Reviews - L'oriel
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Last update : 02.03.2026
Absolutely exquisite! Exquisitely delicious multiple Michelin Star quality food with gorgeous plating and unusual ingredients combined in an amazing, photo worthy and delicious way. Terrific, attentive, bilingual service and lovely atmosphere. If you are looking for a truly great meal and experience in Arles, this is your choice. The following has nothing to do with the restaurant's food review, but is relevant to the exceptional service. I'm American from San Francisco Bay Area California, and unfortunately, while it was entertaining and laughable for a minute like an old-school comedy sketch , there was a family from somewhere else in America (I say that because the parents were discussing retiring to California or other locations with their very loud young adult son), who came in after me and who you could hear all over the restaurant that didn't know an Entrée was a starter in France (as the word says) and said that an entrée is a main in the US but the two men ordered Entrées alone, anyway. When they first sat down, the woman pulled out her phone and rested it against a glass on the table, pointed at herself and adjusted her face, hair and scarf, meanwhile had put her brand new (I say that because her husband commented that a tag was still on it) Dior handbag on top of the table on the tablecloth and taking off her newly purchased jacket while seated so the inside neck was hanging out over the back of the chair so that you could see the brand new store tag hanging off of it and commented about it still having the tag on it. She proceeded to tell the waiter of this exquisite restaurant that she didn't like an ingredient in the sauce in the main that she wanted to order and had the chef give her a sauce from another dish instead etc. Meanwhile, the son is dominating the room with his discussion about what happens when a friend of his gets drunk. All of that's why I said, laughable for a minute… classic comedy sketch. Very embarrassing for the rest of us Americans and I felt bad for the server who was very gracious and attentive to them, despite it all. I do wish when people come abroad, that they would at least look things up on their phones and use the translate app before they decide on a restaurant and order. This little story is to illustrate the exceptional service at L'Oriel.
Excellent Dinner! All the dishes were amazing, beautifully prepared and with the perfect mix of taste. Very nice atmosphere and a special mention for our super friendly, helpul and kind waiter.
Very good time. Pleasant and tasty cuisine. I just wish the beef portion was a little bigger. 2 small pieces, very well cooked otherwise, are insufficient. Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: €50–60 Food: 4 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5
Great experience! Fantastic food, friendly attentive service! A must go to in Arles!
Excellent welcome and service. The dishes we ordered were full of delicacy and subtlety in both presentation and flavors. Well done ! A good address in Arles which is worth the detour. Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: €50–60 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5
Last update : 22.06.2024
Really good food quality for the price, really delicate. Good choice of wine, also good price quality ration. The setting is also lovely but it was really hot and we couldn't feel the fan at all. But definitely recommend.
Very cute restaurant, lovely decor, food presentation was beautiful, attentive service, quintessential French cuisine, menu changes with the seasons and local produce.
Worth to stop in Arles if you pass by, to have a dinner at l Oriel! The food, the ambient, the presentation makes it a very good experience. And the bill also.is a good surprise
Very enjoyable meal from start to finish
The restaurant was nice. The ambiance was agreeable. We had some issues with the food. All the waiter said in a very polite way was I will tell this to the kitchen . I don 't know if he did. the sheff was not informed as there was no kind of effort to make ammends. the food could be better. The leek first course was fibrous, hard to cut, and creating discomfort. And in the last cors, in an interesting version of a lemon tart, the use of the citric fruit was out of proportion and difficult to swallow.
Last update : 17.09.2023
We celebrated a friend 's birthday so we all took the full degustation 7 course men with some cocktails and a bottle of wine. Great value and everything was very fresh, very tasty and balanced. A great example of modern French cuisine. Very kind and helpful service.
A delightful experience! Food quality, wine and atmosphere all excellent. We sat at the table by the little zen garden which was a real perk. My husband and I chose the same starter: tomatoes with burrata which was delicious. My main was lamb and my husband chose Ahi tuna. Both were served with several vegetables and sauces. Wine list very reasonable for this type of restaurant. Service impeccable. The only thing I wasn’t crazy about was the dessert. An apricot dish that wasn’t too interesting. Overall, an excellent choice. Location is right off of Place du Forum.
The restaurant is tucked away but still quite central. The food and wine was nice, but much more expensive than anywhere else we ate or drank in Arles. The conservatory area was quite chilly which was a shame. Overall we enjoyed our meal but didn’t think it quite fulfilled our expectations,
Very nice cosy terrasse. The service and especially the host were very friendly and welcoming. The food was well prepared and surprising.
It is a short menu but the product is excellent. Fish , beef or lamb. The sardine tart was special that night and was superb . The lamb was braised shoulder . Falling apart and very delicious. The wine selection is good and reasonable price range.
Last update : 13.04.2023
It is worth stopping in Arles when you pass to have a dinner in l Oriel! The food, the environment, the presentation makes it a very good experience. And the bill, too, is a good surprise.
The restaurant was nice. The ambience was pleasant. We had problems with the food. All the waiter said in a very polite way that I will say this to the kitchen. I don't know if he did that. the sheff was not informed, as there is no kind of effort to make Ammends. the food could be better. The leek first course was fibrous, hard to cut, and cause discomfort. And in the last corn, disguised in an interesting version of a lemon, the use of the lemon fruit was not proportional and difficult to swallow.
The restaurant was beautiful. the ambiente was pleasant. we had problems with eating. the whole waiter said in very courtier way that I will say that of the kitchen. I don't know if he did. the sheff was not informed as there is no kind of effort to make ammends. that could be better. the leek first curs was fibrous, hard to cut, and cause complaining. and in the last cors, in an interesting version of a lemon tea, the use of the lemon fruit was not proportional and difficult to swallow.
Very nice location, good food and good service. Good selection of wine on the glass. Overall, good for the experience. Recommended for locals and travellers
Very good restaurant to discover without hesitation to Arles. the menu is concise and the dishes we chose were very well. reception is hot and super professional. The fun mouth was excellent as the rest. it is enough to have a little the palace warned and opened because the choice is limited but that is what makes it its quality and bias taken by the leader there is nothing to say about it! the only small criticism I authorize is the absence of a dish said a little more classic or simpler for people who do not eat meat or do not abstain from expanding the clientele or satisfying an entire family as we came when we came (my 17-year-old daughter had to be content with an entrance and dessert for example) but we all had a very good evening in this restaurant.
