Au Gre de mes envies
Centre-ville, Dijon
Restaurant in Dijon, France
The Read
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
A practical Dijon pick for a quieter meal or low-key celebration, especially if the goal is a personal city-center dinner rather than a formal splurge. Cross-shop Loiseau des Ducs for a higher-budget modern-cuisine occasion, or Dr Wine when the drinks side matters more.
About Au Gre de mes envies
Au Gre de mes envies is a Dijon venue with a confirmed smart-casual dress code and a Wednesday-to-Saturday service schedule. The verified hours are lunch from 12–1:30 PM and dinner from 7–9:30 PM on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday; it is closed Monday, Tuesday, Sunday.
Beyond those practical details, specific menu format, cuisine, pricing, awards, chef profile, seating details are not confirmed here. The safest way to plan is to treat Au Gre de mes envies as a Dijon dining option to check for current availability and day-of menu details before booking.
A Dijon option with confirmed lunch and dinner hours
The decision comes down to practical fit. If you are comparing venues for the same trip, Loiseau des Ducs, Dr Wine, Le Pré aux Clercs, L'AbenFant, Merídio are natural names to review alongside Au Gre de mes envies.
Because specific menu details are not confirmed, do not plan around a particular dish, format, or price point. Choose based on the verified schedule, the smart-casual dress code, whatever current information the venue provides when you contact it. Diners building a wider shortlist can also use our full Dijon restaurants guide for broader planning.
Where to place it on a Dijon shortlist
Choose Au Gre de mes envies if its Wednesday-to-Saturday lunch or dinner hours fit your plans and you want a smart-casual venue in Dijon. For comparison, also review Loiseau des Ducs, Dr Wine, Le Pré aux Clercs, L'AbenFant, Merídio, then confirm current menus, availability, booking details directly before deciding.
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Au Gré de mes envies sits comfortably in Dijon’s mid-tier creative scene, balancing regional Burgundian tradition with a flexible, market-driven approach. The room favors seasonal change over a fixed repertoire, which gives the place an approachable, handcrafted personality. It reads neither as a formal temple of technique nor as a high-energy show kitchen; instead, the dining room feels like a local craft table where the kitchen’s daily choices set the tone. That combination keeps the mood relaxed and charming, and lets small-service gestures and ingredient-focused plates shape the evening rather than extravagant staging.
Best For
This is a restaurant built for casual yet thoughtful evenings — good for date nights and relaxed outings with friends who appreciate seasonal cooking. Its position among Dijon’s accomplished mid-range addresses means guests can expect carefully prepared, market-driven plates and a wine culture that nods to the Côte d’Or without the ceremony of starred rooms. Dinner is the natural highlight here, when the kitchen’s freshest offerings tend to appear. The setting lends itself to conversations and wine-focused exploration rather than loud group celebrations or formal business dinners.
Ordering Tips
Menus change with availability, so treat the daily choices as the point of the meal: ask the server about what’s freshest and which small plates the kitchen is favoring that day. The restaurant’s seafood signatures — like the fruits de mer sautés with saté sauce and crispy prawns in sweet-and-sour sauce — are good reference points for the kitchen’s flavor approach, but specials are likely. Given Dijon’s wine tradition, request regional wine suggestions to match the market-driven plates; staff guidance helps navigate pairings when the menu rotates regularly.
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Where to book if this is not the fit
Book Loiseau des Ducs instead if the meal needs to feel like the main event and the budget can stretch to €€€€. Choose Dr Wine if Burgundy drinking and a more flexible atmosphere matter more than a quiet dining-room feel.
Restaurant context
How it compares in Dijon
Au Gre de mes envies is the safer choice for diners who want a calmer, more intimate meal without turning the night into a major splurge. Loiseau des Ducs is the clear pick when modern cuisine and a €€€€ budget are part of the occasion; it carries more destination weight, but also asks for a more formal commitment.
Dr Wine is the better alternative when the drinks program is driving the decision, especially for a Burgundy-focused evening that does not need to feel hushed. Le Pré aux Clercs and L'AbenFant are useful cross-shops if location and atmosphere matter as much as cuisine style, while Merídio belongs on the list for diners comparing a broader set of Dijon tables before choosing a mood.
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| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Au Gre de mes envies | Dijon | , | , | No published awards |
| Le Pré aux Clercs | Dijon | , | , | No published awards |
| L'AbenFant | Dijon | , | , | No published awards |
| Dr Wine | Dijon | , | , | No published awards |
| Loiseau des Ducs | Dijon | Modern Cuisine | €€€€ | Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262025 Michelin 1 Star2024 Michelin 1 Star |
| Merídio | Dijon | , | , | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How far ahead should I book Au Gre de mes envies?
Booking timing is not confirmed here. Au Gre de mes envies is open Wednesday through Saturday for lunch and dinner, closed Monday, Tuesday, Sunday, so check directly for current availability.
What should I order at Au Gre de mes envies?
Specific dishes and menu format are not confirmed here. Lunch and dinner both run Wednesday through Saturday, so ask the venue for the current menu and recommendations before you decide.
What should I wear to Au Gre de mes envies?
The confirmed dress code is smart casual. Polished everyday clothing is the safest choice for lunch or dinner at Au Gre de mes envies in Dijon.
What are alternatives to compare with Au Gre de mes envies?
Loiseau des Ducs, Le Pré aux Clercs, L'AbenFant, Dr Wine, Merídio are other venues to compare when deciding where to book.
Is Au Gre de mes envies good for a special occasion?
It may suit a special occasion if the confirmed hours and smart-casual dress code match what you want. For the latest menu, pricing, booking details, confirm directly with the venue.
