L'Artichaut
A Michelin Bib Gourmand bistro on a pedestrian street in the Old Town, offering excellent value seasonal French cuisine with a frequently changing market menu.
Chef Sébastien Perrier, originally from Auvergne, crafts a frequently changing menu using seasonal market ingredients. The Michelin Guide calls it an "ode to the four seasons," awarding it a Bib Gourmand for 2026. The wine list features regional pairings, and there is a quiet terrace on the pedestrian street. Dishes include smoked haddock terrine with beetroot, and steamed pollock with tagliatelle and fennel. Diners have noted that set menus are around €45, with an overall average spend of €40-60. Reservations are only accepted by phone or through their own channels; no lunch service on Wednesdays. Located on Rue Saint-Firmin in the Old Town, within walking distance of Place de la Comédie.
Opening hours
Tue, Thu-Sat 12:00-13:30, 19:30-21:30; Wed 19:30-21:30; Closed Sun-Mon
Nearby sights
- L'Écusson (Old Town)
- Halles Castellane
- Faculty of Medicine of Montpellier
- Montpellier Cathedral (Saint-Pierre)
- Arc de Triomphe (Porte du Peyrou)
- Place de la Comédie
- Musée Fabre
- Jardin des Plantes de Montpellier