Our take
Home cooking that takes traditional recipes and gives them a fresh lease of life. And at dinner, in 2026, Velay black lamb on the plate.
Home cooking on rue des Tanneries in Le Puy-en-Velay: simple dishes at lunch, bistronomic plates in the evening (2026 menu).
Le Vellavi serves home cooking that takes traditional recipes and adds a touch of modernity, on rue des Tanneries in Le Puy-en-Velay. In 2026, at lunchtime, the menu stays simple, with for example vol-au-vent, hanger steak (onglet) or a beef shoulder (paleron) in a winemaker's sauce with crushed sweet potatoes. In the evening, still in 2026, the plates move into bistronomy: blanquette of veal, Velay black lamb, foie gras or scallops. The atmosphere is relaxed and the place is small: 28 covers spread over two rooms, plus a terrace with 18 seats in fine weather.
Why we love it
- Home cooking
- Velay black lamb at dinner (2026 menu)
- Terrace with 18 seats
- Weekday set lunch (in 2026)
Top tip
Reservations are taken by phone only, not by email or message. At lunchtime, Tuesday to Friday excluding public holidays, a full set lunch comes to around €20 in 2026.
Before you go
- Reservations by phone only
- Set lunch Tuesday to Friday at lunchtime, excluding public holidays (2026 hours)
- Closed on Sunday and Monday (2026 hours)
- Lunch service from 12:00 to 13:15 (2026 hours)
Practical info
- Address
- 25 Rue des Tanneries, 43000 Le Puy-en-Velay
43000 Le Puy-en-Velay - MondayClosed
- Tuesday12h–13h15, 19h–20h30
- Wednesday12h–13h15, 19h–20h30
- Thursday12h–13h15, 19h–20h30
- Friday12h–13h15, 19h–20h30
- Saturday12h–13h15, 19h–20h30
- TodayClosed
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