L'Artisan
Marquisats, Annecy
Restaurant in Annecy, France
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Price
$50–100per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
L'Artisan is a good Annecy choice for a planned dine-in dinner, especially for return visitors who want something less obvious than the lakefront default. Book it for a focused evening rather than takeout or delivery; compare ANTO, Minami, Saba, and La Rotonde des Trésoms if cuisine type or price tier is the deciding factor.
About L'Artisan
L'Artisan is an Annecy restaurant best planned around its service times. The schedule is dinner Tuesday to Saturday, with lunch also listed on Friday and Saturday; it is closed Sunday and Monday. Without details on cuisine, price band, menu format, or off-premise service, it is best treated as a planned meal rather than a casual fallback.
The visible planning cues are practical rather than descriptive: Annecy location, smart-casual dress, and a relatively short service window. That matters for travelers deciding where to place one restaurant meal in a short stay.
Choose dinner here when the meal itself is the plan
L'Artisan makes the clearest case for diners who can commit to a defined meal time. Dinner is served Tuesday through Saturday from 7:30 to 9:30 PM, while lunch is served only on Friday and Saturday from 12 to 1:30 PM. That schedule favors advance planning over a flexible approach.
If convenience is the main decision factor, check the restaurant directly or compare other options with clearer service details.
How to place it among other restaurant options
Against ANTO, Minami, La Rotonde des Trésoms, Les Chineurs de la Cuisine, and Saba, L'Artisan is a choice to evaluate mainly by timing, dress code, and how well its schedule fits your plans. It is less useful to compare on cuisine, price, or format unless you have confirmed those details directly.
Choose this when the priority is a planned Annecy meal within the opening hours. Cross-shop the wider city list through the Annecy restaurants guide if price certainty, cuisine type, or a specific group setup matters more.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: Closed · Tuesday: 7:30–9:30 PM
- Location
- 32 Rue des Marquisats, 74000 Annecy, France
- Reservations
- Book on Zenchef
- Website
- restaurantlartisan.fr
- Phone
- +33983810062
The take
The Take
The Vibe
L'Artisan sits off the beaten path on Rue des Marquisats and cultivates a quiet, considered atmosphere. The restaurant’s location in a residential stretch means it attracts guests who plan their visit rather than stumble in, which keeps the room measured and attentive. It reads as an intimate, refined address in Annecy’s broader fine-dining ecosystem: not canal-side spectacle but a place for focused dining where the setting supports conversation rather than show. Expect restrained elegance and a low-key charm that contrasts with the more tourist-facing terraces nearer the old town.
Best For
This is a destination for evenings that merit attention: dinner-focused outings such as date nights and special occasions. Because L'Artisan requires a deliberate visit and sits outside the high-traffic canal district, its clientele tends to be composed of diners who seek a composed, restaurant-first experience rather than casual lakeside people-watching. The tone of the room aligns with other serious addresses in Annecy’s dining tier: thoughtful service, attentive pacing and an environment suited to celebratory or intimate dinners rather than loud, casual meals.
Ordering Tips
Plan ahead: L'Artisan is a deliberate destination, so reservations are recommended and walk-ins are unlikely to capture the intended experience. Do a little research before you go: guests who choose this side of town often arrive with expectations for a focused, composed meal. Because the dining room is not a canal-side terrace, prioritize an evening booking and allow for a relaxed pace rather than expecting quick turnover or casual late-night grazing.
Venue details
Ambiance
Inviting atmosphere with an engaging open-kitchen experience featuring beautifully presented dishes.
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Vibe
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Experience
Sourcing
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Quiet
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Intimate
- Kitchen
- Modern
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Counter dining
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly
- Private Dining
- Available
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 32 Rue des Marquisats, 74000 Annecy, France
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 7:30–9:30 PM
- Wednesday
- 7:30–9:30 PM
- Thursday
- 7:30–9:30 PM
- Friday
- 12–1:30 PM, 7:30–9:30 PM
- Saturday
- 12–1:30 PM, 7:30–9:30 PM
- Sunday
- Closed
Location
32 Rue des Marquisats, 74000 Annecy, France · Directions
Also consider
Where to look if this is not the right fit
If cuisine clarity matters, try ANTO for modern cuisine or Minami for Japanese. If the occasion calls for a higher spend, La Rotonde des Trésoms is the more obvious splurge.
Restaurant context
How It Compares
L'Artisan is the more open-ended Annecy choice because its cuisine and price tier are not clearly signposted. ANTO is easier to choose if the group wants modern cuisine at a €€ level, while Minami is the cleaner pick when Japanese food is the point of the booking.
For a bigger-spend occasion, La Rotonde des Trésoms sits in a higher €€€€ tier and makes more sense when the budget is part of the occasion. Saba is the more defined €€ fusion alternative, especially for diners who want a clearer culinary lane without stretching into splurge territory.
Les Chineurs de la Cuisine is the closest comparison when the goal is to stay flexible and local rather than lock into a named cuisine category. Choose L'Artisan when dinner timing and a quieter planned meal matter most; choose ANTO, Minami, or Saba when the group needs a more obvious brief before booking.
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Around this place
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Compare L'Artisan
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L'Artisan | Annecy | No published awards | ||
| ANTO | Annecy | Modern Cuisine | €€ | 2026 50 Top Pizza Asia-Pacific · #152026 50 Top Pizza World · #812025 50 Top Pizza World Best Pizza · #95 |
| Minami | Annecy | Japanese | €€ | Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Bib Gourmand |
| La Rotonde des Trésoms | Annecy | Modern Cuisine | €€€€ | Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262025 Michelin 1 Star2024 Michelin 1 Star |
| Les Chineurs de la Cuisine | Annecy | No published awards | ||
| Saba | Annecy | Fusion | €€ | 2025 Michelin Bib Gourmand |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I wear to L'Artisan?
Aim for smart casual dress. L'Artisan is in Annecy and has a defined service window, with dinner Tuesday to Saturday and lunch Friday and Saturday, so it is best approached as a planned meal rather than a drop-in stop.
Is L'Artisan good for a special occasion?
It may suit a planned occasion in Annecy if the timing works for you.
What are alternatives to L'Artisan?
ANTO, Minami, La Rotonde des Trésoms, Les Chineurs de la Cuisine, and Saba are useful names to compare when L'Artisan's hours do not fit.
Is lunch or dinner better at L'Artisan?
Dinner offers more days to choose from: Tuesday through Saturday from 7:30 to 9:30 PM. Lunch is more limited, listed only Friday and Saturday from 12 to 1:30 PM.
