This was the most amazing meal we have had in France. We have eaten in a lot of French restaurants…read morein Paris the last two weeks. All have been varying degree of good. But by far, this is the best meal I've ever had. I plan to bring my husband to Reims for the sweet smaller town feel and amazing warm food and service at VO. Merci beaucoup!

What a fantastic little find! Small place, make a reservation. Had the plat du jour. foie gras -…read moregreat, sliced scallops - great, grilled turbo with asparagus and a white wine sauce - amazing, heated full-size mandarine sitting on a cookie, topped with whipped cream and drizzled with honey - excellent! Great champagne by the glass and the young servers were running as fast as possible. Bonus points for menu in English! No downsides here. Oh, and the 3-course meal was only 42 euros!

Excellent Asian food. Very good service and kids friendly. Recommend to whoever desire to have a…read morepleasant time for lunch or dinner.

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!

This was a memorable experience. The cellar was a great room in which to dine. Service from the…read moreowner was always on time. I had the pork for dinner which was perfectly cooked and was in an amazing sauce. The ratatouille was a great addition. When we return to Reims we will go back to L'Alambic.

Not impressive, they were not accommodating and had very rude service. Given what I have seen,…read morethere are way better places in Reims to eat and I would not recommend this place.

Historic and beautiful spot in the middle of town which needs reservations if you want in for…read moredinner. Otherwise, stop by for a snack or a drink and great people-watching.

We happened upon this establishment after visiting the cathedral, and it turned into one of the…read moremost memorable meals we've had in France (and we've had quite a few-- this being our fourth visit). Please do not listen to people who say service isn't as good as if one were a local. My husband and I are American and live in New York. We have often felt more welcome in France and in its establishments than we do over here in the U.S. The service here was impeccable and the establishment is charming with a great history and decor befitting such a place. My husband and I ordered sparkling water and we each ordered l'assiette Champenoise, which consisted of Reims ham, potatoes, salad, and Chaource and Langres cheeses. This was a lot of food! We shared a delicious and exquisite île flottante (floating island) for dessert with two café lattes that were accompanied by dark chocolate squares. Oh, and I mustn't forget the Champagne! The ambiance of the restaurant, the wonderful staff, and the exceptional food and drink make this a must visit on your next trip to Reims!

(check the google maps reviews)…read more This is the best restaurant in the area. Drink champagne. Enjoy the sweetbreads ('Ris de veau') and the seared foie gras ('foie gras poêlé'). Great selection of champagne (by the glass / bottles). Staff is wonderful. Call ahead for reservations !

From the owner: Prenez le bus Le restaurant est en fait un ancien bus impérial londonnien réaménagé. A l'étage le…read morerestaurant, en bas la cuisine. Alex loue également son bus pour les groupes.

Great locals lunch spot. Fresh and delicious! Had a lovely lunch on the patio in between champagne…read moretastings. Perfect.

Les Cornichons is a cute restaurant and bar with a modern and unique, hipster like feel. I had a…read morequick lunch here with a group of 8. We made a reservation a few hours before, and were accommodated for lunch on a Thursday with our large party without any issues. We were sat against the wall with the fold down movie theater seats but be careful - when I stood up I ended up pulling my seat off and was no longer able to use the chair! Most of the diners in my party shared different burgers (which they all enjoyed and seemed to be enough to share). I selected the Le Wok de Canard which was a duck stir fry. It was very delicious and the meat was quite tender. It was served on a bed of thinly slides vegetables like carrots and zucchini. For being located in a smaller city (not Paris) I would have expected the servers to be a little more friendly but they were friendly enough for it not to impact our experience. I would recommend Les Cornichons but allow for more time to enjoy the decor and atmosphere.

A great small restaurant, great menu - different but something for everyone. The escargots was…read moretasty and the filet with foie gratis was great. And the frites was over the top. The service was friendly, immediately offering a translation of the specials. He also suggested the perfect wine which I had chosen already so confirmed. In other words it was perfect. Only criticism is the knife was not sharpe enough to cut the filet.

Okaaaay guys listen to me: YOU HAVE TO EAT THERE IF YOU COME TO REIMS !!…read more The restaurant itself is super cute, all purple with thick carpet and lovely quotes on the walls. But the best is definitely the food: for €35, you have an appetizer (very delicate), a starter (both the marinated salmon and the foie gras are amazing), a citrus sherbet, a main (the souris d'agneau is huuuuge and super yummy) and a dessert (I highly recommend the dessert assortment, with 5 not-so-little pieces of desserts). Everything is delicately arranged on the very original plates, it was a real pleasure from start to finish ! Only downside: the waitresses are not the best I've ever seen, they never seem to notice when you need some more water...

Wonderful local restaurant with amazing Basque region food. We had the Basque Paella, it was…read moresuperb. Before dinner salad was fresh, crisp and delicious. Great value. Wait staff is excellent, English is a bit rough but we ended up communicating perfectly. Highly recommended.

I arrived in Reims on a Sunday and discovered most of the good restaurants seemed to be closed for…read moredinner. The concierge at Best Western Hotel de la Paix recommended three, and I decided to try Le Petit Basque within a walking distance of about 10 minutes. I arrived before 8:00 and though the restaurant is small there were still plenty of available tables. It did fill up later on though. I chose La Basquaise paella and was not disappointed. An iron skillet arrived filled with delicious rice cooked with saffron, garlic, onions, olive oil, and sweet red peppers. Hiding underneath were pieces of tender chicken. Laced throughout were thin slices of sausage, calamari and more sweet, little clams than I could count. Literally. I gave up after about two dozen. I washed it all down with a red wine from the Basque region. Light, dry and perfect contrast with the rich paella. One critique - as a solo traveler I would have appreciated more choices of wine by the glass, but the one I had was very good. The quantity was enough for two people, but I did my best! The dessert menu looked extremely tempting with six choices of just chocolate fantasy desserts not counting everything else. I settled for a green digestif called Izarra. The owner came by to offer me another complimentary digestif. When I demurred he insisted on making the first one free. Really an extraordinary combination of good food, good service, very reasonable prices and over the top cordiality.