Terrazza in Meylan, France
Before leaving the Grenoble area and making our way to Paris, we had final relaxed dinner. But, rather than going for traditional French cuisine one last time, we decided to go for something that has been part of the region for decades: Italian food. What many visitors may not realize is that the Grenoble area has long had a strong Italian influence. Throughout the late 19th and 20th centuries, many Italians settled in southeastern France, drawn by opportunities in construction, industry, and agriculture. Over the years, their culture became part of the region's identity, bringing family traditions, recipes, cafés, and, of course, a love of great Italian food. Today, it's not uncommon to find excellent Italian restaurants throughout Grenoble and its surrounding towns. So, for our last dinner before catching the train to Paris, we headed to Terrazza in Meylan.
To begin the evening, I ordered a Negroni (12 Eur). As someone who enjoys a good Negroni, this felt like the perfect choice as I love this bittersweet cocktail that I often order in Italian restaurants. Well, in fact, it took a while to get it and I had it mid-dinner. Anyway, one of the first things we noticed was the restaurant's impressive gas oven. The pizzas come out with such a beautiful char that you would swear they were cooked in a traditional wood-fired oven. The crust had that wonderful combination of crispness, chewiness, and slightly blistered edges that every pizza lover hopes for. Since choosing just one pizza wasn't an option, we shared two. The first one was the Formaggi (16.50 Eur), that was a cheese lover's dream: made with fior di latte, Parmesan, Bleu de Sassenage, and goat cheese, it delivered layers of flavor with every bite. I especially appreciated the inclusion of Bleu de Sassenage, a local blue cheese from the region that brought a distinctive character to the pizza. The creamy cheeses melted together beautifully while still allowing each one to shine. Our second pizza was the Regina (16.50 Eur), composed of mushrooms, where we asked for no ham, and just a few olives. The mushrooms added plenty of earthy flavor, and the restrained use of olives meant they enhanced the pizza without overwhelming it. Sometimes simple combinations work best, and this pizza was proof of that.
Negroni at Terrazza in Meylan, France
Regina pizza at Terrazza in Meylan, France
Formaggi pizza at Terrazza in Meylan, France
For dessert, I hesitated a bit and settled for the Angioletti (9 Eur). If you've never had them, imagine pieces of fried pizza dough covered generously with Nutella and sprinkled with sugar. They were warm, indulgent, messy, and completely irresistible. This is not the kind of dessert you order because you're still hungry. It's the kind of dessert you order because you love Nutella! This was good, but I regretted not trying two other desserts being served around us: the restaurant's Affogato and Tiramisu are assembled table side, creating a little bit of theater at the end of the meal. Watching them being prepared was almost enough to make me order another dessert. Almost.
Angioletti at Terrazza in Meylan, France
Terrazza was the perfect way to end our stay near Grenoble. Between the Negroni, the beautifully charred pizzas, and the Nutella-covered Angioletti, the meal was good and comforting. A good address to know if in the area.
Enjoy (I did)!
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Terrazza - 58 Av. de la Chartreuse, 38240 Meylan, France
