Le Seize

This small Provençal bistro nestling in the old town of Arles ticks all the boxes, with its decor of burnt sienna and cream tones and wrought-iron tables. Sarah and Julien Richard have hit upon a winning formula right off the bat, serving dishes such as tomato confit with vanilla oil and lime, and courgette and basil velouté; thinly sliced monkfish with seaweed butter, Camargue rice with fennel, and a fish soup jus. The chef uses aromatic herbs and flowers from his kitchen garden to enhance his dishes. The lunch menu is excellent value for money; more extravagant tasting menu on Thursday and Friday evenings; brunch on Sundays. A small selection of regional wines.