Restaurant La Belle idée

Nice cosy restaurant we checked out for lunch. We ordered escargot and a melted cheese dish (forgot the name) for entrees and beef tartare and a fish dish for the mains. Food was overall good without being amazing, but I’d recommend this spot if you’re visiting Grenoble.

The restaurant itself is cozy and charming, but unfortunately, the service left a lot to be desired. During our visit, there were two incidents: a glass was broken behind the bar, which can happen, but then a cocktail was dropped right in front of our table, which was a bit frustrating. The waitress was very patient, especially since we were a group of four and only one of us spoke French, so he had to translate our orders. However, one fork was missing, and my friend had to wait about 10 minutes to get one, by which time his food had already gone cold. I also asked for a water refill, and while they said yes, it never arrived. On the positive side, the food was really good. I ordered the duck with mushroom sauce, and the sauce was fantastic. However, they didn’t mention that the sauce wasn’t included in the price—it was an extra €6, which was a surprise. For dessert, I had a layered ice cream (I can’t remember the name), and it was a lovely mix of fruit and ice cream with a great texture. Remember to reserve beforehand(online is also available)

We ordered a ravioli dish, a burger, a portion of fries, a charcuterie and cheese board, cocktails and wine. The food was good although we ordered a well done burger that came medium… I personally don’t like blue cheese, but they were kind enough to change with another kind. The only downside is the slow service but overall it was a good dinner.

Delicious food and lovely waiter. The service is very good. The only pity is that half of the skin of the duck breast was burnt and tasted bitter. Everything is good. The sauce, Pocini and duck meat are quite delicious.

Claude was our server and she was extremely helpful and kind. Fluent in English and went above and beyond to get us the perfect French lunch experience. Had the fois gras and duck cooked like steak and they were delicious. Time and Euros well spent indeed!

Best restaurant in Grenoble !excellent French cuisine and great service a must go !

This is my four visit in Grenoble. It's such a pity we haven't discovered La Petite Idée before. I was absolutely amazed with service. Waitress was very friendly and super organized. The food was delicious, homemade style. We were set at entresol, which was quiet and cozy. When I will be next time in Grenoble definitely want go there again.

Original review from 2018: Good food, wine, reasonable prices... Another good honest French meal from this local restaurant. Returning after they expanded into the space next door, the transformation is amazing... Fabulous flavours and the staff are great. Must visit.