A restaurant in Aix-en-Provence
Place des Cardeurs · in the heart of the old townComplices is a fully homemade Mediterranean table, set on Place des Cardeurs, a stone's throw from the Cours Mirabeau and its plane trees. People come for a quick lunch as much as for a dinner that lingers, in the easy bustle of the historic centre of Aix-en-Provence. A short menu, seasonal produce and a relaxed welcome: that's the heart of it.
Place des CardeursOur square, its terraces and old façades, right in the historic centre of Aix-en-Provence.
A table in the heart of old Aix
Place des Cardeurs, a stone's throw from the Cours MirabeauFinding a restaurant in Aix-en-Provence often comes down to one thing: the spot where you actually want to sit down. Complices chose Place des Cardeurs, one of the liveliest squares in the old town, lined with terraces and old façades, just steps from the Cours Mirabeau.
You can reach the table on foot from almost anywhere in the centre, between La Rotonde and the Mazarin district. Under the flowering oleanders, the terrace invites you to take your time, at lunch as at dinner, in a relaxed and thoroughly Provençal atmosphere.
Place des CardeursOur terrace, a stone's throw from the Cours Mirabeau, in the heart of the historic centre of Aix-en-Provence.
To place our tables within the city, browse our restaurant on Place des Cardeurs.
A Mediterranean kitchen, entirely homemade
Short menu, with the seasons
Here, Mediterranean cooking is not a shop-window argument: everything comes out of our kitchen, nothing pre-made. The menu stays deliberately short and changes with the seasons, to follow the market and keep every plate fresh.
Southern produce, shifting through the year, makes for generous, readable dishes meant to be shared. It's this simple choice that makes Complices a place where you eat the real thing, no fuss, at lunch and dinner.
Curious about what's behind our plates? We explain what Mediterranean cuisine really is.
Homemade Mediterranean specialities
Signature dishes, at the pace of the seasonsPeople come to Complices to taste homemade specialities that tell the story of the house: our childhood macaroni with truffle, Tacos de gambas to share, the crispy Galinette from the Mediterranean, the lamb shank confit with thyme and, to finish, the outrageous cookie.
The menu stays short and follows the seasons, so some plates disappear then come back, at the market's whim. That's a good sign: it means we cook what's fresh, rather than freezing a menu for the whole year.
A few specialities from the menu
Three friends behind every plate
Antoine · Corentin · ArnaudBehind Complices there is, above all, a friendship: Antoine, Corentin and Arnaud, lifelong friends, who hold every station together, from the stoves to the welcome in the dining room.
That closeness shows at the table. Each plate, signed A·C·A, carries a little of what binds them: cooking made of stories, memories and good spirits. Coming to Complices means stepping into that story.
Choosing the right restaurant in old Aix
Place des Cardeurs, between market and Cours MirabeauIn the historic centre of Aix, tables are not in short supply. To find the right one, a few markers help. The first is location: a genuine square full of life, like Place des Cardeurs, already says a lot about the mood that awaits you.
The second is the menu. A short menu that changes with the seasons and follows the market gives away a kitchen that works with fresh produce rather than ready-made dishes. The last is the welcome: service that takes its time, and the urge to come back as you leave.
These are the three lines Complices follows, seven days a week, lunch and dinner, in the heart of Aix-en-Provence.
The big table, under the glass roof
Set and ready for service, it invites you to settle in without rushing, at the heart of the house.
A menu that follows the market and the seasons
Why a short, seasonal menu changes what's on the plateA short menu that changes with the seasons is the choice to offer fewer dishes so as to get them right. Rather than freezing the same menu all year round, the Complices kitchen adapts its Mediterranean recipes to the produce of the moment, for plates that stay fresh and keep changing.
The first reason is freshness. A kitchen working a limited number of dishes buys in smaller quantities, more often, and cooks as close to service as possible: what is chosen in the morning is prepared during the day.
The second is control. Focused on a few plates, Antoine, Corentin and Arnaud can take care over every cooking time and fine-tune every seasoning. Fewer lines also means less waste.
Finally, the season keeps the menu alive: some plates disappear then come back at the market's whim, while the signature dishes stay available all year round.
To go further, browse our seasonal menu, find out why a short menu at a restaurant or the Mediterranean specialities to taste in Aix.
A restaurant in Aix-en-Provence for every moment
From lunch on the terrace to dinner with friendsLooking for a restaurant in Aix-en-Provence rarely means looking for the same table whatever the hour or the company. A lunch slipped in between two meetings in the town centre, a dinner that lingers on Place des Cardeurs, a table of friends or a group meal: every occasion has its own expectations.
Complices is open seven days a week, lunch and dinner, with the same fully homemade Mediterranean cooking and a short menu that follows the seasons. The setting changes with the hour: the terrace under the oleanders by day, the square coming to life as evening falls, the big table under the glass roof when you come in numbers.
The entranceStep through the arch and sit down: at lunch as at dinner, in the heart of the old town of Aix-en-Provence.
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Your questions about our restaurant in Aix
Everything to know before you comeWhere is the Complices restaurant in Aix-en-Provence?
Complices sits at 30 Place des Cardeurs, in Aix-en-Provence, right next to the Cours Mirabeau, in the heart of the old town. It's one of the liveliest squares in the city, exactly the kind of place where you want to linger on the terrace.
What kind of food does this restaurant in Aix-en-Provence serve?
The menu is short, Mediterranean and 100% homemade, and it changes with the seasons. You'll find our staples: the childhood macaroni with truffle, the Soleil des Cardeurs and the outrageous cookie.
Is the restaurant open every day in Aix-en-Provence?
Yes, Complices is open 7 days a week, lunch and dinner. Whether for a quick lunch or a leisurely dinner, there's always a table to be found, provided you book, which we warmly recommend.
Do I need to book a table in Aix-en-Provence?
Booking isn't compulsory, but it's strongly advised, especially in the evening and at weekends. Place des Cardeurs draws a crowd: taking a moment to reserve makes sure you'll find a table easily, right in the heart of Aix-en-Provence.
Can we come as a group or for a special occasion in Aix-en-Provence?
Our table welcomes meals with friends, family or larger groups alike. For a birthday or a business lunch, don't hesitate to get in touch ahead of time so we can prepare your visit in the best conditions.
Why choose a restaurant that changes its menu with the seasons?
A short, seasonal, fully homemade menu is the sign of a kitchen working with fresh market produce rather than ready-made food. Produce is bought more often, in smaller quantities, and prepared during the day: flavours are cleaner and there is less waste. That's the approach at Complices, Place des Cardeurs in Aix-en-Provence, where the signature dishes stay available all year round.
How do I choose a good restaurant in the historic centre of Aix-en-Provence?
A few markers help: a table on a real living square like Place des Cardeurs, a short menu that changes with the seasons and works with fresh market produce, cooking that is truly homemade, and a welcome that takes its time. That's the line Complices follows, Place des Cardeurs, a stone's throw from the Cours Mirabeau, open 7 days a week, lunch and dinner.
Book your table in Aix-en-Provence
Place des Cardeurs · 7/7 lunch & dinnerFancy a good time in the heart of the old town of Aix-en-Provence? A few clicks are all it takes to book your table at Complices, Place des Cardeurs, lunch and dinner, seven days a week.