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Reviews - L'Escaladou

Name: L'Escaladou
Address: 23 Rue Porte de Laure, Arles, 13200, France
Price range: €34 (Prices have been provided by the restaurant)
Rating: 9.3

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9.3
of 10

Excellent

713 reviews

Ambience

9.2

Food

9.4

Service

9.4

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Justin D. • 1 review
April 6, 2025
10/10
Excellent food and service!
Christauria W. • 1 review
September 19, 2024
9/10
The bouillabaise and the grand aioli were spectacular. Service was slow because the place is so popular staff is running all the time. Crowded but wonderful.
Renée G. • 1 review
September 16, 2024
10/10
A very good french restaurant, every service was delicious but beware that portions are very big. The apetizer was the size of my usual main meal...We had the fish soup and scallop feuilleté, then I had the duck and my husband had the fish (lotte). The service was very good as well, I warmly recommend this restaurant
Hanna C. • 1 review
July 11, 2024
10/10
Great provencal food at a lovely local restaurant!
Mike O. • 5 reviews
July 6, 2024
10/10
Brilliant restaurant with superb food. Had slow cooked beef in a wine and stock sauce served with rice. It was delicious. A very nice local wine from Arles to complement the dish. Highly recommended with friendly and efficient service.
Francesco F. • 4 reviews
June 16, 2024
6/10
Staff very kind, but we had to wait really a lot from one course to the other. Chairs were not very comfortable.
Christopher H. • 3 reviews
May 12, 2024
10/10
An excellent restaurant, with meals well cooked and served. One of the very best little eateries in Arles.
L'Escaladou • Owner
Hello, we thank you for your review and are delighted to see that you were satisfied with our restaurant. Our priority is the satisfaction of our customers. Looking forward to seeing you again soon.
Walter M. • 8 reviews
May 2, 2024
10/10
Very good restaurant; large portions, for the right price
L'Escaladou • Owner
Hello, we thank you for your review and are delighted to see that you were satisfied with our restaurant. Our priority is the satisfaction of our customers. Looking forward to seeing you again soon.
Marilyn S. • 1 review
April 21, 2024
9/10
The fish soup is very good here, as I remember it from years ago. I always enjoy eating here.
L'Escaladou • Owner
Hello, we thank you for your review and are delighted to see that you were satisfied with our restaurant. Our priority is the satisfaction of our customers. Looking forward to seeing you again soon.
Joan H. • 8 reviews
April 18, 2024
9.5/10
Everyone in the group really loved the good. Service was very friendly!
L'Escaladou • Owner
Hello, we thank you for your review and are delighted to see that you were satisfied with our restaurant. Our priority is the satisfaction of our customers. Looking forward to seeing you again soon.
Julia R. • 2 reviews
October 22, 2023
10/10
We just spent 6 days around Provence and the food was great, but this was our absolute favorite spot. The food and wine were amazing and they had all of our favorites (escargot and duck among others) and the best creme brulee I've had. The atmosphere was charming and authentic. I can't wait to return.
Stacia F. • 1 review
October 8, 2023
10/10
This charming Arles restaurant is a real find. Every dish is a "Wow!". We had the Crispy Goat Cheese & Fig Jam appetizer which is served with salad and is a generous portion for two. For the main course, I had Lamb Shank which was very tender with a delicate gravy, served with an array of perfectly cooked vegetables. My companion had the Petite Boulliabaise which was far from petite! For dessert we shared the best Creme Brulee I've ever had and I have been coming to France for many years. It was served with a unique homemade vanilla ice cream. Our bill for 84E was very reasonable for the quality of the food, service and ambience. There are less expensive restaurants in Arles but none as enjoyable
Derek L. • 5 reviews
August 27, 2023
4.5/10
Food is decent, but the service very slow and the ambiance bad. The restaurant was full with large tour groups, including the tour guides speaking loudly across the room and having to act as waitresses because the service was so slow. We complained, and just got a rude response. Even if the food is okay, don’t go here unless you want to eat surrounded by tour groups and tour guides.
L'Escaladou • Owner
