Caves Madeleine

The most amazing wine list. Had the tasting menu, food was great and clearly designed to complement the wines. Portions were small so you might consider topping up from the a la carte. Service was not particularly warm but that's fine. And you definitely need a reservation.

Cozy, intimate and warm atmosphere. We sat at the communal table. We were fortunate to share the table with friendly people and ended up sharing several wonderful wines together. The food was beautifully presented, well balanced and delicious. This place comes well recommended.

Lovely meal, pleasant but unpretentious atmosphere, and a very reasonably priced set lunch menu. The dishes were all tasty (and very pretty), but perhaps a bit more style than substance.

I found the food lovely but not stunning or worth the price and our overall dining experience was uncomfortable and insulting. food: We opted for the tasting menu which included three starters, two mains and a dessert. portions were quite small. Hake dish included minced hake, minced to same size as the apples and potatoes or was mixed with, but there were far more apples and potatoes than fish, we had a very difficult time finding any fish to be honest. the other fish dish was essentially a doughy fish poached meatball, which had a slight fish flavor, served in a delicious sauce, but the fish was but an essence. rabbit ravioli was very tasty but was but one single ravioli. the other items i don't recall. value: I ordered two glasses of wine, they had 3 reds only by the glass and I was told the first two were natural (and hence "funky") so only one red was a refined option. our check came to 162€ with two dinners and two glasses of wine. we were still a little hungry. service: I made our reservations 2 months prior and we were the first guests to arrive when they opened. despite that, we were seated on a plank of wood over a well on high chairs, facing a wall with our backs to the other guests and the outside dining area, with no room for our long legs. it was awkward and uncomfortable. when I asked to be moved to an empty table for two I was refused. I guess we weren't good enough for an actual table? they also wanted to serve my red Bourgogne wine in a tiny ISO glass and take away the red Bourgogne glass from the "table". what the heck!? as I write this, I'm actually a little angry and offended at the overall experience we had and cannot recommend this restaurant, nor would I return. We had a much more pleasant dining experience at La Lune for a fraction of the price.

This is a must if you’re going to Beaune. Their pre-fixe dinner is criminally underpriced, and is fantastic—probably the best in Beaune. The real draw for us, though, is their exceptional wine list. This is a place where the same wine on their list would be available for 3-4x elsewhere. This is why it’s very difficult to secure a table. I suggest booking as early as possible. The drawback is that being in summer, we sat out back where other patrons were smoking heavily. It took away from enjoying the wine. Ideally the smoking area is separate enough so non-smokers are not affected.

Lovely atmosphere and what an impressive wine list! Great food and just a step away from excellent.

I had a great meal here, wonderful little spot that only seats about 30-people. Reservations are a must but you’ll be glad you made the effort. That wine list is fantastic! It’s incredibly hard to settle on just one bottle.

Service was a bit snobby at first. This changed when the owner came in and gave a friendly hello to all the guest in the restaurant. Sommelier was nice! Food was really good. Had the lunch menu with a friend and it’s a 5/5 price/quality wise.

Food good, service VERY VERY chaotic. And unnerving. Watching the staff in panic mode wasn't pleasant. We feel that the staff was scared of chef.

Fell in love with this intimate restaurant in Beaune. The menu is written on the chalk board daily with a few things to choose from. Expect a pork terrine, a fish, a soup, a lamb, a ravioli, a duck and a salad. I was a little worried as it seemed very limited, but everything ended of being phenomenal. We shared the delicate cheese raviolis to start, covered in chives and cream. Then I had the fish and my husband had the lamb. All their ingredients are local and organic. The fish was so delicate with perfectly cooked veggies. The lamb was rich but fork tender. I stole more than a couple bites. For dessert we had the mascarpone tart and the gingerbread and vanilla ice creams. So, so good. We had two bottles of fabulous burgundys (yes two, because when in Rome!). The wines were silly good. This dinner helped affirm that I love Beaune.

My bf summed it up. This was his favorite meal in France. It really is good - better than the Michelin starred restaurants we've been to. The chef was gracious and super sweet! Everything we ordered was delicious and devoured. The best part is the price!

Thoroughly enjoyed the dinner at Caves Madeleine. It's delicious country cooking in a relaxed atmosphere and very convivial surroundings a short hop from the centre of Beaune. One of the best meals during our visit and a very reasonable bill at the end which included a decent bottle of wine - highly recommended!

Quite possibly the finest meal of my life. The food was divine. You'd never expect to be impressed by tomato soup or corn soup but chef found a way to extract the purest flavor out of those fruits in the most intense way possible. I've been to many a Michelin starred restaurant and this beats them all, from the passionate chef to the passionate flavors to the passionate restaurant staff. I just wish I could somehow move Beaune next to New York so I could eat there several times a month. Well, it's a great excuse to revisit this wonderful little town in Burgundy!

We had our best meal in Beaune here. It was great. All the food was delicious. The only mix up was about a good allergy but all was discovered on time and graciously corrected. The atmosphere is casual yet the food is elevated. Highly recommend this casual spot in Burgundy.

Exceptional location. Limited table space, so call for a reservation the morning of or night before. Wine list is the perfect size featuring some heavy hitting burgundies and the food is all written by hand each day on a chalkboard - organically grown with fresh ingredients each day. Our meal lasted 2 hours and included pate, fish salad, veal, pork, white chocolate cream, fruit dessert and cafe au lait - one of our favorite meals in France.

Without a doubt one of the very best in Beaune, which is saying a lot. Great menu (everything I tasted around the table was excellent) and (of course) a wonderful wine list, in a typically French setting. Will go back asap!