La Réserve à la Plage
Ramatuelle, France
La Réserve à la Plage sits directly on Pampelonne Beach in Ramatuelle, bringing the sensibility of La Réserve to a relaxed setting beside the sand. Designed with Philippe Starck, the beach restaurant combines natural wood, woven textures and an informal arrangement of furniture. The result feels closely connected to a long Riviera lunch, with the Mediterranean visible beyond the tables and sun loungers. The menu focuses on generous Mediterranean cooking. Grilled fish, selected meats and local vegetables provide the main substance, while smaller dishes encourage sharing and a slower approach to the meal. The bar extends the experience into the afternoon, when music and drinks bring a more social mood to the beachfront. A small boutique adds clothing and accessories suited to a day on the coast. Deck chairs allow the visit to stretch between lunch and time by the water, with practical services including parking and lockers supporting an unhurried stay. This is a seasonal beach address, with opening periods shaped by the Riviera calendar. Its appeal lies in the continuity between the restaurant and its surroundings, allowing food, conversation and the changing light over the bay to set the pace.