Arnaud's house doesn't play at being a soup star and won't be referenced in the magazine Relais et Châteaux... well not this year. On the other hand you can come across bankers and journalists, lonely reps and retired people out on a trip, curious neighbours and yourselves, you'll laugh, people just like you and I with a smile. What is certain is that most of them know what eating well means, otherwise they'd dash off to drown their misery in one of the other places down the road. Running a restaurant here is a true sign of optimism. Good news: optimism spreads! The dining room staff is full of spontaneous spirit, kindness and co. And the kitchen is a lovely specimen. There are menus and also à la carte. There are attractive "à la plancha" propositions: cuttlefish with parsley, shelled king prawns, St-Jacques shellfish meat jus with truffles, octopus with warm citrus fruit vinaigrette... and a "sole entière en rouge et noir, purée d'artichauts" (whole sole in black and red, artichoke puree).

Stendhal or RCT (Toulon Rugby Club)? Who knows! Crystallised tomato and olive paste. On top is a perfectly cooked sole. A chubby beast. The artichoke puree is delicious. The whole dish is really good, it is essentially tasty and well presented. 15/20. Fine apple tart? Sticky chocolate cake? No! "Suprême d'agrumes, sorbet citron" (citrus fruit supreme, lemon sorbet)? Yes! Chopped grapefruit and orange in a sweet sauce. The lemon sorbet adds pleasure. This dessert is an anti-depressant to help you stop feeling guilty about calories! Light and greedy! 15/20. You're right Mike, this address is bringing the local tables up to standard! A trained sommelier, Stéphane Arnaud has got a few good ideas for you. His wine menu is the cherry on the cake!