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

Le 7 was our first dinner in Epernay the capital of Champagne and it did not disappoint. The…read morerestaurant is small and cozy and full of Epernay locals who were enjoying the intimate menu of a few entrees, appetizers, and the generous options of the always flowing champagne from the local area. There was a huge page of champagnes on the back page all set at a fixed price of 53 euros. Our server helped us to choose a brut which was light crispy and a perfect companion to our delicious French dinner. The turbot fish in champagne mushroom sauce looked divine judging by our next table but sadly they were out so I settled for the shrimp with Asian veggie medley. I've rarely had shrimp cooked to perfection as it was snappy light and tossed in a sweet chile sauce. Perfect with my champagne! Husband was a little more adventurous with the sweetbreads which came with a side of puréed potatoes. The generous sweetbread portion was cooked in a white wine butter reduction which was super rich. If you don't know what sweetbreads are and are curious, think of a non fishy version of monk fish ankimo liver both in consistency and flavor, so he says. Service was quick but very limited English. Le 7 is legit.

Monday night arrival in Ay. There's one restaurant open and it's booked, so we try to get into Le…read more7. Luckily, they said they could get us in at 8:45. Huzzah! So we booked a cab and headed over so we could enjoy our first meal in France. And enjoy it we did! We opted to have a 2000 Vintage Champagne (which seemed quite inexpensive on the list) to drink. The Champagne was amazing, So amazing we decided to hunt down the winery and stop in on our trip. Since we have similar tastes, we both opted to get the foie gras starter and the sweetbreads with mushrooms main course. The foie gras was really good. Served with some very ripe melon and toast, it was a great start to our trip. The sweetbreads were phenomenal: Moist and succulent. The mushrooms and sauce along with it were also really fantastic. We finished up with cheese. A great selection of Morbier, Brie de Meaux and a goat's cheese. All in all, it was an enjoyable meal, and it was great they could fit us in last minute. We were also sitting next to a TV that was playing the inside of a fishtank on loop. So we got a whole lot of enjoyment from that as well.

We spent a night and had dinner. Cosy and welcoming. parking is close and save. The old building…read morelooks a bit sketch but its all clean and a bit tacky. I am loving those type of hotels. No Ikea wanna be design furniture. My wifes duck was exceptional but my calf was a bit chewy but overall not bad. Nice bottle of Pol Roger made a fantastic evening. We love Epernay no matter what. Reims is not our piece of cake.

Just amazing. When we went there, it was pretty full so the service was kind of French-pace, so be…read moreready to have a good conversation with your partner(s) and to enjoy the taste and atmosphere. Fish-based dishes were great. Rosé-des-riceys was great. Service was great.

Very nice find. Helpful with allergies, good service, tasty food. I would come back.read more

Bij binnenkomst leek het een leuk restaurant. Het rook lekker en de sfeer was leuk. Daarna ging het…read morehard bergafwaarts. De serveerder vergat een drankje, we kregen dat na 3x vragen toen de meesten hun eten al hadden. Een van de gerechten kwam veel later, een stukje biefstuk wat rood besteld was. Het kwam verbrand en doorbakken, zo' n 10 minuten nadat de rest eten kreeg. Daarnaast had ik gevraagd of ze het glutenvrij konden maken. Dit leek de bediening niet te begrijpen. Daarom vroeg ik of ze de saus weg konden laten. Het bord kwam met saus over de salade, een quiche hapje met heel veel saus en extra saus in een bakje. Daarnaast waren er over het hele bord gebakken uitjes gestrooid (waar gluten in zitten). Ik vroeg aan een andere serveerster of ze in de keuken wilde checken of het goed ging. Ze vroeg eerst of ik het wel goed besteld had. Daarna vergat ze wat ik gevraagd had. Na 10 minuten proberen de aandacht te trekken ben ik naar de bar gelopen. Daar vroeg dame aan een collega achter de bar of het glutenvrij was en ze verzekerde me dat dat zo was, maar leek hier niet zeker van te zijn. Tldr: dit restaurant is niet in staat rekening te houden met allergieen, vergeet drinken te brengen, serveert aangebrand eten en vergeet vragen op te volgen.

We had a nice lunch here when visiting Hautvillers…read more We took a drive here from Epernay and this was recommended from Champagne house we visited. It was busy the day we came here and we were lucky to get a table without a wait. Food was good. Fromage plater had 2 nice sized cheeses with a small salad and bread. Cote du boeuf was a nice piece of Steak topped with onions and served with French Fries. This made for a nice lunch. Add a nice choice of locally made champagne and it's a very enjoyable meal.

It's only a Michelin Guide restaurant but I believe it deserves a star. It was a random pick from…read moreour day adventure in Epernay. Order: a potato mousse with apples, raw oysters, Truffle Ravioli on a butternut mash sprinkled with hazelnuts, cod with asparagus and buckwheat. Everything was very light unlike American food that's super heavy. I loved that their ingredients were fresh and perfectly seasoned. Our server was very patient with translating the menu to us. The atmosphere was elegant and tranquil (we were also the first guests for that day so not noisy at all lol)

