What to order at La Mirande

Must order
The single set menu, where each stage pairs a main preparation with two supporting ingredients.
Signature dishes
Carrot with herring and tobiko, Courgette flower with pecorino
Editor tip
Donvito took over the kitchen in January 2026; tables are in the 18th-century room or in the garden.
CuisineFrench fine dining
Price€€€€
NeighborhoodPalais Des Papes
HoursThu-Sun 12:00-13:15, 19:30-21:15; closed Mon-Wed
ChefMichele Donvito
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Location

Address: 4 Place de l'Amirande, 84000 Avignon

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