Tohu Bohu

Tohu Bohu is a neighbourhood restaurant, épicerie and table d'hôtes at 16 rue Chenoise in Grenoble’s historic centre. The venue holds a Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand for modern cuisine. Adjacent Matéria operates as an on-site atelier-épicerie that produces pasta boxes, focaccia sandwiches and other take-away dishes by day and becomes a bar-style dinner service in the evening. The concept emphasises the transformation of living matter through kneading, shaping and sharing, and the menu’s intent is simple, refined and sometimes regressive, inviting convivial shared plates and an optimistic, festive atmosphere. The épicerie offers Italian charcuterie, cheeses, condiments and selected wines and pantry products chosen for authenticity, and the house’s identity blends neighbourhood dining, in-house production and an evening table d’hôtes that foregrounds seasonality, craft and communal dining. The space is warm and convivial, with a bar/comptoir vibe and a long communal table where guests sit together; evenings are lively and intimate as the adjoining atelier clears to extend a shared dining table. Cuisine is ingredient-driven and seasonal, simple yet inventive, focused on raw products from the land and on sharing plates. Specialities include fresh handmade pasta, pasta boxes to take away, focaccia sandwiches, shared seasonal plates, a selection of Italian charcuterie and cheeses, and a curated natural “vins vivants” wine list.