Gastronomy in Champagne | Our Guide to the Best Tables near Épernay
The best restaurants in Épernay and Reims.
Because a stay in Épernay would not be complete without the sparkle of a great dining experience, we have selected our favourite addresses for you.
Here, you won't find an exhaustive directory, but a carefully curated selection: a choice guided by authenticity, respect for the product, and the kind of warm welcome that truly makes a difference.
From neighbourhood bistros where friends raise a glass together to Michelin-starred restaurants overlooking UNESCO-listed hillsides, each establishment in our selection has been chosen for its atmosphere and craftsmanship.
As hosts of Le Cémarose, we take great care in guiding you towards places where memorable moments are shared with family or friends.
Let yourself be tempted by:
✧ Les Institutions Sparnaciennes: To taste the history of Épernay, just a short walk from the gîte.
✧ Les Pépites du Vignoble: To enjoy lunch facing the vineyards and savour the calm of the Champagne countryside.
✧ La Haute Gastronomie: To experience an unforgettable sensory journey orchestrated by Michelin-starred chefs.
→ Please note: We strongly recommend booking your tables several weeks in advance, especially for weekends and during the harvest season.
✧ La Table Kobus
Address : 3 Rue Dr Rousseau, 51200 Épernay
Telephone : +33 3 26 51 53 53
Website : latablekobus.fr
Closed : Sunday evening, Monday and Tuesday
Opening hours : Lunch from 12pm to 2pm, dinner from 7pm to 9:30pm
Why we love it : An Épernay institution with a Belle Époque setting and an inventive menu blending tradition and modernity. The value for money is remarkable.
✧ Le Theatre
Address : 8 Place Mendès France, 51200 Épernay
Telephone : +33 3 26 55 20 44
Website : restaurantletheatre.fr
Closed : Sunday and Monday
Opening hours : Lunch from 12pm to 2pm, dinner from 7pm to 9:30pm
Why we love it : Refined French cuisine in a chic setting overlooking the Épernay theatre. Excellent wine list.
✧ Le Why Not
Address : 1 Place Pierre Mendès France, 51200 Épernay
Telephone : +33 3 26 55 14 40
Website : lewhynot-epernay.fr
Closed : Sunday evening and Monday
Opening hours : From 11am to 3pm and from 6:30pm to 11pm
Why we love it : Friendly atmosphere, carefully crafted cocktails, tapas and creative dishes. Perfect for a relaxed evening.
✧ La Grillade Gourmande
Address : 16 Rue de Reims, 51200 Épernay
Telephone : +33 3 26 55 44 22
Website : lagrilladegourmande.fr
Closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays
Opening hours : Lunch from 12pm to 2pm, dinner from 7pm to 9:30pm
Why we love it : Wood-fired cuisine, matured meats, cozy atmosphere and attentive service.
✧ Amici
Address : 6 Rue Jean Moët, 51200 Épernay
Telephone : +33 3 26 55 02 21
Website : casa-amici.fr
Closed : Sunday and Monday
Opening Hours : Tuesday to Saturday – Lunch from 12pm to 2:15pm, dinner from 7pm to 9:30pm
Why we love it : A modern Italian trattoria with delicious homemade dishes, fresh pasta, and an elegant yet friendly atmosphere. A true taste of Italy in Champagne.
✧ L'Oben
Address : 19 Rue de Reims, 51200 Épernay
Telephone : +33 9 50 05 06 29
Website : restaurantloben.eatbu.com
Closed : Tuesday, Wednesday lunchtime and Sunday evening
Opening hours : Lunch from 12pm to 1:30pm, dinner from 7pm to 9:30pm
Why we love it : A bistronomic restaurant featuring local and seasonal produce, everything is homemade. An intimate atmosphere, perfect for a dinner for two or for discerning food lovers.
✧ Le Symbiose
Address : 18 Rue Porte Lucas, 51200 Épernay
Telephone : +33 3 26 56 17 59
Website : restaurantsymbiose.fr
Closing days : Sunday evening, Monday and Tuesday
Opening hours : Wednesday to Saturday: lunch from 12:00 to 13:30, dinner from 19:00 to 20:30. Sunday: lunch only.
