Restaurant in Pommard, France
Michelin-recognised Burgundy table worth the detour.
Auprès du Clocher is the most credentialled dining option in Pommard, with back-to-back Michelin Plates (2024–2025), an Opinionated About Dining Classical Europe recommendation, and a 4.7 Google rating from 375 reviews. At the €€€ tier, it makes the strongest case for wine-trip diners who want serious Burgundian cooking in the appellation itself rather than a drive to Beaune.
At the €€€ price tier, Auprès du Clocher sits at a level where the meal needs to earn its keep beyond the postcode. Under chef Rémi Genot, it does. Two consecutive Michelin Plates (2024 and 2025) and an Opinionated About Dining Classical European recommendation from 2023 put this in a narrow category of village restaurants that credibly justify a destination detour — not just a convenience stop after a cellar visit. A Google rating of 4.7 from 375 reviews confirms that the quality reads consistently to a wide range of diners, not just critics. If you are spending a night or two in Pommard to explore the Premier Crus, this is the most credentialled dining option in the village and belongs on your itinerary.
Pommard is one of the Côte de Beaune's most celebrated appellations, and the village itself is compact: a church, a few producers, and a handful of places to eat. Auprès du Clocher , positioned on Rue de Nackenheim, directly in the orbit of that church , occupies a space that Burgundy does well: the serious village restaurant that takes local produce and regional cooking as a given, then asks what a skilled modern kitchen can do with it.
Chef Rémi Genot's approach sits under the Burgundian and modern cuisine banner, which in practical terms means the region's pantry , pinot-based reductions, mustard, freshwater fish from the Saône valley, the dairy and charcuterie traditions of the wider Bourgogne-Franche-Comté , filtered through technique that reads as contemporary rather than folkloric. The Michelin Plate designation, which signals cooking quality without conferring a star, places Genot's kitchen in a tier that rewards food-focused diners rather than those eating primarily for the room or the occasion.
The wine program is where Auprès du Clocher has an obvious structural advantage over almost any other restaurant at this price tier anywhere in France. You are eating in Pommard. The village produces some of the most sought-after red Burgundy on earth , Les Rugiens, Les Épenots, Les Arvelets , and a list built around local access should, if the team is engaged, offer access to producers and vintages that a Paris or Lyon restaurant at the same price point simply cannot replicate. For a wine-driven meal, the location alone changes the calculus: this is where to spend your per-bottle budget if you are touring the Côte de Beaune. Pair that with the Opinionated About Dining Classical European recognition, a programme that specifically tracks restaurants where classical foundations remain intact, and the picture of what kind of meal this is becomes clearer.
For special occasions, the setting is well-matched. A village restaurant under the shadow of a Burgundian church, a kitchen with formal recognition, a wine list with geographic advantages , these are the conditions for a meal that marks an anniversary or a birthday with some substance behind it, not just atmosphere. The €€€ tier means you will spend meaningfully, but not at the level of a multi-star Beaune or Dijon destination. Think of it as the right level of occasion for a couple celebrating mid-trip rather than a once-in-a-decade blow-out. For the latter, the starred rooms in Beaune itself would be the comparison to consider. For everything else , a serious dinner on a Burgundy wine trip, a celebratory lunch after a morning of tastings , this is the right call.
The hours require attention before you book. Monday and Thursday through Sunday cover both lunch (12:00–13:00, a short service window) and dinner (19:00–21:00). Tuesday and Wednesday are closed entirely. The lunch window is narrow at one hour, which suggests a tightly run service rather than a leisurely midday affair , confirm your intended arrival time when booking. If your travel schedule is flexible, a Friday or Saturday dinner gives you the most margin.
For broader context on dining in this part of France, the Côte de Beaune sits within a constellation of serious regional restaurants. [Troisgros - Le Bois sans Feuilles in Ouches](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/troisgros-le-bois-sans-feuilles-ouches-restaurant) and [Georges Blanc in Vonnas](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/georges-blanc-vonnas-restaurant) operate at a different altitude in terms of reputation and price, while [Flocons de Sel in Megève](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/flocons-de-sel-megve-restaurant) represents the kind of mountain-region counterpart that shares the Burgundian appetite for terroir-led cooking. Auprès du Clocher does not compete with those institutions on scale or star count, but for a single dinner in Pommard, scale is not what you are buying.
