Restaurant in Orléans, France
Michelin-backed value, no splurge required.
A Michelin Bib Gourmand holder for both 2024 and 2025, L'Hibiscus delivers modern cuisine on Orléans' central Rue de Bourgogne at €€ prices. Chef Alessandra Ruggeri's kitchen has earned back-to-back Michelin recognition and a 4.7 Google score from 615 reviews. Easy to book and well-priced for the quality on offer — one of the stronger value options in the city.
If you are looking for a reliably good dinner on Rue de Bourgogne that will not ask you to spend €€€ or plan three weeks in advance, L'Hibiscus is your answer. Chef Alessandra Ruggeri's modern cuisine restaurant has held the Michelin Bib Gourmand in both 2024 and 2025 — the Guide's endorsement for places that deliver quality above their price point , and a Google rating of 4.7 across 615 reviews suggests that reputation holds in practice, not just on paper. Book here when you want a serious dinner without the formality or the invoice of a full Michelin-starred room.
L'Hibiscus sits on Rue de Bourgogne, Orléans' central restaurant corridor, which means the energy around it is animated most evenings. Inside, the feel runs warm rather than hushed: this is not a temple-of-gastronomy setting where conversations are conducted in whispers. The atmosphere is closer to a neighbourhood bistro operating at a higher technical register , approachable enough for a Tuesday dinner, focused enough to carry a birthday or anniversary. Later in the evening, as the street outside stays active, the room tends to hold its energy rather than empty out, which makes it a reasonable choice if you are eating later than the standard 7:30 slot. For Orléans, where genuinely good late-service options are limited, that flexibility has practical value.
The Bib Gourmand designation , awarded consecutively in 2024 and 2025 , is Michelin's signal that a restaurant delivers cooking worth travelling for at a price that does not require a special occasion budget. At the €€ price tier, L'Hibiscus sits comfortably below the outlay you would face at Le Lièvre Gourmand, Orléans' most ambitious creative table, while operating at a level above the casual end of the Rue de Bourgogne strip. Chef Ruggeri's approach is modern cuisine , technique-led cooking that works from seasonal produce without the architectural plating theatrics of a starred destination. The consecutive Bib wins are the relevant credential here: Michelin inspectors returned and found consistency, which is a harder standard than a single good meal.
For context on what that standard means in France more broadly: the country that produces Mirazur, Troisgros, and Auberge de l'Ill applies exacting scrutiny even at the Bib level. Holding it two years running in a secondary city is a genuine marker of quality, not a consolation prize.
At €€, the value case is strong. You are paying bistro-adjacent prices for food that has cleared Michelin's bar twice, in a room that works for multiple occasions, on a street where you can extend the evening before or after dinner. The 4.7 Google score across 615 reviews , a meaningful sample , tracks with the Bib rating rather than contradicting it, which is not always the case. Some Bib-rated restaurants score well with inspectors and average with the public; L'Hibiscus seems to satisfy both. If your concern is whether the cooking justifies the cost at this price point, the answer is yes.
Where L'Hibiscus is less obviously the right call: if you want a full tasting menu experience with wine pairings and a longer, more structured evening, Le Lièvre Gourmand at €€€ is the upgrade path in Orléans. If you want the same modern cuisine format at the same price tier and are weighing options, Eugène, Gric, and La Dariole are the direct comparisons worth checking before you commit.
Booking difficulty is rated Easy. For a Bib Gourmand restaurant in a city like Orléans , not a major international dining destination , that assessment holds: you are unlikely to be fighting for a table three weeks out unless you are targeting a Friday or Saturday peak slot. A few days' notice should cover most visits, and the Rue de Bourgogne location is central enough to reach without planning. Phone and website data are not confirmed in Pearl's records for this property, so book via a third-party reservation platform or check current contact details before visiting.
If you are building a wider Orléans itinerary around the meal, see our full Orléans restaurants guide, our Orléans bars guide for before or after drinks, and our Orléans hotels guide if you are staying overnight. For day-trip context, our Orléans wineries guide and experiences guide round out the picture.
Quick reference: Bib Gourmand 2024–2025 · Modern Cuisine · €€ · Rue de Bourgogne, Orléans · Booking: Easy · Google: 4.7 (615 reviews).
See the comparison section below for how L'Hibiscus stacks up against Orléans' other options at the same price tier.
The closest direct alternatives at the same €€ price tier are Eugène, Gric, and La Dariole , all modern cuisine, all similarly priced. If you want to spend more for a more ambitious creative menu, Le Lièvre Gourmand at €€€ is Orléans' top-tier option. La Chopine is worth checking if you want something more casual. See our full Orléans restaurants guide for the complete picture.
