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Bistro La Belle Excuse

Joliette
4.6$$ & $$$
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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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Guests consistently praise Bistro La Belle Excuse for flavorful dishes, generous portions, and a warm, charming atmosphere that makes the dining experience enjoyable from start to finish. Notable dishes include osso buco, beef Wellington, frog legs, calamari and a succulent fondue au fromage. Service is frequently described as impeccable, attentive and friendly, with guests appreciating a relaxed pace that lets everyone savor their meal. Ambiance is often described as cozy, with a charming interior and art on the walls, plus a terrace that many enjoy, although a few note that the dining room can feel a bit chilly and the music choices do not please everyone. Some reviews mention longer waits and occasional kitchen hiccups or uneven portions, and a few point out a limited children's menu. Overall impressions tend to be highly positive, with many saying they will return and recommend the restaurant for both special occasions and casual dinners, and praise the wine list and the presentation of dishes.
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Guylaine
5.0

Votre terrasse est magnifique

Sep 27, 2025
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Therese
5.0

Excellent repas.
Service exceptionnel.
Terrasse agréable.

Aug 2, 2025
on Google
Jessica
4.0

Très belle terrasse
Très bon service

Jul 6, 2025
on Google
Daniel
5.0

Bouffe à la hauteur. La bavette un peu au dessus des attentes. Le supplément demandé pour le pain est justifié & raisonnable. Les légumes devraient être offert en supplément au choix du client. Les frites excellentes. Le prix du vin très acceptable. Dessert satisfaisant. Seul gros bémol sur la terrasse en haut (c'est plutôt déprimant de passer une soirée devant des toiles de « camping »)! Ça tue l'atmosphère.
Un mot au sujet de Cindy: service attentionné & excellent sens de l'humour. Vraiment très patiente.
Nous reviendrons c'est certain.

Jul 6, 2025
on Google
Diane
5.0

wow ambiance , la nourriture & surtout la terrasse

Apr 4, 2025
on Google
Emeraude
3.0

Super belle terrasse au deuxième étage avec une musique pas trop forte. Les serveuses hyper sympathique. L'entrée de salade cesard était délicieux. Le repas de fish & chips maisons contenait des frites & les trempettes d'accompagnement délicieuses & goûteuses, mais le poisson goûtait malheureusement trop l'eau. Le temps d'attente pour recevoir nos assiettes sont plus long que la moyenne des autres resto de ce type. Le repas comportait une belle portion pour le prix. Toutefois, je n'y retournerais pas le menu n'est pas assez varié à mon goût & ce n'est pas de leur faute, je ne suis pas leur clientèle type. Je voulais l'essayer & c'est tout

Jul 26, 2024
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2.5

La nourriture n'était pas mauvaise, mais cela ne valait pas le temps d'attente. Nous avons pris des escargots en entrée, des assiettes d'osso buco & un burger. Le service était très lent. Nous sommes arrivés mardi à 17h30 pour recevoir notre entrée à 19h00 & notre plat principal à 19h50. Il n'y avait que 4 tables sur la terrasse.

Jul 19, 2023
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