Les meilleurs restaurants en Saint-Etienne

26/06/2025: UPDATE: I tried again at lunchtime with a 1.5-hour break. Despite this extended time, it was still impossible to get served for a main course and dessert. The waiter was alone, and the service was still slow. I specifically asked not to be charged for the desserts, since they weren't served and weren't eaten. The waiter assured me this would be taken into account… only to end up charging me exactly the same price as for a full meal. ➡️ This is therefore a lie, and in my opinion, a dishonest, even abusive, practice. If you consistently apply a set menu, then at least have the honesty to clearly state it—or make sure you can deliver on your promises regarding service. Like many, I don't appreciate being taken for a fool, and I won't make this mistake again. This was the last time. ---- My colleague and I visited this restaurant several times last summer and appreciated the manager's warm welcome, the terrace, and the quality of the food. Unfortunately, our last two visits were much less positive. On both occasions, we were charged for the entire menu when we only ordered the daily special, as we didn't have time for the rest (it's impossible to eat in an hour there). Beyond questioning the legality of this charge, it's simply not good business practice to charge full price to someone who doesn't order the entire menu, especially when it's mainly due to the speed of the service. Given this practice, we probably won't be going back, which is a shame considering our initial positive impression.

05/03/2026: The chocolate chip brioche is so good! I love pastries! It's a pleasure to see 😋🥰💪

22/02/2026: Exquisite chocolates with perfect taste, two very friendly and courteous saleswomen – a pleasure to visit Nelson's, bravo!

12/01/2026: Great, I recommend it with my eyes closed.

30/12/2025: I was born in Naples, and I think Pizza Cosy makes very good pizzas.

10/03/2026: The food was very good and the host was very welcoming!

04/03/2026: Honestly, if there were zero stars, I would have given it without hesitation. Neither the harira nor the brik (which was the size of a completely empty soufflé) was good. The couscous was like sand, dry and tasteless. I ordered it with chicken, but I was served something bizarre that didn't resemble chicken at all… and it really wasn't good. I was clearly misled by the positive reviews.

08/03/2026: Excellent value for money, and what can I say about the superb atmosphere?

05/03/2026: They also have their own family-style cooking, but it's well-executed.

15/03/2026: The staff and service were lovely! We were lucky enough to try the chef's guacamole. The evening and atmosphere were very pleasant, perfect for enjoying ourselves as long as possible!

19/02/2026: What a disappointment - it's a place that's often popular, but the bartender wasn't up to scratch; he simply kicked one of our group out because she wasn't ordering anything - incomprehensible.

14/01/2025: Very good experience at Di Voglia restaurant! I highly recommend!

01/01/2025: Very good dishes...especially the octopus...

11/03/2026: The atmosphere could have been quite nice with friends, except the fish and chips on the menu ruined everything because they weren't up to scratch. The labeling of the origin of ALL the meats isn't immediately obvious to customers. The cooking style is deep-fried, with a characteristic taste, and what's more... they're far too oily—so much for calorie counting! See the latest photos added for the traditional cooking method... Here, it seems profitability takes precedence; no dry-cured ham, just a basic, entry-level ham on the menu, like in a bistro in Saint-Étienne that I know very well... and which gets its cheap pâté-style product from Metro. I often say that a professional's garbage is a good indicator, even if their name isn't Bertrand 😊. Oh, and I almost forgot, the poor-quality fresh cheese called Sarasson is served as an extra charge. Overall, it's poor value for money because even the fries 🍟 in the children's menu, which cost around €10, had a sour taste. We regretted the trip, especially the fuel and the bill 👓. For visitors, the typical viewpoint of the town is from Guizay towards La Ricamarie.

09/03/2026: Excellent restaurant serving traditional cuisine, everything was perfect, thank you!

19/02/2026: I spent 50 minutes there for an "open mic" supposedly open to all styles. The reality: it was impossible to play music from a USB drive; only regulars with their instruments were allowed. If "open mic" means "reserved for the Sunday crowd," they should just say so. It would save others from wasting their time. Luckily, Hugo found a solution so I could sing. Finally: - A wine glass from a box costs €5 - A particularly condescending regular made a sarcastic comment about the "bad reviews" (referring to the USB drive issue) Advice to the bar's star regulars: when you're worried about negative reviews, start by focusing on hospitality and respect.

25/10/2025: Friendly place, very friendly servers. Very cool music playlist (Pink F!!)

17/02/2026: The price has dropped considerably... A duck breast for €22 is just half a fillet with a rather meager side dish, which is a shame. The servers are still friendly!

09/02/2026: A restaurant you absolutely must try, with refined and varied cuisine. Quality products, no regrets even after 3 weeks.

25/02/2026: Honestly, the best kebab ever! Impeccable service, the atmosphere is just perfect. It's a real restaurant, not just a basic kebab shop! Thanks for this amazing experience! 👌🏻

24/02/2026: The food is very good, the portions are very generous, and the service and welcome are excellent.

31/03/2026: Amazing pizza some of the best in Europe really friendly staff highly recommended

15/03/2026: The best pizzas in Saint-Étienne.

16/03/2026: Tavern sauerkraut or candied sauerkraut is very good. Excellent value for money.

14/03/2026: Nice brasserie, well located, parking available. The sauerkraut and flammkuchen were very good.