Dan B.

This restaurant in the heart of the picturesque hilltop village of Ventabren is certainly one of the most elegant in the region. The interior design is strikingly modern: Scandinavian furnishings, angled mirrors on the ceiling and, of course, the superb panoramic view over the Étang de Berre and the valley of the River Arc. Under the direction of Toulon-born chef Dan Bessoudo, the creativity also extends to the fresh, colourful cuisine, which is full of contrasts and is made with carefully selected local produce.