Le Saint Pèlerin
old quarter, Auxerre
Restaurant in Auxerre, France
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Book LE SAINT PELERIN for an easy Auxerre lunch or a low-key dinner when convenience and a composed setting matter. Le Sarment is the clearer choice if you want a defined modern-cuisine signal and €€ price cue; this is better for a softer, less agenda-driven meal.
About Le Saint Pèlerin
LE SAINT PELERIN is an Auxerre option to consider when the priority is planning around clear opening times rather than a heavily documented restaurant premise. Plan around the stated lunch and dinner windows, the Sunday and Monday closures, the smart-casual dress code.
The decision point is simple: there is enough practical clarity to plan a visit, but details on cuisine, price, signature dishes, awards, chef, menu format, or service style are not specified. For diners comparing options, Le Sarment, Cantinallegra, Cantina, Shiva Nagar, Le Cercle are natural names to cross-shop, while LE SAINT PELERIN remains the focus if the timing works well for your Auxerre plans.
Lunch and dinner hours are listed Tuesday through Saturday
LE SAINT PELERIN offers midday service Tuesday through Saturday from 12 to 1:30 PM. Dinner is also available Tuesday through Friday from 7:15 to 9:30 PM, Saturday from 7 to 9:30 PM. The restaurant is closed Sunday and Monday, so it should not be treated as a fallback for those days.
For a planned occasion, the appeal has to be framed carefully. Information on awards, named tasting-menu details, cuisine labels, or signature dishes is not available. Consider it if the group wants a planned meal in Auxerre and the listed hours fit. Readers who want to compare dining options can also look at Le Sarment, Cantinallegra, Cantina, Shiva Nagar, Le Cercle.
Know Before You Go
- Location: Auxerre.
- Hours: Tuesday to Friday, 12–1:30 PM and 7:15–9:30 PM; Saturday, 12–1:30 PM and 7–9:30 PM.
- Closed: Sunday and Monday.
- Dress code: Smart casual.
- Planning note: Use the current listed hours when deciding between lunch and dinner.
- Menu note: Details on cuisine, dish, price, or menu-format are not specified.
Bottom line: consider LE SAINT PELERIN for a measured Auxerre meal when the schedule and smart-casual dress code fit. If the decision depends on cuisine type, price certainty, or a specific dish, confirm those details directly before committing.
Planning details
- Location
- 56 Rue Saint-Pèlerin, 89000 Auxerre, France
- Website
- le-saint-pelerin-restaurant.eatbu.com
- Phone
- +33386527705
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Le Saint Pèlerin sits on a narrow medieval lane and reads like a piece of old Burgundy: stone facades, wrought-iron details and the cathedral presiding on the hill frame the restaurant’s atmosphere. The room favors the measured rhythms of provincial dining rather than theatrical modern service, so the mood is composed and quietly assured. Guests arrive already oriented by the street; once inside the focus is on the table and the long, wine-forward conversation that Burgundy does best. The result is a historic, refined setting where time slows and the meal becomes the evening’s central act.
Best For
This is a destination for unhurried, formal lunches and evenings when the meal itself is the occasion. The write-up emphasizes the provincial French lunch ritual — starter, main, cheese, dessert — and treats two hours as a reasonable minimum, so it suits diners who want to linger over regional cooking and wine. Travelers pausing in Auxerre, small groups marking a special occasion and anyone seeking an authentic Burgundy pace will find the restaurant aligned with those priorities rather than a hurried stopover.
Ordering Tips
Expect a ritualized sequence and permit the kitchen to set the pace: starters, a main, cheese and dessert are presented as the normal order. Wine often precedes menus in this part of Burgundy, so be prepared to choose a bottle early and lean on staff recommendations. Given the regional focus, try signature items that speak to local terroir and technique — jambon à la chablisienne, escargots de Bourgogne and côte de boeuf are highlighted — and allow two hours for a full lunch so you can enjoy the courses without rush.
Venue details
Ambiance
Warm and rustic interior with exposed wooden beams and a central traditional hearth.
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Intimate
Signature Dishes
- jambon à la chablisienne
- escargots de Bourgogne
- côte de boeuf
Planning details
Location
56 Rue Saint-Pèlerin, 89000 Auxerre, France · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- Le Sarment, Modern Cuisine, €€
- Cantinallegra, Notable alternative
- Cantina, Notable alternative
- Shiva Nagar, Notable alternative
- Le Cercle, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How It Compares
In Auxerre, Le Sarment is the safer comparison point for diners who want clearer expectations: it is listed as Modern Cuisine with a €€ price cue, which makes it easier to judge value before committing. LE SAINT PELERIN is better treated as the easier, quieter choice when the meal is about timing, location, a sit-down setting rather than a clearly defined culinary style.
Cantinallegra and Cantina are the better cross-shops if the group wants a more casual-feeling alternative or if availability becomes the deciding factor. For a celebration or date, LE SAINT PELERIN has the stronger case when a more contained restaurant format is preferred, while Cantina reads as the easier backup for a less formal plan.
Shiva Nagar and Le Cercle make sense when the group is choosing by mood rather than price tier. Pick Shiva Nagar if the table wants to move away from a French-restaurant brief; consider Le Cercle when the priority is a relaxed local option. For the most predictable value signal, Le Sarment remains the sharper first comparison.
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Compare Le Saint Pèlerin
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LE SAINT PELERIN | Auxerre | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Le Sarment | Auxerre | Modern Cuisine | €€ | Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262025 Michelin Bib Gourmand2024 Michelin Plate |
| Cantinallegra | Auxerre | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Cantina | Auxerre | ; | ; | 2026 Mena's 50 Best Restaurants · #18 |
| Shiva Nagar | Auxerre | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Le Cercle | Auxerre | ; | ; | Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I eat at the bar at LE SAINT PELERIN?
Bar-seating information is not available. Plan using only the Auxerre location, smart-casual dress code, listed lunch and dinner hours, check the venue directly for seating details.
Can LE SAINT PELERIN accommodate groups?
What are alternatives to compare with LE SAINT PELERIN?
Le Sarment, Le Cercle, Cantina, Cantinallegra, Shiva Nagar are useful names to compare when weighing LE SAINT PELERIN against other dining options.
Is lunch or dinner better at LE SAINT PELERIN?
Both are listed. Lunch runs Tuesday through Saturday from 12 to 1:30 PM. Dinner runs Tuesday through Friday from 7:15 to 9:30 PM, Saturday from 7 to 9:30 PM.
Is LE SAINT PELERIN good for solo dining?
Solo-dining setup information is not available. A solo visit may be possible, but seating and availability should be confirmed directly with the restaurant.
Is LE SAINT PELERIN good for a special occasion?
It can be considered for a planned meal in Auxerre, especially if the smart-casual dress code and listed hours suit the occasion. Information on awards, menu details, or private-dining details is not available.
How far ahead should I book LE SAINT PELERIN?
Booking lead time information is not available. Because the restaurant is closed Sunday and Monday and has defined service windows Tuesday through Saturday, confirm availability directly before making plans.
