We had an absolutely incredible experience at Racine for my birthday dinner. The reservations open…read moreup several months in advance and fill up quickly, but if you keep checking the website, there are often cancellations within a week or two of the date. I ended up snagging one of these cancellation for my birthday, which was amazing! Racine does a single seating per evening, with only about 15-20 guests spread around tables at the restaurant. You are seated promptly, given a couple of options for a tasting menu, and offered both a by-the-glass and bottle wine list. Since we were in Reims, the by-the-glass champagne options were interesting and thoughtful, and we went with those rather than doing a wine pairing. The dinner itself is actually a series of individual bites of food, with each of the courses consisting of several different items. It was all absolutely beautifully designed, and the taste was phenomenal. The staff were exceptionally attentive, which is to be expected when there are only a few guests, and Chef Tanaka serves several of the courses himself, which was a nice treat. The ambiance of the restaurant is quite serene. It's a quiet place, it looks over a garden, and the tables are spread far enough apart to give a lot of privacy. It was a very relaxing meal overall. Despite the cost, I would definitely go back to Racine if I visited Reims and could get a reservation.

I've eaten here a couple times and it is a culinary experience that is so incredibly unique. There…read moreare three dining options. We chose the 165€ option. It was a 3-hr meal that was as beautiful visually as it was delicious. There are many Michelin starred meals I don't remember. I will not forget Racine. Truly special. Highly recommended.

We made a reservation the night before our Champagne tour and were excited to try this Thai-French…read morefusion place. The owners are also the head chef and his wife works in tandem with another woman to host and serve. The restaurant is an intimate and cozy place that bustles with the energy of its clientele and employees. The bar is a tiny galley one and right next to it is a small cooking space for two sous chef and the head chef. We marveled at their orchestration while we had a pre dinner cocktail at the bar, a delicious Lychee Kir Royale. We ordered the chef's menu (La Découverte) and also the foie gras. The foie gras came with a green apple salad, seasoned like a green papaya salad and was excellent. All the dishes on the découverte were copious. The Tom Kha soup was delicious and the Thai amuse bouches were very good. The shrimp salad with glass noodles was fresh and equally tasty. The knockout dish was the Lentil Larb. Both my friend and I thought it was out of this world and as she's Thai, we talked about recreating that. The fish served is traditionally steamed in banana leaves and served here in a ramekin. It was quite good. The Massaman curry and stir fried vegetables were just okay. They're catering to European palates and the curry was a little too sweet. The vegetables were bland. (Side note: the owner will bring you a small dish of her spicy personal blend of spices if you ask: do. They're wonderful if you like both heat and spice). The sticky rice crème brûlée with fresh sliced mango on the side is a must. The Wok flambéed seasonal fruits with ice cream of your choice (coconut for us) was underwhelming. The coconut ice cream was delicious but I think this would've been better with tropical fruit (defeats though the purpose of regional). Service was excellent and all dishes are made per order, so be ready to enjoy a relaxing meal. We both said we would absolutely eat here again.

Great Thai food at an affordable price. Service is prompt.. We will come back for sure.thanksread more

It almost feels somewhat silly to review a newly-adorned Michelin star restaurant with a yelp…read morereview, but hey, here we go! With a restaurant of this caliber, there are so many different aspects of the meal to consider: the ambiance of the restaurant, the quality of the service, the quality of the food, the *artistry* of the food, and so on. First off, the service. Absolutely first class service from everyone involved, from the moment you step inside and they take their coat to the moment you leave. Everyone is incredibly pleasant and professional. Damien and Victor, the room manager and sommelier, are working non-stop to provide a fantastic evening, and Victor especially is incredibly knowledgeable in his craft. And the wait staff themselves are especially pleasant. The restaurant ambiance itself is interesting. Again, the entire place can be viewed as a canvas, ready for fresh art. I read some other reviews who disliked it, and that's fine, but it might also be missing the point. The food in this restaurant is art, and the purity of the decor, the quietness, the white everywhere, it's like a fresh pallet to an artist. I will say, i do agree with how...stuffy is not the right word, but it definitely took some time for the other patrons to loosen up a bit. Once the (top quality) alcohol started flowing, everyone started to loosen up and the place livened up, but the first 30-60 minutes felt almost awkward. It *is* very quiet, with carpeted floors and soundproofing, so when it's empty, it *feels* empty, but when the place is full, it's not at all loud. That can be unsettling for certain, but nothing a little (or a lot) of wine won't fix. Now for the food. This is art as much as it is food. The menus are blind, meaning you won't see a menu, and each has a selectable number of courses with an optional wine pairing. The courses also include an aperitif and digestif. Even the smallest details explode with flavor, it really is incredibly impressive, and the artistry with how the food is presented is fantastic. Because the menus are not printed, you may end up with some food that is not to your liking, and I personally am not a huge fan of that. Don't get me wrong, i ate...savored everything, but in my opinion, for such an experience, it would be a shame to reduce any of it with food not to your liking. Many other restaurants that offer non-blind menus may be more to your liking if you do not like the idea of not knowing what's coming. That all being said, the things they did with the food were absolutely fantastic! The bread and accoutrements were absolutely incredible, the food exploded with flavor, and the sauces were tremendous. The first dessert, strawberry, had such intense strawberry flavor, and the second dessert, which featured a specially prepared egg white, was as delicious as it was creative. The wine pairings were all tremendous, perfect pairs, and even the final course, which featured a custom mixed drink that was absolutely fantastic. For me, the only downsides were the number of cold dishes and the initial stuffiness of the dining room at the start of dinner. I personally, would've preferred to have more focus on warm dishes, but that being said, the food was still delicious. And, the dining room got more lively as the night went on, so both were not big issues. But, for a restaurant of this caliber, even the small things get dinged. I know this place has previously had a star and did not renew, but it's back as of 2025, so clearly they are doing what they need to be doing. If you're in Reims, this could be a fun experience, and it most definitely will be an artistic experience.

