Mimet · Bouc-Bel-Air
Your restaurant a step from Mimet
Down from the Chaîne de l'Étoile, minutes from Mimet, Pakal brings together world cuisine, a premium setting and a large terrace — for lunch as much as a lingering dinner.
Perched high on the Chaîne de l'Étoile, Mimet has long had to come down to the plain to find a real table. Today, that's Pakal: a premium brasserie in Bouc-Bel-Air where travel-cuisine is savoured at lunch and dinner, a step from the village.
A step from Mimet
Mimet, within table reach
From Mimet and its perched old village, a few minutes' drive via Simiane or Gardanne bring you to Pakal, at the foot of the Chaîne de l'Étoile. Close enough to improvise a lunch, set apart enough to change the mood entirely.
Where finding a table with character near Mimet is far from obvious, Pakal plays the world-cuisine card in a carefully composed setting — and you park on site, without circling, in complete calm.
- World cuisine
- Quick access
- Private parking
- Lunch & dinner
Travel cuisine
The world on your plate
Starters to share, generous fish and meats, comforting pasta and risotto: Pakal's menu roams the flavours of the world while staying true to good produce. Honest, borderless cooking minutes from Mimet — elegant, generous and never stuffy.
The setting
A great room, a real terrace
115 seats indoors and 90 on the shaded terrace: Pakal welcomes the quiet duo as warmly as the large party, with the same care. Timber frame, velvet and low lighting make a premium setting minutes from Mimet.
A rarity in the area: a private 42-space car park, PMR spots included. Come down from Mimet without ever circling for a place to park, at lunch or dinner.
- 115
- Indoor seats
- 90
- Terrace seats
- 42
- Parking spaces
When to come
Every mood has its moment
From a quick lunch to a lingering dinner, one-to-one or for the large party: Pakal fits every occasion, a step from Mimet.
12 – 2pm
Lunch
A food-loving break Tuesday to Saturday, ideal for a meeting or simply a good meal near Mimet.
7 – 10:15pm
Dinner
Wednesday to Saturday, a dinner that lingers in a premium setting of velvet and low lighting.
Large parties
In a group
Spacious terrace and room for family, team or friends gatherings, in a calm setting near Mimet.
Frequently asked
Near Mimet, good to know
Where is Pakal in relation to Mimet?
Pakal is at 817 Avenue de Violési, 13320 Bouc-Bel-Air, just a few minutes from Mimet by car, at the foot of the Chaîne de l'Étoile, via Simiane-Collongue or Gardanne.
How long from Mimet to reach Pakal?
Count around fifteen minutes by car from the village of Mimet. The restaurant is easily reached, with the advantage of private parking that spares you any hunt for a spot.
Is there parking when coming from Mimet?
Yes: a private 42-space car park, PMR spots included, reserved for our guests — a genuine rarity in the area that makes coming from Mimet very simple.
What are the opening days and hours?
Lunch Tuesday to Saturday (12–2pm) and dinner Wednesday to Saturday (7–10:15pm). Pakal is closed on Sunday and Monday.
How do I book a table?
Booking is by phone only, on +33 4 42 53 24 77. Speaking directly lets us prepare your visit at its best, especially for larger tables.
Book your table
Mimet has a table minutes away
Join Pakal at lunch and dinner, a step from Mimet. Call us and we'll keep the best table for you.
04 42 53 24 77