Prévot - Cavaillon

The reviews on TA were mixed so we didn’t know what to expect. We started with aperitifs from the selection of Melon liqueur cocktails. The accompanying small b... read more The reviews on TA were mixed so we didn’t know what to expect. We started with aperitifs from the selection of Melon liqueur cocktails. The accompanying small bites were delicious. I should say at this point that Prevot is famous for its melon themed dishes and the chefs passion for melon is clearly displayed around the walls of the restaurant, which is decorated in a tranquil, pastel palette. A perfect backdrop for the food. After a slow start and some brief confusion when we were asked for our choices but we had not been given menus, we opted for the 6 plate tasting menu, which included the melon and lobster dish which we were particularly keen on trying as we had heard good things about it. We were not disappointed. After a palette cleansing cucumber and crab appetiser, the first dish was a tuna and tomato dish. Lightly seared tuna, confit sun dried tomatoes and a tomato sorbet. Fabulous. Followed by pan fried foie gras with kumquat marmalade, with the most delicious jus. Then came the lobster and melon dish, which lived up to its billing. Beautifully presented and delicious. The next dish was pigeon breast, again with the most delicious jus. We were then served a deliciously light emulsion of goats cheese on a fig coulis. This was followed by a beautiful melon mousse dessert with a fruits of the forest could centre. Very light and tasty. The last plate was some tasty little petit fours. With an extensive wine list, which included many of our favourite local wines this was a very successful evening, despite the service being a little slow. We had a little chat with the chef, a charming man who explained he started his career as a pastry chef, hence the little petits four at the end. He can’t resist returning to his roots.

Wish I could be nicer because I think they try hard but this is a restaurant drowning in haute cuisine prétentions it cannot live up to. Bad amuse bouche of gri... read more Wish I could be nicer because I think they try hard but this is a restaurant drowning in haute cuisine prétentions it cannot live up to. Bad amuse bouche of gristley duck in a nasty “cappuccino” Dreadful soggy starter of crab that was just a watery mush of avocado, tomato and even apricot. Horrible fish main course that tasted of washing up liquid and as full of bits. TINY and very salty pigeon main course surrounded by lack lustre vegetables. Wine and cheese was the best. Weird place. Avoid.

Wonderful meal. We ordered the menu constructed around melon for each course very creative and above all, delicious! We will return to try the other seasonal me... read more Wonderful meal. We ordered the menu constructed around melon for each course very creative and above all, delicious! We will return to try the other seasonal menus.

Went here for my wife’s anniversary.We ordered the Menü decouverte,which should have been the chefs composition of 7 different courses.it was actually a sampler... read more Went here for my wife’s anniversary.We ordered the Menü decouverte,which should have been the chefs composition of 7 different courses.it was actually a sampler of dishes from various Menüs offered that evening.everything well done and well presented.We ordered the wine’s offered to go with the Menü.i found them to be rather simple and young,with a lack of sophistication appropriate for the food and general setting.it was later obvious that my wife’s anniversary had been totally forgotten.at the last minute they brought out half an upturned melon with 3 children candles stuck on top.when paying th bill,I mentioned this ,which went totally ignored and the owner was obviously not capable of any form of gesture to make things right.maybe because we are not French.it was otherwise a nice evening ,but for 380 Euro and a specific occasion ,one could expect a bit more personal attention.

Professional in every way. This man makes magic! Had the Melon de Cavaillon menu again (had it last year as well as the year before) and again it did not dissap... read more Professional in every way. This man makes magic! Had the Melon de Cavaillon menu again (had it last year as well as the year before) and again it did not dissapoint! Recommend: dress up, speak french, enjoy the magic that is offered!