Must-see restaurants in Clermont-Ferrand

  • Le Sisisi

    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…

  • Bistrot de la Butte

    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,…

  • La Table au Plafond

    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,…

  • Avenue

    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…

  • Bougnat Burger

    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…

  • Le Bistrot des Dames

    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…

  • L'Amphitryon Capucine

    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…

  • Il Visconti

    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…

  • Marché St-Pierre

    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…

  • Les Arcandiers

    Clermont-Ferrand

    Globe-shaped lamps and model planes hang from vaulted ceilings, and jazz album covers plaster the walls at this retro bistro. Les Arcandiers doubles as a…

  • Myrtille

    Clermont-Ferrand

    This minimalist cafe facing Clermont-Ferrand's covered market specialises in all things organic, whipping up seasonal soups, roasted veggie dishes and a…