Le Vintrépide

Le Vintrépide is a small, wine-focused restaurant tucked into the north-east of old Aix-en-Provence, created as a duo by a chef and a sommelier to offer an original, high-quality concept. William, described as a young, obsessive chef, searches the hinterland and beyond for rare, intensely flavoured ingredients and composes dishes that aim for sobriety and class while highlighting the product. Eric, the passionate wine finder and sommelier, sources authentic, expressive wines and places the exchange around these discoveries at the heart of the experience; the restaurant is selected in the Michelin Guide and receives mentions in Gault & Millau. An intimate, romantic dining room occupies a former troquet in the old town and presents a warm, welcoming, refuge-like atmosphere. The dining room is heated or air-conditioned and seating is close and cozy. The kitchen practices traditional French, market-driven cooking focused on seasonal ingredients and regional producers, with the carte changing every 15 days and frequent themed menus such as the Menu Cezanne. The restaurant promotes regional producers, works with high-quality vegetables and selects wild fish and breed meats. The kitchen emphasizes clarity and respect for the product, delivers concise, refined plating and pairs dishes thoughtfully with an extensive, carefully chosen wine list. Specialties: Saint-Jacques (scallops) with truffle; Fleur de courgette tempura with brousse du Rove; Agneau confit (confit lamb); Foie gras preparations; Bœuf « Salers »; Turbot with artichoke and mussels.