Looking for the best restaurants in Saint-Tropez? This emblematic Côte d’Azur town boasts many fine restaurants. We’ve selected the crème de la crème for you.
Whether you prefer gourmet, traditional or seaside establishments, you’re in for a treat! We were carried away by the local gastronomy tinged with Mediterranean flavors. An Eldorado for the stars in summer, you might even bump into celebrities with a cocktail in hand.
In our opinion, culinary discovery is an integral part of travel, so take the opportunity to awaken your taste buds!
This guide is completely independent, based on our experiences. We visited the region anonymously, making our own choices and paying our bills in full.
Best restaurants in Saint-Tropez: our 3 favourites
Exploring Saint-Tropez also means dining at one of its restaurants, nestled on the corner of a colorful alley or on the waterfront. Before discovering our detailed opinions on each of the selected establishments, here are our 3 favorite addresses:
- Restaurant Colette (Hotel Sezz): this is our favorite in the city. In addition to the magnificent setting, we enjoyed an extraordinary culinary experience. We were impressed by the quality and finesse of the Mediterranean dishes!
- Restaurant Le Patio (Hotel Yaca): sitting by the pool, we savored deliciously prepared Italian dishes, made with top-quality ingredients imported from Italy.
- Restaurant Caprice des Deux: tucked away in a cobbled alley in the center of town, you’ll enjoy gourmet dishes featuring fresh, quality produce. Chef Stéphane Avelin holds the significant title of “Maître Restaurateur”.
WHERE TO STAY IN Saint-Tropez
Our favorites: neighborhoods and hotels
Option 1: Downtown
Enjoy the charm and liveliness of the old town.
Hôtel Le Yaca – Check photos and availability
Hôtel Les Lauriers – Check photos and availability
Option 2: on the road to the beaches
Hotel Le Pre de la mer – Check photos and availability
Hotel Sezz – Check photos and availability
See our complete selection of the best hotels in Saint-Tropez
Best Michelin-starred restaurants in Saint-Tropez
1. Restaurant Colette (1 star, Hotel Sezz)
We fell in love with Restaurant Colette at Hotel Sezz. As well as being the best 5-star establishment on the Côte d’Azur, it is also home to a table of excellence. We were delighted by our 6-act dinner, which took us on a journey for the duration of the meal.
The gourmet menu focusing on fruit and vegetables proved inventive, extremely well presented and rich in flavor. It was a real treat, both for the eyes and the palate. You can also choose from à la carte dishes: lobster, Saint Pierre, pigeon and other quality products.
We received a superb welcome from the staff, which helped to make our experience unforgettable. Feel free to extend your luxury getaway by staying one or more nights at the hotel – see prices, availability and book.
Practical information:
- Neighborhood: east of downtown on Route de la Plage des Salins.
- Type: gastronomic.
- Capacity: more than 25 place settings.
- Terrace: yes.
- Price range: between €100 and €180 per person (excluding drinks).
- Tropezian specialties: yes.
- Particularly suitable for children: no.
- Reservations recommended here.
2. Restaurant La Vague d’Or (3 stars, Hôtel Le Cheval Blanc)
Nestled in the Hôtel Le Cheval Blanc, Restaurant La Vague d’Or is a 3-star establishment not to be missed in Saint-Tropez. The menus are expensive, but it’s an opportunity to experience a suspended, extraordinary moment.
Chef Arnaud Donckele is renowned for his refined gourmet cuisine, which showcases quality local produce. Enjoy an upscale culinary experience in elegant surroundings. From the terrace, we enjoyed a breathtaking view of the pool and the Mediterranean Sea. Tempted by a veritable voyage of flavors marked by excellence?
Practical information:
- Neighborhood: west of downtown, before Bouillabaisse beach.
- Type: gastronomic.
- Capacity: more than 25 place settings.
- Terrace: yes.
- Price range: between €360 and €450 per person (excluding drinks).
