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.
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.
Expérience agréable pour une première, la nourriture était très bonne quantité suffisante, serveuse cindy très bon service je recommande, mais la musique oufff d'un ennuis mortelle , il devrait changer de répertoire mais tous le monde peuvent pas aimé la même musique, mais non pas mon goût , ha oui & c'étais froid à l'intérieur de la bâtisse.
Mais jy retournerais mais plus quand il fera chaud
Demander cindy 😁👍
Deux personnes qui m'accompagnait ont mangé du filet mignon, & malheureusement il n'était pas tendre, moi j'ai mangé des moules au bleu & c'était délicieux.
Jai vraiment aimé mon expérience au bistro la belle excuse. J'y suis allez pour le nouvel an ou nous avons été acceuilli avec des bulles!
L'ambiance est vraiment charmante, le service irréprochable & le menu varié.
Grand mangeur, On y sert de généreuse portion !
Le seul point à amélioré je dirais cest le menu enfants. je sais que vous n'en voyez pas beaucoup mais quand même :/. Peux être ajouter un macaroni au fromage ? Mais 2 choix c'est vraiment limité pour ma part.
Excellent service les serveuses sont vraiment gentille très professionnel & sympathique, que dire de plus que wow la cuisine merci c'est fut une très belles expériences. A la hauteur de nos attentes.
Dec 1, 2025
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Had a lovely dinner with friends
I was very impressed with the beef Wellington that one had & so was he.
I had wapiti médaillon, it was perfectly cooked to my taste, I loved the mushrooms & crispy rocket on the humus bed.
Impeccable service, awesome food & beautiful cozy atmosphere.
We will be back!
