Café de la Table Ronde
Grenoble's oldest café, opened in 1739, serving ravioles and seafood platters on Place Saint-André.
Founded in 1739 by confectioner Caudet, Café de la Table Ronde is Grenoble's oldest café and is said to be France's second-oldest literary café, after Paris's Procope. Stendhal was a regular, and the café faces the former Dauphiné Parliament building. Today it is a traditional French bistro focusing on regional dishes and seafood: gratin dauphinois, stuffed ravioles, beef tartare, and oyster and seafood platters, as well as lobster with fresh ravioles. Single dishes start at €11 and set menus cost €20–34.50. Open from morning until late every day, the terrace on the square is a good place to linger. Reviews are mixed, but those who value history and atmosphere will find it worth a visit. It is a short walk from the Victor Hugo tram stop on lines A and B.
Opening hours
Sun–Wed 9:00–23:00; Thu–Sat 9:00–23:30
Nearby sights
- Palais du Parlement du Dauphiné & Place Saint-André
- Jardin de Ville
- Place Grenette
- Grenoble-Bastille Cable Car
- Musée Dauphinois
- Musée de l'Ancien Évêché & Grenoble Cathedral
- Musée de Grenoble
- Grenoble Saint-Laurent Archaeological Museum