Valence: our best addresses to eat at reasonable prices Atrium Hotel

Valence: our best addresses to eat at reasonable prices

Valence, located in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France, is a gastronomically rich city. With our list of the best places to eat on a budget, all remains for you to find a hotel in Valence to escape for the weekend!

What are the typical dishes of Valence to discover?

The gastronomy in Valence and its region is one of the undeniable assets of the territory, which you will appreciate whether you are an amateur, a connoisseur, or simply a gourmet.

Here are some local specialties that you can discover during your visit:

• The Rhone Valley Chicken: This dish is prepared with pieces of steamed chicken and served with a white wine and shallot sauce, perfect for a candlelit dinner with your significant other;
• Truffle: The black truffle is a local specialty of the region, it is often used in local dishes, such as risottos, pasta, and omelets. Would you like to know more about this unique mushroom? We invite you to consult the page of the Valence city hall which gathers the events around the black truffle;
• Crozets: These small square pasta, typical of the region, are often served with vegetables or cheese-based sauces and are a perfect meal for the whole family in winter;
• Pâté en croûte: This dish is a local specialty, prepared with pieces of minced meat and vegetables, wrapped in a puff pastry.

There are of course many other culinary specialties of the region, but this selection of a few dishes gives you an idea of the culinary wealth of Valence. Remember to try local products such as cheeses, cold cuts, and local wines for a complete culinary experience.

Which restaurant to choose in summer?

With the arrival of summer, nothing beats a nice terrace for lunch in the sun or a late afternoon drink. We recommend you try the brasserie “le Victor Hugo”, located in the center of Valence and the pedestrian and shopping street of the same name. The brewery has two terraces: one overlooking the avenue, the other, the fields of March. Concerning the prices, you can expect between 10€ and 20€ for your dish.

Here are other addresses with terraces that we recommend you try:

• The restaurant l’Échappée Belle offers a refined country setting to enjoy traditional cuisine on a patio with a shaded pergola;
• Le Plein air is located on the banks of the Rhône in Bourg-lès-Valence.

Are there any budget-friendly addresses for vegetarians?

• Le Potager des Halles: This vegetarian restaurant is located in the covered market of Valence. It offers inventive and original cuisine based on fresh and local products. It is ideal to discover tasty vegetarian dishes;
• Le Bistrot des Halles: This restaurant is located in the covered market of Valence and offers a wide selection of vegetarian dishes at low prices.

It is important to note that vegetarian options may vary depending on the season and availability of products, so it is advisable to check with the restaurant before booking a table. It is also possible to find other vegetarian options by asking local restaurants if they can accommodate your dietary needs.

Take a trip to the markets to bring back local products

Why not take a little bit of Valence home with you? There are many markets offering a variety of local products.

One of the best-known is the Halles covered market, located in downtown Valence, which is open every day except Sunday. Also in the city center, you can go to the Place des Clercs market, which is open every Wednesday and Saturday morning. If you want to go to the market on Sunday morning, we suggest you visit the Place de la Résistance market, where you will be delighted by the selection of fresh fruits and vegetables, cheeses, cold cuts, and bakery products.

It is important to note that market hours and days of operation may vary depending on the season and local events. It is therefore advisable to check the opening hours before going to a market. It is also possible to find local products in the city’s delicatessens and regional food stores.

What are the 3 best restaurants for small budgets in Valence?

1. Le comptoir du théâtre

This wine bar with contemporary decoration is located in the center of Valence and serves tapas and bistro cuisine in the dining room and on the terrace.

Prices are reasonable (between 13 and 30 euros) and it is the ideal restaurant to eat on the terrace in summer while discovering local specialties.

2. Le Comptoir des Halles

This restaurant is located in the covered market of Valence, where you can enjoy hot dishes and specialties of the region. It is close to popular tourist sites such as the Cathedral of Saint Apollinaire.

3. Le Bistrot de la Passerelle

This restaurant is located in a historic building next to the Saint-Esprit bridge, offering a breathtaking view of the Rhône. It provides inventive and original cuisine at reasonable prices.