Restaurants in Saint-Emilion — 4 of Our Favourites

Hostellerie de la Plaisance Restaurant, Saint Emilion interior

1. Hostellerie de Plaisance Restaurant, Saint Emilion

Location: Saint-Emilion

This elegant and sophisticated two Michelin star restaurant offers creative dishes designed by chef Cédric Béchade, who plays with colours and textures in his cuisine.

Located in the middle of the Saint-Émilion wine region, its sommelier Benoit Gelin's counsel will provide the perfect wine pairing. The restaurant is open from Tuesday to Saturday for dinner, as well as for lunch on Saturdays. Tasting and seasonal menus are offered.

There is also a bar and terrace with magnificent views offering light dishes such as salads and sandwiches specifically designed by chef Cédric Béchade under the name "l'Esprit de Plaisance". It is open for lunch from Monday to Friday.

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Les Belles Perdrix de Troplong Mondot Restaurant, Saint Emilion interior

2. Les Belles Perdrix de Troplong Mondot Restaurant, Saint Emilion

Location: Saint-Emilion

This restaurant is located in the Château Troplong Mondot, a large estate on the top of a hill with a winery that produces a 1er Grand Cru Classé. They serve traditional French cuisine with creative contemporary touches.

The restaurant is located next to the wine cellar, and they have an extensive wine list. They can accommodate up to 40 people in their elegant room dominated by a fireplace. There is also a very pleasant terrace overlooking the vines and the Dordogne valley. Their dishes are rooted in the regional tradition, and many of the ingredients are grown on site.

Open for lunch 12:00-14:00 and dinner 19:30-21:00.

Closed Tuesday and Wednesday, and on Monday during winter open from 12:00 to 14:00 only.

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Le Tertre Restaurant, Saint Emilion interior

3. Le Tertre Restaurant, Saint Emilion

Location: Saint-Emilion

Offering a generous choice of traditional French dishes and a large wine selection, this restaurant is located in the heart of the picturesque town of Saint-Émilion. Diners can be accommodated in its intimate dining room, its small terrace, or a special table in its wine cellar carved out of the rock.

Open from 12:00 to 13:45, and from 19:00 to 21:15. In February and March, the restaurant is closed on Thursdays. From April to November, the restaurant is closed on Wednesdays.

They serve different set menus.

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Logis de la Cadene Restaurant, Saint Emilion restaurant terrasse

4. Logis de la Cadene Restaurant, Saint Emilion

Location: Saint-Emilion

Founded in 1848, this restaurant is one of the oldest in the town of Saint-Émilion, a UNESCO World Heritage site. French creative cuisine is served in its terrace and three dining rooms, accompanied by wines from the region.

Open from Tuesday to Saturday for lunch (12:00-14:00) and dinner (19:30-21:45).

Different tasting menus available, as well as "a la carte" dining.

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