The story
In the heart of Clermont-Ferrand, Le Bistrot d'à Côté offers a welcoming retreat with subtle décor and a softly lit atmosphere. The restaurant has been selected by the Michelin Guide since 2019 and was awarded a Bib Gourmand in 2025, a recognition that highlights its good quality, good value cooking. This accolade underscores the restaurant's commitment to accessible, well-crafted Modern Cuisine.
The open kitchen is the heart of the operation, where Chef de Cuisine Valentin Chambonnière orchestrates a short, authentic, and generous menu. His approach is rooted in the season, using only what the market provides. The dishes are inspired by his travels, discoveries, and exchanges, resulting in colourful, original plates with subtle, unexpected flavours. This is bistronomie at its most sincere—a French culinary style that elevates bistro classics with precision and creativity.
Le Bistrot d'à Côté is as much about the drink as it is about the food. The restaurant boasts a carefully curated wine list featuring organic, biodynamic, and natural wines from dedicated vignerons. For those seeking something stronger, the cocktail bar offers over 100 spirits, with both classic and original creations from the bartender. Whether for a weekday lunch (formulas change weekly) or an evening meal (menus change every two months), the focus remains on seasonal, flavour-driven Modern Cuisine in a convivial setting.
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