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Bistro La Belle Excuse

Joliette
4.6$$ & $$$
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Bistro La Belle Excuse Joliette Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
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Located in the heart of Joliette, a few kilometers from Montreal, La Belle Excuse invites you to come discover their friendly restaurant. A warm atmosphere, generous, fine cuisine and personalized service await you. The unique style of La Belle Excuse will surprise you and satisfy all your senses. Whether it be on the front porch or on the 2nd floor rear terrace (in summer) as well as inside this very old house, gourmets will be delighted. Always seeking to create a unique style, we serve local produce that is fresh, prepared with great care and accompanied by privately imported wines for you to enjoy. Come discover our menu.

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Reviews for Bistro La Belle Excuse

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Overall, reviews of Bistro La Belle Excuse describe a stylish, welcoming restaurant with a lot of character, where service is consistently attentive and friendly, portions are generous, and the food is frequently delicious with well presented plates. Diners praise the varied menu, the warm ambiance, and the wine selection, with many noting standout dishes and a cozy, romantic vibe, plus a terrace that adds to the experience. Some caveats emerge: the interior can feel a bit chilly, the music choice does not suit everyone, and timing can vary and on some evenings certain items such as mussels are unavailable or another dish is not perfectly tender. A few comments suggest expanding options for children and increasing vegetable variety in fondues or side dishes. Despite these notes, the overall sentiment is positive and most guests say they would return, citing reliable quality and a memorable atmosphere in Joliette.
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Karine
4.0

Endroit hyper chaleureux & convivial. Notre serveuse (Florence) est très gentille, service super rapide ! Nous n'avons manqué de rien & tout était très bien. J'ai pris le tartare aux deux saumon (il pourrait y avoir un peu moins d'oignon rouge mais restait quand même très bon & frais) & mon mari a pris le boudin en entrée & la cuisse de canard confite. Nous y retournerons assurément !

Apr 12, 2026
on Google
Guy
5.0

Pieuvre grillée & Boeuf Wellington maison cuit à la perfection pour moi.
Boudin noir & cuisses de grenouilles pour madame.
Qualité, service & ambiance!!! Wow

Nov 1, 2025
on Google
Nadine
5.0

Excellent bonne nourriture généreuse , cuisses de grenouilles 😍 très tendre charnu & juteuse. Service rapide & accueil dynamique, souriant ❤?🍷

Oct 25, 2025
on Google
Alain
5.0

J'ai pris l'assiette de cuisses de grenouilles. Un plat que je n'avais pas manger depuis longtemps.
Elles étaient genereuses, goûteuses & juste assez épicées. Croustillantes a l'extérieur & tendre à l'intérieur. Servies sur un nid de riz cuit a point. Les serveuses ont été souriantes & agréables. Je recommande !

Sep 27, 2025
on Google
Nicole
5.0

Nous adorons ce lieu pour les cuisses de grenouille il n'y a pas mieux

Apr 9, 2025
on Google
Nicole
5.0

C'était excellent nos cuisses de grenouilles. Un à ail & l'autre au cajun. Tellement rare les restaurants qui en font. (Il en as un à Oka). Excellent service, gentille, polie & avec un très beau sourire. Très bien mangé. Ah oui très bonne frites servie chaude.

Feb 2, 2025
on Google
Sylvie
3.0

trop cuit moules & cuisses de grenouille

Nov 24, 2023
on Google
Masha
2.0

Local sympa & bon service mais très déçue de la nourriture. J'ai commandé des cuisses de grenouilles à l'ail & j'ai reçu un mets recouvert de friture épaisse & grasse. L'ail devait être présent en quantités homéopathiques...
Les frites sont servies sans papier ciré directement dans un panier en plastique - pas très propre...

Oct 11, 2023
on Google
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