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Summary

£64
  £££
3
Good
3
Good
3
Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

This warmly authentic Gallic spot from chef Yves and his wife Elisabeth Ogrodzki, veteran restaurateurs who have cooked their way to Cheltenham from Paris, Provence and rural Leicestershire, wins consistent high ratings – and thrilled Jay Rayner of The Observer for channelling another age (the ’80s) “and beautifully so”.

Summary

£61
  £££
3
Good
4
Very Good
3
Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

A “delightful, very warm experience” is provided by French owners at this small and “cluttered” spot. “Chef Yves and front-of-house Elisabeth are absolutely charming and thoroughly professional”. “Tasty” Gallic cuisine provides “bistro cooking to a T” from “an ever-changing regional menu” to complete the deal.

Summary

£56
   ££
3
Good
4
Very Good
3
Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“Quaint” and “very French” (“in a non-posey sort of way”, i.e. “like being in a really good quality restaurant in provincial France”), the Ogrodzki family’s diminutive Gallic haunt was “thoroughly enjoyed” by reporters again last year thanks to its “beautifully presented and perfectly cooked” traditional fare.

Summary

£56
   ££
3
Good
4
Very Good
3
Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“Quaint” and “very French” (“in a non-posey sort of way”, i.e. “like being in a really good quality restaurant in provincial France”), the Ogrodzki family’s diminutive Gallic haunt was “thoroughly enjoyed” by reporters again this year thanks to its “beautifully presented and perfectly cooked” traditional fare.

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L’Artisan Restaurant Diner Reviews

Reviews of L’Artisan Restaurant in GL50, Cheltenham by users of Hardens.com. Also see the editors review of L’Artisan restaurant.
Robert M
This is the traditional neighbourhood bistr...
Reviewed 7 months, 21 days ago

"This is the traditional neighbourhood bistro that we think we remember. Changing seasonal menus, authentic dishes, a pleasantly cluttered room and delightful service that's so verrrry Frrrrench. Always a delight and good value."

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Prices

Availability 2 courses 3 courses coffee included service included
Lunch £18.95 £23.95

Traditional European menu

Starter Main Veggies Pudding
£8.40 £14.90 £5.50 £7.95
Drinks  
Wine per bottle £30.00
Filter Coffee £3.50
Extras  
Bread £3.25
Service 10.00%
30 Clarence St, Cheltenham, GL50 3NX
Opening hours
MondayCLOSED
Tuesday10 am‑4 pm, 6 pm‑9 pm
Wednesday10 am‑4 pm
Thursday10 am‑4 pm
Friday10 am‑4 pm
Saturday10 am‑4 pm
SundayCLOSED

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