The cuisine and the presentation are immaculate, and despite the name, the style is not stuffy. The dining tables are mostly in a cellar, but in no way dingy. The service and the attention to detail is however 'formal'. More

With a terrible service. We were left at the table waiting for the desert for 35 minutes? First of that someone just threw the pre desert in front of us and run away.. Place was cold, a strong smell of acrylic painting, staff looked afraid and lost, the Chef looked at our table saw we were everything but pleased and... More

Went to Le Formal for lunch not expecting anything in particular. I just thought the price was good for a supposedly good restaurant. The first impression was very good, lovely, friendly and professional staff were able to reccommend, without being pushy, what to have for lunch. As starter I went for artichoke and sashimi with a coliflower mousse...I LOVED IT!... More

Taking advice from friends and Trip Advisor, I booked lunch last Wednesday. The food is totally stunning, both visually and on the taste buds. With three courses plus a glass of wine for 26 euros at lunchtime, it is fantastic value, but the memories will last for ever (or at least till our next visit). More

Despite good reviews we found no atmosphere, disappointing food presented as if it was haute cuisine and inexperienced service. Unusual to be asked how we wanted our grilled fish (sea bass) cooked - eg well done, medium or whatever ?! Very expensive for what it is, and you can do far better elsewhere in the town. More

Great location, amazing food; presentation, style, inventiveness, taste all fantastic. Is this restaurant Michelin starred?? It felt like any Michelin star restaurant we have eaten in. Service was great, staff were super. The price was so cheap. For the high quality if both food and service this meal was the same price as any 'regular' restaurant in Aix, but ten... More

The restaurant has an unassuming exterior, hidden in the centre of town. However, go downstairs and the main eating area is in an imaginatively refurbished cellar with abstract paintings all around. We had a minor embarrassment when we arrived as we had a couple more people than originally booked, and the restaurant was absolutely firm insisting that this could not... More

Delicious 3 course meal here (more courses available!) and very good value for money in view of prices at restaurants in Aix. Le Formel takes food seriously and playfully and provided us with a delicious, interesting and thoroughly tasty meal. There are 3 "menus" to choose from (3, 5 and 8 courses I think) and each course is a work... More

The restaurant is set up in an old former wine cellar. The food was absolutely amazing and so creative ! The lamb dish I had was comprised of various pieces of lamb, all prepared differently but very refined. The dessert was a ball of dark chocolate with mint sorbet inside: an unbelievable taste ! We went for lunch so the... More