La Guérite – Sainte-Marguerite Island

So much to say about this restaurant. The highlight of most people’s trips to the south of France! The staff reached out to arrange the boat for me, which was 25€ a person. The staff once we arrived were inviting and kind! Servers are in a bit of a rush, but that’s because of how popular this place really is. If you order slow, they don’t push which I really appreciated! The food got a 4/5 for me. It was amazing, but portion sizes for the price are hilariously drastic. 5/5 for service and atmosphere. You literally cannot beat this view or even the quick ride too and from! Truffle pasta was the best I have had so far in Europe, and I just left Italy! Pick up and drop off was communicated weird. They said go to captain when really on the dock it’s called capitainerie!

They cancelled our original reservation at 3pm which had been booked months prior and moved us to the earlier sitting at 12.30pm which we were disappointed about. Everything is very expensive but the food is delicious and setting is gorgeous. We were able to purchase more drinks in the bar area after our table reservation so we could stay for the party post 3pm sitting. The atmosphere is completely different 12.30pm - 3pm as opposed to 5pm onwards. Had a great time here, and I would recommend for the experience. Note: The waiter told us the €90 rose wine wasn’t very nice, and told us to order the €130 bottle, he was very persistent (3 times tried to make us buy the more expensive bottle) but the €90 is excellent so wasn’t necessary.

The atmosphere of the restaurant was truly impressive and elegant. However, I found the portion sizes to be smaller than expected. For example, the grilled zucchini dish was quite simple and could have been presented with more care. The hummus was not bad in terms of taste, but I believe a more authentic flavor could be achieved by drawing inspiration from Lebanese or Turkish cuisine. The meat dish was served without any accompanying sauce or garnish, which was surprising. Additionally, when we asked for chili flakes, they brought us fresh chili peppers, which was unexpected for a restaurant of this level. We paid a total of 750 euros for four adults and a baby, and we left the table still hungry. On top of that, we were charged an additional 50 euros per person, totaling 200 euros, for the boat transfer. The staff was generally friendly and attentive, but the fact that so few employees spoke English at such a tourist-oriented venue was noticeable. The only dish that truly stood out was the truffle pasta, which was exceptional; however, I cannot say the same for the other options. While the atmosphere was impressive, the food and overall experience did not meet the expectations for a restaurant of this caliber.

Amazing venue and incredible experience to go. Food is better than a lot of the previous reviews suggest. Atmosphere is incredible but if you are not spending $500 on a bottle of wine or champagne, the service is not good. Super exclusive and a good experience to do, but a lot easier if you are willing to drop 1000's on lunch.

I’ve been to La Guérite twice and had two very different experiences. The first time, the atmosphere was incredible, but the welcome wasn’t the best. The second time, the vibe was a bit quieter, but the service improved. Overall, it's worth visiting for the stunning views and unique experience!