L'Auberge Provençale Bed and Breakfast

Very nice place to stay and relax!

The food was elegantly presented.  Definitely more art than food.  However, I'd almost state that it was ALL art NO food.  The dishes were beautifully presented, but the portion sizes were so small that I left hungry after a 7 course meal.

For the record, we are food people.  We understand that a tasting menu is generally smaller portions, but these portions were seriously small.  One dish was literally two clams.  Several other dishes were one-bite portions.  They were also spaced too far apart as we waited 15-30 minutes in between each dish.  My only saving grace was the bread basket.  I must have eaten 5000 carbs that night.

On the positive side, the wine list was very good and extensive.  We enjoyed a 1997 Louis Latour Corton Charlemagne which was wonderful.  The bite-sized portions were also very tasty, but it felt like each course was only enough to whet the appetite.  The only exception to the small portions was the dessert which was a raspberry and Grand Marnier souffle served with hot chocolate sauce.  It was delicious.

In summary, I wouldn't rush back for another visit.  For the price that you pay to eat here, I'd upgrade and spend the money on a wonderful experience at the Inn @ Little Washington.  For that, you will not be disappointed.

We've gone here twice for special occasions and the dining experience is amazing!  The atmosphere is quaint and the seating is minimal so reservations are a must.

The multiple courses are small but you won't leave hungry.  I really enjoyed the wine pairings with each course.  The presentation of each course is always interesting and enticing.

Pricey...that is my only 'con' with dining here, but for a special occasion, it is worth it.