Restaurants in Burgundy with cellars and sommeliers worth the markup.

Cellar and plate in Burgundy

Loiseau des Vignes ★ 4.7

Modern Burgundian gastronomy with seasonal tasting menus built around an exceptional by-the-glass Burgundy programmeBeaune town centre

Michelin-starred restaurant near the Hospices, opened 2007, among the first in Europe to pour more than 70 wines by the glass. Burgundy selection prepared by MOF sommelier Eric Goettelmann.

Awards: Michelin 2024

31 Rue Maufoux, 21200 Beaune, France

Le Benaton ★ 4.6

Contemporary Burgundian cuisine with bold modern interpretations of regional dishes, paired from a Burgundy-focused cellarBeaune

Michelin-starred since 2006, chef Bruno Monnoir's restaurant offers modern Burgundian cuisine matched to a deep regional wine list in an elegant, relaxed room near the centre of Beaune.

Awards: Michelin 2024

25 Rue du Faubourg Bretonniere, 21200 Beaune, France

Le Caveau des Arches ★ 4.4

Traditional Burgundian cuisine served in a 15th-century vaulted cellar, paired with a deep Cote d'Or wine listBeaune town centre

Family restaurant since 1992 in a 15th-century vaulted cellar built on the old town ramparts, listed in the Michelin Guide. Classic Burgundian dishes matched to a strong Cote d'Or cellar.

Awards: Michelin 2024

10 Boulevard de Perpreuil, 21200 Beaune, France

Le Bissoh ★ 4.5

Japanese fine dining and sushi crafted to pair with Burgundy, a deliberate bridge between Burgundian whites and Japanese techniqueBeaune town centre

Michelin-listed Japanese restaurant in central Beaune where chef Mikihiko Sawahata pairs sushi and kaiseki technique with Burgundy whites, a celebrated wine-and-cuisine bridge in the wine capital.

Awards: Michelin 2024

1 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Jacques, 21200 Beaune, France

La Table de Levernois ★ 4.6

1000 bottlesMichelin-starred French gastronomy revisited by chef Philippe Auge, paired from a cellar of more than 1,000 winesLevernois

Michelin-starred restaurant of the Relais et Chateaux Hostellerie de Levernois near Beaune, with a cellar of more than 1,000 wines and a riverside park. Classic French gastronomy by chef Philippe Auge.

Awards: Michelin 2024

15 Rue du Golf, 21200 Levernois, France

Hostellerie des Clos ★ 4.5

900 bottlesRefined Burgundian cuisine in the heart of Chablis, matched to a cellar of 900 references including 400 Chablis winesChablis

Hotel restaurant in the centre of Chablis with a 900-reference cellar, 400 of them Chablis, curated by sommelier Thomas Charlut. One of the deepest Chablis lists in the village.

Awards: Michelin 2024

18 Rue Jules Rathier, 89800 Chablis, France

Le Bistrot Bourguignon ★ 4.3

Seasonal Burgundian bistro cooking matched to a grower-direct wine list of biodynamic and sustainable Burgundy producersBeaune town centre

Beaune's oldest wine bistro on Rue Monge, owner Christophe Meux trained at La Cote d'Or. Seasonal Burgundian plates matched to a list championing biodynamic and traditional growers.

8 Rue Monge, 21200 Beaune, France

L'Air du Temps ★ 4.2

French bistro cooking with a wine list built by tasting new vintages in the growers' cellars each yearBeaune town centre

Beaune bistro on Avenue de la Republique whose wine list is renewed each year by tasting new vintages directly in the cellars. Close ties to Cote de Beaune growers underpin the pairing.

3 Avenue de la Republique, 21200 Beaune, France

Wine Restaurants in Burgundy, FAQ

When is the best time to visit Burgundy for wine?

Peak wine-travel season in Burgundy is spring through autumn, with harvest the standout window.

Do I need an appointment to taste at Burgundy estates?

classified-growth and grand-cru estates require booking days to weeks ahead; smaller family domaines often take walk-ins midweek.

What hours do Burgundy cellars and tasting rooms keep?

most estates open 10:00 to 17:00 by appointment, often closed Sunday and Monday.

How does tipping work at Burgundy tastings?

tipping is not expected at tastings; buying a bottle from the cellar door is the customary thank-you.

What is the one wine to try in Burgundy?

Ask the next local you meet what they would order. Burgundy rewards trust.

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