Clos du Cèdre — Restaurant in Beaune

On my way to finish my 3 stars challenge (follow me for the reviews), we made a stop at Beaune for the night. We were lucky enough to get a table there. So what’s interesting here? A young chef in an old house. Let’s get the old house subject out of the way first. It’s in a beautiful master house, offering several rooms for you to dine. The chef is quite young and although he had some experience, he seems to create his own path. The langoustine is a good example. You can see him exploring and coming up with his own experience. The price is very decent for a one star dinner, even if you take the full menu (that’s what we did). The crowd was very international. May be it was the day, but I guess it’s also because of the city business (wine). Obviously a lot of customers were in the industry. But I think it’s great for couples (I spotted some) because you can easily be in your own bubble.

The service got better after a busy beginning and they ended up being extremely nice, even quite touching in one case.

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My visit to Clos Du Cèdre in Beaune was nothing short of spectacular. From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed by incredibly friendly staff who set the tone for the evening.

The presentation of the food was impeccable, and the sommelier's knowledge was truly remarkable, enhancing our dining experience with perfect wine pairings.

The tasting menu was a culinary masterpiece, each dish crafted with precision and thoughtfulness. The highlight was undoubtedly the personal touch of the chef greeting us at the end of the night to ensure our satisfaction.

The interior design of the restaurant was phenomenal, creating an elegant yet comfortable atmosphere that added to the overall experience.

Thank you to the team at Clos Du Cèdre for a riveting evening that we will...

Having visited two other 1-Michelin star restaurants in the area the two previous evenings, we had high expectations from Clos du Cedre. Unfortunately, it turned out to be rather a disappointment, and not just in relative terms, but definitely on an absolute basis. Complicated dishes with too many ingredients, sometimes incompatible (trout & sausage) or unsightly/unpleasant (roasted pork served with a poorly cooked piece of its fat - never seen such a thing in any Michelin restaurant before). The wine pairing did not improve the overall impression, as it was just expeditious. The service was acceptable, but this is as far as it goes. The ambiance was nice and classy, but not enough to compensate the former. IMHO, the Michelin star needs some serious improvement to...