Creative, globally-inflected Mediterranean food & Provençal wines on a leafy patio with hill views.
Lovely S P.
Restaurant Le Tilleul offered a truly charming dining experience in the heart of Saint-Paul-de-Vence. The terrace beneath the beautiful linden tree created a warm and authentic Provençal atmosphere, and the food was flavorful, well prepared, and beautifully presented.
The only small wish was that the heated dishes had been turned on, as the food cooled quickly due to the chilly weather. Aside from this minor detail, the service was attentive and welcoming, and the overall experience was delightful.
A lovely place with great cuisine and ambiance — we would happily return.
… moreYutang Cheng
Great food accompany with a great location. Dining under a tree is a true unique sound of France experience. Risotto is perfectly seasoned and cooked. OTT rose was a nice companion. Though angus beef was ordinary but the overall experience going to be memorable.
… moreJihye Hong
When I first arrived, no one told me whether I should wait to be seated or just grab a table, so I ended up waiting over 10 minutes. Watching other people sit down before me was frustrating, and I almost left. (It would be helpful to have some signage or guidance.)
It was extremely hot, so I stayed and finally got a seat, but the food was just okay — nothing special. On the bright side, the male server was really nice, so the experience ended on a positive note.
… moreOp.Dr. Mert Demirel
I wish I would come here off-season. The crowd makes the staff insensitive. They focus on the “job”, they forgot to please the customer. We were lucky that we came across a young eager garçon, serve us with his smiley shining, eye contact face. We picked traditional toast, goat cheese salad, prawn risotto and chicken with vegetable. I chose the toast as a winner. Goat cheeses covered with a thin crisp dough, gives a more sophisticated texture. I liked that. Chickens are interestingly juicy and delicious in France. They found a different way to cook them. I personally never able to make that. We sat inside.
… moreJames
Great outdoor dining area under the massive linden tree. Our waiter was great despite the restaurant being busy. The courgette flower fritters were light and the tomato sauce was a great accompaniment. The lobster was good although the linguine was a bit bland. The risotto was excellent especially with the crunchy chorizo, even though the chef seemed to have forgot to add the peas, one of the namesake ingredients ! There was no wait for a table as we’d booked ahead.
… moreStefan Ojanen
We ordered chevice to share for starters and lobster pasta for main. Starters come, served in the middle with sharing plates, all good. Then main comes and is served to my girlfriend, no sharing plates, not placed in the middle. I ask “where’s the another?” answer was that “I thought you’ll share that” which made absolutely no sense from how it was served. No real apology, nothing but that I’ll order a new one to you quickly, which took 10 minutes. No surprise that the last Michelin recommendation is from last decade. Food was good but the subpar waiting and arrogance for not giving any remedy like free dessert despite giving 3 separate opportunities is just at this price point Also, not a single wine top up, self-service works the best I guess.
… moreKristin Ots
We had a date night dinner here and ordered a shared appetizer, two lobster pastas and a bottle of wine. They brought us only one main course instead of two – obviously the waitress understood something wrong even though I said twice that we both would like to have the same main course for both. And that’s fine, can happen. What made the experience bad, was that they had three opportunities to fix the mistake but they didn’t care. When they brought the food, they could have apologized and taken the ready pasta back under the heat lamp meanwhile the second one was prepared. Instead it was left to our table to get cold and we waited for more than 10 minutes. We gave feedback to another waitress, still no reaction. At the end the waitress tried to sell us dessert and I explained the situation again, they just said that they wanted to get the food to us fast. From almost a 200€ dinner with 2 (originally planed 3) courses for two we expect to be able to have a decent experience and service – not to have the food fast. Therefore I can’t recommend.
… moreSTELIANA NISTOR
An authentic French restaurant where elegance and haute cuisine blend harmoniously. The dishes are impeccably crafted, and the service is both highly professional and genuinely friendly. The refined atmosphere turns every visit into a memorable experience. I wholeheartedly recommend this restaurant! I love their desserts!
… moreHernan Marcos Plohn
Nestled in the heart of St Paul de Vence, Restaurant Le Tilleul offers an unforgettable dining experience with a setting as exceptional as its cuisine. The location is simply magnificent, perched in the village center with a spacious terrace that boasts stunning views of the surrounding landscape. It’s the perfect spot to soak in the charm of this historic town.
Service was top-notch: warm, fast, and genuinely welcoming. The staff were efficient and seemed to truly enjoy what they do, which added to the relaxed and joyful atmosphere.
For lunch, we started with the Green Peas Gaspacho and the Zucchini Velouté with Shrimps and Mashed Potatoes. Both dishes were refined, fresh, and full of flavor, simple ingredients elevated with care and creativity.
Dessert was a highlight: we sampled the Crème Brûlée, Fondant au Chocolat, and the Lemon Tart. Every dessert is homemade by their in-house pâtisserie, and it shows. Each one was beautifully crafted and delicious, striking the perfect balance between indulgence and finesse.
Without a doubt, this is the best restaurant in the St Paul de Vence area. Whether you’re stopping for lunch or enjoying a leisurely dinner, Le Tilleul is well worth a visit. A true gem!
… moreNovak Arsić
From the service to the atmosphere, this is the worst place I’ve ever been to. We waited 25 minutes for coffee, and we didn’t get water at all. The prices are too high, the portions are terrible and disgusting. My friend ordered food and got two big hairs in it. All in all, a big zero.
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