We are sorry to read your comments. The Escaladou restaurant is accustomed to satisfying its customers and would be delighted to see you again in its establishment at a quieter time of year so that you can enjoy your meal.
Carolyn P. • 2 reviews
August 6, 2023
8/10
Excellent choice for Provençal food. Both my husband and I had the menu du jour which is an amazing value. I started with the Soup du Poisson and he had the escargot. Both were excellent. I had the Camargue bull dish which is served like a beef bourguignon and my husband has the octopus dish. Both were very good- we paired it with a Tavel rose which was a great choice.
L'Escaladou • Owner
Many thanks for your comments, We look forward to seeing you again at Escaladou
Julien C. • 16 reviews
August 3, 2023
10/10
We had a fantastic meal at L'Escaladou. Every dish, whether it was fish, bull meat, or even the children's menu, exceeded our expectations. The chef is truly remarkable. Visit before they earn too many Michelin stars!
L'Escaladou • Owner
Many thanks for your comments, We look forward to seeing you again at Escaladou
Walter M. • 8 reviews
June 15, 2023
6/10
Food is good, nothing to say. But the service.... Endless waiting, not a smile, not a little help - we only received constant annoyed looks by the staff, wonder why. We arrived at 19:30, orders were taken at 20:00, food arrived at 21:30...
L'Escaladou • Owner
First of all, we thank you for taking the time to share your opinion with us. Being very concerned about the satisfaction of our customers, we take your feedback into account and we will ensure that this does not happen again. We would love to see you return to our establishment for a much better experience as we are used to giving our guests. The Escaladou team
Alice P. • 3 reviews
June 15, 2023
5.5/10
Very good food overall but very rude staff.
L'Escaladou • Owner
First of all, we thank you for taking the time to share your opinion with us. Being very concerned about the satisfaction of our customers, we take your feedback into account and we will ensure that this does not happen again. We would love to see you return to our establishment for a much better experience as we are used to giving our guests. The Escaladou team
dona C. • 1 review
May 14, 2023
6/10
Totally overrated restaurant. Extremely slow service and the dishes were quite mediocre. After a long wait I had Mules au gratin as stater. An ok dish, nothing impressive. After another very, Very long wait i got the entrée consisting in the Aioli Provençal; quite disappointing because no taste and the aioli wasn’t enough to give kick in any flavor. Finally the crème brûlée was a good ending, but nothing extraordinary. The most disappointing part was the extremely slow service, and the errors in delivery the dishes. Arles has some very good restaurants, this wasn’t one
L'Escaladou • Owner
First of all, we thank you for taking the time to share your opinion with us. Being very concerned about the satisfaction of our customers, we take your feedback into account and we will ensure that this does not happen again. We would love to see you return to our establishment for a much better experience as we are used to giving our guests. The Escaladou team
Kevin K. • 2 reviews
May 13, 2023
10/10
While staying in Arles, we chose L’Escaladou for our dinner after a long day of travel and sightseeing. My mother and I each had the escargot for an appetizer and the duck for dinner. It was absolutely superb. The escargot were different than the usual smooth white shelled versify, these were more like mini conk style and roasted versus sautéed. They were served with a garlic aioli which was the perfect combination. The duck was perfectly prepared in a honey glaze with poached peach slices on top. The combination of flavors were Devine. My wife and daughter each had one of their omelette dishes and both said they were fantastic. The service was prompt, helpful and courteous.
L'Escaladou • Owner
Many thanks for your comments, We look forward to seeing you again at Escaladou
Terry H. • 2 reviews
September 17, 2022
10/10
A wonderful meal. The tuna tartar was Devine.
L'Escaladou • Owner
Good morning Terry Hall Thank you very much for your appreciation We are looking forward to seeing you again
Nancy M. • 5 reviews
September 17, 2022
9.5/10
Really enjoyed our dinner here with friends. Definitely recommend the starter with the crispy goat cheese and fig preserves that was served as a salad and could have almost been a meal in itself. I had the duck with peaches as my main course and it was very good. The desserts were also excellent. Friendly service! Not a large place so suggest a reservation which you can do online.
