Restaurant · Ribes · Ardèche
The Team
The faces behind every dish, every glass, every smile.
At La Cueille, it's first and foremost a story of people. A close-knit team, passionate, deeply attached to this place and what it represents: hospitality, sharing, and the taste of simple, authentic things.
The owner
Manu
Grandson of the village grocers, Emmanuel is the soul of the place. Welcoming, passionate, deeply attached to his Ardèche roots.
He's the one who imagined La Cueille in 2021: bringing the family building back to life and turning it into a social hub in the heart of Ribes village. Restaurant, cottages, grocery, guinguette, events — a complete place, open all year.
The chef
Yaya
In the kitchen, Yaya leads the dance. His cooking? Simple, creative and generous — with fresh products sourced from local Ardèche producers.
The menu changes every week with the rhythm of harvests and seasons. The set menu at 25 € — starter, main, dessert — is renewed every seven days. Everything is homemade, no exceptions.
In the kitchen
Baptiste
Chef Yaya's right-hand man, Baptiste brings his touch and energy to the kitchen. Together, they create dishes that tell the story of Ardèche terroir.
From plating boards to desserts, he ensures a constant and reliable presence behind the stove.
Bar & cocktails
Naïche
Behind the bar, Naïche is in charge. Homemade cocktails, local beers from Rocles and Vals-les-Bains, natural wines from forgotten Ardèche grape varieties.
His expertise turns every aperitif into a special moment. The bar at La Cueille is a place to live, not just a counter.
Front of house
Sarah
Sarah welcomes you in the dining room and on the terrace. Smiles, warmth and an infallible memory for your preferences.
Service at La Cueille is warm and attentive — like being at friends' who happen to have a starred chef in the kitchen.
Communication
Baptiste
Another Baptiste! This one handles La Cueille's communication: social media, website, events, partnerships.
Thanks to him, La Cueille's universe shines beyond the village — so the story of this place keeps being told.
"There is in this restaurant La Cueille a sublime cocktail combining culinary talent, good humour and quality of service that transforms every gourmet break into a moment of delicious humanity." — Eric B.