This little gem in the village of Etoges may have been the find of our entire trip back to France…read more When we found the restaurant at the chateau we were spending a few days at was closed for our visit, our concierge advised us that this was a place that we could walk to from the chateau and have a authentic french meal. It was so authentic that the gentlemen did not speak one word of english! That is okay! We are in France, after all! I had to suffer my way through my awful french and figure out what we were ordering and actually order it for my boyfriend and I! The prix fixe menu was 15 euro! 4 courses for 15 euro?! I actually thought after the very expansive first charcuterie boardd, that I had read the menu wrong, and since La Forge only takes euros , my boyfriend discreetly started counting our combined euros! His first course was a lardon salade; the bacon pieces were so thick and the dijon vinagrette in France is nothing compared to bottled junk in the US. My charcuterie plate had 5 meats with pates and a foie gras, pickles and chutney, and of course, as the french do it.. never ending baguettes. Our bottle of local french red wine: 7euro. I had a duck breast with a champagne sauce and potato mash. Divine. He had a pork tenderloin with dijon sauce and potatoes. The cheese course was filled with french cheeses that threw my very American boyfriend very off. I thought we may have a international incident on our hands. Oh Americans. The french man seems to own this little cafe housed at the bottom of a home. He cooked everything to order and was eager to please us. There was a huge roaring fireplace in the small, quiet, quiet, rustic french adobe. We absolutely loved it. We passed on our fourth course, because I honestly thought that I was mistaken about the price when our portions were so massive. I felt they must be 15 euro per course. Well, I was wrong. Total bill was 44 euro out the door; including the corked and re-corked fresh bottle of local wine to take back to the chateau! I can't wait to return!

We stopped in shortly before lunch to have a café au lait. The proprietors had set the tables for…read morelunch so invited us to sit at the bar. It was really cold outside and the roaring fire was wonderful making the place very cozy. Unfortunately we didn't get to stay for lunch as we know it would have been delightful with authentic French regional cuisine. We watched the cook in the kitchen preparing everything from scratch. The café au lait was perfect!

The three things I remember most about this meal:…read more 1. I had a lot of champagne and then ended the meal with a port. That is I had a lot to drink, so you may want to consider this when reading this review. 2. The food was delicious, and there was a lot of it. I felt like dishes just kept and coming and some of them larger than I expected. And just when you thought it was over, an incredible cheese cart comes out. 3. I was stuffed to the point I was a bit uncomfortable. My own fault, but just keep this in mind because there is a lot food and you definitely want to have room when the cheese cart comes out. The highlight of this meal is the cheese cart, so if you love cheese, this is heaven. And even better, the waiter serving the cheese is so excited about it that it makes you excited. The food throughout the champagne region is France is incredible and this was another exceptional meal.

Elegant, beautiful décor awaits you in L'orangerie. You will feel and dine like royalty. The meal…read morestarts with an amuse bouche, followed by gorgeous courses presented as art. The pigeon entrée was especially divine and this restaurant features a special vegetarian menu as well. Our favorite part of the meal, however, was the cheese course. A large carte is rolled to the table showcasing at least twenty-five or more regional cheeses. The enthusiastic cheese man described in great detail each of the cheeses and when we would choose one, he would become animated with excitement as he gave more descriptions. The cheeses were so delicious that we all agreed that a great meal could be made with a bottle of wine and that cheese carte. Alas, that is not an option. There are three different prix fixe menus to choose from, however, and they all include cheese. Reservations a MIUST! Bon apetite!

We ate here in the off season. It's open a bit earlier than other places for dinner which is…read morewonderful for us! The food was all delicious and well priced. The set menu was a terrific deal and the portions were very large. The creme brûlée was very good and eggy. Service was stellar. Very attentive and provided great suggestions for wine. Great experience and food!

What a disappointment we were just hoping for a lovely sunny afternoon at the roof restaurant the…read morereception we got was cold and dismissive there were many open spaces outside but we were told there was "nothing" by the snotty rude girl at the door we finally asked to sit at the completely empty bar got a lovely server but still a bad taste in our mouth! This is our 23rd visit to paris how sad to reinforce what many believe is the French attitude

Our lunch at Les Avises was by far the best meal of our trip to Champagne. The lunch is a set…read moremenu. The appetizer was a melon, proscuitto, burrata combination with pesto. The main was beef with pommes puree and vegetables. The dessert was the perfect ending to a perfect meal, a light pistachio cream with nuts. Though each course was relatively simple, they were all delicious and perfectly done, and the price isn't too outrageous when you consider the quality. Highly recommended.

Great food, neat neighborhood setting. The waitstaff are very friendly. You really get the…read moreimpressions that you are eating with and like the local folks.

