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.

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.

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

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!

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

Stopped here for lunch while we did champagne tasting and the food was amazing!…read moreService was top notch and everyone speaks English and will explain what is on the menu. I did the 3 course set menu for 37, started with escargot and it was so flavorful and delicious. Main I had the fish and dessert I went for the fig pastry with ice cream. Every dish was cooked perfectly!

We loved this restaurant. The food was inspired and creative and just superb. The service was top…read morenotch. We have been to various parts of France for many years and I can say without hesitation that our evening here was one of the best meals we have ever had.

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.

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!