Restaurant in Dijon, France
Michelin-recognised value, two years running.
Spica holds consecutive Michelin Bib Gourmand recognition (2024 and 2025) and a 4.8 Google rating across 529 reviews — making it the clearest value case in Dijon's modern cuisine tier. Chef Fabio Pompanin delivers technique-driven cooking at a €€ price point that puts serious Burgundian dining within reach without the spend of the city's top starred rooms. Book one to two weeks out; weekends in summer fill faster.
Yes — Spica is one of the clearest value propositions in Dijon right now. Two consecutive Michelin Bib Gourmand awards (2024 and 2025) confirm what a 4.8 Google rating across 529 reviews has been saying: chef Fabio Pompanin is producing food that punches well above its €€ price point. If you want modern cuisine in Dijon without committing to the expense of a four-price-band evening, this is where to eat.
Spica sits on Rue de la Préfecture, a street that places it close to the historic heart of Dijon — a city that remains one of the most food-serious stops on any route through Burgundy. The Bib Gourmand designation matters here not as window dressing but as a decision signal: Michelin inspectors award it specifically to kitchens delivering genuinely good cooking at moderate prices. For Spica to hold that recognition in both 2024 and 2025 means the standard is consistent, not a one-season anomaly.
Pompanin's cooking falls under the modern cuisine banner, which in practice means technique-driven plates that draw on classical French structure without being pinned to it. Dijon sits at the northern edge of Burgundy, a wine region whose cooking tradition is built on depth of flavour and quality of produce. The kitchen operates within that context , expect dishes that reflect seasonal Burgundian ingredients rather than any attempt to import another region's identity onto the menu.
The €€ price range puts Spica in accessible territory. For a city where several of the most-talked-about addresses run at €€€€ , CIBO and William Frachot among them , Spica offers a meaningful alternative for diners who want quality without the spend those rooms require. That positioning also makes it relevant for repeat visits; this is not a once-a-year-treat venue priced out of regular use.
Booking difficulty is rated easy, which is a practical advantage in a city where the leading tables fill quickly with both locals and visitors using Dijon as a base for the Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune. Book one to two weeks out for a standard midweek dinner; weekend tables in peak tourism months (June through September) warrant more lead time. The restaurant's address and direct booking profile make it accessible without the reservation anxiety that accompanies a Michelin-starred room.
The Bib Gourmand at the €€ level also positions Spica well for the kind of diner who treats eating as an integral part of travel rather than a logistical necessity. If your trip to Burgundy involves time at wineries along the Côte, a meal at Spica fits naturally alongside visits to cellars in the region. For broader context on eating and drinking in this part of France, the cooking at places like Troisgros - Le Bois sans Feuilles in Ouches or Bras in Laguiole illustrates what French regional modern cuisine looks like at its most ambitious; Spica operates at a different scale but with the same commitment to place-specific cooking. For visitors whose Burgundy itinerary also takes in other parts of France, Mirazur in Menton, Flocons de Sel in Megève, and Auberge de l'Ill in Illhaeusern are worth adding to the list for reference on regional French cooking at the leading level.
On the late-evening question: hours data is not confirmed in our records, so call ahead before planning a post-theatre or late-arrival dinner. The Bib Gourmand profile typically corresponds to a service pattern more aligned with set dinner sittings than an open-until-midnight room, so late-night flexibility is not guaranteed. If your evening needs that kind of latitude, cross-reference with Dijon's bar scene , see our full Dijon bars guide for options that run later. For a full picture of eating in the city, our full Dijon restaurants guide covers the range from casual to celebratory, and our full Dijon hotels guide can help place your accommodation relative to Rue de la Préfecture.
The 4.8 Google rating across 529 reviews is a volume-backed signal, not a handful of enthusiastic early visitors. For a modern cuisine restaurant in a city of Dijon's size, that combination of Michelin recognition and sustained public approval is the clearest indicator available that the kitchen is delivering consistently. For food and wine travellers moving through Burgundy, Spica belongs on the shortlist at the €€ tier , and for the value it offers, it is difficult to find a reason to look past it at this price point in this city.
For other Dijon dining to consider alongside Spica, DZ'envies and L'Arôme are worth checking, as is Loiseau des Ducs for a step up in formality. If your Dijon stay extends beyond eating, our full Dijon wineries guide and our full Dijon experiences guide cover the broader itinerary.
| Venue | Awards | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spica | Michelin Bib Gourmand (2025); Michelin Bib Gourmand (2024) | €€ | — |
| William Frachot | Michelin 2 Star | €€€€ | — |
| CIBO | Michelin 1 Star | €€€€ | — |
| Sublime | €€ | — | |
| L'Aspérule | Michelin 1 Star | €€€ | — |
| Origine | Michelin 1 Star | €€€€ | — |
What to weigh when choosing between Spica and alternatives.
Spica's Bib Gourmand status signals quality cooking at accessible prices — the atmosphere tends to suit neat, relaxed dress rather than black-tie formality. Think a clean shirt or equivalent: presentable but not ceremonial. If you are unsure, erring on the side of tidy never costs anything at a venue of this calibre.
For a step up in formality and price, William Frachot is the reference point in Dijon. CIBO and Sublime are worth considering if you want a different cuisine register at a similar price tier. L'Aspérule and Origine both compete in the value-conscious modern cuisine space where Spica sits, so if Spica is fully booked, those two are the closest like-for-like alternatives.
Spica has earned consecutive Michelin Bib Gourmand awards in 2024 and 2025, which means Michelin's inspectors rate it as delivering above-expectation quality at below-premium prices. It sits on Rue de la Préfecture in central Dijon, so it's easy to combine with the city's broader food and wine circuit. Chef Fabio Pompanin leads the kitchen with a modern cuisine focus — go expecting considered cooking, not a traditional Burgundian bistro.
Bar or counter seating details are not confirmed in the available venue data for Spica. check the venue's official channels at 48 Rue de la Préfecture, 21000 Dijon, or visit in person to ask — smaller modern cuisine rooms in this price range (€€) often have limited informal seating options.
Yes, with the right expectations. Two consecutive Bib Gourmand awards make Spica a credible choice for a celebratory meal without the premium pricing of a full Michelin star restaurant. It works well for birthdays, anniversaries, or a treat dinner where the emphasis is on cooking quality over theatrical setting. If your occasion demands a grander room or more elaborate service, William Frachot is the higher-end Dijon option.
Spica's €€ price point and modern cuisine format make it a practical solo option in Dijon — you are not committing to a long multi-course tasting that becomes awkward alone. That said, table and counter configuration details are not confirmed in the available data, so it is worth calling ahead to ask whether single covers are accommodated easily, particularly at peak times.
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