Must-see restaurants in Burgundy

  • Ma Table en Ville

    Burgundy

    Balancing top-of-the-line gastronomy with an unfailingly welcoming atmosphere, this husband-and-wife venture is a total gem. Chef Gilles Bérard brings…

  • La Table d'Héloïse

    Burgundy

    South of town, this family-run restaurant with a charmingly cosy, newly remodelled interior is a terrific place to sample firmly traditional Burgundian…

  • Aux Terrasses

    Burgundy

    Chef Jean-Michel Carrette carries forth his father's legacy at this Michelin-starred restaurant, taking classic ingredients like Charolais beef, Bresse…

  • La Pause Gourmande

    Yonne

    This sweet, unpretentious lunchtime eatery near the cathedral features an ever-changing monthly menu built around fresh local produce and delectable…

  • Au Fil du Zinc

    Yonne

    At Chablis' top table, exquisite menus with nods to Japanese cuisine are served in a long open dining area perched over the River Serein, and on the…

  • La Halte de l'Abbaye

    Burgundy

    Artisanal andouillette sausage, Charolais steak tartare and even tête de veau (calf's head) are among the classic Burgundian dishes on the menu at this…

  • La Maison des Cariatides

    Dijon

    This renovated 17th-century mansion with exposed beams, stone walls and refined modern decor makes a delightful spot to savour top-of-the-line French and…

  • Comptoir Cuisine

    Burgundy

    After pursuing other gastronomic ventures far and wide, dynamic young chef Philippe Latrasse returned to his native Autun in 2017 to launch this intimate,…

  • Caves Madeleine

    Beaune

    Focusing on fresh-from-the-farm meat and vegetables produced within a 100km radius of Beaune, this cosy little restaurant changes its menu daily. Reserve…

  • Restaurant La Vieille Tour

    Yonne

    Adjacent to the clock tower at the entrance to the historic centre, young chefs Laurens and Hélène serve a delicious, unpretentious and ever-changing menu…

  • Auberge du Pot d'Etain

    Yonne

    For a special treat, stop in at this unexpected gastronomic gem in the modest village of L'Isle-sur-Serein, 15km north of Avallon. The classically…

  • À la Fortune du Pot

    Yonne

    Well placed in the square at the foot of Vézelay's main street, this French-Colombian-run restaurant with English iPad menus is at its best in sunny…

  • Le Monde de Don Cabillaud

    Burgundy

    This convivial restaurant is renowned for its seafood dishes, prepared in a variety of styles and presented with a minimum of fuss by Italo-French chef…

  • L'O des Vignes

    Burgundy

    For a gastronomic experience among the Mâconnais vineyards, look no further. Burgundy-born chef Sébastien Chambru builds his menus around seasonal produce…

  • Les Trois Bourgeons

    Yonne

    This recently launched spin-off of Au Fil du Zinc, Chablis' top table, offers the classic bistronomique experience – gastronomic dining with bistro…

  • Le Bougainville

    Yonne

    The smiling owner serves rich French and Burgundian specialities such as Charolais beef and tripe sausages. If you're growing weary of heavy regional…

  • DZ'Envies

    Dijon

    This zinging restaurant with cheery decorative touches is a good choice if you're tired of heavy Burgundian classics. The menu always involves seasonal,…

  • Le Piano Qui Fume

    Dijon

    Market cuisine, carefully chosen ingredients, reasonably priced wines and a lovely contemporary dining room with traditional touches (exposed brick walls…

  • Chez Léon

    Dijon

    From bœuf bourguignon (beef marinated in young red wine) to andouillettes (chitterling sausages), this family-run eatery offers the perfect primer course…

  • La Maison du Colombier

    Beaune

    For a supremely cosy evening out, head for this 'gastro-bar' in candlelit 16th-century surrounds. Grab a seat beside the brick-walled open kitchen, on the…

  • Le Bacchus

    Beaune

    The welcome is warm and the food exceptional at this small restaurant just outside Beaune's centre. Multilingual co-owner Anna works the tables while her…

  • Les Millésimes

    Yonne

    For an all-you-can-eat buffet of Burgundian specialties, head for this culinary haven in a meticulously restored medieval house, complete with large…

  • La P'tite Beursaude

    Yonne

    Waitresses wearing traditional Morvan dress serve excellent fish and meat dishes at this cosy eatery in the medieval centre. Ample dinner menus and…

  • Restaurant de l'Abbaye

    Burgundy

    Authentic Thai food in the middle of Burgundy? Yes, thanks to an enterprising French-Thai couple who recently opened this unconventional fusion restaurant…

  • TFTF

    Dijon

    Tables spill out onto the sidewalk at this bustling new resto-bar in Dijon's pedestrianised centre. The menu revolves around delicious flammekueche (tarte…

  • La Lune

    Beaune

    Grab a counter seat and enjoy chef Seiichi Hirobe's one-man show as he prepares French-Japanese fusion treats such as tuna tartare with poached egg and…

  • Bistrot des Cocottes

    Beaune

    Tucked away on place Madeleine's quieter side, this classy-casual restaurant scores points for its all-day service (a rarity in Beaune, with snacks served…

  • Restaurant SY La Terrasse

    Yonne

    Stone walls, decorative tiled floors, smooth jazz and a roaring fire on chilly nights make this one of Vézelay's cosiest eateries. Menu options range from…

  • Loiseau des Vignes

    Beaune

    For an upscale meal with your significant other, this Michelin-starred culinary shrine is the place to go. Expect exquisite concoctions ranging from…

  • Le Petit Rolin

    Burgundy

    At Le Petit Rolin, with its rustic interior dating back to the 15th century, the bourguignonne galette (Burgundian crêpe) is filled with regional…

  • Le Pain sur la Table

    Burgundy

    A local favourite, this organic bakery near the bridge at Cluny's southern edge doubles as an informal restaurant serving healthy soups, sandwiches and…

  • La Ciboulette

    Beaune

    Long popular with Beaune locals, but equally welcoming to tourists, this stone-walled, wood-beamed hideaway manages to feel both relaxed and refined, with…

  • Le Bistrot des Grands Crus

    Yonne

    A block southeast of Porte Noël, this hip place serves cuisine du terroir made with fresh local ingredients. The €22 three-course menu changes three times…

  • Les Granges

    Yonne

    Harpist Haude Hodanger runs this inviting little tearoom between the river and the town's southern gate, serving sweet and savoury treats such as boeuf…

  • L'Ethym' Sel

    Burgundy

    Two blocks south of the tourist office, this modern bistro showcases French and Burgundian specialities including locally raised Charolais steak. The €19…

  • Le Syracuse

    Yonne

    Friendly and refreshingly down-to-earth, Le Syracuse serves everything from pizza to solid Burgundian plats du jour (€12.50, or €18.50 including coffee,…

  • Le Vaudésir

    Yonne

    Freshness and value for money are the hallmarks of this sophisticated bistro, 800m from the centre on the road to Lyon. Dishes range from the…

  • Café de l'Industrie

    Dijon

    For a no-nonsense, good-value lunch, head one block west of Dijon's market and grab a sidewalk table at this convivial corner brasserie, where hearty…

  • Le Forum

    Burgundy

    East across the stream from Cluny's medieval centre, this popular eatery is pleasantly situated in an old stone building with a glassed-in porch and…

  • Bistro L'Aspérule

    Yonne

    Expect inventive cuisine with a Japanese twist at the classy bistro of Michelin-starred chef Keigo Kimura. From house-marinated salmon to breaded pork…