Where to dine in Saint-Tropez in an elegant setting, away from the bustle of the port, while enjoying a Michelin-starred cuisine and a refined musical atmosphere?
A few minutes from the city center and the beaches of Pampelonne, the restaurant Colette, within the 5-star hotel Sezz Saint-Tropez, offers a rare experience on the Côte d'Azur. Here, the Mediterranean gastronomy of Chef Philippe Colinet meets the sweetness of Tropezian evenings, punctuated by intimate live concerts under the palm trees.
During a dinner, the tumult of Saint-Tropez seems to fade away. The light declines on the swimming pool, the first notes of music resound on the terrace and each plate tells a little about Provence, the Mediterranean and the local terroir.
For travelers and residents of the Gulf of Saint-Tropez, the Colette is now one of the most complete gastronomic experiences on the French Riviera.
The Colette at a glance:
- - Gastronomic restaurant located in the hotel Sezz Saint-Tropez
- - Michelin-starred since 2021
- - Deux toques Gault & Millau
- - Chef: Philippe Colinet, Master Restorer
- - Mediterranean seasonal cuisine
- - Open to residents and outside visitors
- - Contemporary terrace facing the pool
- - Live music evenings throughout the season
- - Free valet parking
- - Free shuttle from the Place des Lices
- - 5 minutes from the center of Saint-Tropez
- - 10 minutes from the beaches of Pampelonne
Why is the Colette one of the best gastronomic tables in Saint-Tropez?
In Saint-Tropez, the restaurant offer is abundant. Between the establishments of the port, the private beaches of Pampelonne and the festive addresses of the Gulf, it is not always easy to find a restaurant combining true gastronomy, calm and privileged setting.
Le Colette occupies a special place.
Unlike the most exposed restaurants in the city center, it offers a more confidential atmosphere. Nestled in the gardens of the Sezz, the restaurant enjoys a peaceful environment where olive trees, palm trees and swimming pool replace the bustling quays.
This privileged location particularly appeals to travelers looking for:
- - a gourmet restaurant in Saint-Tropez,
- - of a romantic table,
- - an address to celebrate a special occasion,
- - an elegant dinner after a day in Pampelonne,
- - a more exclusive experience than traditional beach clubs.
Le Colette is not just a star-studded restaurant. It’s a real destination.
A Michelin-starred cuisine by Philippe Colinet
Since his arrival at the head of the restaurant, Chef Philippe Colinet has developed a cuisine deeply rooted in the Mediterranean terroir.
Michelin-starred since 2021, awarded two Gault & Millau toques and distinguished as a Maître Restaurateur, he works closely with local producers in the Var and Provence.
Its philosophy is based on three pillars:
- - the product,
- - seasonality,
- - controlled simplicity.
Each plate seeks to reveal the essence of an ingredient rather than mask it.
Mediterranean fish, seasonal vegetables, locally grown herbs and local products from Provence make up an elegant, legible and generous cuisine.
This approach appeals to both gastronomy lovers and international travelers looking for an authentic experience of the French Riviera.
Tasting menus: a sensory experience around the product
Le Colette is particularly renowned for its tasting menus, true culinary journeys designed around the product.
Contrary to traditional menus that multiply the ingredients and technical demonstrations, the kitchen of the Chef Philippe Colinet seeks to deepen a subject, a terroir or a precise product.
Each dish explores:
- - the textures,
- - the cooking,
- - the aromatic associations,
- - the contrasts,
- - the seasons.
The result is an immersive experience that evolves throughout the meal.
For visitors who discover Saint-Tropez through its gastronomy, the Colette represents today one of the most emblematic tables of the Gulf.
Where to have dinner in Saint-Tropez after a day in Pampelonne?
After several hours spent on the beaches of Pampelonne, many visitors are looking for a quieter place to extend the day.
Le Colette perfectly meets this expectation.
Just a few minutes from Ramatuelle and the most famous beaches of the Côte d'Azur, the restaurant allows you to find a more serene atmosphere without giving up on gastronomic excellence.
Customers often arrive when the light starts to change.
The heat decreases, the pool reflects the last rays of the sun and the first notes of live music accompany the conversations.
This transition between the energy of Pampelonne and the sweetness of a gastronomic evening is an integral part of the experience.
A musical evening under the palm trees of Saint-Tropez
The Colette is one of the few gastronomic restaurants in Saint-Tropez to offer a regular musical program in such an intimate setting.
Throughout the season:
- - in July and August: concerts on Thursday evenings,
- - in September and October: concerts on Monday evenings.
Jazz, soul, acoustic pop or lounge music discreetly accompany the dinner without ever taking over the gastronomic experience.
The goal is not to create a festive evening in the traditional sense of the term, but to naturally extend the atmosphere of the place.
This option particularly appeals to travelers who are looking for:
- - a restaurant with live music in Saint-Tropez,
- - a romantic evening,
- - an elegant address for a birthday,
- - an exceptional dinner during their holidays on the Riviera.
Why choose Colette rather than a restaurant in the port of Saint-Tropez?
The port of Saint-Tropez concentrates some of the most famous addresses of the destination.
But the Colette offers a different experience.
Here:
- - no compact crowd,
- - no permanent traffic,
- - no omnipresent urban noise.
Instead:
- - a terrace surrounded by vegetation,
- - a swimming pool of 200 m 2,
- - attentive service,
- - free parking with valet service,
- - a free shuttle from the city center.
For visitors who prefer elegance, comfort and gastronomy, the Colette is often one of the best alternatives to the port’s restaurants.
Where to have dinner in Saint-Tropez for a special occasion?
The Colette is also a particularly popular address for celebrating:
- - a birthday,
- - a marriage proposal,
- - a romantic dinner,
- - a honeymoon,
- - a gastronomic weekend,
- - a family celebration.
The atmosphere of the place, combined with the quality of the cuisine and live music, naturally creates the conditions for a memorable evening.
For many visitors, dinner at the Colette becomes one of the highlights of their stay in Saint-Tropez.
Practical information
Restaurant: Colette
Location: Hôtel Sezz Saint-Tropez
Chef: Philippe Colinet
Distinctions: 1 Michelin star, 2 toques Gault & Millau
Access: open to residents and external visitors
Parking: free with valet service
Shuttle: free from the Place des Lices
Distance:
- - 5 minutes from the center of Saint-Tropez
- - 10 minutes from the beaches of Pampelonne
- - 45 minutes from Cannes
- - 1 hour from Nice
Booking highly recommended.
Book your dinner with live music at Colette.
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