Why we love it : Modern and creative gourmet cuisine, focused on fresh, seasonal produce, in a refined and elegant setting. The food and champagne pairings are always subtle. The service is impeccable, discreet, and attentive.
✧ Sacré Bistro
Address : 12 Place Auban-Moët, 51200 Épernay
Telephone : +33 3 26 52 33 31
Website : sacrebistro.fr
Closed : Sunday and Monday
Opening hours : Lunch from 12pm to 2pm, dinner from 7pm to 10pm
Why we love it : Premium burgers, a modern twist on bistro fare, and a trendy atmosphere overlooking the central square. Perfect for lovers of hearty, comforting food.
✧ L'Eurasienne
Address : 11 Rue Gambetta, 51200 Épernay
Telephone : +33 3 26 55 20 88
Website : Facebook page L'Eurasienne
Closed on Tuesdays
Opening Hours : Open Wednesday to Monday – Lunch from 11:45 am to 1:30 pm, dinner from 6:30 pm to 10 pm (until 10:30 pm on Friday and Saturday)
Why we love it : Original fusion of Italian and Vietnamese cuisine. Delivered to your accommodation.
✧ Le Clos Corbier
Address : 5 Rue du Bois de la Ville, 51160 Mareuil-sur-Aÿ
Telephone : +33 3 26 52 47 47
Website : closcorbier.com
Closing days : Vary depending on the season (reservations recommended)
Why we love it : More than a restaurant, an oenogastronomic experience centered around champagne with subtle food and wine pairings and a charming country setting.
✧ Le Royal Champagne
Address : 9 Rue de la République, 51160 Champillon
Telephone : +33 3 26 52 87 11
Website : royalchampagne.com
Closed Mondays and Tuesdays for the gourmet restaurant
Why we love it : Michelin-starred, breathtaking views of the vineyards, and top-notch cuisine. Perfect for a special occasion.
✧ Loisium Wine & Spa" le restaurant
Address : 1 Allée de la Sapinière, 51160 Mutigny
Telephone : +33 3 26 52 98 00
Website : fr.loisium.com
Closing days : Open every day
Opening hours : Lunch from 12pm to 2pm; dinner from 7pm to 9:30pm
Why we love it : Nestled among the vineyards, this design hotel and restaurant offers creative, locally sourced cuisine in a contemporary and tranquil setting. It's perfect for a gourmet experience combined with a relaxing moment at the spa or enjoying a drink on the panoramic terrace.
✧ Les Avisés
Address : 59 Rue de Cramant, 51190 Avize
Telephone : +33 3 26 57 70 06
Website : selosse-lesavises.com
Closed : Sunday and Monday
Why we love it : A legendary champagne house that offers bold cuisine, focused on the excellence of the product.
✧ La Briqueterie
Address : 4 Rue de la Briqueterie, 51530 Vinay
Telephone : +33 3 26 59 99 99
Website : labriqueterie.fr
Closing days : Monday and Tuesday
Why we love it : Elegance, calm and refinement in a Relais & Châteaux amidst the vineyards. Beautiful terrace in the summer.
✧ Le 36
Address : 36 Rue Dom Pérignon, 51160 Hautvillers
Telephone : +33 3 26 51 58 37
Website : au36.fr
Closed : Monday and Tuesday
Why we love it : Inventive cuisine based on local produce, sparkling wine to accompany it, and a lovely terrace in a legendary village.
✧ Restaurant Le Château de Sacy
Address : Rue des Croisettes, 51500 Sacy
Telephone : +33 3 26 07 60 38
Website : chateaudesacy-reims.fr
Closing days : None, open every day
Schedules : Lunch from 12:00 to 14:00, dinner from 19:00 to 21:00. Continuous service with a menu available all day.
