A short menu, a menu of the day renewed daily, and in the plate a lot of taste and refinement. Remarkable.
In Dijon, L'Essentiel embodies subtle, inspired bistronomy. Richard Bernigaud composes a seasonal score: free-range egg, Morteau sausage and light cancoillotte, scallops with braised scorsonères, chestnut and arabica cream, chocolate-pear declension. Sublimated local cuisine, uncluttered surroundings, discreet service... every detail reveals an art of entertaining. On Instagram, the plates speak for themselves. In January 2026, L'Essentiel will open a second location on Avenue Victor Hugo, and we can't wait to discover it. A Dijon signature in full expansion. Charming welcome from Fanny.
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Further information
Opening time and information on L'ESSENTIEL
Annual closures: two weeks in February and three weeks in August. Open Tuesday to Saturday, 12 noon to 1:30 pm and 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. Reservations essential. Menus from €58 to €94 (3 to 6 courses). Lunch menu: €32. Wine by the glass. Restaurant vouchers available. Terrace. Take-away sales. Gift vouchers. Bib Gourmand awarded by the Michelin guide in 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021.
Message from Management
L'Essentiel is a gourmet restaurant located in Dijon, 2 steps from Place Darcy. In a convivial setting , chef Richard Bernigaud offers gourmet, home-cooked cuisine, usingseasonal, fresh, quality and mainly local produce . That's whythe menu changes regularly, according to the products of his growers and his desires. You can enjoy traditional dishes revisited with inventiveness, finesse and mastery of cooking. The well-presented plates will delight your eyes and taste buds. This establishment also offers a takeaway service with several formulas and choices. Please note that orders must be placed 24 hours in advance. L'Essentiel also offers a personalized gift voucher that you can order online from their website. A gourmet address to discover!
Members' reviews on L'ESSENTIEL
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Carte minimaliste ce qui implique produits frais et cuisine de qualité.
Un régal pour les papilles.
Tout est subtilement dosé.
Service très professionnel.
Quand nous lisons votre commentaire nous ne pouvons qu'être touchés que vous ayez apprécié notre adresse! Notre Chef, Richard BERNIGAUD et toute l'équipe, transmettent leur passion et leur amour pour une cuisine variée, colorée et goûteuse dans chaque assiette.
Un grand merci pour votre visite et votre retour en images.
Au plaisir dans notre Restaurant à Dijon.
Merci pour cette fabuleuse revue ! Toute l'équipe est ravie que vous ayez apprécié votre expérience à notre table à Dijon. Nous avons hâte de vous revoir.
L'équipe de L'essentiel
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Dear Arzu Melek özgümüş,
Thank you for this fabulous review! The whole team is delighted that you enjoyed your experience at our table in Dijon. We look forward to seeing you again.
L'essentiel's Team