France Guide
The Massif Central
Restaurants
1 Le 1513 3 rue des Chaussetiers Sited opposite the cathedral, this is the best of the cheaper places and very popular. The restaurant occupies a superb Renaissance mansion built in 1513. Price: Lunchtime menu €9.50
2 Hôtel des Commerçants Opposite the station Inexpensive and very friendly, with a terrace at the back Opening time: Closed SunPrice: Menus from €14
3 L'Alambic 6 rue Ste-Claire 
04.73.36.17.45 A good-value terroir restaurant with an upper-end feel, excellent food and service with mid-range prices. Menus from €26. Opening time: Closed Mon & Wed lunch & Sun
4 Emmaneul Hodencq 6 place St-Pierre 04.73.31.23.23 The city's finest gastronomique has a pleasantly airy dining room and a carte ranging lobster through truffle ravioli (expect to spend €70+). Opening time: Closed Sun & Mon lunch
5 Chez Flo 18 rue des Cheval Blanc A basic brasserie with excellent value local cuisine. Price: Menus from €13.50. Opening time: Closed Sat evening
6 Gérard Anglard 17 rue Lamartine, off place de Jaude 04.73.93.52.25 Provides a specialized gastronomic experience, with refined and inventive cooking. The lunchtime menu starts at €29. Opening time: Closed Sun & first two weeks Aug
7 Mai Lan 41 bd Trudaine Serves first-class Vietnamese cooking for around €18 (€9 at lunch). Opening time: Closed Mon lunch & Sun
8 Pescajoux 13 rue du Port A good place for a quick snack with a lunch crêpe-menu starting from €11 Opening time: Closed Sat noon, Sun & Mon
9 Petit Bonneval 5km southeast off the N9 Issoire road at Pérignat-lès-Sarliève 04.73.79.11.11 A delicious stop for dinner on a summer evening; menus from €26. Also a hotel (€51-65). Opening time: Closed Sun evening