Les meilleurs restaurants en Clermont-Ferrand

20/03/2026: Excellent restaurant with beautifully presented dishes. A wide selection of items and a simple yet effective menu. A bit pricey, but considering the quality of the food, it's reasonable. Fast and professional service; the staff are friendly. Highly recommended.

24/02/2026: A truly wonderful discovery. We had an exceptional meal: generous portions, delicious dishes made with fresh, local ingredients. Beyond the quality of the food, we were also touched by the warm welcome and dedication of the staff and owner, who truly deserve our support. The service was impeccable from start to finish. We wholeheartedly recommend this restaurant and will gladly return.

12/03/2026: Amazing food and great service wish o discovered this place earlier

05/03/2026: While in Clermont-Ferrand for work, I had the opportunity to have lunch at La Parenthèse. The owner gave me a very warm welcome, and the entire team was exceptionally friendly. The menu is concise, offering high-quality dishes, and the meal ended on a delightful sweet note with excellent desserts. It's an address to keep in mind for my next visit. I highly recommend it!

23/03/2026: A starter that was good but expensive (4 small gnocchi in a blue cheese sauce for €11!), a main course that was very expensive, which I was advised to cook medium-rare but which was brought to me practically blue, or rather bloody (a measly slice of calf's liver, about 140g, in vinegar, with no other sauce and some plain fries for €26)... Furthermore, there was a huge misunderstanding between the menus displayed outside and inside; the prices didn't match, and the confusion was so complete that you didn't know how much you would end up paying. A chalkboard was positioned against the inside window, at the bottom, which made it difficult to see, forcing you to read the menu displayed in its proper glass-fronted location. I don't advise against going if you're well-off and like to spend lavishly, because the owner clearly enjoys it, but make sure you know how much you'll pay for what you order from the start, because as I said, the confusion is such that you won't know. The DGCCRF (French Directorate General for Competition Policy, Consumer Affairs and Fraud Control) has received a report about the incorrect signage. Indeed, as you can see on the outdoor menu in the photo, it says: "LUNCH MENU... Menu with choice on 'THE BOARD' starter+main/main+dessert: €20 (this has disappeared from the board) and starter+main+dessert: €24 (€25 on the board)." So, once seated at the table, there would no longer be a menu with a choice of dishes on the board, but rather a set starter, main course, and dessert, even though it still says "with a choice" on the board. So I chose from the lunch menu, a starter and a main course which should have cost me €20 (this menu was not on the menu but was available outside). I ended up paying €37, à la carte actually. So, there's no set lunch menu to choose from on the chalkboard as indicated on the outdoor menu, which is blatant DECEPTION, and the €20 menu has disappeared, which is also blatant DECEPTION. (Different prices between the outdoor and indoor menus, different products between the indoor and outdoor menus, menus appearing outside no longer exist inside, products listed below the lunch menu price don't correspond to the products on the outdoor menu, undeniably incorrect information outside—the confusion is there, whether deliberately or foolishly.) It's too complicated to discuss things with a restaurant owner who won't give customers their proper seats, even though she was politely informed in front of the outdoor menu, where she refused to accompany me to verify the error (odd). I never recommend people or websites where there is obvious deception. For your information, since 1998 I have eaten lunch and dinner in restaurants due to my profession, and for €37 I sometimes get a semi-gastronomic, complete and much better meal.

06/03/2026: Very good dish, but the portion was a little small for someone with a good appetite.

17/01/2025: Very warm welcome, I took away and the service was quick. Very easy to take our order

05/01/2025: Far too small portions. You can never get enough of it. The prices, on the other hand, are not proportionate.

08/03/2026: A bit disappointed by the fried chicken with lemon juice, which was too dry because there was hardly any juice at all! The quality of the chicken wasn't great either, considering the price; it tasted like refried frozen chicken! The other dishes were acceptable. The service was okay, and the atmosphere was normal.

11/02/2026: Great!! Lots of vegan options (the only slight downside might be the waiting time?)

25/03/2026: Excellent experience. Beautiful setting. Great service. Very good food. Very good value for money. The waiter was fantastic!

