Pavillon Lamartine - Clermont-Ferrand

Superb menu for the lunch menu. Adapted to the season (summer products), and freshness. We took a starter and main course (4 adults), as well as a starter for our 2.5 year old daughter, who also loved it. Top service, thank you team!

It was good but not exceptional. Warned in advance that one of us had a food allergy and nothing was done for this person, really a shame.

A safe place to have a romantic dinner, good value for money. In summer, you absolutely have to try the terrace, a very beautiful, somewhat isolated place in the center of Clermont. The lights give a warm and romantic atmosphere. The menus are often changed, which guarantees a surprise every time.

Sublime! We love everything on the menu. The ris de veau is our favorite. Each time we go, we look forward to our next chance to return.

I've walked past this location dozens of times and until I was asked to join a group here for lunch, I had no idea there was a restaurant here. That makes me sad for all the times that I could have dined here -- but didn't. If only I had been wiser....I'm never quite sure what to make of the often brutal French reviews for restaurants on TripAdvisor. Sometimes they amplify points I agree. Sometimes they make a bigger issue than I might make over a minor transgression. In this case, I am simply baffled.The service, from the moment the doors were opened, was impeccable. The dining room is, indeed small and, yes, a reservation is advisable -- but the small room adds to the atmosphere. It doesn't detract from it. If you have a reservation, you'll appreciate the ambiance.The wine menu has a broad selection. For our varied lunchtime meal choices, we were thinking a red Sancerre would work and we were pleasantly surprised to see this uncommon wine on the menu...for a terrific price, too. (Beware: Loire wines are listed in the same section as Auvergne wines, so don't skip past the Loire offerings when skipping past the Auvergnat wines, as I almost did.)The fixed menu offerings are reasonably priced and allow for ample flexibility. If, however, you stray into the a la carte section of the menu, the prices skyrocket. If money is an important consideration, there's no need to depart from fixed menu options -- even for vegetarians.As for criticisms regarding portion size, perhaps it was the fact that we were dining at LaMartne for lunch, but I had no sense that anyone in our group would leave with hunger pangs. This holds true whether ordering price fixe or a la carte.All in all, as lunches go, this was one of the best experiences I've had. Once you find Pavilion Lamartine, you'll be glad you did.