Da Nello
Center of Reims, Reims
Restaurant in Reims, France
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Dress
Casual
Why go
Da Nello is a neighbourhood table on Rue Cérès, useful for diners seeking a local rhythm rather than culinary fireworks. The wine list leans into Reims's Champagne proximity, but without a published menu or chef bio, it is harder to gauge kitchen ambition. Book for a casual meal when the city's higher-profile modern tables are full, or when you value neighbourhood feel over verified pedigree.
About Da Nello
Da Nello is a venue in Reims with a casual dress code and a schedule that is clearest for weekday lunch and Tuesday-to-Saturday dinner planning. The verified public details are limited, so it works best with the essentials in mind rather than with assumptions about cuisine, menu format, chef background, pricing, wine service, or room size. If those details matter to your booking, confirm them directly before you go.
The Wine Program and Food Pairing
No verified wine list, beverage program, signature dishes, or pairing format is available for Da Nello. Reims has many dining options, but the reliable information does not support specific claims about cellar depth, Champagne selection, or how the kitchen matches food and drink. If you are booking for a wine-focused meal, ask in advance what is currently offered and whether staff can guide pairings at the table.
If you are comparing options for a meal in Reims, Le Millénaire is another venue to consider, while other dining rooms in the city may suit different occasions. For Da Nello specifically, keep expectations grounded in the verified basics: Reims location, casual dress, the published service windows.
Booking and Ideal time to visit
The hours favor lunch from Monday through Friday, with dinner from Tuesday through Saturday. Monday is lunch only, Saturday is dinner only, Sunday is closed. Verified hours are: Monday 12–1:30 PM; Tuesday through Friday 12–1:30 PM and 7–9:30 PM; Saturday 7–9:30 PM; Sunday closed.
Because no verified seat count, phone number, website, reservation method, bar seating, take-out, delivery, or group policy is available here, confirm practical details before making firm plans. Da Nello is easiest to assess as a casual Reims option with known hours rather than as a venue with published specifics about menu, service style, or special-occasion amenities.
Planning details
- Location
- 39 Rue Cérès, 51100 Reims, France
- Website
- facebook.com
- Phone
- +33326473325
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Da Nello favors an unhurried, quietly confident approach. Tucked on Rue Cérès near the west front of Notre‑Dame de Reims, the restaurant sidesteps theatrical entrances and Michelin-style formality in favor of a low-key, word‑of‑mouth presence. The dining room moves at a measured pace — slow and deliberate rather than flashy — and the overall feel is intimate and charming. Diners come for focused, traditional Italian rhythms of a meal and for the sense of discovering a provincial address that reveals itself gradually rather than announces itself loudly.
Best For
This is a destination for diners who prize relaxed, multi-course meals rather than hurried plates. The restaurant’s emphasis on the Italian table ritual — antipasto through primo and secondo — makes it particularly well suited to dinner, and to families or groups who want to linger and share. It isn’t positioned as a formal tasting-room experience; instead, it appeals to those seeking an approachable, convivial evening in the center of Reims, where pacing and company matter as much as the food.
Ordering Tips
Respect the restaurant’s pacing: plan to move through courses rather than rush a single dish. Start with antipasti and share — the kitchen’s extra‑thin crust pizza and the pizza with mozzarella di bufala are signature choices, and fresh pasta dishes are another highlight. Given the multi-course rhythm the house embraces, allow time between plates and consider ordering a mix of pizzas and pastas to sample different preparations. Expect an unhurried service style that supports conversation and course-by-course enjoyment.
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Sacré Brunch, Notable alternative
- Le Crypto, Modern Cuisine, €€
- Le Riad, Notable alternative
- Le Millénaire, €€€€ · Modern Cuisine, Creative, €€€€ · Modern Cuisine, Creative
- Sacré Burger, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
Da Nello occupies the quiet middle tier of Reims dining, it is easier to book and less expensive than Le Millénaire, which charges €€€€ for creative modern cuisine and sommelier-led pairings, but it does not offer the chef-driven precision or award validation that justify that premium. For value and accessibility, Le Crypto delivers modern cooking at €€ with a more transparent online presence and published hours; if you want a similar neighbourhood feel without the data gaps, that is the safer bet. Sacré Brunch and Sacré Burger serve different formats entirely, brunch and casual burgers, so they are not direct competitors, but they do compete for the same local wallet share when ease and familiarity matter more than wine-list depth.
If your priority is wine, Le Millénaire is the clearest upgrade; if your priority is booking simplicity and daytime availability, Le Crypto or the Sacré siblings are better aligned. Da Nello makes sense when you are staying nearby, want dinner Tuesday through Saturday without advance planning, value local routine over culinary ambition. For visitors allocating limited Reims dinners, book the higher-profile tables first and treat this as overflow capacity rather than a headline reservation.
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Compare Da Nello
| Venue | Price | Booking Difficulty | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Da Nello | Easy | No published awards | |
| Sacré Brunch | Unknown | No published awards | |
| Le Crypto | €€ | Unknown | Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| Le Riad | Unknown | No published awards | |
| Le Millénaire | Unknown | Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262025 Michelin 1 Star | |
| Sacré Burger | Unknown | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What are alternatives to Da Nello in Reims?
For comparison, consider Da Nello alongside Le Crypto, Le Millénaire, Le Riad, Sacré Brunch, Sacré Burger. Choose based on current availability, opening hours, the kind of meal you want, since only Da Nello's verified hours and casual dress code are confirmed here.
Is Da Nello good for solo dining?
Da Nello may be workable for solo diners, especially during its weekday lunch window of 12–1:30 PM Monday through Friday. Dinner runs Tuesday through Saturday from 7–9:30 PM. No verified bar or counter seating information is available, so confirm seating details if that matters.
Is lunch or dinner better at Da Nello?
That depends on your schedule. Lunch is available Monday through Friday from 12–1:30 PM. Dinner is available Tuesday through Saturday from 7–9:30 PM. Saturday is dinner-only, Sunday is closed.
Is Da Nello good for a special occasion?
Da Nello has a casual dress code, but no verified information is available about special-occasion services, private dining, tasting menus, or group arrangements. If you are planning an important meal, confirm the current offering directly before booking.
