This man-made island – home to a hotel complex with swimming pool and spa – separated from the Mediterranean by a barrier beach is, to say the least, a surprising location. The terrace on the water's edge is a delight, as is the generous cuisine cooked up by chef Frédéric Bacquié, who gravitates toward the fine produce of the Catalan terroir and locally caught fish. A sure touch when it comes to cooking and seasoning results in elegant, precisely plated food: John Dory caught by Olivier in Argelès-sur-Mer, basil, courgette and verjus sauce; red mullet, sirloin steak, vegetables from Adrien; Sa

5.4km

Cercle

Modern Cuisine

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South of Perpignan, this contemporary restaurant is on the upper floor of an old building with exposed stone and brick walls. A multi-course single set menu is served at a horseshoe-shaped counter that opens onto the kitchen. Chef Julien Hermida – whose impressive culinary journey includes a stint in Asia working alongside Paul Pairet – delivers authentic modern cuisine that showcases carefully prepared seasonal ingredients. On the evening of our visit: peas with just a little bite, Bayonne ham and roasted hazelnuts to start, followed by medium rare fillet of veal, with aromatic basil and a de

3.5km

Le Relais de la Massane

Regional Cuisine

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This restaurant welcomes us on the outskirts of Argelès-sur-Mer, by the small bridge spanning the coastal river La Massane. In this charming old building with exposed stone and brickwork modernised with a few contemporary touches, diners savour regional cuisine made with Mediterranean fish, locally caught anchovies, vegetables and sun-drenched citrus fruit. Examples include "traditional Catalan-style" anchovies, summer vegetables, grilled pepper sorbet; roasted monkfish tail, prawns and shellfish, lemon butter; grilled wild sea bass, asparagus and spring vegetables, hollandaise sauce.

6.9km

La Bartavelle

Creative

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This place is an open secret among food lovers – and with good reason! Chef Thibaut Lesage and Stéphanie, his pastry chef wife, sign a hunger-satiating modern repertory that stars first-class Catalan produce. Select choice of local and natural wines. Bookings are essential. Before you leave, head upstairs and take a peek at the art gallery.

7.1km

L'AbSix

Modern Cuisine

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Do not be misled by the colonial feel of this large building, you can trust the experienced chef to surprise your taste buds. With a single set menu that changes weekly, he cooks up modern and creative dishes that reflect the seasons: croustillant with parmesan, marinated chanterelles and a sweet garlic cream; turbot fillet tempura, coconut, lemongrass and a ginger emulsion.

7.5km

Côté Saisons

Modern Cuisine

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Let's set the scene: a 19C building surrounded by greenery, with large bay windows, a flower-decked garden and a pretty terrace to cater to all seasons. On the menu are tasty, well-crafted dishes, eg warm calf's head with Charroux mustard, Cerdagne pig confit with honey-ginger, tender chuck of beef and pan-fried foie gras. In addition, the service is all smiles.

8.9km

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