"My father always said: In every town in France, there is a good restaurant very close to the train station, or right next to it. This is the first restaurant you come to when you come out of the train station in Arles, and it...is true to form. It also happens to be right next to the maison jaune the famous Vincent Van Gogh painting of the house Van Gogh lived in, while living in Arles. Unfortunately the maison jaune was bombed during WWII, but you can still see the painting, a few feet from the restaurant, next to the fountain. The restaurant is unpretentious in appearance, but real good food for the money. You may notice that the clientele includes many local folks. The firewood oven pizzas are just stupendous, so much better than any pizza we usually get in the States. For lunch If you want to immerse yourself in the french culture, you may want to start with a pastis [local cocktail] and then order a pizza to share for 3 or 4, as appetizers. The salade paysanne is excellent. The bavette (steak) with frittes (french fries) is also very good. Great sea food too. The house rosé (regional wine) goes well with most choices. If you still have room for a dessert, there is a good assortment, and to finish, the expresso is just right. Very reasonable prices and friendly staff. One of my favorite restaurants in Arles. Best for the money."
