Clos du Cèdre

The Verdict

If you are planning a serious dinner in Beaune, Clos du Cèdre deserves to be your first call. This Michelin one-star restaurant on the Boulevard Maréchal Foch is the right choice for a special occasion meal in the heart of Burgundy's wine capital: the setting is genuinely impressive, the cooking is rooted in the terroir that draws visitors to this region in the first place, the experience carries enough ceremony to justify the €€€€ price point. Book as far out as possible; this is a hard reservation to secure, particularly on weekends.

Setting the Scene

Clos du Cèdre occupies a winegrower's manor house with a leafy garden, in summer the kitchen extends its reach outside with garden seating. The room itself has a plush, classically styled feel with real character; the kind of space that makes a dinner feel like an occasion without being stiff or intimidating. For a couple celebrating an anniversary, a business meal with a serious wine buyer, or a group of wine-trip travellers looking for the definitive Beaune dining experience, this is the address. The setting alone earns its place in the €€€€ bracket before you have looked at the menu.

As a neighbourhood anchor in Beaune, Clos du Cèdre does something that matters: it provides a fine-dining experience that is genuinely of this place. Beaune is a small city that punches well above its weight because of the vineyards surrounding it, the leading restaurants here should reflect that. Clos du Cèdre does. The cooking by chef Jordan Billan is built around Burgundian terroir and carefully chosen local suppliers, with matured Charolais beef, bone marrow, a mustard and tarragon jus representing the tradition that defines the region's table. That grounding in local identity is exactly what a destination dining room in a wine-focused city should deliver.

The Cooking

The menu sits at the intersection of Burgundian tradition and considered creativity. Expect dishes like sole cooked on the bone with shellfish, kasha risotto, seaweed, nashi alongside the regional classics, a combination that reflects a kitchen confident enough to bring in international influences without losing the thread of where it is. The Michelin recognition, first awarded in March 2022 confirms that the technical level is there. This is not a kitchen coasting on a prestigious address; the cooking earns its star on the plate.

One point worth flagging for planning purposes: the menu leans toward tasting format in the €€€€ category, which is standard for a one-star restaurant of this type in France. If you are not comfortable committing to a multi-course format for an evening, consider whether a Michelin-starred dinner is the right fit, or whether a more flexible option like Le Carmin or Garum better suits your group's appetite for structure.

Booking and Timing

Clos du Cèdre is closed Monday and Tuesday, which narrows the window considerably. Wednesday through Friday dinner runs 7 PM to 9:30 PM. Saturday and Sunday offer both a lunch service (12 PM to 1:30 PM) and an evening service (7 PM to 9:30 PM). Saturday lunch is your most atmospheric option in summer when the garden is open, it is also the booking that disappears fastest. Aim to reserve four to six weeks ahead for a weekend table; weekday evenings in quieter months may be slightly more forgiving, but do not count on short-notice availability at a restaurant with this profile during Burgundy's busy harvest season in September and October. The guestrooms at the property provide a practical solution if you want to avoid driving after a serious wine dinner, worth factoring in when planning a Burgundy itinerary. For broader context on eating and staying in the region, see our full Beaune restaurants guide and our full Beaune hotels guide.

Is It Worth the Price?

At €€€€, Clos du Cèdre is a significant spend, but it is competitive with what a one-star dinner costs across provincial France. Compare it against Maison Lameloise in Chagny (a three-star institution a short drive away) and Clos du Cèdre looks accessible. Compare it against a brasserie in Beaune's old town and it is clearly a different category of commitment. The value case rests on the combination of the setting, the Michelin-credentialed cooking, the option to stay on site. For a wine-focused trip to Burgundy where you want one serious dinner, this is where that spend makes sense.

Who Should Book

Clos du Cèdre works well for couples on a special occasion, wine-focused travellers who want their dining to match the seriousness of their cellar visits, small groups (two to four) who are comfortable with a formal, multi-course evening. It is less suited to large parties looking for a flexible, à la carte format, or diners who want a quick dinner before an evening elsewhere. If the garden is open, a summer Saturday lunch is the single ideal way to experience what this restaurant does: the setting is at its most photogenic, the pace is slightly more relaxed than dinner, you can pair the meal with a stroll through Beaune's old town afterwards. For wine tourism context, our full Beaune wineries guide is worth reading before you plan the rest of your day.

Practical Details

Clos du Cèdre is at 12 Boulevard Maréchal Foch, 21200 Beaune. The restaurant is closed Monday and Tuesday. Dinner service runs Wednesday through Sunday from 7 PM to 9:30 PM, with Saturday and Sunday lunch from 12 PM to 1:30 PM. Price range is €€€€. Guestrooms are available on site. No phone number or website is currently listed in our database, book directly through search or contact the property via the address. For everything else happening in Beaune, see our full Beaune bars guide, our full Beaune experiences guide, and L'Alentour, L'Expression, and L'Écusson for other strong dining options in the city.