Amazing champagne tasting bar, with free snacks, knowledgable friendly staff and weekly changing…read moretasting menu. Loved their simple foie gras with champagne spread. Their smoked salmon was fresh and brightened with lemon. It was a wonderful experienced trying the food with different champagnes. We found that the salmon tasted better with the Demi-sec and the foie gras was perfect with brut champagne. I loved the blend of three grapes to make the Champagne Brut exclusiv't. I also loved the rich flavor of the Rose. Amazing. I had a wonderful time and so did all the people leaving the bar. Even the toddler with the drunk parents.

Had a nice time. Service was just right... not too much and not too little. We were cared for but…read morenot so much that conversation was disrupted.

I was told I could sit outside on this lovely mild September evening…read more I did. I was ignored for some 10 minutes or so. I left. I'll try again tomorrow. Because it looks really nice.

Really good food! Ich had a l'onglet with boletus which was perfectly done. Although the seating is…read morenot so nice. But the waiter was very observing.

Well what to say…read more.. We looked at a few places online while in the hotel room before dinner and at a few others as we wandered round the town earlier....this little place had a tiny menu but looked smart and there were a couple of good reviews Ok let's go there then...oh dear...on entering, the room was basically divided into 2 with a bar area in the middle. A waiter in the bar; a waitress at the back where there were a couple of tables with people already eating (regulars?). The waiter gestured to sit where we wanted. The music was loud We chose a table and sat down looking at the menu but the music was distractingly loud...and overhead! But looking up it didn't matter where you sat because the speakers set in the ceiling where everywhere We asked if they could please turn it down; which they did, but not so you would notice We perused the menu, looked at one another and immediately thought the same thing: poor welcome (well, to be accurate, no welcome showing any interest in the paying client - immediate bad marks!), unnecessarily noisy music (which actually turned out to be a radio and not a playlist), nothing attractive enough on the menu to warrant staying any longer than necessary - we put the coats back on and left Maybe they thought we were just your average tourist...but with both of us having a significant number of years in France, both fluent in French and fully experienced in the wiles of Paris waiters, we didn't need this - there is always somewhere better when you are the one paying Had a great meal at La Paix instead! Which was nothing on Che Diego the next day!

We were in Reims for a Champagne tour. It was a very chilly day and we were ready for a nice hot…read moremeal. When we entered we were greeted by our server and he said he spoke a little bit of English (actually it turned out to be a lot). He sat us at a beautiful table that was fully set with silverware, water and wine glasses. I felt a bit underdressed in my jeans and my hair was a mess from being under a hat all day. It didn't matter, the staff was very friendly anyway. At the table next to us there were four men dining in suits but in the back of the restaurant there was a table of two more weary travelers in jeans and coats. There is a coat rack just by the front door where you can hang your heavy coat. I would not recommend leaving any valuables here though. On the menu there are many reasonably priced meals ranging from around 12€ - 16€. The menu is also fully translated into English. Among our group we had a French Onion Soup topped with two crispy, cheesy pieces of bread, a plate of Steak Frites that had a sauce I don't think I'll ever forget (in a good way), a tender and succulent braised pork shank, and by accident the Tripes a La mode Caen. The dishes were just plain delicious, except for the tripes which I will not venture to rate as until yesterday I had never had it before. I think it was too exotic for anyone in our party to appreciate. Our server and possibly the owner watched us pick at the tripe dish in amazement from behind the bar and smiled. The service was quick and friendly and we were in and out in less than an hour. That gave us enough time to walk around Reims for a little longer before catching our tour bus. For what was such an elegant experience the prices were very reasonable. When we were finished paying by credit card at the table was no problem. We do have a chip on our card but it's set up for signature not pin. I only wish we had time to try the desserts as they had profiteroles on the menu.

