Top Restaurants in Burgundy (2024)

Located right in the middle of the charming village of Gevrey-Chambertin, this 18th-century stone mansion features a gastronomic restaurant, a bistro, 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.

It's well worth squeezing into this tiny corner of paradise to experience the modern bistro fare of Beaune's most capable culinary couple. Burgundy staples such as Charolais beef with an Époisses cream sauce, and snail vol-au-vent with fresh herbs grace the heavenly menu.

Tucked away in a backstreet, this bijou bistro is one of the top-rated spots in town (the place is always packed, so be sure to book ahead). Excellent in terms of both value and quality, its menus include modern, market-driven dishes showcasing top-quality produce served with masterfully prepared sauces.

This popular bistro-cum-wineshop is often packed, and with good reason: modern dishes share the chalkboard menu with classic bistro choices like homemade terrine and andouillette. The wine selection is excellent; natural wines and Champagnes are a specialty. The sparse decor (picture exposed brick walls and mismatched tables) make this more of a lunchtime spot than a romantic dinner venue.

At this popular restaurant in the center of town, the balance between elegant and casual finds expression in the wide choice of dishes on offer. The upscale à la carte menu is replete with exceptional fish specialties, while fixed-price menus include more traditional Burgundian choices.

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 bream à la plancha with cripsy polenta 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.

If you're tired of hearty Burgundian classics, just follow savvy locals to this stylish little restaurant on the town's main street. Its creative menus include market-inspired dishes.

Vosne-Romanée, the greatest wine village on the côte, also entices with one of the most charming restaurants in Burgundy. The menu changes four times a year and is replete with succulent local dishes (picture farm-reared capon, Charolais beef stew braised for 12 hours in Pinot Noir, and tarte Tatin).

This eatery facing Les Halles marketplace caters to trendy locals, who are tempted by imaginative bistro dishes and beautifully presented desserts. Pull up a seat on the sidewalk or dine inside, where glass-topped wine casks serve as tables.

One of the few affordable restaurants in this well-heeled town occupies an old house with a fireplace in the dining room and the requisite Burgundian color scheme of brown, yellow, and red. Philippe Guillemard presides in the kitchen, turning out regional favorites like hare stew, crayfish, escargot ragout in Chardonnay sauce, and venison with chestnuts.

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.

Regional dishes are the focus at this family-run eatery situated on a street behind the city's theater. The menu offers Burgundian staples like oeufs en meurette, snails with garlic butter, steak with Époisses cheese sauce, and chateaubriand for two. The wine list has some interesting finds and includes a good selection of local wine producers.

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 menu (which changes weekly) shows both flair and invention. Reservations are limited to a maximum of eight people in the dining room, so make sure to book a table in advance.

This tiny restaurant, hidden down a cobbled street near the cathedral, has become a neighborhood staple. The chalkboard showcases a fish-focused menu which changes according to the catch of the day and the whims of the chef. No matter what, there's nothing pretentious about the cuisine, and while the choice is minimal, the freshness is guaranteed.

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 (€39, served weekdays only) gives you an insight into the chef's talents while the "Nature Gourmand" menu (3 courses for €95; 4 courses €125) 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.

Dijon's restaurant scene is dynamic, a fact showcased by this restaurant headed by upstart chef Chern Hwei Gan, which serves inventive dishes influenced by local produce and the chef's Malaysian origins. At lunch, you can choose between the fixed-price two- or three-course lunchtime menus, and in the evening, there's a fixed-price five-course menu, with an additional option of a wine pairing. This neo-bistro comes with a pocket-sized dining area and street-side terrace. Popular with locals, reservations are a must.

On the main square of Flagey-Echézeaux, a stellar wine village lying a few kilometers southeast of Clos de Vougeot, this inconspicuous culinary haven fills up with locals out for a quiet, French-inspired terroir-driven meal. Expect creative twists on Burgundy classics such as oeuf parfait with a Crémant de Bourgogne sauce or snails served with a light fennel-infused sauce. The wine list is, of course, excellent.