Pastis Restaurant
Montpellier, France
1 Star
The Experience
From Michelin Guide
Wend your way along the narrow Rue Terral to this comfortable and attractively appointed restaurant. You will quickly understand why it is one of Montpellier’s most popular eateries! It is impossible to resist Daniel Lutrand’s cuisine, which is both inspired and inspiring, refined and delicate, in a bid to showcase the region’s top producers. An example: green asparagus coated in a gel of nori seaweed, fillet of seabream confit in olive oil flanked by an elderflower emulsion. Two affordable lunchtime menus and a “surprise” menu in the evening whose composition depends on the chef’s inspiration. Cheerful, enthusiastic service by manager and business partner Jean-Philippe Vivant. Knockout wine list with over 600 references.
From Visitor Experiences
Market-driven, producer-direct philosophy
- The restaurant centers on choosing the 'right product' directly from producers, market gardeners, winemakers, and fishers, with no intermediaries, emphasizing freshness and quality.
Mentorship and lineage to Michel Bras driving the concept
- The young owners met at Michel Bras's home; Daniel Lutrand trained at L'Astrance in Paris and La Maison de la Lozère in Montpellier, while Jean-Philippe Vivant has international dining-room experience, showing a blend of Bras's influence with cosmopolitan training that informs their approach.
Tailored wine pairing as a core feature
- The dining room lead guides guests toward wines from Coteaux du Languedoc, Gigondas, or other local winemakers, customizing pairings to guest desires, highlighting a strong emphasis on food-and-wine matching rather than a fixed menu.
From Visitor Reviews
Tasting Menu Options
Lunch Menu — 38 €: Starter / Main course or Main course / Dessert. Tuesday to Friday (excluding weekends and public holidays).
Menu — 55 €: Four services. Food and Wine Pairing: 3 glasses + €33. Only at lunchtime.
Evening Menu — 83 €: Variation of several dishes. Food and Wine Pairing: + €55. Only in the evening and for the entire table.
Notes:
- The Michelin Guide also mentions two affordable lunchtime menus and a 'surprise' evening menu; the exact pricing for the surprise menu is not provided in the available content.