This was probably our least favorite meal in France. First of all, the restaurant was extremely…read morewhite. The walls were white, the table linens were white, the napkins were white, the plates were white...even the people were all white. It was like dining in a sterile hospital (1 star off). The white napkins were also the largest I have ever seen; they draped over my lap like a baby blanket. The ambiance was extremely quiet -- it was like everyone was afraid to talk (1 star off). The table next to us had about seven or eight people, and you would think a large group like that would make *some* noise during a meal together, but nope. The food was palatable, but very disappointing for a Michelin rated restaurant (1 star off). We got the prix-fixe menu, and all the items were less than mediocre. There was an eggroll-like thing, a basic fish, a messy soup, a pigeon stuffed with innards, and a boring clafoutis that I could have made at home. Even the ice cream was already half melted when it was served...at least it was served on a non-white plate?

Italian place recommended to my friends and I when we were in Reims for the day. We got there…read morearound the time they opened for dinner before we had to take a train back to Paris and we only had about an hour. Everything was in French and the servers spoke minimal English, but they were still extremely friendly and accommodating. They were able to call us a cab and made sure we had our meal in time. The pasta with pesto and burrata was phenomenal and their wine selection of both French and Italian wines was good. Wish I could've tried everything on the menu!

Tried to eat beee for lunch. They asked if we had a reservation which we did not, they made a fade…read moreand said follow me. We were immediately seated. After about 2" minutes someone came and asked what we wanted, but the first person had never brought us a menu. She brought one and walked away. After another 15 minutes we decided to leave since they hadn't ever come back. Restaurant was maybe half full when we went there.

We loved this spot! A classic French bistro experience with wonderful food and service. We highly…read morerecommend making a reservation, especially if you'd like to sit outside, as outdoor seating is limited despite the restaurant having plenty of indoor space. Our server was fantastic and made the evening even more enjoyable. The veal stew, oysters, and shrimp were all excellent, but the standout was the house-made butter, easily some of the best we've ever had. Everything was beautifully prepared and full of flavor. A memorable meal that we would absolutely recommend.

Food is okay. Nothing special. Fried fish was cold. Fries were good. Caesar salad with chicken…read morewas not great. The chicken is cold and the lettuce looked like they made it that morning and put the whole thing in the cooler to serve at dinner. Dressing was almost non existent. Crème brûlée barely had any crunch but the custard was good. Service was classic French targeted for a tourist area so bad and unapologetic

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.

This restaurant is located restaurant street of Reims. They also have Troyes sausage. However they…read moreare not as good as Troyes restaurants. The restaurant has outdoor seating. Their menu more like A La cart. They don't have combo meal. We got the chitterlings sausage from Troyes. I have this dish at Troyes. As I said earlier, their sausage not as good as the one we try at Troyes. But, it is still good to have. Our next dish is Back of wild Pike Perch. This peach fish is like steak cut. Very thick. The fish is seared and cook with champagne sauce. Very interesting. I would recommend this dish. I also has a glass of local champagne since we are in champagne region. The champagne here not cheap. But it is tasty.

Extensive menu which added some confusion. Service was average and food was the same, average…read more Could have done without the tvs in the dining room playing the golf channel.

This was a memorable experience. The cellar was a great room in which to dine. Service from the…read moreowner was always on time. I had the pork for dinner which was perfectly cooked and was in an amazing sauce. The ratatouille was a great addition. When we return to Reims we will go back to L'Alambic.

I really wanted to love this place, but for me, it was just okay. Negatives were (1) There are no…read morephysical menus -- only a QR code, and dining in the cellar, we had no internet on our phones. They brought us one tablet, but passing the single tablet around all 5 of us meant that it took a long time for everyone to have a chance to decide on their order. (2) There was an unpleasant musty smell as we entered the cellar dining room. (3) There were several flies in the cellar dining room. (4) My food was just average. It wasn't bad, just sort of bland. I will say that everyone else I was with loved their food, so maybe I just didn't make the best entree choice (sea bream). Also, the service was fantastic. Everyone was friendly and welcoming, and we were even given a little sample of bourbon cherries on our way out. It was a decent meal and fine experience overall, but not a place I'd be rushing back to.