Reims
Heralded far and wide as one of Champagne's finest tables and crowned with the holy grail of three Michelin stars, L'Assiette Champenoise is headed up by…
Must-see restaurants in Champagne
Reims
With strong Japanese roots and a generous pinch of love for his adopted home, chef Kazuyuki Tanaka creates menus that sing with bright flavours and are…
Troyes
Meet Claire and Hugo, the dynamic duo behind this double-decker-bus street-food venture, which does the rounds in Troyes and its surrounds. Everything on…
Épernay
This chic, red-walled, art-slung bistro is an inviting spot to try chargrilled meats and dishes rich in texture and flavour, such as crayfish pan-fried in…
Troyes
What could be more romantic than a table à deux in the cobbled courtyard of this rose-hued, 17th-century modern French restaurant? The chef juggles…
Épernay
Sidling up to Épernay’s theatre, Le Théâtre raises a curtain on a delightfully old-school brasserie with splashes of high-ceilinged art-nouveau charm. The…
Reims
Ideal for an intimate dinner, this vaulted cellar dishes up well-prepared French classics – along the lines of home-smoked trout with horseradish, cod…
Troyes
A talented husband–wife team shakes the pans at this sweet, intimate bistro in the heart of historic Troyes. Classic French home cooking with a pinch of…
Troyes
A 10-minute amble east of central Troyes, on the banks of the Seine, this artsy, family-friendly cafe brims with books, board games, art and mismatched…
Troyes
Chipper staff keep the good vibes and food coming at this contemporary wine bar-bistro in the half-timbered heart of Troyes, which spills out onto a…
Troyes
It isn't in the prettiest part of town, but stick with this 'greedy monk' as he knows a thing or two about food. The vibe is welcoming in this modern-day…
Reims
Sand and claret hues and contemporary artworks create an air of intimate sophistication at this Michelin-starred haunt. Chefs Laurent and Thibault…
Reims
So what if the decor is chintzy – there is a reason why this bistro is as busy as a beehive. Friendly service and a menu packed with well-done classics –…
Épernay
‘The Champagne Cellar’ is well regarded by locals for its humble champenoise cuisine (snail-and-pig's-trotter casserole, fillet of beef in pinot noir),…
Reims
A genuine, old-time brasserie – the decor and zinc bar date back to 1925 – whose ambience and cuisine make it an enduring favourite. From September to…
Reims
Michelin-starred Le Foch serves up cuisine that is as beautiful as it is delicious. Specialities like scallops with parsnip, butternut and truffle…
Troyes
The menu revolves around whatever's in season at super-central, retro-flavoured Chez Felix, with bistro seating, mosaic tiles and vintage knick-knacks. It…
Reims
Morocco's rich colours and flavours make Le Riad a winner. On the menu are well-spiced specialities like harira soup with lemon and dates, fragrant salads…
Troyes
Elegant without being overly formal, this intimate restaurant – with a summer terrace – uses only the freshest ingredients for its classic French and…
Troyes
Whatever is fresh at the market that day lands on plates at this contemporary brick-walled bistro-cafe. Appetising no-nonsense day specials such as cheese…
Épernay
French cuisine in versions traditional and creative are served here amid fin-de-siècle Paris brasserie decor. Specialities like sea bream tartar with…
Épernay
No fuss, no frills, just good old-fashioned French cooking and a neighbourly vibe is what you’ll get at Chez Max. Simple dishes like ham, endive and Comté…
Troyes
Matryoshka dolls peer from the shelves of this cheery red-walled bistro, run by an affable French-Russian couple. Snag a table and you're in for a treat –…
Champagne
Prettily set above Essoyes, on the D67, Restaurant Les Demoiselles has broad views of the surrounding countryside and pairs bang-on-the-money regional…
Épernay
A sweet dream of a chocolaterie, patisserie and tearoom, with delectable pralines, macarons and pastries. A champenoise speciality is the 'Baba', vanilla…
Épernay
A sparky chef came up with the idea of combining French and Thai flavours at this sleek bistro. Go for well-spiced dishes like satay of guinea fowl in…
Champagne
Decked out like a station, La Gare prides itself on serving bistro-style grub prepared with seasonal produce, simple as pork tenderloin with cider and…
Champagne
For an atmospheric dinner beneath the impressive vaults of a Cistercian cellar, head across to Le Cellier in Bar-sur-Aube, a 7km drive north of Bayel via…
Reims
Run by the knowledgable Charlet family, this fabulous shop is fromage heaven, with cheeses carefully sourced from all four corners of France. Among them…
Champagne
With tiled floors and marble-topped tables, Le G'Houlot Champenois keeps it sweet and simple. Its menu du jour, which changes daily, is cracking value at …
Épernay
For breakfast, baguettes, club sandwiches or the quiche of the day with a salad, this sweet and simple cafe is the go-to place in Épernay. It also does…
Reims
A short stroll north of place de la République brings you to this sweet and simple crêperie. It does a roaring trade in homemade crêpes, galettes (savoury…
Reims
Winningly fresh seafood is the big deal at this tiny eatery set above a fishmongers: try sardines tossed in chilli butter, home-smoked salmon or hot…
Reims
Piles of tantalising fresh produce from the region are displayed in the art-deco splendour of Reims' covered market hall.
Troyes
Entered via a quaint courtyard, this gallery-bistro does a simple, wallet-friendly menu for €14, with specials from gratins to Maroilles cheese tart with…
