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 stuffed with slow-cooked lamb, coconut panna cotta) but its strength is classic French cuisine, such as ris de veau (lamb heart) and pork with Le Puy lentils.

The three-course lunch menu (€25) is good value, but foodies might want to plump for the decadent evening menu gourmand.


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