4 Best Restaurants in Champagne Country, France

The walls at this 1930s restaurant are crammed with gilt-edged mirrors, golden cherubs, and old paintings, while crystal chandeliers hang from the ceiling, which itself is topped by a magnificent Art Deco glass roof signed by Jacques Simon. The café is popular among locals, so reserve a table in advance (request one inside as the terrace looks out over a tramline).

This convivial little restaurant in the center of Épernay serves authentic regional dishes with a refined twist at reasonable prices. The chef executes a perfect marriage of flavors by highlighting the local wines; classics include grilled oysters with Chardonnay butter and rump steak with a Pinot Noir sauce. There are also more rustic choices for the daring.

Freshness is guaranteed at this tiny treasure, hidden at the back of a fishmonger's shop across from the old food court (Les Halles du Boulingrin). Everything is just off the boat, but most diners automatically go with the catch of the day; tables are in demand, so be sure to reserve ahead.

This lively brasserie opposite Beauvais Cathedral offers sturdy if unadventurous lunch fare (duck, steak, and the like) along with a wide variety of fresh seafood. There is a good selection of generous salads and warming soups, too.