- Tropezian specialties: yes.
- Particularly suitable for children: no.
- Reservations recommended here.
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3. Restaurant Le Patio (Hôtel Le Yaca)
Set in a charming mansion just a stone’s throw from the port of Saint-Tropez, we were seduced by Restaurant Le Patio. Part of Hôtel Le Yaca, you’ll enjoy elaborate, tasty Italian dishes made with quality ingredients imported directly from Italy. In fact, it features in our article on the resort’s best hotels.
We highly recommend that you sit out on the outdoor terrace by the pool. As you feast, you’ll enjoy a privileged view of the climbing plants that nibble at the walls of the establishment.
Practical information:
- Neighborhood: downtown.
- Type: Italian bistro cuisine.
- Capacity: more than 25 place settings.
- Terrace: yes.
- Price range: between €50 and €130 per person (excluding drinks).
- Tropezian specialties: yes.
- Particularly suitable for children: no.
- Reservations recommended here.
4. Restaurant Cucina (Hôtel Byblos)
Inside Saint-Tropez’s most emblematic hotel lies Restaurant Cucina. As the foreign-sounding name suggests, you’ll enjoy tasty, refined Italian cuisine. Once night had fallen, we were charmed by the play of light on the terrace, which created an intimate atmosphere.
You’ll enjoy a delicious meal of traditional dishes that appeal to young and old alike, including pizzas, ravioli and risottos. Fish lovers can opt instead for blue lobster salad, St. Pierre with vegetables, or local baked peaches. And don’t hesitate to extend your luxurious getaway by staying one or more nights at the Hôtel Byblos – see prices, availability and book.
Practical information:
- Neighborhood: downtown.
- Type: Italian bistro cuisine.
- Capacity: more than 25 place settings.
- Terrace: yes.
- Price range: between €30 and €90 per person (excluding drinks).
- Tropezian specialties: yes.
- Particularly suitable for children: yes (pizzas and desserts).
- Reservations recommended here.
5. Restaurant Le Beef Bar (Hôtel Lou Pinet)
Hotel Lou Pinet is home to Restaurant Le BeefBar. Choose from 3 menus with different price ranges (lunch, dinner and pool menu). It offers a refined culinary concept based on top-quality meats: black angus beef, marrow bones and wagyu beef are all on the menu!
In addition to carefully selected meats, you can also try our fish dishes. The heart of fatty tuna with peppercorn sauce made our mouths water! With its sophisticated atmosphere and attentive service, it’s a popular destination for meat connoisseurs.
Practical information:
- Neighborhood: east of downtown.
- Type: bistronomic.
- Capacity: more than 25 place settings.
- Terrace: yes.
- Price range: between €30 and €200 per person (excluding drinks).
- Tropezian specialties: yes.
- Particularly suitable for children: menu.
- Reservations recommended here.
6. Restaurant Caprice des Deux
Set in a narrow downtown alleyway, Restaurant Caprice des Deux appealed to us first for its charm and character. We were instantly drawn to its stone façade. Combining rusticity and elegance, you’ll enjoy refined, delicate dishes decorated with care. The cuisine is very gourmet, prepared with fresh, quality produce.
If you’re visiting Saint-Tropez, we heartily recommend a meal here! This establishment enjoys a solid reputation in the city. Chef Stéphane Avelin was awarded the prestigious title of “Maître Restaurateur”. Find out more here.
Practical information:
- Neighborhood: downtown.
- Type: bistronomic.
- Capacity: more than 25 place settings.
- Terrace: yes.
- Price range: between €40 and €100 per person (excluding drinks).
- Tropezian specialties: yes.
- Particularly suitable for children: yes (chicken dish or fish fillet).
- Reservations recommended here.
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7. Restaurant Jardin Tropezina (Plage de Tahiti)
Set on the Plage de Tahiti, this seaside establishment offers a unique setting that’s both picturesque and refined. In fact, it’s included in our article on the most beautiful beaches in Saint-Tropez. Facing the bay, you’ll enjoy a breathtaking view of the vast expanse of sand.
