Christophe Aribert opens Le Comptoir in Grenoble

in late spring 2026, Grenoble will welcome a new gastronomic and cultural address. Here, Christophe Aribert will inaugurate Le Comptoir, a living space imagined as an urban extension of his Maison Aribert (4 toques). Housed in the former Saint-Cécile convent, a 17thᵉ century building now occupied by Éditions Glénat, this project marks the meeting of historical heritage and contemporary vision of the table.

One place, several offers

Conceived as a plural space, Le Comptoir intends to live to the rhythm of the city from morning until night. The venue will offer a restaurant focused on carefully sourced products, in a glass-roofed dining room or on the terrace. It will also include a tea room for a refined sweet offering, as well as a sandwich and grocery store featuring artisanal street-food and local takeaway products. A space will also be dedicated to the organization of private or professional events.

Beyond its culinary offering, Le Comptoir boasts a strong identity linked to its heritage setting. The former Bernardines convent, with its 17thᵉ century architecture, dialogues with a contemporary scenography made of noble materials and clean lines. The whole creates a warm, vibrant atmosphere, far removed from traditional gastronomic codes, where ancient stone becomes a living décor.

The cuisine, true to Christophe Aribert's signature, will be based on sharing and a responsible approach. Proposals include tomato carpaccio, roasted eggplant, fried Royan ravioli, trout vitello and chocolate mousse à la louche.

• Where to eat? Le Comptoir, 18 rue de l'Alma, 38000 Grenoble
• www.lecomptoir-maisonaribert.com