L'Écusson - Beaune

We were invited by a friend to join him for lunch at L'Ecusson in Beaune. We were so happy we did. From the moment we were greeted by the hostess, we knew we were in for a top notch culinary experience. They don't speak English...very well, so some rudimentary French is helpful. The prix fixe lunch consisted of 3 courses, with an amuse bouche. Everything was lovely, elegantly presented and absolutely delicious. The restaurant is unpretentious and off the beaten path in Beaune, but well worth a visit.

The Écusson bills itself as one of the best restaurants in Beaune. Located just outside the historic centre it competes with a large selection of venues, mainly aimed at the large and continually changing tourist population. The Écusson delivers on food and service. The menus...are not cheap, ranging from 50-90€ for dinner, but every dish is well prepared and presented. Service is very attentive and caring and the wine reasonably priced (40€ for a decent bottle). If there is a fault to be found with this venue it is the decoration and ambience, which is rather plain and almost clinical. It lacks the grandeur and style of other places in the area, so that put a slight dampener on the evening. Handily it is one of the few good restaurants open on Monday evenings.

Tres bonne cuisine, variée, régal pour les yeux comme pour l'estomac, desserts exquis, cadre très correct malgré quelques petit details pas à la hauteur du gastro. (Pas de vins rosés, serviettes en tissus fripées....) Accueil sympathique. Belle découverte à Beaune. Merci.

The outdoor patio seating is very comfortable in warm weather. Food was very good, too. My turbot cooked almost to perfection. Great wine selection. Recommended.

Sur les conseils de notre hôtel nous y sommes allés et on a pris le grand jeu 10 plats se sont succédés beaucoup de poissons et crustacés de la viande du fromage tout en déclinaison et des desserts excellents sur la terrasse bien au frais et le service a été super. Bravo à cette équipe continuer ainsi...