When you come to Epernay you understand two things.... There will be great food, and there will be…read moreeven better Champagne! Symbiose is both of these things. As a brand new restaurant people need to be patient with the wine list as it improves over time. The foundations are amazing however, and the greatest of wine connoisseurs must appreciate a solid foundation for a wine menu. Symboise has done this with their selections, from affordable common and grower producers to amazing finds like Jacques Selosse. While Selosse is going to run you into the mid 100 euro area it is well worth the investment, since how often are you in Epernay? The second thing that I found charming and great about this restaurant is that the host/server/bartender was the wife of the chef. It is a locally run business by two young people who are actively working hard to make their mark on Epernay through amazing food, service, and wine. They speak very good English by French standards, and my wife and I had no trouble conversing with them both about the restaurant, food, wine, and life. We found out that the Chef went to school in Paris for his culinary diploma, and they had moved to Epernay to establish themselves as a couple after being married about one year ago. Okay.... now that you have ALL that back story (and there is much more I did not share) it is time for the food. You can choose from an assortment of "Pick your own" style Prix Fixe menu. Prices are moderate considering the rest of Epernay, but I can guarantee that their prices will increase as time goes on and people find out how amazing this spot is. The value is absolutely present here. We started with a pumpkin soup for my wife and Foie Gras for me. After completing the Foie Gras (and soaking every last bit of it up off the plate) I struggled through my awful french to ask Justine (the host/owner/server/bartender) for a second plate of Foie Gras served after the main course. She seemed shocked, but I was so excited about the Foie Gras that I couldn't just have one plate. I have had Foie Gras many times and in many places, and this is the best I have had yet! The pumpkin soup was good, however personally when it comes to choosing between the two you should go with the Foie Gras! For the entree we selected two different things again. I chose the Poultry dish that had chicken, and my wife chose the Filet (steak) option. Both were fantastic, and were well executed when it comes to flavors. Nothing that was overpowering, and yet if you don't eat like your in the military (scarfing your food down), then you enjoy the development of so many subtle flavors over your palate. I was impressed with both my wife's and my dish. I would not hesitate to order both again. At this point I ate my second helping of Foie Gras, which was still just as amazing as the first round, and my wife enjoyed the fromage (cheese) selection. The cheeses were well selected, and portion was perfect for a single person. Last but certainly not least was the dessert. We enjoyed a pineapple/fruit dessert with vanilla ice cream, and a chocolate dessert with mascarpone. There were many other details that I am now forgetting, but if you are still reading you understand that its possible my mind had just been blown and I had forgotten the details. The desserts were amazing, and the perfect cap on a great dinner. Along with the beginning we opted to order the Ratafia de Champagne (which was sourced from a grower just 20 minutes driving to the south of Epernay), and it was incredible. We opted to not have champagne since we had a magnum waiting for us when we got back home (I know ... sometimes life is just hard!). By the end of the meal we got to converse with the chef and his wife who were the only ones working in the restaurant, and I can only imagine when it is busy they are working their tails off! Luckily Sunday is a slower evening to enjoy dinner, but with that said I would advise anyone to have a little bit of grace when reviewing this place understanding the amount of work, effort, and energy these two are putting into their restaurant. Bottom Line: These are two young people who have a passion to bring exquisite food, wine, and atmosphere together so that anyone willing to experience a meal at their restaurant will leave with a full belly, great memory, and changed outlook on what a meal can mean. I will never hesitate to recommend, come back, or sing the praises of this restaurant! I thank Maxime (the chef, and Justine (the server/bartender/host) for an experience I will not forget. Sincerely, Brad & Alex

This restaurant is simply superb in every way. An open grill in the dining room not only doesn't…read moredetract from the elegance of the dining room, it enhances it. Their specialty, pigeon stuffed with foie gras, is alone worth a visit. Today I opted for the scallops and my companion the steak. Again, just terrific. Servers are engaging, humorous and knowledgeable and the wine list is excellent. Rather nice that it includes pictures of the wine labels. It's a must-stop whenever I'm in town.

BEST FOOD we have had in a long time. The service was spectacular and the chef was incredibly…read moreinvolved and attentive with his offerings. We loved it so much we visited for lunch and dinner

The food and service was amazing! Pair it with their ambiance of fresh flowers on the table, adds…read morethe awe touch. Menu is a Ipad and English version offered. Amuse bouche was provided, which was a bite sized pate. Oysters were so fresh, well cleaned and tasted like the sea. Simple and refreshing. Truffle scallops carpaccio was also a winner too! It was superbly decadent. I could have three orders of it. Rack of lamb is a must get! They cut it in front of you and cooked perfectly well on medium rare! Yum! Their fish was nice and simple and cooked crisp.The egg garnish was something different with it. They have ice cream! It's great for the summer weather. We got rum and raisin. The rum was a bit overpowering, but finished up the meal well. Lovely place! If I had more days in Champagne, would go here again before I leave. Will return.

Food was excellent, service was outstanding. Highly recommend. Table side tartar was one of the…read morebest I've had. Fish was cooked perfect. Great wine and champagne list.

This place was recommended to us by the French woman who cooked us breakfast at our B&B. We had a…read morelist of places that we wanted to try in Epernay, but some of them are closed in Sunday and we had a bit of trouble making reservations due to the language barrier. The style and decor of this place is a bit dated, but I'm not sure if it's old or purposely done that way. When we walked in, it was empty, but it filled up quickly. I think we were pretty much ahead of all the crowds by 30 minutes everywhere we went. You have the option of 4 or 5 courses, cheese course is included with either choice. I think every table we overheard asked about portion sizes and whether they should choose 4 or 5. 4 courses is plenty of food, but you should choose the 5 cause you're in Champagne, so why not. The sauce for my langoustines was a bit too fishy for my taste, but my fish and beef dishes were both really good. And tart for dessert was delicious. The French really know how to do pastries. They don't do wine parings, so we were recommended a bottle and it went very well with the food. We did learn that the champagne that is aged in oak goes better with food. Overall a very good dining experience.

Ate here last week! It was so delicious. We started with the escargot, which was so good. Then…read moremoved on to the entree; I decided on fish. It was cooked to perfection. The skin was just crunchy enough.. the fish was tasty and almost buttery. Definitely not disappointed. For dessert we had a chocolate cake to split. Although I wouldn't pick this place for ambiance, I definitely would say it had great food and a nice waiting staff. Will come back if in the area!