It's true that this place is 'off the beaten path'; you will not find any signs pointing you in the…read moreproper direction. There is a secure parking lot next to the lighthouse, but otherwise there is no real parking. If you park at the lighthouse, you will need to walk at least 20 minutes, some uphill, to arrive at the bar. The bar manager was 15 mins late, and rude when we went to check in with our reservation because we had a service animal with a valid doctor's note. He explained that it was clear on the website that no animals are allowed. We obliged because we had already paid for our reservation, and he was cutting the conversation off, saying, "I don't have the time to discuss anything further because I'm already late." Not my problem you are late to work. Also, I would like to point out that the man in charge of 'Perching Experience' had his dog running around. We were holding my small service animal, not knowing whose unleashed and non-collared dog it was, when the man rudely said, "What? Your dog can't walk?" While my partner went to take care of our dog I saw a duo who had been waiting since opening be turned away because the owner stated he could have max 10 people in the bar. In fact, we were only 7 people at the bar so there was space for them. Furthermore, the inside of the bar and the top view point of the bar were closed 'due to COVID', leaving only the outside balcony accessible. Having 1/3 of the bar closed, restrooms closed, one glass of champagne, and receiving no glass or offer of water, the price of 21 euro is absurd. With all these COVID measures, I found it funny that there was no hand sanitizer stations, and that the owner did not wear a mask. He stated he didn't need to wear one because we are outside, but at the same time he says no service animals and there is a dress code? After pouring everyone's glass, he left the bar and didn't return to check on anyone. We decided to stop wasting time at this bar, and left. The couple next to us had been sitting with empty glasses for 20 mins. We saw the owner when leaving and let him know that there were customers who might want another drink. He said, "yeah, yeah, I know. I was going to go." From one service industry folk to another, if you don't like customers, get a different job.

Nice view and so relaxing to sip champagne. Perfect place to hang around with your friends.read more

KenScale: 8.5/10 Visits: June 2025…read more[Note: After some deliberations, I have decided to upgrade all restaurants receiving 8.5 or 8.75 KenScale to five Yelp stars from four.] My wife Jun and I have been red wine drinkers forever, so our trip to Champagne last month was quite an eye-opener. We visited a number of large Champagne houses, the so-called Grande Marque, including Billecart-Salmon, Bollinger and Taittinger and from those brief tours, I gained appreciation for the deep tradition and dedication that goes into Champagne making. I also wanted to use our trip to visit at least one restaurant in the area and ended up with L'Assiette Champanoise in Reims. The restaurant, located inside the hotel of the same name, has been considered a standout destination in the region's dining scene, with three Michelin stars next to its name. Overall, Jun and I enjoyed our dinner at the restaurant with a good number of memorable dishes, although not every aspect of the experience was perfect. Since we had only one night for dinner in Champagne, we decided to go all out for the signature Emotion tasting menu (at €395 per person) as well as wine pairings (at €245 per person). The restaurant, whose kitchen is led by chef Arnaud Lallement, explores the sophisticated French fine dining with fundamentally sound execution. Having been to many fine dining restaurants, including those with French cuisine, I probably would say there wasn't any particular dish that led me or Jun to exclaim "Oh my god, how did the kitchen come up with this dish?!" On the other hand, there was no single bad dish, and some of them were quite excellent. I liked how the kitchen put together a medley of tomato-based dishes at the beginning of the meal, and was especially fond of the tomato confit and mackerel dish; contrary to my worry that the flavor of each ingredient would overpower the other, they complemented each other very well. One of the signature dishes at the restaurant is the beautifully plated caviar with mashed potatoes and I could see why; of course, it didn't hurt that for the wine pairing, we were served a glass of Krug that perfectly balanced the rich caviar and potato flavor. Another signature dish that I really liked (not surprisingly) was the blue lobster from Brittany, with lobster jus and paprika greatly enhancing the flavor. My favorite dish of the night, though, was probably the red mullet; the fish itself was already a winner but the addition of eggplant millefeuille was quite a game changer. Not every dish landed the same impact. Compared to all of the exceptional dishes that I highlighted, the last savory dish of chicken, gamberini prawns and sweetbread felt a little too safe. The desserts, many of them based on strawberry during its growing season, also didn't leave a lasting impression, either (to be fair, we were already getting a fair amount of exposure to strawberry during our earlier restaurant trips in Paris). I booked a reservation at the restaurant as soon as we started planning for the Paris/Champagne trip in March so I can't be sure how difficult it is to get a reservation at L'Assiette Champenoise, but I would still highly recommend booking in advance. The wine pairing, considering its hefty price, was somewhat mixed. Aside from the aforementioned Krug, we also got two Champagnes from relatively unknown producers (one of which I liked very much). The star of the pairing was undoubtedly a super rare Coteaux Champenois still white wine that Jun and I couldn't stop raving about. On the other hand, we were both disappointed that we got a mediocre cocktail instead of a dessert wine like Sauternes for the dessert portions, and for perhaps I would've liked to have at least a premier cru level Burgundy red (instead of the village level that we got to pair with the chicken dish) given the price tag of the pairing. The service was very attentive and professional, and chef Arnaud briefly stopped by to say hello as well. After the dinner, you can also visit the bar lounge or the outdoor garden of the hotel for some digestif. L'Assiette Champenoise offers the kind of refined fine dining experience you would want to enjoy while visiting Champagne. I probably, though, would've loved the restaurant even more with some more game-changing dishes and wine pairings.

