L’Assiette Champenoise
Creative · Tinqueux, Reims
Restaurant in Reims, France
Book with PearlThe Read
Champagne dining address
Price
$200–300per person
Chef
Arnaud Lallement
Dress
Formal
Why go
Book L'Assiette Champenoise in Tinqueux for Arnaud Lallement's three-Michelin-star cooking, with several menu formats and the house's signature blue lobster. The hotel is a separate booking.
About L’Assiette Champenoise
L'Assiette Champenoise is a destination restaurant and hotel in Tinqueux, a short distance from Reims. Chef Arnaud Lallement's kitchen holds three Michelin stars, and the family still runs the wider house.
Choose the meal before booking
The restaurant currently lists Émotion, Saveur and Goût menus, a Krug kitchen experience, a vegetable-oriented menu and à-la-carte options. Blue lobster, served in tribute to Lallement's father, is a house signature. The composition changes through the year; ask about the current menu if a specific dish matters.
Make the practical choices
Reserve the restaurant table directly and book a hotel room separately if staying overnight. The address is 40 avenue Paul-Vaillant-Couturier in Tinqueux. Confirm dining times, menu availability and any dietary needs with the house before travel.
Located inside
HotelAssiette ChampenoiseFull hotel guidePlanning details
- Location
- 40 Av. Paul Vaillant-Couturier, 51430 Tinqueux, France
- Reservations
- Book on Zenchef
- Website
- assiettechampenoise.com
- Phone
- +33 3 26 84 64 64
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Assiette Champenoise presents itself as a quietly authoritative destination where the Champagne region’s terroir is the central dramaturgy. The low-slung house on a residential avenue and its garden give the service a deliberate calm: the journey from the street to the table feels like a necessary transition into a contained culinary world. The cooking reads as creative and regionally anchored rather than flashy for its own sake, so the overall mood is composed, scenic and classical: an intimate envelope for exacting, terroir-led cuisine at the highest level.
Best For
This is a place for diners who treat a meal as an event. The restaurant’s removal from Reims’s central tourist circuit, its three-Michelin-star standing and the emphasis on local Champenois terroir make it especially suited for special occasions and intimate celebrations. It also appeals to serious food travelers who are seeking a sense of place in every course: guests who appreciate seasonal, local agriculture and the thoughtful interplay between land, water and technique will find the experience particularly rewarding.
Ordering Tips
Choose among the posted Émotion, Saveur and Goût formats, or ask for Saveur Potagère if you want the vegetarian menu. The restaurant also lists a weekday lunch menu and a bookable kitchen aperitif with Krug. Menus change throughout the year, so ask the team to confirm the current composition a few days before your meal and flag dietary needs when reserving.
Venue details
Ambiance
Elegant contemporary dining room with natural light, terrace, art, and beautiful gardens creating a refined and welcoming atmosphere.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
View
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Formal
- Noise Level
- Quiet
- Service Style
- Formal
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Modern
- Menu Format
- Tasting menu, Prix fixe
- Wine Program
- Deep wine list
- Drinks Focus
- Champagne, Wine pairing
- Outdoor Seating
- Yes
Signature Dishes
- Brittany Blue Lobster
- Scallop with Beetroot
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 40 Av. Paul Vaillant-Couturier, 51430 Tinqueux, France
Planning details
Location
40 Av. Paul Vaillant-Couturier, 51430 Tinqueux, France · Directions
Recognition and awards
Around this place
Discover more on Pearl
Unlock the full L’Assiette Champenoise guide in Pearl, including awards, comparisons, FAQs, planning details, and nearby places.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is L'Assiette Champenoise?
The restaurant and hotel are at 40 avenue Paul-Vaillant-Couturier in Tinqueux, just outside Reims.
Who is the chef?
Arnaud Lallement leads the three-Michelin-star kitchen; the house is also run with his wife Magali and sister Mélanie.
What is a signature dish?
Blue lobster prepared as a tribute to Lallement's father is a long-standing house signature; confirm its current preparation when booking.