Fabulous food, great service, wonderful ambiance! We loved everything about Au Petit Fourneau!read more

We arrived off the train from Paris and found this spot with lovely outdoor seatings on a Summer…read moreafternoon. We quickly were seated, and ordered. The burgers were amazing, some crazy good cheese and sauce! The kids loved this place too and the service was perfect. Really nice staff. We went back a second time during our trip and brought the rest of our group.

My husband got carpet bombed by the French pigeon air force as they scored a direct hit into his…read morecafe noir on a pleasant morning after our wonderful Moet & Chandon tour. Imagine our surprise as 3 loud thuds bombed our table.. LOL. Yes, so if you sit outside you have been warned. Aside from the catastrophe, the food was excellent. The french onion soup was flavorful and came with large fresh baguette slices, onions, and a bowl of add-yourself shredded cheese. The tagliatelle carbonara pasta was rich and filled with pancetta. We devoured everything. My husbands lemon and sugar crepe was equally enjoyable paired with his cafe noir. Thank god they gave us another cup after the pigeon incident. Btw, we had a good laugh with our French server who spoke almost no english. Talk about bonding! This is a place where locals hang out. Good sign!

We had a wonderful meal here our first night in Epernay. The space is small and cozy and they keep…read morethe heat up! We experienced this all over France, actually, in mid-November; I think as compared to NY, they tend to keep the heat up higher when it's chilly/rainy outside. We quickly got used to shedding our coats and possibly a layer of clothing whenever we entered a restaurant!! We chose different tiers of their prix fixe menu to suit our palattes desires, and were absolutely blown away by everything that was presented to us. We did the champagne tasting, so we each got a total of 4 glasses of champagne. I loved 3 of the 4 -- the rose that came with dessert was not for me...but I'm not a fan of rose generally, so this was to be expected. FOOD. OK. Bread was obviously perfect to start. For appetizers, I got the Oysters Saint Vaast Gratin with a champagne cream sauce -- delicious, not fishy, very filling. My husband got the Baked Eggs with Chaource Cheese Cream and I think we both almost cried with tears of delicious, delicious joy. This was probably the best thing I ate over our entire 11day honeymoon. If I wouldn't gain 50lbs as a direct result, I'd learn this recipe and eat it every day. It's almost like a soup made entirely of egg, cream, and cheese. It is so decadent. It has been almost a month and I still think about it every day. Entrees - I ordered the Cod fillet in a velvet champagne sauce over squid ink risotto - excellent. Perfect sized portion had I indulged appropriately in the bread and appetizer phases of this meal. Would get the same thing again if I went back. Husband got something that I either didn't care to try because I was filling up so quickly, or something I tried and didnt love. I can't remember exactly. Could have been the beef tenderloin or could have been rabbit something or other. I think it was rabbit........not for me. But he reported that it was wonderful, so 5 star continues. FINALLY, dessert. I got the trilogy of cheese...because why not. Husbadn got the creme brulee with vanilla bourbon ice cream. Both were delightful. We ate a few bites and rolled our way out of there. I highly recommend this restaurant for anyone passing through Epernay. Our airbnb host recommended it to us and I am so glad we picked this one out of the small list he provided. I'd return in a heartbeat.

The food is excellent so the 4/5 is not representative of that, it's certainly a 5. But the…read moreexperience is what was lacking. Incredibly small place that requires a reservation and they pile you on top of one another. Very very hot inside and plan on being there two hours the service is very slow.

10/10 hotel in terms of service, the views, and the rooms. It was beautiful to stay at - the rooms…read morehad a nice view as well as a private patio, and we were welcomed into the room with a great bottle of champagne. The hotel also had bikes you could borrow to bike around the town and the vineyards. Such a gorgeous property, and definitely one that's worth the money.

Beautiful hotel! It's a little challenging to find, but once…read morethere it's so worth it. Absolutely beautiful decor, great service and wonderful views! The bar menu is great as well- one of the best burgers I've had in Europe!

This was the perfect spot for lunch! They were (just barely) able to fit our group of 5 in at the…read morelast minute for lunch. The service was excellent & very friendly. I loved being able to try a variety of Champagnes, and the cheese & appetizers were delicious. It was an ideal lunch in a quaint Champagne town.

We came here for a champagne tasting and lunch while visiting the village of Hautvillers, which is…read morebest known for being the resting place of Don Perignon. They have a great selection of champagnes for sale, so I understand that what they select for tastings is different every day. They also do not tell you from which house you are tasting, they only provide you with information on the types of grapes in the champagne. It is a great way to get a better taste of the individuals grapes that go into champagnes. There is a pretty limited selection for lunch. I had a pottage of sausages and pork, a traditional meal that they serve during harvest, which was good. My husband had a plate of various items, of which the best thing was the giant macaroon. They also have cheese platters which are great if your just tasting.