Specific seat count and private dining data are not confirmed for L'Hibiscus. For groups larger than four, call ahead to confirm capacity and any minimum-spend requirements. On Rue de Bourgogne in a mid-sized French city, most restaurants at this price tier can handle groups of six to eight with notice, but do not assume without checking. If the restaurant cannot confirm availability, Le Lièvre Gourmand or La Dariole are worth calling as alternatives.
No dress code is listed for L'Hibiscus. At a Bib Gourmand restaurant in a French provincial city at the €€ price point, smart casual is the safe call , neat enough to feel appropriate without requiring formal dress. You would not turn up in a full suit, and you would not turn up in beachwear. Think of it the same way you would dress for a good neighbourhood bistro in France: tidy, comfortable, no ceremony required.
Bar seating details are not confirmed in Pearl's records. Modern cuisine restaurants in France at this scale typically do not operate a dedicated bar-dining programme in the way that some larger or more casual venues do. Your leading bet is to call ahead if counter or bar seating is important to your visit. If a bar-friendly atmosphere is the priority, check our Orléans bars guide for options that lead with the bar experience.
Yes, with one qualification. The Bib Gourmand rating and 4.7 Google score confirm the cooking is occasion-worthy, and the €€ price point means you are not paying starred-restaurant prices for it. The room's energy runs warm rather than formal, which suits celebrations that want quality without stiffness. If the occasion calls for maximum ceremony and a longer tasting format, step up to Le Lièvre Gourmand at €€€. For birthdays, anniversaries, or a solid treat dinner, L'Hibiscus is a sensible choice at this price tier.
At €€ with two consecutive Michelin Bib Gourmand awards and a 4.7 Google rating from 615 reviews, the value case is clear. You are getting verified quality at mid-range prices on one of Orléans' main dining streets. The only scenario where it is not worth it: if you specifically want a full tasting menu with wine pairings and a longer experience, the upgrade to Le Lièvre Gourmand makes more sense. For everything else, L'Hibiscus delivers well above its price tier.
Specific tasting menu format and pricing are not confirmed in Pearl's records. At a Bib Gourmand modern cuisine restaurant at the €€ tier, a set menu or short tasting format is common in France and typically represents the kitchen's strongest value proposition. If a tasting menu is available, the Michelin endorsement is a reasonable indicator that the kitchen can carry it. Confirm the current format when booking, as menus at this level often shift seasonally. Chef Alessandra Ruggeri's consecutive Bib wins suggest the kitchen has the consistency to make a set format worthwhile.
| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Booking Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| L'Hibiscus | Modern Cuisine | €€ | Easy |
| Le Lièvre Gourmand | Creative | €€€ | Unknown |
| Gric | Modern Cuisine | €€ | Unknown |
| La Chopine | Unknown | ||
| Eugène | Modern Cuisine | €€ | Unknown |
| La Dariole | Modern Cuisine | €€ | Unknown |
Side-by-side comparison to help you decide where to book.
Within the same €€ tier, Gric and La Chopine are the most direct comparisons for value-focused modern cooking in Orléans. Le Lièvre Gourmand sits a step up in ambition and price. L'Hibiscus has the edge for now given its consecutive 2024 and 2025 Bib Gourmand awards, which none of those peers currently hold.
Booking difficulty is rated Easy, which suggests the restaurant is not running at capacity every night and has some flexibility. For groups of six or more, call ahead — 175 Rue de Bourgogne is a standard restaurant-corridor site and large tables are not always guaranteed without advance notice. Private dining availability is not documented in current records.
L'Hibiscus is a €€ modern cuisine restaurant on Orléans' main dining strip, not a formal Michelin-starred room. Neat, comfortable clothes are appropriate — there is no evidence of a dress code. Think dinner-out rather than occasion-dressing.
Bar seating is not confirmed in available venue data. At a Bib Gourmand restaurant of this scale in a mid-sized French city, counter or bar dining is uncommon unless specifically offered. Contact the restaurant at 175 Rue de Bourgogne, Orléans to confirm before arriving without a reservation.
It works well for low-key celebrations where food quality matters more than theatre. The Bib Gourmand recognition in both 2024 and 2025 under chef Alessandra Ruggeri gives it credibility for a birthday dinner or anniversary meal at €€ prices. If you want a more formal setting or a longer tasting format, Le Lièvre Gourmand would be the stronger call.
At €€, yes — straightforwardly. Michelin's Bib Gourmand is specifically awarded to restaurants that deliver quality cooking at prices below the starred tier, and L'Hibiscus has earned that designation two years running. In a city like Orléans, where dining options at this quality level are limited, the value case is clear.
Specific menu formats are not documented in current venue records, so confirming a tasting menu is available before booking is advisable. What is documented is that the restaurant delivers Michelin Bib Gourmand-level cooking at €€ — if a set menu is offered, it is likely to represent the format where that kitchen performs best. Check directly with the restaurant at 175 Rue de Bourgogne.
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