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In the hilltop village of Montauroux, Le Carré d’Ange has earned its place as a destination for modern cuisine in the Var region. Chef David Carré, who took the reins in 2015, brings a quiet precision to every plate — a skill set forged in some of France’s most demanding kitchens, including the three-starred Château des Crayères in Reims and the legendary Jacques Lameloise in Chagny. The restaurant’s Michelin recommendation reflects this pedigree, but the experience here is anything but stiff.
The dining room opens onto a shaded terrace that feels like a natural extension of the Provençal landscape. Cicadas provide the soundtrack; dappled light filters through the foliage. It’s a setting that balances elegance with the easy rhythm of the south, where a meal can stretch into the afternoon without effort.
Carré’s cooking is grounded in the market: the Market Square Menu changes with what he finds locally, available at lunch for €48 (three courses) or €53 (full course). Dishes like Instant Prawn Ravioli in a broth extracted from the shells and Farmhouse Poultry Supreme with Nonna’s Risotto show a chef who respects tradition while adding his own modern touch.
For a deeper exploration, the Gourmet Square Menu (€79 for three courses, €86 for the full experience) offers compositions such as Confit Foie Gras with strawberry and fresh herb salad, or Sweetbreads with Sichuan pepper, morels, and artichokes. Desserts like the Deconstructed Apple in tatin flavour and the Potato and Morel Mushroom Cake with praline and morel ice cream reveal a kitchen that enjoys surprising its guests.
Carré quotes Paul Bocuse: “There is no good cooking if it is not done out of love for the one for whom it is intended.” That sentiment runs through every dish at Le Carré d’Ange — from the careful sourcing of ingredients to the precise, unfussy plating. It’s modern cuisine that feels personal, not performative.
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