6 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.

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.

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.

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.