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?

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.

Quail fillet salad and salmon with toast to start. Delicious food, good wine and relaxed, attentive…read moreservice in a restaurant dating back to 1930. Nice French atmosphere

Historic and beautiful spot in the middle of town which needs reservations if you want in for…read moredinner. Otherwise, stop by for a snack or a drink and great people-watching.

Stopped in before an appointment with OFI. Easy walking distance. I went for something hot to drink…read moreand ended up being mesmerized with a couple of options on the menu, so I tried them. Really terrific. There was one man cooking and one woman taking all the orders and serving. It looks like they have done this successfully for a long as time as they were like a clockwork dance. No one had to wait long to have their order taken and the food came out far more quickly than I would have expected considering they were busy. I would definitely return.

I have mixed feelings about "Vapeurs et Gourmandises" so let's be practical…read more Pros: kind staff, alert to anyone's needs (when I was there at least!), original and healthy cooking concept for a restaurant (almost everything is steamed from starters to desserts), simple but yet tasty food combinations and very affordable. The last I was there I had the seabream ceviche and it was wonderfully tasty but light in quantity. Cons: I always feel like being in a hospital, the interior looks too cold, too perfect mainly because of the choice of material and colours, the noice level is not so loud but weirdly the acoustic is horrible, it is definitely not cosy enough (my advice: don't bring your date there), steamed food is always soaking in water. It makes everything looks like a soup. To conclude, I recommend with a but. Therefore the 3/5 stars.

Food was ok-not great. Service was terrible. Never could catch our waiters attention. Others were…read moreseated after us and served before us. Fries were cold. WARNING: The "Share" for two price is a per person price!

Incredible setting in the outdoor patio of this amazing g restaurant. Impeccable service and great…read morefood. A highlight of my 3 week trip to France.

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

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.

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!