Restaurant in Beaune, France
Beaune's best-value Michelin dinner. Book it.
A Michelin one-star dinner in a winegrower's manor house on Beaune's Boulevard Maréchal Foch, Clos du Cèdre is the right choice for a serious special occasion meal in Burgundy. Chef Jordan Billan's cooking is rooted in local terroir, the setting is genuinely impressive, and the garden is one of the best tables in the city in summer. Book four to six weeks ahead minimum.
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, and 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.
Clos du Cèdre occupies a winegrower's manor house with a leafy garden, and 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, and 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, and 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 menu sits at the intersection of Burgundian tradition and considered creativity. Expect dishes like sole cooked on the bone with shellfish, kasha risotto, seaweed, and 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 from 2024 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.
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, and 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.
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, and 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. Google reviewers rate it 4.4 out of 5 across 124 reviews, which is a solid consensus for a restaurant at this price level.
Clos du Cèdre works leading for couples on a special occasion, wine-focused travellers who want their dining to match the seriousness of their cellar visits, and 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 leading way to experience what this restaurant does: the setting is at its most photogenic, the pace is slightly more relaxed than dinner, and 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.
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.
Book four to six weeks ahead for a weekend table, and at least two to three weeks out for a weekday dinner. During Burgundy's harvest season (September to October) and the annual Hospices de Beaune wine auction weekend in November, demand spikes sharply , treat those periods like a two-month lead time. This is a hard reservation at a Michelin-starred restaurant in one of France's most visited wine towns.
Small groups of two to four are well served here. For larger parties, the manor house setting may have private room options, but no specific group capacity data is available in our database , contact the restaurant directly well in advance if you are planning a table of six or more. The €€€€ price point and formal format make this a better fit for intimate groups than large celebrations.
At the same €€€€ price level, Le Carmin is the closest peer. For something more accessible on budget, Garum and L'Alentour are worth considering. See our full Beaune restaurants guide for a broader comparison across price points.
The kitchen's identity is Burgundian terroir with creative reach: matured Charolais beef, bone marrow, and mustard and tarragon jus represent the traditional side; sole on the bone with kasha risotto, shellfish, seaweed, and nashi represents the more international register. Given the Michelin one-star format, a tasting menu is the most complete way to experience what chef Jordan Billan is doing. Ordering à la carte, if available, is worth asking about when booking.
At €€€€ for a Michelin one-star in Burgundy with a distinctive setting and a kitchen sourcing seriously from local suppliers, the tasting menu format earns its price. The comparison point is what you would spend at comparable starred restaurants in provincial France , Clos du Cèdre is not cheap, but it is not an outlier. The 4.4 Google rating across 124 reviews suggests consistent delivery. If tasting menus are not your format, this may not be the right venue regardless of price.
Yes, if a Michelin-starred dinner in a genuinely characterful setting is what you are after. The combination of a winegrower's manor, garden dining in summer, Burgundian-rooted cooking, and on-site guestrooms makes the €€€€ spend coherent. It is not the right choice for a casual dinner or a quick meal , but for a once-on-the-trip occasion dinner in Beaune, the value case holds. For a more ambitious splurge in the wider region, Maison Lameloise in Chagny is the three-star alternative.
It is one of the better choices in Beaune for a celebration dinner. The manor house setting, garden, and plush dining room give the evening genuine occasion weight. The Michelin recognition provides reassurance that the cooking will match the atmosphere. Saturday lunch in summer, when the garden is at its leading, is a strong option for a celebratory meal that does not require a late evening. Book well ahead and consider the on-site rooms if you are making a night of it.
No dress code is listed in our database, but the setting, price point, and Michelin status all point toward smart casual as a minimum. At €€€€ in a plush manor house dining room, turning up in casual resort wear will feel out of place. A jacket for men is a safe call; a dress or smart separates for women. Burgundy's wine-country visitors tend to dress with a degree of polish for dinner at this level.
| Venue | Cuisine | Awards | Booking Difficulty | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clos du Cèdre | Modern Cuisine | This elegant winegrower's manor house with a plush feel and bags of character is set in a leafy garden where tables are laid out in summer... It's the perfect setting in which to sample Jordan Billan's cuisine, which is rooted in the terroir of Burgundy and showcases the carefully-chosen suppliers. The chef's taste for tradition – think matured Charolais beef, bone marrow and a mustard and tarragon jus – does not prevent him from dreaming up more creative dishes with international influences, such as sole cooked on the bone with shellfish, kasha risotto, seaweed and nashi. Guests will also appreciate the timeless charm of the classically styled guestrooms.; Michelin 1 Star (2024) | Hard | — |
| Caves Madeleine | Wine Bar, Modern Cuisine | Unknown | — | |
| Le Bénaton | French, Modern Cuisine | Unknown | — | |
| Le Carmin | Modern Cuisine | Michelin 1 Star | Unknown | — |
| 8 Clos | Traditional Cuisine | Unknown | — | |
| Bistro de l'Hôtel | Traditional Cuisine | Unknown | — |
A quick look at how Clos du Cèdre measures up.
Book at least three to four weeks ahead, particularly for Friday and Saturday evenings, which fill fastest among travellers visiting Beaune for wine. The restaurant is closed Monday and Tuesday, so the weekly window is narrow: dinner runs Wednesday to Sunday, with Saturday and Sunday also offering a lunch service from noon. If you are travelling for a wine-region trip, lock the reservation before you book your hotels.
The venue occupies a winegrower's manor house with a garden, which suggests capacity for small groups, but private dining specifics are not publicly documented. Groups of six or more should check the venue's official channels to confirm room configuration and menu options. For larger wine-trade dinners in Beaune, it is worth asking about the garden space if you are visiting in summer.
Le Bénaton is the closest peer in ambition and price at the Michelin level. Le Carmin is a strong option if you want slightly less formality with serious Burgundian cooking. Caves Madeleine and Bistro de l'Hôtel are better suited to lower-spend evenings or casual lunches. 8 Clos fills the gap for wine-bar-style eating with regional focus.
The kitchen is built around Burgundian terroir, and the menu includes matured Charolais beef with bone marrow and a mustard-tarragon jus alongside more internationally influenced dishes such as sole cooked on the bone with shellfish, kasha risotto, seaweed, and nashi. Because specific menu details are not published in advance, the safest approach is to trust the chef's current menu rather than targeting individual dishes. The cooking shifts between tradition and creativity, so arriving open to both directions is the right posture.
Tasting menu structure and pricing are not publicly confirmed, but at a Michelin one-star in provincial Burgundy the format typically delivers better value per course than à la carte at the same price point. If you are spending a focused week in the Côte d'Or visiting domaines, a tasting menu here anchors the experience well. If you want flexibility to eat lighter, check with the restaurant whether à la carte is available on your intended evening.
At €€€€, yes, for a certain type of traveller. A Michelin one-star dinner in Beaune at this price tier is competitive with comparable restaurants across provincial France, and the setting in a manor house garden adds tangible value over a city-centre room. If your benchmark is Paris one-star pricing, this will feel reasonable. If you are looking for a lower-spend evening in Beaune, Le Carmin or Caves Madeleine are the practical alternatives.
Yes, it is one of the stronger arguments for a special occasion dinner in Beaune. The manor house setting, the Michelin one-star credential (2024), and the garden tables in summer create a combination that works for anniversaries and significant dinners. It suits couples more naturally than large groups. For a birthday or anniversary tied to a wine trip in Burgundy, this is a sound first choice.
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