Aronde

Rating: 12.5
Author: Gault&Millau

176 Route de Montpellier, 34270 Les Matelles, France

12.5/20
Gourmet Restaurant

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6 PHOTOS

Chef: Julien Vahl
Cooking: French | Local | Signature cuisine
Services: Terrace
Style: Casual | With family

Budget (€)

Indicative price per person (excl. drinks)

45 to 68

Gault&Millau's review 2026

Aronde, a new, unpretentious spot worth discovering at the foot of Pic Saint-Loup. In the shade of the hackberry trees, you’ll thoroughly enjoy Chef Julien Vahl’s well-hidden menu, which balances tradition and modernity while never failing to surprise with intriguing yet perfectly executed pairings: raw wild shrimp, fig leaf vinaigrette with almond milk, julienned marinated kohlrabi… The delightful ratatouille served at room temperature, with choron sauce, a pistachio-caper condiment, and garlic bread crumbs… Pork chop, young green chickpeas, meat jus layered with mint oil, fresh cherries and cherry juice… Skilled service overseen by the ever-smiling Lucie. A lovely wine cellar and excellent recommendations.