Paul Riquet 1609 City Center Residences

This 1920s Art deco building has a modern extension replete with curving floral scrolls and a rotunda dining space decked in soft, natural materials echoing organic shapes. The couple at the helm, Stéphan Paroche and Justine Viano (formerly La Table de Castigno), crafts a modern programme in the form of several surprise menus, including vegetarian options. Indeed, it is their veggie-centric compositions – such as the appetisers or the seafood starter – that best exemplify the couple’s high-flying talent. The excellent wine list, featuring wines from Languedoc and Roussillon as well as the Rhôn

In this friendly brasserie, they serve up uninhibited Mediterranean cuisine, cleverly blended with other influences. The menu features a selection of tapas (hummus with cumin and pita bread; croquetas de jamón), picas such as lamb kebab with za'atar and sumac, or grilled octopus. More elaborate dishes include semi-salted cod, watercress and gnocchi, lemon and caviar emulsion. And then there are the tasty desserts. A down-to-earth concept, with sharing in mind. The lunch menu is a steal. A resounding success.

Originally from Béziers, this chef-owner has set up shop in a pedestrian street near the town hall. His small bistro comprises two dining spaces with exposed stone walls and sage green hues, square table tops and bistro chairs. The small terrace is exceedingly pleasant in fine weather. The seasons are reflected in his dishes, such as the delicately seasoned vanilla sea bass and delicious new take on poire belle Hélène.

Fresh ingredients, balanced dishes: chef Patrick Olry, well known in the region, demonstrates his know - how and consistency. In particular, be sure to try the tasting menus based on truffles, scallops or lobster, which are in no small part responsible for the establishment's reputation.

Enthusiastic chef Pierre Augé is at the helm of this restaurant with a personalised decor that is located close to the bullring. He greets each and every customer with an infectious smile because he is there to spread joy with his tasty creative cuisine based on local ingredients! Rather than bask in the media hype, he is clearly driven by a desire to continuously explore new culinary avenues. It's a joy to behold – and tuck into – dishes such as his whisky-marinated pavé de bœuf steak and cauliflower mousseline with vanilla; hake with piperade and green jus; or stracciatella with asparagus an