Version Originale
heart of Reims, Reims
Restaurant in Reims, France
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Version Originale is a sensible Reims pick for a composed lunch or dinner when the brief is date, celebration, or business meal rather than a destination tasting-menu splurge. Book it for a calm city-centre restaurant setting, especially around Champagne appointments, but cross-shop if you need a clearly defined cuisine style, price tier, or documented wine program.
About Version Originale
Version Originale is a Reims restaurant to consider when you want a meal planned around practical details. The schedule supports both lunch and dinner from Tuesday through Saturday, with Sunday and Monday closed.
Keep the decision simple: choose it when the timing works for your Reims plans and when smart casual dress feels appropriate for the occasion. Avoid building the visit around assumptions about cuisine, chef, awards, pricing, or a specific menu format; check the restaurant's current channels before you go if those details matter.
Plan it around Reims meal times
Version Originale is a practical Reims choice when the opening times match your schedule. With no cuisine label, published chef, award trail, price band, or drinks program mentioned, the recommendation should stay focused on timing and fit rather than on specifics.
Because Reims visitors often plan meals around other city activities, the Tuesday-to-Saturday lunch and dinner windows are the key facts to use. Lunch runs from 12–2 PM, and dinner runs from 7–10 PM on those open days. If a particular menu, wine selection, or service format is important, compare current information carefully before deciding.
The practical choice is lunch for daytime plans, dinner for the evening
Lunch is the daytime option from Tuesday through Saturday, with a compact 12–2 PM window. Dinner is also available Tuesday through Saturday from 7–10 PM. Sunday and Monday are closed, so those days should be removed from the plan.
For any planned meal, confirm current details directly rather than relying on assumptions. For a broader city scan, use our full Reims restaurants guide, or branch into Reims hotels, Reims bars, Reims wineries, and Reims experiences if the meal is part of a wider Reims trip.
Quick reference: Version Originale is open for lunch and dinner Tuesday through Saturday, closed Sunday and Monday, with smart casual dress.
Planning details
- Location
- 25bis Rue du Temple, 51100 Reims, France
- Website
- vo-reims.fr
- Phone
- +33326026932
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Version Originale sits quietly in the centre of Reims as an understated alternative to the city’s showier, performance-driven tables. The room reads as a deliberate counterweight to ceremonial dining: unostentatious, residential and focused on steady, thoughtful cooking. Rather than staging theatrical tasting menus, the kitchen leans on the local larder and regional technique, so the experience feels curated but not performative. That approach cultivates a low-key, charming atmosphere where the emphasis is on honest ingredients and the rhythms of everyday dining in Champagne rather than on headline-making service.
Best For
This is the kind of place locals point to when they want a serious meal without ceremony. It suits diners who prefer quiet, ingredient-led cooking over formal, multi-course rituals — ideal for intimate dinners, solo nights out or casual catch-ups where the food and provenance matter more than the spectacle. Version Originale is especially appealing to visitors who want to experience how Reims eats beyond the champagne-house dining circuit: grounded, regionally focused plates served in a relaxed, residential setting.
Ordering Tips
Expect dishes that celebrate the Champagne region’s larder rather than imported grand-cuisine flourishes. The menu highlights nearby ingredients — the text specifically cites cream and butter from small dairies in the Montagne de Reims foothills and freshwater fish from the region — so look for plates that foreground those producers and seasonal supply. Don’t come expecting a theatrical tasting-menu structure; instead order à la carte or family-style plates that let local dairy, produce and fish take centre stage, and ask staff about the origins of standout ingredients.
Venue details
Ambiance
Intimiste atmosphere with lounge music and stone-lined elegant dining room.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Quiet
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Intimate
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 25bis Rue du Temple, 51100 Reims, France
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Where to look if this is not the right fit
If the goal is a clearly modern, higher-spend meal, book L'ExtrA instead. If the group wants a more classic Reims brasserie mood, Brasserie le Boulingrin is the stronger alternate.
Restaurant context
How Version Originale compares in Reims
Choose Version Originale when the priority is a composed central meal with easy booking. L'ExtrA is the clearer pick if you specifically want Modern Cuisine at a €€€ level, while Version Originale is better when the occasion calls for a polished but less sharply defined brief.
Brasserie le Boulingrin is the more obvious choice for classic brasserie energy and a livelier room. Version Originale is the better fit for a quieter date or business dinner. Le Bocal and Au Petit Comptoir are stronger cross-shops if you want something more casual or flexible.
If the group includes diners who want a simple, low-commitment meal, Sacré Burger is the easier fallback. For a celebration, Version Originale makes more sense than Sacré Burger, but L'ExtrA is the more legible splurge if price and modern cooking are central to the decision.
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Compare Version Originale
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Version Originale | Reims | , | , | No published awards |
| Au Petit Comptoir | Reims | , | , | No published awards |
| Le Bocal | Reims | , | , | No published awards |
| Brasserie le Boulingrin | Reims | , | , | No published awards |
| L'ExtrA | Reims | Modern Cuisine | €€€ | Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| Sacré Burger | Reims | , | , | No published awards |
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How Version Originale Reims compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What are alternatives to Version Originale in Reims?
Other options to compare include Au Petit Comptoir, Le Bocal, Brasserie le Boulingrin, L'ExtrA, and Sacré Burger. Version Originale should be chosen on the basis of its Tuesday-to-Saturday lunch and dinner hours, smart casual dress code, and whether its current offering suits your plans.
Is Version Originale good for solo dining?
It may work for a solo meal if the timing and current setup suit you. Lunch is available Tuesday through Saturday from 12–2 PM, and dinner is available from 7–10 PM on the same days. For comparison, you can also review Le Bocal or L'ExtrA when planning a solo meal.
How far ahead should I plan Version Originale?
Plan ahead if the meal matters, especially for dinner or a specific date. The service windows are 12–2 PM and 7–10 PM Tuesday through Saturday, with Sunday and Monday closed. Check the restaurant's current channels for availability.
Is lunch or dinner better at Version Originale?
Lunch is better if you need a daytime meal in Reims, since Version Originale serves lunch Tuesday through Saturday from 12–2 PM. Dinner is better for an evening plan, with service from 7–10 PM on the same days. Brasserie le Boulingrin is another option to compare if you are still deciding.
Is Version Originale good for a special occasion?
It may suit a planned occasion if the schedule and smart casual dress code match what you want. Version Originale is open for dinner Tuesday through Saturday from 7–10 PM, and also serves lunch from 12–2 PM on those days. Au Petit Comptoir and L'ExtrA are other names to compare before choosing.
Does Version Originale handle dietary restrictions?
Check in advance and be specific, because dietary and allergy details are not available. If allergies or restrictions are important, contact the restaurant before arranging a lunch or dinner visit in Reims. You can also compare current information for Sacré Burger or Le Bocal when deciding where to eat.
