La Table de Nans

Nans Gaillard had a childhood dream of opening his own restaurant in La Ciotat where he was born. After growing up in Brittany and learning the ropes with the likes of Joël Robuchon, he found this inn dating from the interwar period, perched on the cliffs facing the sea with a knockout terrace framed by tall pine trees. In this magical setting, entirely refurbished with natural materials and a muted colour scheme, he pays tribute to regional produce as he subtly tweaks pedigree Gallic traditions: carpaccio of seabream, Baux olive oil; roast lamb cutlets, savory-laced jus and crispy panisse (chickpea fritters).