Franca R. • 57 reviews
September 2, 2022
9/10
Great quality and quantity. Service too slow.
L'Escaladou • Owner
Bonjour Franca Riganti, Merci d'avoir pris le temps de déposer votre avis. Nous. vous remercions pour votre appréciation. Au plaisir de vous revoir. L'équipe de l'Escaladou.
Mark S. • 7 reviews
September 2, 2022
9/10
The food is generous and beautifully cooked and presented. The fish is outstanding. The staff are welcoming and service prompt. Altogether a really lovely place.
Jude R. • 1 review
July 11, 2022
3.5/10
The service was absolutely awful. We were seated and had to catch someone's eye after 10 minutes to ask for a carafe of water. 10 minutes later, no carafe or menus. We went to the counter and collected the carafe ourselves! No apologies. The food took ages to come and when it did, the dishes arrived at different times - the last dish arrived 25 minutes after the first dish! Again, no apologies. The bouillabaisse was disappointing and tasteless. Choose somewhere else to eat!
Florian B. • 1 review
July 8, 2022
3/10
The Restaurant stemmed to be a good choice for authentic regional food, local dishes on a small menu, it was crowded with people and also recommended by locals. We had the head of veal, pieces of meat, insipid, without taste. It was a starter, served with whole cooked potatoes and carrots, a huge plate of food which really does not inspire lust for more. Gratin of mussels and spinach was terrible. Five mussels in a pot full of spinach, almost without salt, one awful cold langostino and Some salad, with a piece of water melon, orange, balsamic vinegar and corn from the can, horrible. And home made fish soup: bitter taste, some grey substance swimming on the bottom of the bowl. The best was the bread and the rouille. Cheese came from the plastic bag. Main course: lamb chops, badly grilled, raw on the bone, and Rouille de Pecheur: an exiting dish which was served in the most boring way. Dessert: mousse au chocolat was correct, but again chocolate sauce and cream came from the bottle. We did not try the other desserts.
Paula M. • 2 reviews
June 11, 2022
7/10
Just okay. Fish soup adequate and the fish cooked fine but no real flavor. I'm finding that the French food in France isn't what it used to be in all areas. Nice ambience and good service.
Maria m. • 87 reviews
May 30, 2022
5.5/10
No great
Christine D. • 3 reviews
May 1, 2022
7.5/10
We had ailloli and it was just ok les d'escargots de mer and les moules were tasteless and the green beans and potatoes overcooked, it seemed to be quantity more than quality, very disappointed
Catherine O. • 1 review
April 14, 2022
10/10
This was the best meal of our trip to France! We enjoyed the cozy ambiance, the warm and friendly service, and the authentic and delicious local Provencal food. We are still talking about this wonderful meal!
- -. • 1 review
December 30, 2018
9.5/10
Good wholesome French food. Menu is excellent value for money
- -. • 1 review
October 27, 2018
10/10
Nice food, very good helpful friendly and efficient service.
- -. • 6 reviews
August 24, 2018
10/10
Wonderful local food served in a casual style. Very friendly owners.
- -. • 1 review
July 9, 2018
5.5/10
Food was well below average for this region and was disappointed given reviews on this app. Service was really poor.
Bettina B. • 2 reviews
September 2, 2017
10/10
Were able to book a table on a short term basis. Food was very good and authentic: Steak haché with fries and salat for our son including a dessert for 10 € was fine. Menu of an intensive Soup de pecheur Marseillaise and a Rouille of fish and potatoes incl dessert (choice was Creme brulee, Mousse au chocolat or ice cream) was too much to eat, but sooooooo good I couldn't stop. My husband had the Daube taureau, a ragout of Camargue bull with Camarque rice. The atmosphere was nice - come as you are! Few international tourists, more French guests. Service is nice, but not very well in English. Main menu is in French and English. Would definitely go there again.
- -. • 7 reviews
July 13, 2017
9/10
If you want to try authentic Provencal food, don't miss this place. The portions were huge - I had the seafood soup and was already full after just the appetizer. The dessert was not memorable, but it was definitely still eaten. Reasonable wine list.