Il etait Une Fois

Being regularly in Aix for work, I have been to this restaurant before a few times and I know the food is great. I have been there every time without reservation and so they gave me the high table at the door. This time I did make a reservation and they still gave me the high table at the door!! I assume they believe if you are dining alone, you don’t deserve comfort? When I asked them why I can’t get a table at the back (I speak French , the young lady told me that they have given me the last available table (why me? several couples arrived after me! and that if I am uncomfortable, she can try to get me a table at another restaurant!! Well, that’s not what I call hospitality, and the statement did upset me. However, given that I was exhausted after a long day, the food there is great and that I knew it would be impossible to get a table somewhere else on a Friday evening, I decided to stay. I still don’t understand why a solo-diner should get the high table. I confirm other travelers positive comments about the high quality and creativity of the dishes. But after this incident, I am not sure if I would like to return there next time I am in Aix.

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The seating is all indoors with air conditioning. A nicely decorated restaurant with immaculate toilets. We had the set Sunday lunch. Our waitress was lovely and efficient and service wasn't slow enough that you knew everything was freshly cooked but not too slow. The salmon and razor clams starters were delicious and the prawn cannelloni of prawns and mozzarella excellent. The creme brulee was exactly as it should be. Wine is reasonably priced and by the glass or bottle. Very well priced restaurant for the quality of the food. Would definately recommend.

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Excellent food, service and wine from start to finish and a well priced menu with choice at lunch time €26 for 3 courses or €20 for 2. Perfectly cooked fish. Beautifully presented and good strong flavours. No outside area but nicely air conditioned inside which was a delight in the heat of the middle of the day.

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This small restaurant does an outstanding job. The food is beautifully prepared and delicious. The atmosphere is casual and relaxed. Service is professional and friendly. I would definitely return if in the area.

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A lovely lunch with friends. Service and menu excellent. Wine list has some interesting bottles. A great experience. Thank you.

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