Assiette Champenoise
Reims, France
⭐3 Stars
The Experience
From Michelin Guide
You might say that Arnaud Lallement grew up at Assiette Champenoise, which was originally opened by his parents. Now at the helm himself, he shows that he has been trained by the best in the business (Vergé, Guérard, Chapel). He cooks high-calibre cuisine – classic, generous and above all very tasty – and lets his Breton roots (on his mother's side) shine through. A larger-than-life presence on the restaurant floor, Lallement loves to engage with guests and certainly doesn't stand on ceremony. The dishes are accessible and enhanced by memorable sauces; ingredients are treated with loving care, as in the blue lobster dubbed a tribute to my dad, and the farm-reared Onjon squab. A fabulous culinary experience!
Unique Things
From Visitor Experiences
- Unique Terroir Celebration: L'Assiette Champenoise celebrates the rich terroir of Champagne through its dishes, emphasizing local flavors and ingredients.
- Exclusive Champagne Selection: The restaurant offers an extensive selection of champagnes exclusively sourced from the Champagne region, enhancing the dining experience with expert pairings.
- Family-Inspired Cuisine: Signature dishes include a tribute to the chef's father, such as the blue lobster course, adding a personal touch to the culinary experience.
Ingredient Stars
From Visitor Experiences
The most honored or signature ingredients at the Michelin-starred restaurant Assiette Champenoise in Reims are:
Blue Lobster: A key ingredient in one of Chef Arnaud Lallement's signature dishes, the Brittany Blue Lobster is prepared with lobster butter, lobster sauce, and sweet pepper siphon. The dish highlights the lobster's delicate flavor and is a tribute to the chef's father, showcasing technical mastery and creativity.
Caviar Petrossian: Used in a signature plate paired with smoked haddock and B. Deloffre potato, this ingredient represents luxury and refinement, emphasizing the restaurant's commitment to high-quality, authentic products.
Langoustine Royale: Roasted with Vale Douro olive oil and served with creamed nage, this ingredient is another signature seafood element that exemplifies the restaurant's elegant and contemporary approach to local ingredients.
Traditional Potée Champenoise Ingredients: This dish features pork confit accented by mustard grains, cabbage, carrots, turnips, mustard cream, and vegetable oil, all elevated to a refined level. It reflects the region's culinary heritage and the chef's respect for rustic country cooking.
Champagne-Ardenne Local Products: While not a single ingredient, the restaurant emphasizes local Champagne products, integrating them into dishes to create a harmonious blend of tradition and innovation, which is central to the dining experience.
These ingredients are significant as they represent a blend of local terroir, luxury, and culinary artistry, forming the foundation of the restaurant's celebrated dishes.
Menu & Pricing
Current Offerings & Prices
Tasting Menu
- Not specified in the provided text
Signature Dishes
- Blue Lobster: €95
- Breton Jumbo Shrimp: Not specified in the provided text