Restaurant in Annecy, France
Michelin-recognised modern bistro, without the star price.
Le Binôme holds back-to-back Michelin Plate recognition (2024 and 2025) at the €€ price tier, making it Annecy's strongest value argument for a serious dinner without the starred-room spend. With a 4.8 Google rating across 385 reviews, it suits couples and small groups after a considered meal in an intimate room. Easy to book compared to the city's starred alternatives.
A 4.8 rating across 385 Google reviews is the number that matters most here. At the €€ price point, Le Binôme has earned back-to-back Michelin Plate recognition in 2024 and 2025 — a signal that the kitchen is cooking at a standard well above its price bracket. If you are weighing where to book for a special dinner in Annecy without committing to a full Michelin-star spend, this is the most compelling case in the city right now.
Le Binôme occupies a space on the Avenue des Carrés that reads as intentionally modest in scale , the kind of room where the food does the talking rather than the fit-out. The intimacy of the setting makes it a natural fit for a date or a small celebration: close enough to feel considered, without the stiffness that can accompany higher-end Annecy addresses like L'Esquisse or La Rotonde des Trésoms. If you want a special occasion dinner where the atmosphere feels warm rather than formal, Le Binôme is the better call at this tier.
The Michelin Plate designation , awarded in both 2024 and 2025 , does not carry the star, but it is not a consolation prize. Michelin awards the Plate specifically to kitchens producing food of consistent quality, and the consecutive years of recognition indicate this is not a one-season result. The modern cuisine classification at Le Binôme puts it in a category defined by technique and seasonal product discipline. In the broader French Alpine context, where sourcing from regional producers is a genuine competitive advantage , see how kitchens like Flocons de Sel in Megève or Bras in Laguiole have built their identities around terroir , a Michelin-flagged modern bistro at the €€ level is making a credible claim that the ingredients justify the approach. At this price tier, that is a meaningful distinction.
The honest comparison here is direct. L'Esquisse and Le Clos des Sens both sit at €€€€ with Michelin stars , they are the right call if budget is not the constraint and you want the full formal treatment. ANTO is also €€ modern cuisine, and worth considering for a more casual register. Le Binôme positions itself between the two in terms of seriousness: more polished than a casual bistro, more accessible than a starred room. At the €€ bracket, consecutive Michelin Plate recognition is as strong a quality signal as you will find in this price tier in the city.
Le Binôme suits couples looking for a celebration dinner without the €€€€ commitment, solo diners who want a kitchen producing serious food, and small groups (two to four) seeking a step above the everyday without the formality of a starred room. It is less suited to large parties or anyone looking for a buzzy, high-energy setting. For a broader view of dining options across the city, see our full Annecy restaurants guide.
Booking difficulty is rated Easy. Given the Google review volume (385 reviews, 4.8 average), the restaurant clearly has consistent demand , but at the €€ tier in Annecy, same-week reservations are generally achievable outside of peak summer weekends. Booking a few days in advance for weekends is sensible. No online booking method is confirmed in available data; check directly with the venue at the address on Avenue des Carrés.
| Detail | Le Binôme | L'Esquisse | ANTO | Black Bass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price range | €€ | €€€€ | €€ | €€€ |
| Cuisine | Modern | Modern | Modern | Modern |
| Awards | Michelin Plate ×2 | Michelin Star | , | , |
| Google rating | 4.8 (385) | , | , | , |
| Booking difficulty | Easy | Harder | Easy | Easy |
| Leading for | Date / occasion | Splurge | Casual modern | Mid-range |
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At the €€ price point with back-to-back Michelin Plate recognition, yes. You are getting a kitchen held to a Michelin quality standard at a price well below the starred rooms in Annecy. Compared to L'Esquisse at €€€€, Le Binôme offers the better value argument if you do not need the full star experience.
Yes. The combination of a warm, intimate room, Michelin recognition, and a 4.8 Google rating makes it a strong pick for a birthday dinner, anniversary, or date night. It delivers the feel of a serious restaurant without the formality or expense of the starred tier.
