4 Best Restaurants in Dijon, Burgundy

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.

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.

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.