See [our full Pommard restaurants guide](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/pommard) for the broader picture, and [our full Pommard wineries guide](https://www.joinpearl.co/wineries/pommard) if you are planning a full day around the appellation. If you are staying in the village, [our full Pommard hotels guide](https://www.joinpearl.co/hotels/pommard) covers accommodation options nearby. For drinks before or after, [our full Pommard bars guide](https://www.joinpearl.co/bars/pommard) has what you need, and [our full Pommard experiences guide](https://www.joinpearl.co/experiences/pommard) covers cellar visits and the rest.
Booking difficulty is rated Easy. Auprès du Clocher does not carry a Michelin star, and Pommard is a small village rather than a major city, so forward planning of one to two weeks should be sufficient outside of peak harvest season (late September through October). During harvest, demand from wine professionals and tourists increases across the Côte de Beaune , book further ahead if your dates fall in that window. No phone or website is listed in current data; check Google or a local concierge for current reservation options.
| Venue | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Auprès du Clocher | €€€ | — |
| Plénitude | €€€€ | — |
| Pierre Gagnaire | €€€€ | — |
| Alléno Paris au Pavillon Ledoyen | €€€€ | — |
| Kei | €€€€ | — |
| Le Cinq - Four Seasons Hôtel George V | €€€€ | — |
A quick look at how Auprès du Clocher measures up.
Pommard itself has very few restaurant options at this level, so the practical alternatives are in Beaune, roughly 5–6 km away, where you'll find a broader range of Michelin-recognised tables. If you're after Burgundian cuisine at a comparable or higher tier, Beaune is the better base for restaurant choice. Auprès du Clocher's value is partly in its village location: eating here while touring Pommard producers is a different proposition to a dedicated restaurant trip.
At €€€, the answer is yes for most wine-focused visitors to the Côte de Beaune. The Michelin Plate recognition in both 2024 and 2025, combined with an Opinionated About Dining recommendation in 2023, signals consistent quality at a level that justifies the spend. If you're already in Pommard to visit producers, this is the obvious place to eat well without driving to Beaune — and it holds its own on merit, not just convenience.
Specific menu formats and pricing are not confirmed in available data, so book directly to confirm what's on offer before committing to a format. What is confirmed is that chef Rémi Genot operates a Michelin Plate kitchen in a village with very limited competition, which generally favours a focused, curated approach over a long à la carte. Contact the restaurant ahead of your visit to understand current menu options.
Yes, with caveats about the setting. A Michelin Plate restaurant in the heart of Pommard, a premier cru appellation, makes a strong case for a celebratory dinner — especially combined with a day among the vines. The hours are limited (lunch sittings are 12:00–13:00, dinner 19:00–21:00 on open days), so plan around that window and book ahead. For larger group celebrations, confirm capacity in advance given the village-scale venue.
Booking difficulty is rated Easy, but that doesn't mean leaving it to the day before. The operating hours are narrow — lunch is a single 12:00–13:00 slot — and the restaurant is closed Tuesday and Wednesday. Book at least a week out during the Burgundy harvest season (October) and for weekend dinners in summer. Outside peak season, a few days' notice should suffice.
Specific dishes are not confirmed in available data, and fabricating menu details would not serve you well. What is documented is that chef Rémi Genot works in Burgundian and modern cuisine — so expect regional produce and, in a village this deep in the Côte de Beaune, a wine list that warrants as much attention as the food. Check with the restaurant directly for current dishes before your visit.
Group capacity is not confirmed in available data for this venue. Given the compact nature of Pommard village restaurants, it is sensible to contact the team directly before assuming a large group booking is feasible. Small groups of 2–4 are the safest bet without prior confirmation; larger parties should call ahead to discuss availability and any minimum spend requirements.
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