21/03/2026: The concept is interesting and allows you to sample different dishes. However, there's a real imbalance in taste and flavor between the dishes; clearly, some dishes need improvement and better preparation. There were three of us, and we tried several dishes, ultimately reaching the same conclusion: some dishes weren't great. The welcome and service were perfect. Overall, a good experience. We'd go back.

29/03/2026: Food: Top-notch, truly homemade and deserves to be highlighted. Service: Friendly, professional, and efficient; no waiting and a very warm welcome. Atmosphere: A real lively atmosphere, just the way we like it! In short, I highly recommend it.

28/03/2026: I ate at this restaurant yesterday and the experience was very positive. For my starter, I had a cauliflower velouté with a perfectly cooked egg: it was excellent, very well seasoned, and perfectly balanced. For my main course, the steak with fries was also delicious. The rare cooking was perfectly executed; the meat was tender and melted in your mouth. The glass of Côtes du Rhône paired very well with this dish. To finish, the chocolate fondant was very good, a sure thing. The setting is pleasant, in a style typical of traditional bistros, with a friendly atmosphere. The welcome was also very warm. A very good place that I recommend.

23/03/2026: We were a group of 12 and we were very well received and served. The only negative point was the plates, which were too large; we no longer had room on our table with the pan of truffade on top of that… Good luck to the waiters!

20/03/2026: A very good restaurant at prices that are accessible to everyone. Considering the quality, it seems very reasonable. Furthermore, the dishes are beautifully presented. The staff is pleasant. The service was excellent. We ate in a lovely, welcoming atmosphere.

24/01/2026: Fantastic welcome! I went for the first time yesterday. If you're looking for a quiet place to chat, go for it. The hot chocolate was delicious, and so was the crumble. You can go without hesitation. P.S.: Don't forget your change; they don't accept cards.

23/01/2026: A lovely time spent with my friend. The lady is very pleasant 👌🏻

27/02/2026: Very good value for money for this restaurant. We were concerned about the waiter's insistence on ordering drinks and the somewhat long wait for our food. The waiter was working alone, which can quickly make the wait feel tedious. The food was delicious.

13/12/2025: Friendly restaurant, warm welcome. A very pleasant time accompanied by good food.

21/01/2025: Very good service, the waiters are pleasant and helpful. I recommend this restaurant because the food is good

21/01/2025: One of the best quality/price ratios that I have come across. The cuisine is excellent, from appetizers to dessert including everything I was able to taste, the service as pleasant as possible, the atmosphere is that of any good restaurant where many people meet and the only small flaw What I was able to note is that for a restaurant focusing on regional cuisine, a decoration based on photos of Paris, even if they are superb, does a bit of a job in the setting. Other than that, there is nothing more to say about it, other than: go for it, enjoy yourself, from the tapenade to the aligot through the childhood memory or the rougail which was served as a dish yesterday , none of these dishes is disappointing and each offers a moment-to-moment pleasure. Congratulations to the chef and the entire team working in this restaurant.

15/03/2026: French restaurant with excellent quality ingredients and professional service. A calm, friendly, and welcoming atmosphere.

26/02/2026: Excellent value for money. Very welcoming! You can see into the kitchen and it's very clean. I had a calf's head which was excellent. I highly recommend this establishment.

11/03/2026: A place we love very much, authenticity, friendliness, joviality and good wines guaranteed! And a big thumbs up to Marine for all her ideas and this superb place.

07/11/2025: A nice mixed platter paired with roasted Camembert with herbs and honey + small potatoes (too much for two, but we'll finish it at home). Pleasant atmosphere.

31/03/2026: I recommend this restaurant after a problem my partner and I had with the staff at Buffalo Grill. Restaurant Léon welcomed us and provided excellent service. We were served by a very kind, friendly, professional, and above all, polite and courteous waiter, unlike the staff at Buffalo Grill. To this day, I recommend this restaurant and the waiter.

26/03/2026: An excellent experience from start to finish! We had a wonderful time at Léon in Clermont-Ferrand. The welcome was warm, the team was friendly and very professional, which immediately put us at ease. The dishes were truly delicious. You can taste the quality of the ingredients and the care taken with each plate, with a focus on fresh and expertly prepared seafood specialties. The atmosphere was friendly and pleasant, perfect for a meal with friends, family, or even as a couple. I highly recommend this place for great food and a wonderful time in Clermont-Ferrand! 👍