Le Bateleur - Vaison-la-Romaine

We have been eating at this restaurant for many years and our last visit was very enjoyable. How the staff look after so many guests so well remains a mystery but they do the job superbly. The Carte de Vin gives a wonderful choice of wines and the burgundy that we ordered was truly delicious. Our meal was good though the choice was limited. This remains a problem with restaurants that do not regularly offer different menus.

We rang just before going into Vaison-la-Romaine and were told they could give us a table on the terrace. The terrace is across the road from the restaurant, quite small. They offer a menu selection with either 2 or 3 courses. We had the 3 course choice, which is 45 euros per person They bring some nibbles to go with the aperitif and an amuse bouche, which was nice. We both enjoyed our fish main course. The food is good, mid price.

This is not a typical tourist ware restaurant. It is seriously good food in the middle of a lovely and popular provencal city. It is a very good way of mixing good food, shopping, culture, art and history. Prices are above average, but the quality of service and eating justifies it. I will certainly return.

We were already a few times in this very nice restaurant. For sure this is one of the best in Vaison la Romaine. Don't expect the common steak with frites menu. On the contrary, the dishes are original, beautiful and very tasty. Price is very moderate for this quality and you can still combine it with very reasonable priced wine. The situation is close to the old roman bridge and if you are lucky and be seated at the window you will enjoy the nice view on the river and the old mediaval part of Vaison.

The young chef created a magnificent dinner in this lovely little restaurant just over the Roman bridge. The service, wine suggestions and chef's menu could not have been better. Don't miss this restaurant when visiting Provence!