Must-see restaurants in Burgundy

  • 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…

  • Hôtel Les Capucins Restaurant

    Yonne

    Attached to the hotel of the same name, this restaurant serves up Burgundian classics such as escargots and beef with Dijon mustard or Époisses cheese…

  • Dame Jeanne

    Yonne

    Folks come from the countryside for sweet and savoury breakfasts, delicious lunches or special pastry treats accompanied by tea, hot chocolate, coffee and…

  • Food Market

    Beaune

    Beaune's Saturday food market is an elaborate affair, with vendors displaying their wares both indoors and on the cobblestones of place de la Halle. There…

  • Les Roches

    Côte d'Or

    Tucked between the hills along St-Romain's main street, this sweet little spot with a pleasant outdoor setting serves farm-fresh fare and well-executed…

  • La Courtille de Solutré

    Burgundy

    Chef Adrien Yparraguirre does traditional dishes exceptionally well, with a creative twist. Sit on the shady terrace or head into the rustic-chic interior…

  • Le P'tit Paradis

    Beaune

    This intimate restaurant on a narrow medieval street is known for cuisine elaborée (creatively transformed versions of traditional dishes) made with fresh…

  • Restaurant Pierre

    Burgundy

    Mâcon's most venerable gastronomic sanctuary is the Michelin-starred Restaurant Pierre, where chef Christian Gaulin juggles creativity and tradition to…

  • Le Chambolle

    Côte d'Or

    This unpretentious back-roads gem creates traditional Burgundian cuisine with the freshest ingredients. Look for it on the D122, a bit west of Vougeot in…

  • Pâtisserie Alexandre

    Côte d'Or

    The speciality at this historic patisserie is granit rose de l'auxois, a pink confection laden with sugar, orange-infused chocolate, cherries, almonds and…

  • La Cabotte

    Côte d'Or

    This intimate restaurant serves up refined, inventive versions of French dishes. No artifice or posing here, just excellent, if sometimes surprising, food.

  • Food Market

    Burgundy

    On Saturday mornings, a lively food market fills the esplanade along the Saône's banks.

  • La Dame d'Aquitaine

    Dijon

    Fine Dijonnais cuisine, accompanied by classical music and an extensive wine list, is served under the sumptuously lit bays of this 13th-century cave …

  • Le Bistrot

    Burgundy

    This character-filled bistro, whose walls are adorned with cool vintage posters and old clocks, is a real charmer. The flavourful ravioles (ravioli with…

  • L'Entr'Act

    Côte d'Or

    Dependable, reasonably priced food isn't always easy to come by in Semur's touristy medieval centre, but the pizzas at this popular spot in the pedestrian…

  • Chez Nous

    Dijon

    This quintessentially French bar du coin (neighbourhood bar), often crowded, hides down an alleyway near the covered market. At lunchtime join the flock…

  • Brasserie du Nord

    Burgundy

    This brasserie boasts an expansive terrace in a top-notch location – just opposite the Église Abbatiale. The eclectic menu runs the gamut from salads and…

  • Le Saint-Vernier

    Côte d'Or

    This cosy bistro in the old town offers a variety of menus designed to satisfy your taste buds without spoiling your budget. Most specialities are made…