2 Best Restaurants in Épernay, Champagne Country

This convivial little restaurant in the center of Épernay serves authentic regional dishes with a refined twist at reasonable prices. The chef executes a perfect marriage of flavors by highlighting the local wines; classics include grilled oysters with Chardonnay butter and rump steak with a Pinot Noir sauce. There are also more rustic choices for the daring.

This modern bistro is tucked away on a side street just a short stroll from the town center. Here you'll find standard bistro fare, with a menu that has a small number of choices (four starters and four mains) that indicates the freshness of the produce; dishes might include melted Chaource with Ardenne ham, tartare of salmon, or steak with cep mushroom sauce. You can opt for the bright contemporary dining room on the ground floor or the authentic vaulted stone cellar. There is a standout wine list, showcasing independent Champagne growers. You choose your red wine directly from the cellar or your white wine from the chilled cave à vin.