5 Favourite Luberon Restaurants in Provence with a View

Provence’s Luberon Valley is one of the most beautiful spots in France. It is chock-full of restaurants serving excellent food, and I love the ones where my wife and I can enjoy a nice view along with our meals. Here are five of our favourite restaurants; booking in advance is highly recommended.

Café de France, Lacoste

It doesn’t have a website or even a street address, but people still flock to this little gem. The food is good, and the service is friendly, but the top star is the view (photo above). A shady terrace overlooks the lush Luberon landscape, full of vineyards, orchards, and the occasional lavender field. A few miles away, you can see the “perched” village of Bonnieux spilling down the hillside. If you don’t have time for a meal, it is also a delightful place for coffee or wine.

Telephone: +33 (0)4 90 75 82 25
You can find the Café de France here.

César, Bonnieux

©Keith Van Sickle

Near the top of this hilltop village sits César, a hotel restaurant with outstanding food. The menu focuses on flavorful, traditional dishes like lamb and bull (taureau), and with the chef’s creative touches, every dish is unique and excellent. It’s run by a husband-and-wife team who are friendly and accommodating—I’m intolerant of gluten, and they always take care of me. Tables by the windows have a nice view over the Luberon Valley.

Telephone: 04 90 75 96 35
Address: Place de la Liberté, Bonnieux
Website

Le Saint Hubert, Saint-Saturnin-lés-Apt

©Le Saint Hubert

Here’s another hilltop town with excellent views, especially if you climb up to the town’s ancient château and church. But if that sounds like too much work, come to Le Saint Hubert and get a table on their terrace for a terrific view. The food is creative and delicious, and the servers are friendly and helpful. If you come on a Tuesday morning, you can wander through the town’s weekly market on your way to lunch.

Telephone: +33 (0)4 90 75 42 02
Address: 1 Place de la Fraternité, Saint-Saturnin-lès-Apt
Website

Restaurant David, Roussillon

©Restaurant David Bonnieux

Roussillon is surrounded by brilliantly-coloured ochre, and walking through the abandoned quarries is like walking through a rainbow. For one of the best views of the town’s colours and the lovely green valley below, enjoy a meal on Restaurant David’s terrace or near one of the dining room’s windows. The food is always tasty, and after your meal, you can stroll through town, where each building is painted in one of the many shades of ochre.

Telephone: +33 (0)4 90 05 60 13
Address: 38 Place de la Poste, Roussillon
Website

Restaurant le Vivier, l’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue

©Restaurant Le Vivier

This is a special-occasion place in L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, as the chef holds a coveted Michelin star. As you might expect, the food is outstanding, and the wine list is excellent. The dining room is delightful, but I prefer eating outside at one of the tables along the Sorgue River. If you can, try to snag the one that sits over the river! The rushing waters provide a beautiful backdrop to a memorable meal.

Telephone: +33 (0)4 90 38 52 80
Address: 800 Cours Fernande Peyre, l’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue
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