Restaurants and Nightlife
The restaurants of Dijon are the greatest temptation for the untested tourist. The mustard may be what made Dijon famous in the entire world, but it’s just a symbol for a cuisine with strong, deliciously traditional, roots. And for those of you who enjoy sleepless nights in chaotically pleasant night-clubs, Dijon provides a fine selection indeed.
Dijon Restaurants
- Joël Perreaut’s Restaurant des Gourmets
Address: 8 rue Puits-de-Têt (9 km S of Dijon)
Open hours: Wed-Sun noon-2pm; Tues-Sat 7-9:30pm
General info: The short drive outside Dijon is fully worth it, because the French cuisine they practice down here will challenge you to a tasty duel against delicacies such as roast duckling with orange sauce and spices or profiteroles of snails with fresh mint sauce.
- Stephane Derbord
Address: 10 place Wilson
Open hours: Wed-Sat noon-1:45pm; Mon-Sat 7:30-9:30pm
General info: If you want to dine at the most appreciated restaurant in Dijon, this is where you should be heading. After all, you can’t eat fresh scallops in pistachio oil, for instance, in just any old place.
- Le Pré aux Clercs
Address: 13 place de la Libération
Open hours: Tues-Sun noon-1:30pm; Tues-Sat 7:30-9:30pm
General info: The meals you will feast upon here are typical for the gastronomy of that ancient region called Burgundy. An 18th century décor such as the one provided here will add even more flavor to your dish.
- Les Oenophiles
Address: 18 rue Ste-Anne
Open hours: Mon-Sat noon-1:30pm and 7-9:30pm
General info: You will be impressed by this place as soon as you enter its antique courtyard, and you will be in awe as you taste traditional French dishes such as oie gras in puff pastry and compote of figs.
Dijon Nightlife
- La Comédie
Address: 3 place du Théâtre
General info: This is a typical youngsters’ hang-out, with a relaxed atmosphere, music, drinking and a bit of theatre.
- Hunky Dory
Address: 5 av. Foch
General info: In case you prefer to mingle in a crowd of people aged 30 to 40 and if you like piano bars, choose the Hunky Dory.
- Le Kilkenny
Address: 1 rue Auguste-Perdrix
General info: The Irish pub atmosphere of this place is true to its word; good for lots of happy drinking.
- Le Rio
Address: 9 av. Maréchal Foch
General info: This disco is for experienced clubbers and for those who really enjoy dancing and ear-shattering music.