Le Greenstronome

Rating: 17
Author: Gault&Millau

7 Rue des Carmes, 13200 Arles, France

17/20
Prestige Restaurant

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Location: Arles
Chef: Jean-Luc Rabanel
Cooking: Gastronomic | Healthy cooking | Signature cuisine
Services: Access for people with disabilities, Accommodation, Cooking lessons, Pets allowed, Terrace
Style: Elegant, Romantic

Budget (€)

Indicative price per person (excl. drinks)

145 to 185

Gault&Millau's review 2026

17/20

Prestige Restaurant

A visit to Jean-Luc Rabanel’s restaurant is like a pilgrimage, with the promise of a unique experience—both in terms of the food and the chef’s personality, which remains as free-spirited and independent as ever. It is precisely this uniqueness that sets it apart from other restaurants of the same caliber and has earned it a reputation that extends far beyond the borders of Languedoc. People sometimes come from far away for the man, the artisan, and his work—his dishes, so personal and focused on the essentials, like a concise tribute to the region, perfectly captured across the seven-course meal, where each ingredient is elevated like a monument celebrating its heritage. It is meticulous and minimalist in spirit, perfectly showcasing the terroir. The superb Mediterranean mackerel, simply smoked and seasoned with fleur de sel; the white asparagus elevated by a generous grating of bottarga; a Thai-style eggplant that adds depth to the red mullet, a dish of undeniable depth, with its impeccably reduced sauce. The John Dory and the bull are the definitive highlights of the meal: a fillet of John Dory roasted with fennel, peas, and cooking juices—a dish that feels so natural and disarmingly simple—followed by the unforgettable fillet of bull smoked with Crau hay, served with amandine potatoes, an egg yolk cooked with a touch of vinegar, and a thyme, rosemary, and marjoram jus—executed to perfection. The dark chocolate and eggnog tartlet provides a lovely finishing touch. A carefully curated and very well-selected wine list, particularly featuring wines from the Languedoc region.