Clermont-Ferrand & Around Restaurants

  1. L'Alambic

    Meaning the Still (there's a handsome brass example on display and photos of artisan distilling around the walls), this is the place to sample Auvergnat dishes. The house speciality (so much a favourite that 15 kilos of Cantal cheese is purchased every week) is aligot , a stretchy confection of potato, cheese, garlic and cream.

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  2. Les Goûters de Justine

    This charming tearoom - it's rather like stepping into your great aunt's parlour - is a haven of calm and mellowness in the heart of the city. It also offers a range of snacks.

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  3. Ostréo Bar

    This tiny hole in the wall offers oysters whenever there's an 'r' in the month.

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  4. Relais de Pascal

    This seething bar-restaurant du quartier (neighbourhood restaurant) serves Auvergnat dishes, mainly pork-based, on marble tables. Ample platters of pig-based charcuterie are dished up any old time and it does an excellent menu du terroir of regional delights.

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