What to order at Acte 2

Must order
The six-course dinner menu at €78, or the €45 menu at Saturday lunch.
Signature dishes
Brandade ravioli with celeriac sauce, Guinea fowl supreme with parsnip
Editor tip
There is no à la carte, and the annual closure dates are listed on the restaurant’s site, so check them before booking.
CuisineFrench fine dining
Price€€€
NeighborhoodPlace De L Horloge
HoursTue-Fri 19:15-20:30; Sat 12:00-13:15, 19:15-20:30; closed Sun-Mon
ChefGrégory Dandel
Last verified

Why locals love it: Acte 2 sits behind a 17th-century green wooden door on Rue de la Petite Calade, serves dinner Tuesday to Saturday and opens for lunch only on Saturday.

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Location

Address: 3b Rue de la Petite Calade, 84000 Avignon

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