L'Essentiel - Beaune

Amazing food experience at a Michelin star venue! The presentation was immaculate! And the flavours were just bursting in your mouth read more Amazing food experience at a Michelin star venue! The presentation was immaculate! And the flavours were just bursting in your mouth

What a superb find in a quiet street off the busy tourist area! We had an exceptional meal by an obviously talented chef. The craft was in the way ingredients w... read more What a superb find in a quiet street off the busy tourist area! We had an exceptional meal by an obviously talented chef. The craft was in the way ingredients were put together, using simple ingredients the tastes were amazing, light and delicious. Honestly, a memorable meal and one of the best I have eaten! It was lovely to have the complimentary canapés, amuse bouche and chocolates to accompany the meal. The staff were friendly, although they could do with a wine waiter as there was a slight issue with getting wine to drink with the course rather than after it was finished, they were just very busy as the restaurant was full. Thank you for a lovely evening!

Unpretentious restaurant in central Dijon providing excellent service and very good food. The foie gras was superb, the monkfish perfectly cooked and the cheese... read more Unpretentious restaurant in central Dijon providing excellent service and very good food. The foie gras was superb, the monkfish perfectly cooked and the cheese plate a great way to end a meal. We shared a bottle of decent white burgundy and the price was around £150 for two, all inclusive. There are plenty of good restaurants in the area but L’Essentiel is well worth a visit.

A first class quality dining experience with my son and his partner, who recommended the restaurant whilst we were in Dijon. read more A first class quality dining experience with my son and his partner, who recommended the restaurant whilst we were in Dijon.

Asked for recommendations at my hotel for dinner places. This came up tops with the staff. Was told that they had sent many of their guests to this restaurant a... read more Asked for recommendations at my hotel for dinner places. This came up tops with the staff. Was told that they had sent many of their guests to this restaurant and all of them had positive feedback. Staff can speak limited English. Menu was in French. Ordered the menu du jour. Entree was a cauliflower dish, main was beef with some nuts and dessert was some refreshing peach dish. Very authentic Burgundy dishes!