Great locals lunch spot. Fresh and delicious! Had a lovely lunch on the patio in between champagne…read moretastings. Perfect.

Les Cornichons is a cute restaurant and bar with a modern and unique, hipster like feel. I had a…read morequick lunch here with a group of 8. We made a reservation a few hours before, and were accommodated for lunch on a Thursday with our large party without any issues. We were sat against the wall with the fold down movie theater seats but be careful - when I stood up I ended up pulling my seat off and was no longer able to use the chair! Most of the diners in my party shared different burgers (which they all enjoyed and seemed to be enough to share). I selected the Le Wok de Canard which was a duck stir fry. It was very delicious and the meat was quite tender. It was served on a bed of thinly slides vegetables like carrots and zucchini. For being located in a smaller city (not Paris) I would have expected the servers to be a little more friendly but they were friendly enough for it not to impact our experience. I would recommend Les Cornichons but allow for more time to enjoy the decor and atmosphere.

Fantastic Belgian beer selection and happy hour starts at 6:30 pm! Friendly staff, bit of a…read morehipster atmosphere for the 25-35 crowd but not uncomfortable for a couple of gen-xr's.

Great selection of Belgian beers on tap, and reasonably priced; and in a nice location. A very…read morepopular, happening place (so happening, there appeared to be a fight that started inside, and went outside). Quite loud inside. Service is a bit odd; you have to line up at the bar (even if you are seated at the bar, they won't serve you). They have seating both inside and outside, as well as at the bar.

We needed to grab a drink before our dinner reservation and this place was perfect. First off, we…read morebelieve from our counting there are 135 beers to choose from! So if you're into beer, this place has something for ya! We just came from Belgium and did a whole lot of beer tasting, so this was the final chapter for us before we dove into the fine champagne of the region. Fun atmosphere with lively bartenders. Some bar games to play with friends, and good seating options for groups. Definitely would recommend this spot to get drinks, and particularly beers! We each had two rounds so 10 different beers all consumed and everyone super friendly. And to get 5 craft, top shelf beers for 35€ was a steal since coming from NYC these types could run us close to $50+!

KenScale: 8.5/10 Visits: June 2025…read more[Note: After some deliberations, I have decided to upgrade all restaurants receiving 8.5 or 8.75 KenScale to five Yelp stars from four.] My wife Jun and I have been red wine drinkers forever, so our trip to Champagne last month was quite an eye-opener. We visited a number of large Champagne houses, the so-called Grande Marque, including Billecart-Salmon, Bollinger and Taittinger and from those brief tours, I gained appreciation for the deep tradition and dedication that goes into Champagne making. I also wanted to use our trip to visit at least one restaurant in the area and ended up with L'Assiette Champanoise in Reims. The restaurant, located inside the hotel of the same name, has been considered a standout destination in the region's dining scene, with three Michelin stars next to its name. Overall, Jun and I enjoyed our dinner at the restaurant with a good number of memorable dishes, although not every aspect of the experience was perfect. Since we had only one night for dinner in Champagne, we decided to go all out for the signature Emotion tasting menu (at €395 per person) as well as wine pairings (at €245 per person). The restaurant, whose kitchen is led by chef Arnaud Lallement, explores the sophisticated French fine dining with fundamentally sound execution. Having been to many fine dining restaurants, including those with French cuisine, I probably would say there wasn't any particular dish that led me or Jun to exclaim "Oh my god, how did the kitchen come up with this dish?!" On the other hand, there was no single bad dish, and some of them were quite excellent. I liked how the kitchen put together a medley of tomato-based dishes at the beginning of the meal, and was especially fond of the tomato confit and mackerel dish; contrary to my worry that the flavor of each ingredient would overpower the other, they complemented each other very well. One of the signature dishes at the restaurant is the beautifully plated caviar with mashed potatoes and I could see why; of course, it didn't hurt that for the wine pairing, we were served a glass of Krug that perfectly balanced the rich caviar and potato flavor. Another signature dish that I really liked (not surprisingly) was the blue lobster from Brittany, with lobster jus and paprika greatly enhancing the flavor. My favorite dish of the night, though, was probably the red mullet; the fish itself was already a winner but the addition of eggplant millefeuille was quite a game changer. Not every dish landed the same impact. Compared to all of the exceptional dishes that I highlighted, the last savory dish of chicken, gamberini prawns and sweetbread felt a little too safe. The desserts, many of them based on strawberry during its growing season, also didn't leave a lasting impression, either (to be fair, we were already getting a fair amount of exposure to strawberry during our earlier restaurant trips in Paris). I booked a reservation at the restaurant as soon as we started planning for the Paris/Champagne trip in March so I can't be sure how difficult it is to get a reservation at L'Assiette Champenoise, but I would still highly recommend booking in advance. The wine pairing, considering its hefty price, was somewhat mixed. Aside from the aforementioned Krug, we also got two Champagnes from relatively unknown producers (one of which I liked very much). The star of the pairing was undoubtedly a super rare Coteaux Champenois still white wine that Jun and I couldn't stop raving about. On the other hand, we were both disappointed that we got a mediocre cocktail instead of a dessert wine like Sauternes for the dessert portions, and for perhaps I would've liked to have at least a premier cru level Burgundy red (instead of the village level that we got to pair with the chicken dish) given the price tag of the pairing. The service was very attentive and professional, and chef Arnaud briefly stopped by to say hello as well. After the dinner, you can also visit the bar lounge or the outdoor garden of the hotel for some digestif. L'Assiette Champenoise offers the kind of refined fine dining experience you would want to enjoy while visiting Champagne. I probably, though, would've loved the restaurant even more with some more game-changing dishes and wine pairings.

One of the best experiences and meal during our France trip! At first I was nervous my partner and…read moreI would paying a lot of money and leave hungry - quite the opposite. When we thought there wasn't going to be another dish, another one would arrive. Each dish was progressively better and better with an amazing desserts. The service was spectacular from start to finish. Everyone was super attentive and kind from start to finish. The space didn't feel stuffy at all - very cozy and welcoming g with lots of funky art!

Great food and service. Had the best bottle of champagne in Reims. Unfortunately we forgot the name…read moreon the bottle.

A champagne bar within the center of Reims - next to the market hall. Huge variety of champagnes -…read morewell-known and less-known in a fine combination. Tapas are served to complement the champagnes. The crowd ist a good mixture of young people, families and winemakers from the region. It's not a cheap place but it's worth a visit and every "penny".

This is a must if you plan on bringing champagne back home with you. Not only is it much cheaper…read morethan buying directly from the champagne houses, but the staff here are incredibly knowledgeable and will help walk you through you palate and match it to any variety they feel would be a good fit. We left with around 4 bottles, all around the price of what one Pommery or Taittinger vintage would go for. And not only are these bottles not available in the United States, but they are seldom available in Paris. If you go to Reims for champagne, this is a must do. But make sure that this is around the end of your trip there, or else you'll be lugging around heavy ass bottles all day.

One of three Champagne stores near the cathedral. Fairly large shop spread out in 3 smallish rooms…read morethat are chock full, so there is a cramped feeling. There is also still wine and spirits available here, something you won't find in the other two stores, so this one is a bit more of a one-stop store. The champagne room has lots of great stuff. Many small producers available. Some older Krugs and Salon. Very good prices.

highkey very mid eating experience. the food is very mediocre and not made well, and could be…read moreachieved at the same level if not better at home. the service was just ok, and the flavors of the food was bland and uninteresting.

Great little cafe on the corner of the main thruway/street in Reims. Lovely service, amazing…read moreescargot, and really well-dressed/topped salads!