Our own picks
Our guests always ask us where to eat. These are our answers — the places we send our friends to, visited and revisited by the team.
26 places
The region's only three-star table, at Tinqueux, ten minutes from central Reims. Arnaud Lallement cooks with precision, built around the produce itself, and his blue lobster has become the signature dish. Book several weeks ahead.
Opened in 2024 in a restored townhouse in the centre, across two floors. Philippe Mille, a Meilleur Ouvrier de France, earned two stars within two years, the fastest rise in the city. The restaurant is also singled out for its desserts.
The restaurant of the Les Crayères estate, set in grounds listed as a historic monument. Christophe Moret serves classic French cooking in one of the finest dining rooms in the city. The estate is also home to the spa we recommend.
Kazuyuki Tanaka brings Japanese rigour to French produce in a deliberately pared-back room. Two stars at thirty-five, and cooking that resembles nothing else in the city. Very few covers, so book early.
A step from place Royale, a discreet starred table where Benjamin Andreux works the seasons with a Mediterranean leaning. The most intimate of the five, and the gentlest way into the city's fine dining.
The gourmet burger in Reims, full stop. Ask for the “Sacré” with hand-cut fries and the signature sauce. Perfect for a no-fuss dinner with friends.
The relaxed table of the Les Crayères estate, set in the grounds, with an open kitchen and a veranda onto the gardens. Careful seasonal cooking without the ceremony of the grand restaurant next door. The easiest way into this setting.
Soft-crust Neapolitan pizzas and traditional Italian cooking, in a room styled after the back streets of Naples. On Rue Chanzy, five minutes from the cathedral. The easy choice when everyone wants the same thing.
Special mention for the burrata starter and the fresh homemade pasta. Cathedral view from the terrace as a bonus. Booking essential.
The Reims institution. Come for the seafood platters on Sunday lunchtime and the genuine Parisian brasserie atmosphere. Ask for the back room, which is quieter.
A neighbourhood bistro exactly as it should be. Blackboard menu that changes every week, market produce. The owner will talk you through every dish.
The Sunday brunch in Reims. Booking is essential at weekends, otherwise expect an hour's wait. The full set at €28 will keep you going all day.
Our spot for working lunches. Quick service, serious cooking, and a calm terrace despite the central location. The steak tartare never disappoints.
A change of scene without leaving Reims. The royal couscous on Friday evenings is worth the trip. Book a banquette upstairs, where the atmosphere is something else.
Korean grill, lunch and dinner. Open from noon to 3 pm, then 6 pm to 11 pm.
Our canteen for rainy afternoons. Generous homemade pastries and a long tea list. There is a small hidden garden at the back, and we would rather keep that one quiet.
Open 7 am to midnight, Monday to Saturday, with a terrace. Breakfast or a late dinner, both work.
Traditional French cooking, properly executed, well away from the tourist trail. We love how discreet it is, and the carefully chosen Champagne list. More of an evening place.
Open Tuesday to Saturday, noon to midnight. The food is built around the wine list.
Creative brunch and colourful bowls, made for a slow Sunday. Eggs Benedict is their signature. Cheerful service and a thoughtful interior, which guests love.
A short menu, local produce, carefully composed plates, and an intimate room that makes it the address for a dinner à deux. Among the best-rated in the city, and it shows: book ahead.
Careful bistronomy at unbeatable value. The €22 lunch menu is the best-kept secret in the centre. This is where we take our parents.
A slice of south-west France in the middle of Reims. The stuffed piquillos and the veal axoa are the ones to order. Warm atmosphere, ideal for six to eight people.
French cooking and a bar, Monday to Saturday from 9.30 am to 11 pm. Served all day, handy when you arrive off-peak.
Authentic homemade Japanese cooking by a real chef, sushi, yakitori, ramen. Small, calm dining room, warm welcome.
New-generation coffee shop down a hidden lane. Avocado toast worthy of Brooklyn, speciality coffee roasted in Reims. It opens early, which is perfect before a morning of sightseeing.
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