18 Best Restaurants in Burgundy, France

Located right in the middle of the charming village of Gevrey-Chambertin, this 18th-century stone mansion features a gastronomic restaurant (Table d'Hôtes), a bistro (Bistrot Lucien), and nine smartly decorated rooms. Diners are drawn here by the cozy, chalet-style decor (think plank floors and wooden beams), the spot-on service, and the stellar cuisine that takes terroir dishes to new gastronomic heights. Traditional Burgundy dishes are given a complete makeover, such as snails in a foamy sauce topped with garlic flowers; hand-cut steak tartare with ginger, grated hazelnut, and clover leaves; and pork loin prepared by the in-house butcher. Table d'Hôtes, the gourmet restaurant, offers €62 lunch and €102 dinner prix-fixe menus while the bistro Lucien on the ground floor offers a trimmed-back menu and an outdoor terrace.

It's well worth squeezing into this tiny corner of paradise to experience the modern bistro fare of Beaune's most capable culinary couple. Burgundy staples such as Charolais beef with truffle sauce and pan-fried duck breast with an Epoisses cheese sauce grace the heavenly menu.

Tucked away in a backstreet, this bijou bistro is one of the top-rated spots in town (the place is always packed, so be sure to book ahead). Excellent in terms of both value and quality, its menus include modern, market-driven dishes showcasing top-quality produce served with masterfully prepared sauces.

This intimate restaurant on a cobbled street in the medieval town center is a hit with both tourists and locals alike. Well-crafted menu options such as onion pigeon with verbena pepper sauce and local beef with Mac Hung wild pepper sauce showcase the chef-owner's talent at giving classic dishes a contemporary spin. Desserts focus on favorites such as tiramisu layered with rose de Reims biscuits and a dash of the local Prunelle liqueur. There are street-side tables, but quieter tables are found in the rear courtyard or the modern dining room.

At this popular restaurant in the center of town, the balance between elegant and casual finds expression in the wide choice of dishes on offer. The upscale à la carte menu is replete with exceptional fish specialties, while fixed-price menus include more traditional Burgundian choices.

Don't be put off by its unprepossessing exterior: this friendly, oak-beam restaurant offers good-value prix-fixe menus. Chef-owner Thomas Compagnon's sure-footed culinary mastery is evident in his bold and passionate presentation of seasonal produce dishes.

Situated just on the edge of Dijon's town center, this under-the-radar gem lures well-versed locals thanks to the chef's skillful use of market-driven produce. The menu brims with dishes such as seared monkfish with leeks and a caper vinaigrette or pan-fried Corton pigeon served with braised salsify and tonka bean sauce. Dishes steer away from the hearty Burgundian classics and focus on a modern lighter style of cuisine.

If you're tired of hearty Burgundian classics, just follow savvy locals to this stylish little restaurant on the town's main street. Its creative menus include market-inspired dishes.

Vosne-Romanée, the greatest wine village on the côte, also entices with one of the most charming restaurants in Burgundy. The menu changes four times a year and is replete with succulent regional dishes (picture Burgundy truffles, farm-reared capon, tartare of Montbéliarde beef, and crème brûlée).

This eatery facing Les Halles marketplace caters to trendy locals, who are tempted by imaginative bistro dishes and beautifully presented desserts. Pull up a seat on the sidewalk or dine inside, where glass-topped wine casks serve as tables.

One of the few affordable restaurants in this well-heeled town occupies an old house with a fireplace in the dining room and the requisite Burgundian color scheme of brown, yellow, and red. Philippe Guillemard presides in the kitchen, turning out regional favorites like hare stew, crayfish, escargot ragout in Chardonnay sauce, and venison with chestnuts.

In a dead-center location facing the market hall and within sight of the Hospices de Beaune, Le Carmin serves dishes that play on texture and visuals, the hallmarks of chef Christophe Quéant, who has already been crowned as one of Beaune's up-and-coming stars. The simply decorated and refined dining room provides the backdrop to creative market-driven dishes. The cheese plates and desserts are exquisitely presented, and the service is genuine and friendly. There are three set menus of four-, five-, or six-courses, to choose from in the evenings.

Regional dishes are the focus at this family-run eatery situated on a street behind the city's theater. The menu offers Burgundian staples like oeufs en meurette, snails with garlic butter, and steak with Époisses cheese sauce. The wine list has some interesting finds and includes a good selection of local wine producers.

This restaurant in a former manor house has a pretty garden where you can dine during summer evenings. The interior, accented by subtle-yellow panels and polished wood floors, is congenial and elegant, while the five-course surprise menu (€100) shows both flair and invention. There is also one surprise set menu designed to be served to the entire table—just make sure you let them know of any food allergies. Reservations are limited to a maximum of eight people in the dining room, so book a table in advance.

This upscale eatery is one of the top restaurants in town, with the sleek, pared-down dining room preparing inventive, but not offbeat, dishes using prime ingredients and showcasing seasonal vegetables, plants, and flowers. The tempting prix-fixe menus feature dishes with a stunning harmony of textures and flavors, each one gorgeously plated. The \"Surprise\" lunchtime menu (€48, served weekdays only) gives you an insight into the chef's talents while the \"Nature Gourmand\" menu (3 courses for €98; 4 courses €128) is for ardent foodies. The chef, originally from Tokyo, worked in some of the top kitchens in Burgundy before he took the plunge and opened his own establishment here in Dijon. 

Dijon's restaurant scene is dynamic, a fact showcased by this restaurant headed by upstart chef Chern Hwei Gan, which serves inventive dishes influenced by local produce and the chef's Malaysian origins. At lunch, you can choose between the fixed-price two- or three-course lunchtime menus, and in the evening there are fixed-price five- and seven-course menus, with additional options of a wine pairing. This neo-bistro comes with a pocket-sized dining area and street-side terrace. Popular with locals, reservations are a must.