L'Ami Voyage Restaurant Review

The food is beautiful, delicious and straightforward Provençal cuisine. Everything on the menu is made with fresh ingredients, picked up from local vendors at Les Halles market each morning. Even with a relatively small menu, there is something on there for everyone and you certainly can’t go wrong – it’s all very delicious.

On the menu you will find the ‘Plat du Jour’ for 10,50€ and three other options for mains at 9,80€ - a great price and the right amount of food. They do not serve entrées here, only mains, dessert and drinks. The menu does change depending on the season and product availability, but there is always a fish option along with meat or vegetarian dishes (again, subject to change). During the Festival D’Avignon (July 4-25), there will be a new menu and restaurant will be open for both lunch and dinner.

The dishes are made with quality ingredients and are well executed. Not too saucy, cheesy, or greasy, this type of lunch was totally up my alley. French food is amazing, but it can often be quite heavy, especially when on holiday and you are eating out for every meal. Portions at L’Ami Voyage are the perfect size – just the right amount of food to feel satisfied, but not comatose (you can leave that for dinner).

When I visited L’Ami Voyage, the Plat du Jour was a type of Moroccan lamb meatball served with tzatziki, lettuce and tomatoes – my friend enjoyed it immensely. I ordered the salad (not always on the menu), which was an absolutely stunning Niçoise. Normally I avoid this famous French salad because 80% of the time they are quite terrible – previously frozen vegetables, questionable eggs and too oily dressing. BUT! This salad was magnificently fresh and delightful, and I did not regret my decision. Each dish had the perfect amount of food and flavour. Here, they care a lot about the food and the service, and you can tell.

The service, food and atmosphere were all on point. It would have been easy to sit there all day drinking my rosé, but alas, all good things come to an end. But not before desert! As a desert lover, this was my favourite part of the meal (if I HAD to choose). The beautiful cakes and tarts are out on display as you walk in, so it’s pretty hard saying no when you’ve already seen how amazing they look. I chose the Fiadone Corse – a type cheesecake from the Island of Corsica. It was light and lemon flavoured… a little slice of heaven.

Outside you will find a small and intimate terrace, but the long narrow restaurant is beautifully decorated and a great place to sit to enjoy your meal. The atmosphere is inviting, comfortable and cozy – as I said before, you won’t want to leave. At the back, the doors are kept open when the weather is nice and you will also find two small tables in the courtyard. The room is relatively small without too many tables crammed so you can enjoy your meal in peace, unlike the massive terraces on Place D’Horloges (which I tend to avoid). Cool books, art, posters and a metal robot are all part of the very well chosen décor.

When you are done eating, be sure to check out the ‘library’ upstairs. The walls are lined with bookcases filled with books. On a sunny day, the lighting up there is absolutely beautiful. All the books are for sale and most are in French, but even if you aren’t in the market for new reading material, it is still worth a look. A very beautiful space.

On holiday, it can be tough to pick a restaurant – you are usually tired, already hungry and there are a million choices. And you certainly don’t want to make the wrong choice. So if you are visiting Avignon, be sure to stop by L’Ami Voyage if you are in need of a truly delicious lunch. Classic, simple and beautiful food, a meal here will leave you feeling happy and satisfied, not ripped off.

Avignon has lots of great restaurants, but my recommendation is to stay away from the big plazas and giant terraces. You won’t find the same level of service or care and quality in the food. L’Ami Voyage is a hidden gem that is totally worth checking out. Everything about eating here is memorable and gratifying. Just like you’ve been invited to eat ‘chez vos amis’.