Bistrot du Pâquier
Bistrot du Pâquier, market cooking near the lake
Our take
Honest market cooking at a fair price, a short walk from the lake; go for a good simple meal, not for a special occasion.
On rue du Pâquier, a short walk from the big park that runs along the lake, this bistro builds its menu week by week around whatever the team finds at the market. There’s no fixed menu — you come to see what’s on today.
What lands on the plate
The cooking stays in classic French and Savoyard territory: slow-cooked dishes, composed salads, schnitzels and escalopes depending on the day. Reviews keep coming back to good value and attentive service, even if some daily specials land better than others — expected for a menu that never stands still.
Where to sit
The bistro doubles as a bar in the evening, with a beer list and house cocktails. It’s a handy stop after a walk round the Pâquier, or before heading back up to the old town, without the queues you get on the lakeside terraces.