Restaurants in Cognac

Les Foudres holds a Michelin 1 Star (2024) and serves modern cuisine rooted in Charente terroir from inside a century-old barrel-aging hall at Hôtel Chais Monnet. At €€€, it is the strongest option in Cognac for a special occasion dinner. Book three to four weeks out — this is not a walk-in venue.

Notes is Cognac's most consistent serious restaurant, earning Michelin Plate recognition in both 2024 and 2025 under chef Fabien Beaufour. At €€€, it is the clear choice for modern cuisine in a city with limited competition at this level. Easy to book, good for long evenings, and well-suited to solo diners and special occasions alike.

Poulpette is Cognac's most accessible address for serious modern cooking, holding Michelin Plate recognition in both 2024 and 2025 at the €€ price point. With a 4.7 Google rating across 348 reviews, it sits clearly above the town's tourist-facing options. Book here if you want a kitchen with a genuine point of view, not just a functional meal between cognac house visits.