Restaurant · Chaîne des Puys
Le Resto d'Epicure, at the summit of the Puy de Dôme
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- Where
- Orcines
Eating at 1,465 metres
Le Resto d'Epicure is the sit-down restaurant at the summit of the Puy de Dôme, next to the arrival point of the Panoramique des Dômes train. It presents itself as a bistronomic table, open since 2018, with the seal of the Les Toques d'Auvergne chefs on its menu. The dining room has large picture windows and a terrace with parasols facing south, towards the Sancy mountains. With a clear sky, you eat with the chain of volcanoes below you.
It is not the only place to eat at the top: at the summit there is also a self-service cafeteria, La Table d'Epicure, with house-made dishes in jars, and in July and August some takeaway stalls. At the departure station, below, is Le Bistrot d'Epicure, with a terrace facing the volcano. This restaurant is the option for sitting down unhurried.
What to order
There is a menu at two prices: starter and main or main and dessert for €30, and all three courses for €39, service included. The seasonal menu they publish has œuf en meurette, marinated and smoked Auvergne trout, onion gratin, lacquered Allier pork knuckle with apple and chestnut, vegetable gyozas with lentils and broad beans and, for a €4 supplement, beef fillet with Bleu de la Mémé sauce. The Auvergne cheese board, with gaperon and sheep's cheese from a local farm, costs €10 more. For dessert, three iced "volcanoes" with Vichy pastille, churros with ice cream or a chocolate mousse with mango.
The menu changes with the seasons: what you see on its website is what is on in the current season.
When to go and how to book
It opens only at lunchtime. From 4 April to 30 June and from 1 September to 1 November it serves from 12:00 to 14:00 every day, except Mondays from 20 April to 12 October, when it is closed. In July and August, from 12:00 to 14:15, every day. From 2 November to early April it is closed. Book a table online on its Zenchef page: in summer and at weekends it is almost essential.
To get there you have to take the Panoramique des Dômes train from Orcines, or walk up the paths. Add the train ticket to the cost of the meal.
What to order: the €39 three-course menu, and the Auvergne cheese board if you are hungry
Practical details
- Phone
- +33 4 73 87 43 00
- Opening hours
- Mon–Sun12:00–14:00
- Cuisine
- French, Auvergne, Bistronomic
- Bookings
- Book a table on their website
House specialities
- Œuf en meurette
- Truite d'Auvergne en deux façons
- Jambonneau de l'Allier laqué
- Filet de bœuf sauce au Bleu de la Mémé
- Les 3 volcans glacés à la pastille de Vichy
Tips
- Book and take the train with time to spare Go up at least half an hour before your table; in summer there is a queue at the station.
- Ask for a table by the window The view is half the meal.
- If it rains or is foggy The terrace makes no sense and neither does the view: the summit cafeteria or the bistrot below work out cheaper.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to eat at Le Resto d'Epicure?
The menu costs €30 for two courses and €39 for three, service included.
Is it open in winter?
No. It is open from 4 April to 1 November.
Is it open on Sundays?
Yes, at lunchtime. On Mondays it is closed between 20 April and 12 October.
Can I book?
Yes, online on its Zenchef page.
Do I have to pay for the train to eat there?
Yes, unless you walk up.
