Le Cheval Noir
town centre, Beaune
Restaurant in Beaune, France
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Le Cheval Noir works for an easy Beaune meal when location and low booking friction matter more than a clearly defined tasting-menu experience. For a bigger special occasion, compare it with Le Carmin or Le Relais de Saulx; for more predictable value, Garum and Ma Cuisine are cleaner cross-shops.
About Le Cheval Noir
Le Cheval Noir is a Beaune restaurant to consider when its service times fit your plans. The practical details are straightforward: opening windows are listed for lunch and dinner on Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, with Tuesday and Wednesday closed, the dress code is smart casual. If you are comparing options for a meal in Beaune, it can be weighed alongside Le Carmin and other dining rooms.
Choose it when the Beaune hours fit your plan
Le Cheval Noir is open Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday from 12–1:15 PM and 7–8:30 PM, closed Tuesday and Wednesday. Those short service windows make timing important, especially for visitors building a meal around a planned day in Beaune. If you are still comparing, Le Relais de Saulx, Garum, Ma Cuisine are other names to check before choosing.
For couples or small parties, the key is to confirm availability and current details in advance. For larger groups, check fit directly. Diners who need a predictable bill should also confirm current pricing before booking.
Where it fits against other options
21 Boulevard is another option to compare when timing or availability is the main concern. Le Carmin, Le Relais de Saulx, Garum, Ma Cuisine are also useful reference points if you are deciding among several restaurants.
Le Cheval Noir's clearest planning strengths are its Beaune location, its lunch and dinner windows on open days, its smart-casual dress code. For planning, menu style, pricing, seating, dietary accommodations should be checked directly. If the occasion depends on any of those specifics, confirm them with the restaurant before choosing.
Know Before You Go
- Good for: meals in Beaune when the published lunch or dinner windows fit your schedule.
- Booking difficulty: confirm availability directly.
- When to go: lunch or dinner on Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, or Sunday; the restaurant is closed Tuesday and Wednesday.
- What to confirm: current menu, pricing, dietary needs, group size, any seating preferences before arrival.
Planning details
- Location
- 17 Bd Saint-Jacques, 21200 Beaune, France
- Website
- restaurant-lechevalnoir.fr
- Phone
- +33380220737
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Le Cheval Noir sits on a tree-lined boulevard just outside Beaune's medieval ring, and its atmosphere reflects a measured Burgundian restraint. The room favors a classic, sophisticated calm: service that understands wine and cuisine without theatrics, cooking that leans regional rather than flashy, and a clientele that mixes locals, négociant trade visitors and quietly discerning guests. It reads as relaxed rather than fussy — a place where the focus is on the interplay of simple, well-executed dishes and thoughtful wine service rather than on showy presentation.
Best For
This is a practical table for people who come to Beaune for wine as much as for food. It suits midday, wine-focused lunches where sommeliers answer detailed questions about terroir, and after-work or business dinners for trade visitors from the négociant houses. The kitchen aims to complement the glass rather than compete with it, so the room attracts wine-literate diners, local regulars and visiting vignerons. While not pitched at the highest luxury tier, it reliably serves guests who want regional cooking that pairs cleanly with Burgundy’s wines.
Ordering Tips
Ask to speak with the sommelier — the staff regularly fields technical questions about micro-terroir and can steer you toward bottles that suit both the region and your palate. Keep dishes and wine in balance: the menu trends regional and functional, so choose Burgundies that enhance rather than overpower. Signature plates such as Escalope de foie gras poêlée and Croquilles d'escargots are natural pairing partners for balanced white or lightly oaked red Burgundies; mention preferences and let the wine team recommend vintages that highlight the food.
Venue details
Ambiance
Warm, modern, serene, and friendly atmosphere reflecting the chef's cuisine.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Intimate
Signature Dishes
- Escalope de foie gras poêlée
- Croquilles d'escargots
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Where to go if Le Cheval Noir is not the right fit
Choose Le Carmin if the night calls for a more formal modern-cuisine occasion and the group is comfortable with €€€€ pricing. Choose Garum if the priority is modern cooking with a clearer €€ value signal.
For a more traditional Beaune meal, Ma Cuisine is the cleaner alternative. For a mid-tier modern option, Le Relais de Saulx is the practical cross-shop.
Restaurant context
How It Compares
Le Cheval Noir is the lower-friction choice in this Beaune set, especially when the priority is an easy meal rather than a defined modern-cuisine format. Le Carmin is the splurge option at €€€€, with a clearer modern-cuisine signal for diners who want the meal to carry the occasion. Le Relais de Saulx sits between them at €€€, making it the cleaner pick when the group wants modern cooking but not the highest spend in the.
For value, Garum and Ma Cuisine are easier to read because both sit at €€. Garum is the modern-cuisine comparison, while Ma Cuisine is the traditional-cuisine counterpoint. Choose those when price clarity matters; choose Le Cheval Noir when convenience and an easy booking matter more.
21 Boulevard is the closest practical cross-shop when the brief is simply another Beaune restaurant rather than a specific cuisine lane. For a celebration, Le Carmin has the clearest occasion signal; for a relaxed dinner, Le Cheval Noir is the safer low-maintenance move.
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Compare Le Cheval Noir
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Le Cheval Noir | Beaune | ; | ; | No published awards |
| 21 Boulevard | Beaune | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Garum | Beaune | Modern Cuisine | €€ | Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| Le Carmin | Beaune | Modern Cuisine | €€€€ | Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262025 Michelin 1 Star2024 Michelin 1 Star |
| Ma Cuisine | Beaune | Traditional Cuisine | €€ | Michelin 1 Star 20262025 Michelin 1 Star2024 Michelin 1 Star |
| Le Relais de Saulx | Beaune | Modern Cuisine | €€€ | Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Le Cheval Noir accommodate groups?
The listed service windows are 12–1:15 PM and 7–8:30 PM on open days, so confirm availability and table fit directly before making plans.
What should a first-timer know about Le Cheval Noir?
Treat it as a Beaune restaurant with specific service windows. It is closed Tuesday and Wednesday, on open days lunch runs 12–1:15 PM while dinner runs 7–8:30 PM, so timing matters.
Is Le Cheval Noir good for a special occasion?
It may work for an occasion in Beaune if the hours, menu, current availability fit what you need. Confirm pricing, menu format, seating details directly before booking.
What are alternatives to Le Cheval Noir?
If this does not fit your timing, check 21 Boulevard, Garum, Le Carmin, Ma Cuisine, or Le Relais de Saulx. Those are other names to compare when you want additional options.
Is lunch or dinner better at Le Cheval Noir?
Choose the service that fits your schedule. Lunch runs 12–1:15 PM and dinner runs 7–8:30 PM on open days.
What should I wear to Le Cheval Noir?
The dress code is smart casual. Keep it neat and polished without assuming formal attire is required.
