Auvergne
Renowned French chef Régis Marcon has a glittering trio of Michelin stars and he masterminds a clutch of restaurants in St-Bonnet-le-Froid. An affordable…
Must-see restaurants in Auvergne
Parc Naturel Régional des Volcans d'Auvergne
This farm-style inn is well worth the 3km trek up the main road towards Col de Guéry. Regional classics like cheesy truffade and pounti (a prune-studded…
Auvergne
Chef Pascale Suc pours heart, soul and lovingly selected local ingredients into the meals at this small, simple restaurant. The atmosphere is jolly, Le…
Auvergne
Near Riom's clock tower, chef Hervé Klein accents local ingredients with flavours from India, Japan and beyond. Be surprised by seven courses selected by…
Auvergne
One of Le Puy's best addresses for food and form. Its atmospheric setting, within a 12th- to 16th-century hôtel particulier (townhouse), sets the tone,…
Clermont-Ferrand
Just off cathedral square, this understated little restaurant has Clermont's most coveted tables. Le Sisisi's deft balance of sweet and savoury – spiced…
Auvergne
Abstract portraits and high-backed chairs create a boutique feel at this temple to French fine dining. Choose from flavour pairings like char in…
Parc Naturel Régional des Volcans d'Auvergne
Named for a hairy, mischievous gnome, this cellar restaurant is a winning address thanks to well-executed regional cuisine and faultless service. Top…
Parc Naturel Régional des Volcans d'Auvergne
The devil has all the best food at this infernally named restaurant, a 6km drive west of Chambon-sur-Lac. The dining room is arranged around a large open…
Parc Naturel Régional des Volcans d'Auvergne
Loosen your belt for generous servings of regional delicacies such as pork with lentils, pounti (bacon- and prune-studded savoury cake) and bourriols …
Auvergne
Chef Emmanuel Bosset infuses French classics with playful influences (and plenty of wine and liqueur): squid with rabbit and chorizo, spring rolls with…
Auvergne
Size isn't everything, and this pocked-sized restaurant ably balances Auvergne specialities (perfectly seasoned steaks, local cheese platters) with…
Clermont-Ferrand
Defying the myth that restaurants on a main square are often tourist traps, this exceptional bistro pulls seasonal produce into dishes that feel unrushed,…
Clermont-Ferrand
Chefs here seem to have enormous fun designing tapas-style nibbles like 'cappuccino' (vegetable stew with a ham foam), mini burgers with raclette cheese,…
Clermont-Ferrand
Avenue's ever-changing menu focuses on local market produce, lovingly plated with barely a pink peppercorn out of place. Original combinations range from…
Auvergne
A rare healthy-eating gem in the heart of one of France's major cheese regions, Florence's crêperie delights with friendly, personalised service and a…
Auvergne
Smart service and a light gourmet touch bring locals flocking for tables at Bambou et Basilic. Monochrome decor seems designed not to distract from the…
Auvergne
An essential stop for hyper-local Auvergnat cheese, this periwinkle-blue crémerie has been running since 1925 and its produce is mercifully unchanged…
Auvergne
Thoughtfully dressed and perfectly cooked, the seafood at L'Hippocampe is fit for Neptune's table. The weekday lunch menu is good value, though you won't…
Auvergne
Test the limits of your cheese threshold with fondant St-Nectaire, an entire baked cheese served with morsels of potato, salad and cured meat, a…
Parc Naturel Régional des Volcans d'Auvergne
The biggest lure of this impressive delicatessen is its mind-boggling array of saucissons d'Auvergne, local dried sausage in incarnations from duck to…
Clermont-Ferrand
Homemade burgers, spiked with cheeses like St-Nectaire and Bleu d'Auvergne, tower over plates of fries and salad at this simple but satisfying diner…
Clermont-Ferrand
Expert takes on French classics like duck à l'orange, smoked Montbéliard sausage and rabbit in mustard rotate on the menu, along with house creations like…
Auvergne
This self-styled ‘AuvergnAponais’ restaurant (Auvergnat meets ‘Japonais’) places an emphasis on organic and local ingredients wherever possible, while…
Auvergne
All shiny brass, squeaky leather and art-deco glamour, this timeless haunt has a wall of photos featuring the actors and chanteurs who've stopped by from…
Clermont-Ferrand
Wear your spiffiest suit for this restaurant gastronomique, 800m northwest of the cathedral. Its menus nod to Italian and Asian flavours (conchiglie pasta…
Auvergne
Chef Corinne Moreau is evangelical about nutrition, so vegetarian proteins and organic fruits are the bedrock of the menu. The house speciality, lentil…
Parc Naturel Régional des Volcans d'Auvergne
After days spent tramping the trails around St-Nectaire or skiing Super-Besse, you need no-frills cuisine in gargantuan portions and this local favourite…
Auvergne
Auvergnat flavours receive a makeover at this restaurant in Glaine-Montaigut, 20km southwest of Thiers. Savoury tarts of boudin noir (black sausage) and…
Clermont-Ferrand
This is a sultry venue for a date, with voluptuous velvet chairs, subdued lighting and Italian dishes made from scratch. Twirl your fork in garlicky clam…
Parc Naturel Régional des Volcans d'Auvergne
Hearty and wholesome dishes receive elegant presentation in this self-styled 'bistrovergnat' – that is, a restaurant with the simplicity of a bistro but a…
Clermont-Ferrand
The chunky building might bring to mind a jumble of Lego bricks, but this covered market is packed with fresh local produce and organic vegetables. Best…
Parc Naturel Régional des Volcans d'Auvergne
Besse's best pizzeria layers regional flavours onto authentic bases and bakes them in a wood-fired oven; try the 'Bessarde' with Bleu d'Auvergne cheese or…
Auvergne
A satisfying, great-value restaurant turning out local classics like truffade, as well as a delicious range of seafood from fish tartare and ray wing with…
Parc Naturel Régional des Volcans d'Auvergne
Inside a rough stone building in the centre of Murol village, L'Arbalète serves ravenous hikers and locals with honey-roasted Camembert, confit de canard…
Auvergne
This historic grocer's shop has been transformed into an understated eatery where salads, steaks and fish are beautifully turned out and always served…
Auvergne
Red-checked tablecloths, daily specials scrawled on boards, and a cast of characters. The Lucas is a classic French bistro that distinguishes itself by…
Auvergne
This reliable spot on the market square serves upmarket bistro fare like steak with nostril-singeing Gorgonzola sauce, duck tartare with scallops and a…
Parc Naturel Régional des Volcans d'Auvergne
Dine within a palatial salon, without dropping your monocle over the bill. Service at Le Comptoir Cyrano is charming and terribly French, while meals…
Auvergne
This humble bakery is the place to try the pavé de Pannessac, a sugar-rush-inducing local delicacy where verveine- or chocolate-flavoured cream is…
