6 mediterranean spots in Ecusson, editor-picked by TableJourney. All of Ecusson's food · All mediterranean in Montpellier.

Jardin des Sens ★ 4.7

Place de la Canourgue, 34000 Montpellier

The Pourcel twins cook their Michelin-starred Mediterranean register at Jardin des Sens, inside the Hôtel Richer de Belleval on Place de la Canourgue.

Tip: Dinner is the full theatre under the frescoes; Friday and Saturday lunch is the shorter, gentler way into the room.

Jardin des Sens ★ 4.7

Place de la Canourgue, 34000 Montpellier

Jardin des Sens is the Pourcel twins' Michelin-starred room inside the Hôtel Richer de Belleval, frescoed ceilings over creative Mediterranean menus.

Tip: The Menu Signature runs 240 euros; La Canourgue downstairs serves the Pourcel register at bistro prices every day of the week.

Ébullition ★ 4.5

10 Rue du Pila Saint-Gély, 34000 Montpellier

Ébullition is Boris Caillol's Michelin-starred room on Rue du Pila Saint-Gély in Montpellier, tasting menus perfumed with herbs from the organic markets.

Tip: It runs Tuesday to Friday only, so plan midweek; menus start at 69 euros and the seven-course Emotion tops out at 114.

Ébullition ★ 4.5

10 Rue du Pila Saint-Gély, 34000 Montpellier

Ébullition earned Boris Caillol a Michelin star on Rue du Pila Saint-Gély in Montpellier, perfumed tasting menus sourced from the city's organic markets.

Tip: Weekdays only, Tuesday to Friday, with menus from €69 to €114; the short lunch is the most accessible entry point.

Le Paresseur ★ 4.2

15 Rue Jules Latreilhe, 34000 Montpellier

Le Paresseur cooks grandmother recipes with Italian flair and Sétois heritage under vaulted stone on Rue Jules Latreilhe in central Montpellier.

Tip: One of the few good Écusson kitchens serving Sunday and Monday nights; the vaulted cellar room downstairs suits winter, the terrace summer.

Le Paresseur ★ 4.2

15 Rue Jules Latreilhe, 34000 Montpellier

Le Paresseur serves Italian-Sétois comfort cooking under stone vaults on Rue Jules Latreilhe in Montpellier, generous plates from family recipes.

Tip: It keeps serving Sunday and Monday nights when the Écusson goes dark, which locals treat as a public service.