We were seduced by its wooden terrace decorated with plants, and its organically shaped iron chairs. You’ll enjoy dishes made from seasonal ingredients. Local products are also favored, which we particularly liked. Aside from the restaurant’s exceptional decor, the cuisine is of the highest quality.
Practical information:
- Neighborhood: Plage de Tahiti in Ramatuelle.
- Type: bistronomic.
- Capacity: more than 25 place settings.
- Terrace: yes.
- Price range: between €50 and €120 per person (excluding drinks).
- Tropezian specialties: yes.
- Particularly suitable for children: no.
- Reservations recommended here.
8. Pearl Beach Restaurant (Bouillabaisse Beach)
For a meal with your feet in the water, we strongly recommend you try this fine table set up on Plage Bouillabaisse. The Pearl Beach Restaurant has an indoor area, a rooftop and a tropical garden. It’s the ideal place to enjoy a delicious meal in elegant, relaxed surroundings.
As a private beach, bar and restaurant, you’ll enjoy an exceptional panoramic view of the Bay of Saint-Tropez, while indulging in a delicious meal. We really liked the chic, bohemian decor. The à la carte menu includes vegetable, meat and fish dishes, as well as starters to share. For those with a sweet tooth, the desserts are homemade and very tasty!
Practical information:
- Neighborhood: Bouillabaisse beach, west of downtown.
- Type: bistronomic.
- Capacity: more than 25 place settings.
- Terrace: yes.
- Price range: between €35 and €80 per person (excluding drinks).
- Tropezian specialties: yes.
- Particularly suitable for children: menu.
- Reservations recommended here.
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Best seafood restaurants in Saint-Tropez and Gassin
9. Restaurant Le Micocoulier (Gassin)
Nestled in the small medieval village of Gassin, Restaurant Le Micocoulier celebrates seafood and fish (including sea bass, sea bream, sea bream and Saint Pierre). We highly recommend a visit to this charming village. It is featured in our article on must-do activities in Saint-Tropez.
From the establishment’s perched terrace, we enjoyed an exceptional view of the surrounding countryside and the sea on the horizon. For lunch or dinner, we recommend the 45€ gourmet menu. In our opinion, it’s excellent value for money. It includes a starter, main course and dessert, which you can choose from the menu.
Practical information:
- Neighborhood: village of Gassin.
- Type: bistronomic.
- Capacity: more than 25 place settings.
- Terrace: yes.
- Price range: between €30 and €90 per person (excluding drinks).
- Tropezian specialties: yes.
- Particularly suitable for children: menu.
- Reservations recommended here.
10. Restaurant La Ponche (Hotel La Ponche)
Located between the citadel and the port, we came across this iconic Saint-Tropez establishment. Originally an ordinary fisherman’s bar, it was transformed into a refuge for stars in the 50s (including actors, writers and artists). Can you imagine Pablo Picasso at the bar back then?
From the terrace, you can gaze out over the waterfront. We also appreciated the quality selection of wines and cocktails. The chef emphasizes local know-how and products. Between the Mediterranean fish bourride, and the catch of the day with grilled cabbage, you’ll love this excellent restaurant! And don’t hesitate to extend your luxurious getaway by staying one or more nights in the hotel – see prices, availability and book.
Practical information:
- Neighborhood: downtown.
- Type: bistronomic.
- Capacity: more than 25 place settings.
- Terrace: yes.
- Price range: between €50 and €100 per person (excluding drinks).
- Tropezian specialties: yes.
- Particularly suitable for children: menu.
- Reservations recommended here.
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11. Restaurant Dior Café des Lices
Open only during the summer season, Restaurant Dior Café des Lices is renowned for its delicious breakfasts. Between the basket of pastries, the fresh fruit salad, and the poached egg on toasted muffin, you have a small taste of the options available to you.
