My party of 2 spent $200 at a Michelin-star restaurant. Some dishes disappointed me but I still think the meal was worth every penny.

Alex Bikard Aug 29, 2023, 22:23 IST

I was delighted to dine at the Michelin-star Le Mas Bottero.Alex Bikard

My mom and I tried food from two evening menus at the Michelin-star Le Mas Bottero in France.
I thought the scallop carpaccio and pigeon were delicious, beautifully plated, and imaginative.

When I got the opportunity to eat at Michelin-star Le Mas Bottero, a fine-dining French experience, I couldn't wait.

Throughout my childhood, I'd been lucky enough to go to a handful of Michelin-star places with my family for special occasions, but between moving abroad for my studies and COVID-19, it'd been a long time since I'd set foot in a fancy establishment.

While enjoying some time off in the Luberon in southern France, my mom and I finally tried the evening menus at Le Mas Bottero, headed by chef Nicolas Bottero. The spot has one Michelin star and is located near Aix-en-Provence.

Here's what our experience was like.

We tried the inspirations and seasonal menus.

After being seated, we were introduced to the menus.Alex Bikard

We started the meal with some amuse bouches.

The hazelnut and artichoke amuse bouche had a great texture.Alex Bikard

The inspirations menu kicked off with a large chickpea and mackerel dish.

I thought the portion size of the chickpeas and mackerel off the inspirations menu was too large.Alex Bikard

The multicolored cauliflower and pears from the seasonal menu weren't my favorite.

The multicolored cauliflower with pear from the seasonal menu was OK.Alex Bikard

The seafood course from the inspirations menu was simple yet thoughtful.

I couldn't get enough of the scallop carpaccio from the inspirations menu.Alex Bikard

The seasonal menu's Mediterranean meagre was perfectly cooked.

The Mediterranean meagre from the seasonal menu felt sophisticated.Alex Bikard

The pigeon from the inspirations menu was my favorite dish of the night.

The pigeon from the inspirations menu was decadent.Alex Bikard

On the other hand, the meat course from the seasonal menu was my least favorite.

I didn't love the lamb off of the seasonal menu.Alex Bikard

The inspirations menu's Corsican clementine with Mangaro chocolate was both beautiful and delightful.

The clementine and chocolate dish from the inspirations menu was a tasty combination.Alex Bikard

The baked apple with a cookie was available for dessert on both menus.

The baked apple was sweet but still light.Alex Bikard

More desserts just kept coming.

The pear and hazelnut cakes were so cute.Alex Bikard

Overall, I thought it was a really good deal for the experience you get.

I'd go to Le Mas Bottero again.Alex Bikard

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