One of the best experiences and meal during our France trip! At first I was nervous my partner and…read moreI would paying a lot of money and leave hungry - quite the opposite. When we thought there wasn't going to be another dish, another one would arrive. Each dish was progressively better and better with an amazing desserts. The service was spectacular from start to finish. Everyone was super attentive and kind from start to finish. The space didn't feel stuffy at all - very cozy and welcoming g with lots of funky art!

Champagne Gardet is a small champagne house that produces around 1M bottles a year. The private…read moretour and tasting was informative and intimate. We were educated on the the step by step process of making, aging and bottling champagne. The champagnes were reasonable priced and a good value for the quality as compared to the more well-known and larger champagne houses. However, to get bottles home, you must be prepared to pack them in your luggage, as the shipping costs to the US are high. And while there are some distributors in the US, it will be difficult to find. The Brut Premier Cru and the Brut Blanc de Blanc were my two favorites of the champagnes I tasted. The Brut Rosé was also good if you like Rosés.

If you have a couple of days in Epernay and a car, this little village of Hautvillers is highly…read morerecommended. It has all the charms of a little French village. This particular place is a hotel + tasting venue. It has a cute courtyard overlooking its gardens. Very relaxing. Very scenic. Nice way to spend an early afternoon. There are a couple more tasting rooms nearby.

This was my favorite of the champagne houses we visited during our trip. Ludwig was very helpful…read moreand helped us to choose!! Also don't skip out on the delicious charcuterie board.

Here on a Friday at 5pm and it was still open. Cute little spot. Warm and minimalist decor. There's…read morean upstairs area too. Service is very friendly and they provide ample expertise. Had a lovely afternoon drink here.

This Champagne house was our second stop on our Tour of the region. Located in Chouilly with…read morebeautiful surrounding views. It was a bit chilly when we visited. We started with some facts about this house. For sure we can find this one back in the US. 3rd worldwide behind Moet and Vive le Clique but France's favorite. They started in 1986 and grew quickly due to quality and price point Cru means village-you can have the most beautiful grapes and still have vinegar-all about the winemakers, 6000 grower cooperative-This House represents 1/3 of the Champagne region. They can produce 20000 bottles per hour. Pro Tips-When trying a new brand/house try the non Vintage first -to see how you like it before spending more for Vintage variety. When opening don't twist the cap twist the bottle if you don't want it to pop and want a quite open. We had two tastings and got a third (nice touch) as one of our party wanted to try the Rose. Reserve Exclusive Brut, Blanc de Blancs and Rose. Most liked the Blanc de Blancs. Elliot our Tour Guide was exceptional. 2 hour tour and tasting went quickly as he made it fun and interesting. A must stop when in Champagne!

We came here as part of the private tour for champagne houses. It's a good contrast to Moet and…read moreChandon, as they show the whole process. Our tour guide was really nice and informative. They are the biggest cooperative in the region. Took about an hour to finish. We had a better understanding of champagne and what goes into production. We ended the tour at the nice lobby with tasting of 2 different champagnes. Highly recommend! You can buy tickets on site.

Great food and service. Had the best bottle of champagne in Reims. Unfortunately we forgot the name…read moreon the bottle.

A champagne bar within the center of Reims - next to the market hall. Huge variety of champagnes -…read morewell-known and less-known in a fine combination. Tapas are served to complement the champagnes. The crowd ist a good mixture of young people, families and winemakers from the region. It's not a cheap place but it's worth a visit and every "penny".