Restaurant Pizzeria Basilic&Co in Riom
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Portraits of chefs

Portraits Discover our chefs and our local Auvergne cuisine

At the foot of the Chaîne des Puys, in the heart of the Terra Volcana region, lies a treasure trove of culinary talent.

Chefs who are passionate, daring and deeply attached to their region are spreading the Auvergne art of living.

This guide invites you on a gustatory journey through their portraits, from Michelin-starred restaurants to cosy Auvergne bistros, family-run inns and inventive restaurants.

In Châtel-Guyon, Riom, Volvic, Mozac or Saint-Bonnet-près-Riom, each restaurant celebrates the local produce, volcanic flavours and creativity that make this unique land so rich. Here, truffade flirts with fusion cuisine, Auvergne vegetables are used in colourful vegan recipes and homemade desserts reflect the region’s generosity.

As you turn the pages, you’ll discover a lively, sincere and inspiring gastronomic scene, where every plate becomes an encounter, an emotion, a celebration of taste. Welcome to Terra Volcana, where cooking is an adventure and each chef an ambassador of passion and authenticity.