Why we love it : Nestled on the first floor of the castle, the restaurant offers a 360° panoramic view of the surrounding vineyards. The chef presents elegant and authentic cuisine, showcasing local produce with refinement. The atmosphere is chic and welcoming, ideal for a unique gastronomic experience.
The stars shine on the plates too...
The Marne is a land of gastronomy, where culinary refinement meets the excellence of Champagne. From daring restaurants to historic establishments, the Michelin-starred chefs of our region offer exceptional experiences, driven by a passion for local produce and creativity.
Whether in Reims, Tinqueux, Châlons-en-Champagne or in the villages of the Montagne de Reims, these starred restaurants are essential stops for gourmets in search of emotion and precision.
Among them are the two new stars of 2025– Arbane by chef Philippe Mille and Le Millénaire by Benjamin Andreux – confirm the vitality and gastronomic influence of the Marne.
✧ Restaurant Arbane
Address : 7 Rue Noël, 51100 Reims
Telephone : +33 3 26 89 60 70
Website : arbane-philippe-mille.com
Closed Wednesdays and Thursdays
Opening Hours : Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday: lunch from 12:00 to 13:30, dinner from 19:30 to 20:30; Sunday: closed
Why we love it : Led by chef Philippe Mille, Meilleur Ouvrier de France 2011, Arbane offers creative cuisine celebrating Champagne in an elegant setting.
✧ Le Royal Champagne
Address : 9 Rue de la République, 51160 Champillon
Telephone : +33 3 26 52 87 11
Website : royalchampagne.com
Closed Mondays and Tuesdays for the gourmet restaurant
Why we love it : Michelin-starred, breathtaking views of the vineyards, and top-notch cuisine. Perfect for a special occasion.
✧ Le Millenaire
Address : 4-6 Rue Bertin, 51100 Reims
Telephone : +33 3 26 08 26 62
Website : restaurant-lemillenaire.com
Closed : Sunday and Monday
Opening hours : Tuesday to Saturday: lunch from 12:00 to 13:30, dinner from 19:00 to 21:00
Why we love it : Under the direction of chef Benjamin Andreux, Le Millénaire offers modern and creative cuisine in a refined contemporary setting, just steps from Reims Cathedral.
✧ L'Assiette Champenoise
Address : 40 Avenue Paul Vaillant-Couturier, 51430 Tinqueux
Telephone : +33 3 26 84 64 64
Website: assiettechampenoise.com
Closing days : Not specified
Hours : Not specified
Why we love it : A family-run establishment managed by three-Michelin-starred chef Arnaud Lallement, L'Assiette Champenoise offers an exceptional gastronomic experience in the heart of Champagne.
✧ Les Crayères
Address : 64 Boulevard Henry Vasnier, 51100 Reims
Telephone : +33 3 26 24 90 00
Website : lescrayeres.com
Closing days : Not specified
Hours : Not specified
Why we love it : Located in a majestic setting, Le Parc Les Crayères offers gourmet cuisine inspired by seasonal produce, providing a refined culinary experience.
✧ Racine
Address : 2 Place Godinot, 51100 Reims
Phone+33 3 26 35 16 95
Website : racine.re
Closing days : Not specified
Hours : Not specified
Why we love it : Racine, a French gourmet restaurant with Japanese influences, offers a unique culinary experience in a zen setting overlooking a garden.
✧ Le Grand Cerf
Address : 50 Route Nationale, 51500 Villers-Allerand
Telephone : +33 3 26 97 60 07
Website : legrandcerf.fr
Closing days : Not specified
Hours : Not specified
Why we love it : L'Auberge du Grand Cerf offers exquisite and imaginative cuisine, providing a gastronomic experience halfway between tradition and modernity.
✧ Jérôme Feck Restaurant
Address : 24 Place de la République, 51000 Châlons-en-Champagne
Telephone : +33 3 26 68 16 94
Website : restaurantjeromefeck.com
Closing days : Not specified
Hours : Not specified
Why we love it : With its elegant ambiance and inventive cuisine, Restaurant Jérôme Feck is an exceptional place for food lovers.