Restaurant il Salentino
Centre-ville (Downtown Grenoble), Grenoble
Restaurant in Grenoble, France
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Chef
Giancarlo de Riccardis
Dress
Casual
Why go
A practical Grenoble pick for a low-key special occasion, especially if a chef-associated restaurant matters more than advance menu and price certainty. Restaurant il Salentino is easier to recommend for couples or small groups than for business hosting, where clearer pricing, dress code, format details matter more.
About Restaurant il Salentino
For a meal in Grenoble, Restaurant il Salentino works when the priority is a restaurant associated with a named chef-owner rather than a venue with extensive public detail. Plan around what is known: the restaurant is in Grenoble, Giancarlo de Riccardis is the chef-owner, the dress code is casual, service is listed for lunch and dinner on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday. Cross-shop more carefully if the occasion requires firm details on menu format, pricing, seating, or a specific service style before booking.
Restaurant il Salentino has one concrete advantage for decision-making: Giancarlo de Riccardis is named as chef-owner, which gives the restaurant a clearer identity than a generic listing. Information on a counter format, signature dishes, tasting menus, price range, or a specific cuisine category is not available. Choose it when a chef-associated Grenoble restaurant suits the occasion, not when the group needs a long menu preview or firm price planning before committing.
Choose it for a focused Grenoble meal, not a checklist meal
The main reason to consider Restaurant il Salentino is the combination of a named chef-owner and direct practical details. It is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday from 12–2 PM and 7:30–10 PM, closed Wednesday and Sunday. If you need a comparison while planning, Brasserie Chavant is another Grenoble option, while Le Fantin Latour - Stéphane Froidevaux may also be part of a broader Grenoble shortlist.
Compared with Et Si, Le Beccaria, LULU, Restaurant il Salentino is easiest to evaluate based on its known facts, rather than on specific menu or price details. The trade-off is transparency: without a specific price range, cuisine type, seat count, or booking method, it is less predictable for diners who want every detail settled in advance. That is not necessarily a dealbreaker, but it matters for business hosting, milestone planning, or groups with strict requirements.
Who should book, who should look elsewhere
Book if the plan is a Grenoble meal where a named chef-owner, casual dress code, published lunch and dinner hours are enough to justify the choice. Look elsewhere if the group needs known pricing, a specific menu format, seating details, or dietary information before deciding. For broader planning, use our full Grenoble restaurants guide, if dinner is part of a wider trip, compare other Grenoble dining and hospitality options separately.
Planning details
- Location
- 13 Rue Saint-Joseph, 38000 Grenoble, France
- Website
- restaurant-ilsalentino.fr
- Phone
- +33687945011
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Restaurant il Salentino positions a sun‑belt Salento sensibility in the cool, mountainous context of Grenoble, creating a quietly sophisticated counterpoint to local alpine traditions. The kitchen's regional specificity and evident investment in technique give the room a focused, considered energy: dishes arrive as part of a planned progression rather than a scatter of options. The overall effect is warm and charming—rooted in olive oil, preserved vegetables and bread that arrives early—so the dining experience feels both cultivated and welcoming, ideal for diners who appreciate authenticity delivered without pretense.
Best For
Il Salentino is best experienced as an evening destination built around a multi-course, progressively ordered meal. The restaurant suits date nights and celebratory dinners where the table lingers over antipasti, a pivotal pasta course and a distinct second course drawn from Adriatic seafood or slow‑cooked meat. It also works well for families and small groups who want to share regional plates and a structured sequence of flavors. Located at 13 Rue Saint‑Joseph in downtown Grenoble, it reads as a deliberate spot for meaningful, sit‑down dining rather than quick or casual grabs.
Ordering Tips
Follow the kitchen's intended arc: begin with the lighter raw or marinated vegetables, preserved olives and the early bread, then move to the pivot pasta course—short, thick‑cut shapes dressed with pulses or braised greens—before choosing a second course of Adriatic seafood or a slow‑braised meat. Finish with a regional dessert such as pasticciotto. Signature plates to look for include linguine ai frutti di mare and mixed fried fish; ordering a selection of antipasti to share is a good way to sample Salento's olive‑oil‑forward flavors.
Venue details
Ambiance
Warm, family-run atmosphere with trulli-inspired decor that transports diners to southern Italy; intimate and welcoming with attentive service.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Linguine ai frutti di mare
- Mixed fried fish
- Salento appetizer
- Carbonara
- Rigatoni
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Where to Go If This Is Full
For a more traditional Grenoble fallback, book Brasserie Chavant; its €€ positioning makes the value equation easier to read. For a bigger celebration, Le Fantin Latour - Stéphane Froidevaux is the stronger cross-shop because the Creative, €€€€ format is built for a more formal occasion.
Restaurant context
How It Compares
Against Brasserie Chavant, Restaurant il Salentino is the less predictable choice but may feel more personal for a small dinner. Brasserie Chavant has the clearer positioning, Traditional Cuisine at €€, so choose it when value and format certainty matter. Choose il Salentino when the named-chef signal is the stronger draw.
Le Fantin Latour - Stéphane Froidevaux is the splurge comparison in Grenoble: Creative cuisine at €€€€ and a more obvious special-occasion lane. If the dinner needs polish and a higher-budget frame, Le Fantin Latour is the safer celebratory booking. If the occasion is more intimate and less formal, il Salentino is the more restrained choice.
Et Si, Le Beccaria, LULU are the cross-shops when availability or ambiance drives the decision. With limited category detail across that set, the practical move is to use il Salentino for a compact chef-led meal, Brasserie Chavant for traditional value, Le Fantin Latour when the budget is intentionally higher.
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| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Restaurant il Salentino | Grenoble | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Et Si | Grenoble | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Le Beccaria | Grenoble | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Brasserie Chavant | Grenoble | Traditional Cuisine | €€ | Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| LULU | Grenoble | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Le Fantin Latour - Stéphane Froidevaux | Grenoble | Creative | €€€€ | Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262025 Gault & Millau Prestige Restaurant2025 Michelin 1 Star2024 Michelin 1 Star |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Restaurant il Salentino accommodate groups?
Information on seat count, private-room details, or group policy is not available. If you are planning a group meal, contact Restaurant il Salentino directly and confirm availability before relying on it in Grenoble.
What should I wear to Restaurant il Salentino?
The dress code is casual. A neat casual outfit is a safe choice, formal dress is not required.
Is Restaurant il Salentino good for solo dining?
Solo dining may be reasonable if the listed hours fit your schedule, but seating style or bar/counter availability is not specified. Lunch is listed from 12–2 PM and dinner from 7:30–10 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.
What are alternatives to Restaurant il Salentino in Grenoble?
Other Grenoble options to compare include Brasserie Chavant, Et Si, Le Beccaria, LULU, Le Fantin Latour - Stéphane Froidevaux. Use them as planning comparisons depending on the occasion and the details you can confirm before booking.
Is lunch or dinner better at Restaurant il Salentino?
Both lunch and dinner are listed. Restaurant il Salentino is open 12–2 PM and 7:30–10 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, closed Wednesday and Sunday. Choose the slot that best fits your Grenoble plans.
Is Restaurant il Salentino good for a special occasion?
It can be considered for a low-key special occasion in Grenoble, especially if the appeal is a restaurant associated with chef-owner Giancarlo de Riccardis. If you need specific pricing, menu format, seating, or dietary details, confirm directly before booking.
Does Restaurant il Salentino handle dietary restrictions?
Dietary or allergy information is not specified. Ask Restaurant il Salentino directly when you reserve, confirm any strict requirements in advance.
