the spring and has hit the ground running. It is situated on a small square in the center of St-Rémy-de-Provence, and its outdoor terrace, shaded by trees, is an inviting place to dine on a warm summer evening.

An Experienced Team

The team running it is young and energetic, with experience in several top local establishments. The chef was the second-in-command at the Michelin-starred restaurant l’Aupiho at Domaine de Manville, service is led by the former manager of Manville’s bistro, and the former sommelier at the well-respected Vallon de Valrugues leads the wine program.

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Their goal was to create a restaurant that is “chaleureux, bon, authentic” (welcoming, good, authentic), and they have certainly succeeded. The servers are friendly and attentive, and everything my wife and I ordered at a recent dinner was excellent.

 

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A Focus on Quality

The restaurant’s menu is not extensive, which allows a focus on quality, and there is a wide selection of wines both by the glass and by the bottle. There is also a special menu of small bites for those who want to have something to nibble on with their aperitif, with choices like focaccia with tapenade and meatballs with pesto.

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Everything is homemade, which makes Aux Envies a good choice for those with food intolerances because the chef knows exactly what is in each dish. I’m gluten-free, but I was able to eat safely with the guidance of my helpful server.

Aux Envies sources extensively from local suppliers, which means the ingredients are always fresh. The chef updates the menu monthly to take advantage of the latest produce arriving in local markets, but there are a few house specialties.

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The fish carpaccio is always on the menu, prepared differently each month, and don’t pass up their delicious pork dish. As for dessert, the chocolate mousse with caramel beurre sale (salty butter) and a hint of olive oil is not to be missed!

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Practical Information

Aux Envies (website)
2 Place Joseph Hilaire, St-Rémy-de-Provence
Open daily from 12-2 pm and 7-9 pm
Closed on Mondays
Telephone: +33 (0)4 90 95 03 54
Instagram: @auxenvies_restaurant

Visitor Tips for St Rémy de Provence

For more travel tips, buy a copy of An Insider’s Guide to St-Rémy-de-Provence.

Keith Van Sickle

Keith and Val Van Sickle made their first trip to Provence decades ago, and it was love at first sight. After that, they came back every year until 2008, when they began a part-time life there, splitting their time between Provence and California.

Over the years, they’ve travelled all over Provence, seeing sights both well-known and obscure. Their French friends have introduced them to favourite restaurants and wineries and picnic spots and taught them funny local expressions (not all for polite company).

Keith now shares this local knowledge in his new book, An Insider’s Guide to Provence. Packed with the Van Sickles’ favourite things to see and do, it’s a must-have for anyone travelling to this glorious corner of France.

Keith previously published two books about the couple's experiences in Provence. One Sip at a Time: Learning to Live in Provence, and Are We French Yet?, both are available from Amazon.

You can see all of Keith’s blog posts at Life in Provence.