Bibendum

Bibendum is a French restaurant at 83 Rue Joseph Vernet in Avignon, in the Vaucluse department of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. Rue Joseph Vernet is one of the city's principal shopping and dining streets, running south from the centre toward the railway station, and the restaurant sits in a stretch popular with both locals and visitors. The cooking is traditional French with a seasonal bias, and the listed signatures are seasonal French dishes and the fish of the day. Menus typically change through the year, bringing lighter plates of vegetables, herbs and fish in spring and summer, and richer braises, meats and sauces in the colder months. Prices sit in the middle of the Avignon range at about EUR 35 to 60 (roughly $40-69) per person, depending on whether visitors choose a set menu or order à la carte with wine. The beverage list is expected to focus on regional bottles from the southern Rhône Valley, the Luberon and Ventoux, and a glass of Provence rosé is a reasonable match for fish dishes in summer. The dining room is comfortable and conventional rather than trendy, with a moderate noise level, attentive service and casual to smart casual dress. Service is typically lunch and dinner from Tuesday to Saturday; hours should be verified before visiting. Reservations are recommended, especially on Friday and Saturday evenings and during the Festival d'Avignon in July, and booking a day or two ahead is usually enough at other times. The restaurant's position makes it practical for visitors who have just arrived at Avignon Centre station or who are returning from shopping along Rue Joseph Vernet, with the Palais des Papes about fifteen minutes away on foot. Vegetarian choices should be confirmed when booking.