Our pickWhere to eat in Allier
Vichy, châteaux, forests: northern Auvergne, refined. Spa-town, Bourbonnais Auvergne. Vichy (UNESCO), Tronçais Forest, châteaux and the Sologne Bourbonnaise.
Where to eat Allier
33 places in Allier
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Restaurants
L'Hippocampe
Rated 4.7 out of 5, 678 reviews
Vichy
Fish and seafood on boulevard de Russie in Vichy, with a Breton chef and his daughter at the stove. Booking recommended.
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Fa Bio Li
Rated 4.6 out of 5, 1,015 reviews
Vichy
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Homemade cooking and bistronomy in Vichy, with ravioli on the menu and Fin Gras du Mézenc beef.
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Divers Gens
Rated 4.8 out of 5, 241 reviews
Moulins
In Moulins, a semi-gastronomic restaurant that works with seasonal, local produce, with a short menu renewed every two months.
Cafés and tea rooms
Cocoon Coffee Vichy
Rated 4.7 out of 5, 445 reviews
Vichy
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A coffee shop on rue du Maréchal Lyautey, in Vichy: coffee, matcha, chai, homemade cookies, Wi-Fi and a terrace.
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Bistrot le Victoria
Rated 4.8 out of 5, 207 reviews
Vichy
- With the family
Modern bistrot on avenue Victoria in Vichy: charcuterie and Auvergne cheese board, terrace in season, lunch service only.
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Café des Sources
Rated 4.9 out of 5, 149 reviews
Vichy
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Restaurant and tearoom in central Vichy: fresh cooking and a short menu at lunchtime, home-made pastries in the afternoon (in 2026).
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Babatchê
Rated 4.8 out of 5, 309 reviews
Vichy
Healthy world fusion cooking in Vichy: build-your-own bowls, Thai curry, alloco and a vegetarian bowl.
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L’imposteur
Rated 4.8 out of 5, 125 reviews
Vichy
A speakeasy-inspired cocktail bar on place de la Source de l'Hôpital in Vichy, with a cocktail menu that never stops changing.
Cafés and tea rooms
Artémis Café
Rated 4.8 out of 5, 226 reviews
Montluçon
A coffee shop on rue Porte Bretonnie, in Montluçon: drinks made by a barista, quiches, soups and pastries made in-house with seasonal produce.
Producers and tastings
Grand Marché de Vichy
Rated 4.2 out of 5, 2,471 reviews
Vichy
Vichy's market hall: more than a hundred traders, craftspeople and producers under one roof. Open Tuesday to Sunday, 07:00 to 13:00.
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Café de la Paix
Rated 4.6 out of 5, 124 reviews
Bellerive-sur-Allier
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Café de la Paix, a café-bistro on the square in Bellerive-sur-Allier. Set menu, terrace and bar.
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KECK'S Café Nature Shop
Rated 4.5 out of 5, 210 reviews
Vichy
A café and delicatessen in a half-timbered house in Vieux Vichy, modelled on the general store. A relaxed stop, neither a chain nor snooty.
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Bouillon des Artistes
Rated 4.3 out of 5, 726 reviews
Vichy
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- With the family
Bistrot in the Casino district of Vichy: the great French classics made in-house, Auvergne cheeses, lunch and dinner service.
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Chalets de l'Empereur
Rated 4.7 out of 5, 38 reviews
Vichy
The chalets built for Napoleon III and his court, on the Boulevard des États-Unis in Vichy. Listed as historic monuments, to look at from the pavement.
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Wine and cocktail bars
Bar Le Bazar Vichy
Rated 4.4 out of 5, 218 reviews
Vichy
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Vichy's cocktail bar on Rue de Banville: house cocktail menu, draught beers and a DJ some evenings.
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Bar Le Drop
Rated 4.3 out of 5, 55 reviews
Vichy
Vichy's neighbourhood bar, small and intimate. Honest draught beers, sharing boards and friendly regulars.
