Amphitryon Capucine
city center, Clermont-Ferrand
Restaurant in Clermont-Ferrand, France
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Price
$50–100per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Amphitryon Capucine is worth considering for a calm central Clermont-Ferrand meal when ease matters more than destination-level credentials. Choose it for a relaxed lunch or dinner, but compare Le 62 for a clearer modern-cuisine brief and Le Saint-Eutrope if price certainty is the priority.
About Amphitryon Capucine
Amphitryon Capucine is a Clermont-Ferrand restaurant with service Tuesday through Saturday for both lunch and dinner. Its schedule is the most useful planning detail: it is closed Sunday and Monday, and open Tuesday to Saturday from 12–2 PM and 7–9:30 PM. For diners comparing options, that makes it a practical choice when the timing needs to work around a midday or evening meal.
The dress code is smart casual. If you want to compare before booking, Le 62, Le Saint-Eutrope, Bouillon Clermont, Dadino Pizze, and L'Alambic are other options to consider.
A practical Clermont-Ferrand lunch or dinner option
Use Amphitryon Capucine when the opening pattern fits your plans: Tuesday through Saturday lunch from 12–2 PM or dinner from 7–9:30 PM. The restaurant is closed on Sunday and Monday, so it is not a fallback for the start or end of the week. For a first visit, the safest framing is simple: a Clermont-Ferrand restaurant to check directly for current menus, prices, booking availability, and any special requirements.
The main caveat is transparency. Without a price range, cuisine type, menu structure, or capacity information, this is not the place to choose if the group needs certainty before committing. Anyone managing allergies, strict dietary needs, or a larger group should clarify directly with the restaurant before booking, as those details are not available.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: Closed · Tuesday: 12–2 PM, 7–9:30 PM
- Location
- 50 Rue Fontgieve, 63000 Clermont-Ferrand, France
- Website
- amphitryoncapucine.com
- Phone
- +33473313839
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Amphitryon Capucine sits quietly in Clermont-Ferrand’s historic core, where basalt streets and the gravity of the Chaîne des Puys give the neighbourhood a distinctive sense of place. The dining room reads as refined and measured: this is French haute cuisine that foregrounds the Massif Central’s ingredients rather than treating them as novelty. The overall feel is intimate and classic, with a focus on terroir, seasonality, and artisanal produce: lentils from Puy, Salers and Cantal cheeses, Charolais beef and cold-water trout inform both the menu and the mood. It’s a composed, place-driven dining experience rather than a theatrical one.
Best For
This is a dinner destination for diners who prize regional depth and thoughtful cooking. Amphitryon Capucine suits date nights and special occasions, moments when a quieter, more formal meal is appropriate, because its cuisine is attentive, ingredient-led and presented in a city-centre setting. The restaurant’s position within Clermont’s centre also makes it practical for an evening out on foot from nearby squares. It’s less of a casual stop and more of a considered night out for guests who expect refined technique paired with local character.
Ordering Tips
Focus on dishes that highlight the Massif Central’s produce. The house-smoked organic salmon and the roasted veal sous-noix with morel mushrooms are signature choices and good indications of the kitchen’s handling of smoke, stock and seasonal fungi. Look for preparations that showcase regional staples, including lentilles vertes du Puy, Salers beef and local cheeses, and expect menus to shift with what’s at peak. The address is walkable from Place de Jaude, so arriving on foot is a convenient way to begin the evening.
Venue details
Ambiance
Calm, hushed atmosphere with refined, warm intimacy.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Quiet
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Intimate
- Kitchen
- Seasonal
- Menu Format
- A la carte
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly
- Private Dining
- Available
Signature Dishes
- house-smoked organic salmon
- roasted veal sous-noix with morel mushrooms
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 50 Rue Fontgieve, 63000 Clermont-Ferrand, France
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 12–2 PM, 7–9:30 PM
- Wednesday
- 12–2 PM, 7–9:30 PM
- Thursday
- 12–2 PM, 7–9:30 PM
- Friday
- 12–2 PM, 7–9:30 PM
- Saturday
- 12–2 PM, 7–9:30 PM
- Sunday
- Closed
Location
Also consider
If you cannot book here
Try Le 62 if the group wants a clearer Modern Cuisine direction and is comfortable with a €€ tier. Choose Le Saint-Eutrope if value matters more and a € modern-cuisine option is the better fit.
Restaurant context
How Amphitryon Capucine compares in Clermont-Ferrand
Amphitryon Capucine is the practical middle-ground choice: easier to approach than a trophy reservation, but less clearly defined than Le 62, which has a stated Modern Cuisine identity and €€ price tier. Pick Le 62 when the group wants a clearer food brief before booking; pick Amphitryon Capucine when the priority is a composed central meal with less planning friction.
For value-led diners, Le Saint-Eutrope is the sharper comparison because it carries a Modern Cuisine label at € pricing. Dadino Pizze is the more casual alternative when the table wants something lower commitment, while Bouillon Clermont suits diners looking for an easiergoing local meal rather than a quieter restaurant evening.
L'Alambic belongs in the same Clermont-Ferrand cross-shop set for diners comparing city-centre options without a fixed cuisine requirement. The safest call: choose Amphitryon Capucine for a relaxed first dinner, Le 62 for a more defined modern meal, and Le Saint-Eutrope when price positioning matters most.
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Compare Amphitryon Capucine
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amphitryon Capucine | Clermont-Ferrand | No published awards | ||
| Le 62 | Clermont-Ferrand | Modern Cuisine | €€ | 2025 Michelin Bib Gourmand2024 Michelin Bib Gourmand |
| Dadino Pizze | Clermont-Ferrand | No published awards | ||
| L'Alambic | Clermont-Ferrand | No published awards | ||
| Le Saint-Eutrope | Clermont-Ferrand | Modern Cuisine | € | No published awards |
| Bouillon Clermont | Clermont-Ferrand | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is lunch or dinner better at Amphitryon Capucine?
Both are possible given the schedule. Amphitryon Capucine is open Tuesday to Saturday from 12–2 PM and 7–9:30 PM, and closed Sunday and Monday. Choose lunch or dinner based on which service best fits your plans in Clermont-Ferrand.
What are alternatives to Amphitryon Capucine?
Other options to compare include Le Saint-Eutrope, Bouillon Clermont, Dadino Pizze, L'Alambic, and Le 62. As details for Amphitryon Capucine are limited, compare current menus, prices, hours, and booking information directly before deciding.
