L'estrade - Saint-Saturnin-lès-Apt

‘Estrade’ means a raised platform which in the case of this restaurant accommodates nearly all diners who wish to eat outside. On a windy early August Friday it wasn’t entirely full. One or two couples who hadn’t booked were accepted. I would recommend reserving as it is obviously a very popular little restaurant. Our table was well protected from the fierce sun and mistral by lowered screens though this meant no good view of the village street. Service was smiling, informal and well paced. The place has a pleasant family atmosphere with a table or two of local diners inside, visitors on the terrace. We went for the 21 euro simple 2 course midday menu. The main was ‘andouillette de Troyes’ accompanied by very nice, crunchy chips and a simple but tasty side salad. Dessert: ‘faisselle’ (fresh white cheese) with summer fruits. Wine: Château Canorgue rosé, unfortunately in a blue bottle but never mind, a very good example of North Luberon wines which went well with both courses. Simple, unpretentious, honest food, very good value.

Une ardoise exceptionnelle avec un grand choix de plats. Présentation soignée et portions généreuses. La cuisine est excellente, on en redemande ! Le service est très sympathique et de bon conseil. Preuve en est : la réservation est fortement recommandée ! En somme, une véritable pépite.

Translation: L'accueil était charmant, la cuisine était excellente, avec une présentation des plats soignée mais mon Dieu que c'était long, on grignotait du pain et à la fin on n'avait plus faim quand les plats arrivaient.

Friendly restaurant with delicious cuisine, a simple service without chichi and very pleasant.

Tasty and personal dishes very pleasant and friendly. I'm making a bone bise.