Le Mélo is a Cours Julien institution — part restaurant, part bar, part karaoke — serving up straightforward fresh-cooked food on the square since 2005. Come for a casual dinner on the terrace, stay for the weekend karaoke and DJ sets that turn this vintage-decor spot into one of the neighborhood's most raucous group-night-out destinations.
Vintage decor, fresh-cooked food, and weekend karaoke that turns dinner into a full-on party on the Cours Julien square.
Go for the happy hour from 17h–21h to grab a terrace table on the square before the weekend crowd and karaoke kick in.
Cours Julien's go-to for dinner that turns into a party
Le Mélo sits right on the place du Cours Julien and has been doing its thing since 2005 — simple, fresh-cooked food at reasonable prices, with a vintage-cosy interior and a terrace that's prime people-watching real estate. The food itself is honest bistro fare: nothing that'll blow your mind, but it's correct and affordable, which is increasingly rare on this square. Where Le Mélo really shines is the atmosphere. Come on a weekend night and the place transforms — karaoke takes over, a DJ steps in, and what was a quiet dinner spot becomes a full-on party. It's the kind of place where you book a table for eight, end up staying until closing, and someone inevitably grabs the mic.
Google reviewers highlight the "très bonne ambiance" and "service rapide," and that tracks — the staff here are used to big groups and keep things moving. The 3.9 rating is fair: this isn't a foodie destination, it's a fun-night-out spot that happens to serve decent food. If you're looking for a refined dining experience, skip it. If you want a birthday dinner that turns into a dance party, this is your place. They also host private events — EVJF, EVG, company meals — so don't be surprised if there's a raucous group next to you.