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.
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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.
Le service était excellent. La nourriture avait bon goût, un peu moins pour le tartare au saumon que j'ai trouvé un peu fade. Personnellement j'aurais rajouté quelques petits cubes de fraises à la salade. Pour l'aspect visuel & ça se marie bien aux tartares.
Ce n'était pas juste bon, c'était excellent! J'y allais avec une amie qui ne vient pas du coin & qui aime la nourriture raffinée, elle a adoré! & le service était WoW ☺️
Service impeccable. Nourriture excellente.
Suggestion (pour moins de gaspillage & plus d'économie ): j'ai pris des moules & en ai laissé la moitié. Il y en avait beaucoup. Portion de frites idem.
Nous apprécions d'avoir eu un espace un peu à l'écart, ce qui nous a permis de "jaser librement" & de rire un peu fort parfois. Ainsi nous ne dérangeons pas les autres.
