Reims eats and drinks on top of its chalk. The champagne houses of the Saint-Nicaise hill age their wine in Gallo-Roman chalk pits, and the Champagne hillsides, houses and cellars have been on the UNESCO World Heritage list since 2015; Ruinart, founded here in 1729, is the oldest established house, and the riddling table Veuve Clicquot devised in 1816 is still how champagne is cleared. The city's own specialities are older: pain d'épices, made by a guild Henri IV recognised in 1596, the pink twice-baked biscuit rose dipped in champagne since the 1690s, jambon de Reims pressed in its jelly, and a mustard made with champagne wine. Around them sits the country cooking of Champagne: potée champenoise, pig's trotters from Sainte-Menehould, andouillette from Troyes and the Chaource and Langres cheeses. The Art Deco Halles du Boulingrin, opened in 1929 and reopened in 2012, hold the covered market on Friday and Saturday mornings, and five restaurants hold Michelin stars in the 2026 guide, among them the three-star Assiette Champenoise at Tinqueux.

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  1. Brasserie Le Jardin

    Order The €42 three-course Menu du Jardin, with wild boar carbonade if it is on the board.

  2. Le Crypto

    Order The veal sweetbreads, Le Crypto's signature, or the 64-degree egg with jambon de Reims to start.

  3. La Table Saint Thomas

    Order The three-course menu at €26, with the duck foie gras and figs or the veal fillet.

  4. Au Cul de Poule

    Order Thursday's frogs' legs or Saturday's roast chicken with morel sauce, both on the weekly board.

  5. L'Alambic

    Order The duck breast and foie gras portefeuille, then the iced dome made with marc de Champagne.

  6. Brasserie du Boulingrin

    Order The €25 formula, then a seafood platter, or the AAAAA andouillette with gratin dauphinois.

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When to come hungry in Reims

Peak food season
Late summer to December: the grape harvest in the villages around Reims, Les Relais du Goût in mid-September, the independent winegrowers' fair in early November and the Christmas market from late November, with its chalets by the station.
Local dining hours
Lunch runs roughly 12:00 to 14:00 and dinner from about 19:00 to 22:00. Many restaurants close on Sunday and Monday, and the brasseries around Place Drouet d'Erlon keep the longest hours.
Tipping
Service is included in French restaurant bills, so no tip is expected. Rounding up or leaving a couple of euros after a good meal is common but never obligatory.

Reims food, FAQ

What food is Reims known for?

Reims's signature dishes include Champagne, Biscuit rose de Reims, Jambon de Reims, Potée champenoise, Pied de porc à la Sainte-Menehould. See our signature dishes chapter for where to eat each.

What are the best food neighborhoods in Reims?

TableJourney editors map Reims by district. Cathédrale, Place Drouet d'Erlon, Boulingrin, Colline Saint-Nicaise are among the strongest for food, each with its own guide.

Where should I eat fine dining in Reims?

Editor picks in Reims include L'Assiette Champenoise, Arbane, Le Parc Les Crayères, plus the full fine dining chapter on TableJourney.

Are there food tours in Reims?

TableJourney covers 7 editor-picked food tours in Reims, with what each shows you and how much to budget.

Does Reims have good vegetarian or vegan food?

TableJourney's Reims dietary chapter covers vegetarian, halal venues, each editor-picked with what to order and how to ask.