Adjacent to the Dior Boutique, you’ll find a beautifully landscaped garden, with tables and chairs in the shade of the trees. The setting is particularly pleasant. We also really appreciated the lunch menu. The Mediterranean red tuna with krystal caviar and tangy double cream made our mouths water!
Practical information:
- Area: downtown on Place des Lices.
- Type: bistronomic.
- Capacity: more than 25 place settings.
- Terrace: yes.
- Price range: between €35 and €100 per person (excluding drinks).
- Tropezian specialties: yes.
- Particularly suitable for children: no.
- Reservations recommended here.
12. Hobo restaurant (cheap)
Offering excellent value for money, Restaurant Hobo welcomes you just a few meters from the citadel. We were drawn to its royal blue façade and colorful outdoor terrace.
Here you’ll discover home-cooked Mediterranean cuisine, prepared with care. Fresh, local produce is given pride of place to guarantee an authentic culinary experience. Quantities are reasonable.
Practical information:
- Neighborhood: downtown.
- Type: bistronomic.
- Capacity: more than 25 place settings.
- Terrace: yes.
- Price range: between €25 and €60 per person (excluding drinks).
- Tropezian specialties: yes.
- Particularly suitable for children: no.
- Reservations recommended on +33 494974096.
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- Compare prices on our preferred platform: DiscoverCars – one of the best rated sites.
- Choose a car that is powerful enough (the roads are steep) but compact (some passages are narrow).
- Think of thecomplete insurance (some roads are tortuous and narrow).
- There is a lot of demand, book it early.
Best restaurants to eat out with your children in Saint-Tropez
13. Restaurant Zetta (cheap)
Strolling through the narrow, colorful streets of Saint-Tropez, we came across Restaurant Zetta. As the name suggests, you’ll be able to enjoy generous Italian cuisine. Emblematic Italian dishes, such as pizzas and pastas, are featured here. Gathered around the table with your family, you can easily share them in a moment of conviviality.
Between canneloni, gnocchi and margherita, your kids will be spoilt for choice! To end the meal on a sweet note, gourmets can opt for chocolate pizza or organic Italian ice cream.
Practical information:
- Neighborhood: downtown.
- Type: Italian cuisine.
- Capacity: more than 25 place settings.
- Terrace: yes.
- Price range: between €20 and €60 per person (excluding drinks).
- Tropezian specialties: no.
- Particularly child-friendly: yes, small pizzas to share.
- Reservations recommended on +33 4 94 97 46 10.
14. Restaurant Le Goustado Tropézien (cheap)
Feeling peckish and don’t have much time to eat? Offering a variety of sandwiches, quiches and salads, Restaurant Le Goustado welcomes you with simplicity. It’s the perfect place to have lunch with your toddlers over a homemade panini and fresh fruit juice.
Combining speed and quality, it’s a great option for families! Between 2 visits, we settled down on the outdoor terrace overlooking the street. The restaurant also offers a daily special: Caesar salad, chicken penne or potato gratin with local ham.
Practical information:
- Neighborhood: downtown.
- Type: homemade fast food.
- Capacity: less than 25 covers.
- Terrace: yes.
- Price range: between €8 and €20 per person (excluding drinks).
- Tropezian specialties: yes.
- Particularly suitable for children: yes.
- No reservation required.
Other excellent restaurants in Gassin
If you’re passing through Gassin, take the opportunity to try one of the restaurants in our selection:
- Restaurant La Verdoyante: beyond the exceptional setting and magnificent scenery, you’ll enjoy elegantly prepared Mediterranean cuisine. The menu follows the seasons and features fresh produce. Reservations recommended here.
- Restaurant Bello Visto: located in the heart of the picturesque medieval village of Gassin, we were delighted by its breathtaking view over the Gulf of Saint-Tropez. The menu evolves with the seasons, featuring fresh, locally-sourced ingredients. Reservations recommended here.
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