Specific menu format data is not confirmed, but Michelin Plate kitchens at the €€ level in France typically offer both à la carte and set menu options. The Plate recognition suggests the kitchen has the consistency to make a set menu worthwhile. Confirm the current format directly when booking.
The intimate scale and warm tone of the room make it a reasonable option for solo diners. A table for one at a bistro-register modern restaurant is less awkward than at a formal starred room. Worth calling ahead to confirm counter or small-table options.
Bar seating is not confirmed in available data. Given the restaurant's size and format, a dedicated bar counter is not guaranteed. Contact the venue directly to ask about bar or walk-in options before arriving.
At the €€ tier with an intimate room, large groups (six or more) may be difficult without advance arrangement. Small groups of two to four are the natural fit. Contact the venue directly to confirm private or semi-private options for larger parties.
At the same €€ tier, ANTO offers modern cuisine with a more casual feel. For a step up in ambition, Black Bass sits at €€€. If budget is not a constraint and you want Michelin stars, L'Esquisse is the clear leader. See the full picture in our Annecy restaurants guide.
No confirmed data on dietary accommodation is available. Modern cuisine kitchens at this standard typically work with dietary needs when given advance notice , but confirm directly with the restaurant before booking if this is a requirement.
| Venue | Awards | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Le Binôme | Michelin Plate (2025); Michelin Plate (2024) | €€ | — |
| L'Esquisse | Michelin 1 Star | €€€€ | — |
| Le Clos des Sens | Michelin 3 Star | €€€€ | — |
| ANTO | €€ | — | |
| Brasserie Brunet | €€ | — | |
| Black Bass | €€€ | — |
A quick look at how Le Binôme measures up.
Yes. A modest room focused on the food rather than spectacle works well for solo diners, and at the €€ price point the bill stays manageable. With 385 Google reviews averaging 4.8, the kitchen delivers consistent quality — which matters when there's no table dynamic to fall back on. If solo dining at a livelier counter setting appeals more, ANTO is worth considering as an alternative.
At €€, it is Annecy's clearest value argument for Michelin-recognised cooking. Back-to-back Michelin Plates in 2024 and 2025 confirm the kitchen is operating at a level above typical bistro pricing. Compare that to L'Esquisse or Le Clos des Sens, both at €€€€ with Michelin stars — Le Binôme is the right call when you want serious food without the full fine-dining spend.
Bar seating is not confirmed in available venue data. The room is described as intentionally modest in scale, so counter or bar options may be limited. check the venue's official channels via Avenue des Carrés, 74940 Annecy to confirm before visiting.
Given the deliberately small scale of the room, large groups are likely to face constraints on availability. Smaller groups of two to four should have no difficulty booking, and the Easy booking difficulty rating suggests availability is not a persistent problem. For larger parties, check the venue's official channels to confirm capacity and whether group arrangements are possible.
For a bigger budget with Michelin stars, L'Esquisse and Le Clos des Sens are the benchmark options at €€€€. For a more casual, lower-commitment meal, Brasserie Brunet and Black Bass offer accessible alternatives without the fine-dining framing. ANTO sits between these registers and is worth considering if you want something with more energy than a classical bistro.
Specific menu formats are not confirmed in available venue data, so it is not possible to verify whether a tasting menu is offered. What is confirmed is that the kitchen holds Michelin Plate recognition for 2024 and 2025 at a €€ price point — if a tasting format is available, that credential suggests the cooking quality justifies it. Check directly with the restaurant on 32A Avenue des Carrés for current menu options.
Yes, and it is one of Annecy's more practical choices for a celebration dinner — Michelin Plate recognition in both 2024 and 2025 means the cooking is taken seriously, but the €€ price point avoids the full fine-dining commitment of L'Esquisse or Le Clos des Sens. It suits couples or small groups who want a meaningful meal without an occasion-sized bill. Booking ahead is advisable given consistent demand across 385 Google reviews.
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