Arles sits in a quiet side street of De Pijp and feels like a French bistro that has moved with the times. The kitchen is in the hands of chef Numa Muller, who focuses on seasonal French dishes. The base is classic French, but the elaboration is more modern and lighter than in a traditional brasserie.
The menu leans on influences from several French regions. The Loire and Burgundy are evident, both in the dishes and in the wine choices. The south of France around the city of Arles also plays a role in the flavor structure: think of the lighter, sunny side of French cuisine, but worked out in a contemporary bistro style. This gives the restaurant a distinct signature within French cuisine.
Arles works with seasonal menus and a la carte options. The seasonal approach ensures that the offerings change throughout the year. The kitchen responds to what is available at the time, within the French framework that the restaurant has given itself. Thus, it remains recognizably French, but with plenty of room for variety.
Arles works with seasonal menus and a la carte options.
Since opening in 2017, Arles has become a firm name in De Pijp. Culinary guides such as Gault&Millau mention the restaurant and spotlight Numa Muller's cooking style. Arles is also mentioned in guides like Michelin, indicating that it is structurally seen as a serious player within contemporary French bistro cuisine in the city.