Maison 1896 - Slanted Door
historic center, Beaune
Restaurant in Beaune, France
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
In Beaune, Maison 1896 - Slanted Door is the pick for a polished hotel-restaurant dinner with French framing and Vietnamese-inspired warmth, rather than a purely traditional Burgundy meal. Go for the refined Beaux-Arts setting, smart-casual ease, named dishes like shaking beef, steamed spareribs, clay pot chicken; compare elsewhere if awards or chef-led tasting menus are the priority.
About Maison 1896 - Slanted Door
For Beaune, Maison 1896 - Slanted Door is a French restaurant to consider when the plan calls for a smart casual setting and a clearly defined budget. The price is $95 per person, so it works best as a planned meal rather than a quick stop between other parts of the trip.
The strongest confirmed reasons to put it on an itinerary are direct: the Beaune location, the French cuisine listing, the smart casual dress code, the named dishes. If your day is built around dining in Beaune, this can make sense when the group wants something more considered than an improvised meal.
Choose it for French dining in Beaune, not for accolades
The restaurant has a clearer identity than a generic listing because the signature dishes are specific: shaking beef, steamed spareribs, clay pot chicken. That makes it a useful option for diners who want a French restaurant in Beaune but also want to order around those named plates. For travelers comparing French-leaning rooms, use our full Beaune restaurants guide to decide whether this belongs in the main meal slot or as a secondary meal of the trip.
That does not make it a weak choice; it simply changes the reason to go. Choose it for the confirmed basics: French cuisine, smart casual dress, a $95 per person price point, the signature dishes. If the goal is a credential-led meal, compare against other dining in Beaune before assigning this the peak meal of the itinerary.
Who should pick this over a classic Beaune bistro
Couples and travelers may get the clearest use out of it if they want a planned meal in Beaune at a known price. Smart casual dress is the right lane, so it is worth treating the meal as a considered outing rather than a purely casual stop.
Ordering should start with the named dishes rather than assuming a particular menu format. Shaking beef is the obvious anchor, with steamed spareribs or clay pot chicken if the table wants to explore the other confirmed signatures. Beyond those dishes, keep the order flexible and confirm current availability directly with the restaurant.
For the wider trip, pair the meal planning with our full Beaune hotels guide, our full Beaune wineries guide, our full Beaune experiences guide.
Planning details
- Location
- 2 Pl. Fleury, 21200 Beaune, France
- Reservations
- Book on TheFork
- Website
- maison1896.com/restaurant
- Phone
- +33 3 79 48 00 99
Venue details
Ambiance
Refined, elegant Beaux-Arts setting within a luxury boutique hotel, with artful modern design, custom furnishings and a serene, upscale atmosphere that guests describe as elegant and welcoming, combining French sophistication with Vietnamese-inspired warmth.
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- shaking beef
- steamed spareribs
- clay pot chicken
Planning details
Location
2 Pl. Fleury, 21200 Beaune, France · Directions
Also consider
Where to go if this is not the right fit
If the higher-spend, hotel-restaurant format feels too formal, cross-shop Bistrot Dumas for a simpler French meal or Café du Levant for a more casual €€ alternative. If ambience is still important but the group wants to stay in a French lane, compare Vieux-Bois before committing.
Restaurant context
How it compares in Beaune-style French dining
Maison 1896 - Slanted Door sits above the listed €€ peers on atmosphere and occasion value: the boutique-hotel, Beaux-Arts setting gives it a more composed feel than Café de Peney, Café du Levant, Vieux-Bois, Bistrot Dumas, and Le Vallon. Pick it when the room matters and the table wants a French setting with a Vietnamese-influenced angle.
For value, the €€ peers are the safer cross-shop if the group wants a lower-commitment French meal. Café de Peney, Café du Levant, Vieux-Bois, Bistrot Dumas, Le Vallon all read as more casual price-tier alternatives, while Maison 1896 - Slanted Door is better suited to a planned dinner where ambience justifies the higher spend.
For booking ease, Maison 1896 - Slanted Door is listed as easy, so it is a practical backup when the trip needs a polished reservation without a long lead time. If the priority is classic French familiarity, choose one of the €€ peers; if the priority is a calmer, more design-conscious dinner in Beaune, choose Maison 1896 - Slanted Door.
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Compared with nearby French alternatives
Maison 1896 - Slanted Door is the more occasion-oriented choice against Café de Peney, Café du Levant, Vieux-Bois, Bistrot Dumas, and Le Vallon. The peers make more sense for a €€ French meal; Maison 1896 - Slanted Door makes more sense when the group wants a refined hotel setting and a less conventional French dinner brief.
Choose the peers for budget discipline and classic French simplicity. Choose Maison 1896 - Slanted Door for a romantic or polished evening where design, calm, the Slanted Door identity are part of the value.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I wear to Maison 1896 - Slanted Door?
Aim for smart casual. For a $95 per person French restaurant in Beaune, neat, polished clothing is the safest choice.
What should I order at Maison 1896 - Slanted Door?
Is Maison 1896 - Slanted Door good for a special occasion?
It can be, if you want French cuisine in Beaune, are comfortable with a $95 per person price point, prefer a smart casual plan.
What are alternatives to Maison 1896 - Slanted Door?
For comparison, consider Bistrot Dumas, Café de Peney, Café du Levant, Vieux-Bois, or Le Vallon, depending on the kind of meal you want. For other dining in Beaune, compare current menus and availability before choosing.
How should I decide whether Maison 1896 - Slanted Door is right for my meal?
The confirmed decision points are French cuisine, $95 per person pricing, smart casual dress, the signature dishes.
Is Maison 1896 - Slanted Door worth the price?
Yes, if you want a French restaurant in Beaune and are comfortable spending $95 per person on a planned meal. It is less convincing if you are looking for a quick, flexible stop.
