The Bistrot Bougignon is one of the hidden jewels of Beaune.  It lies in the pedestrian-only rue Monge, seemingly little different to other bistros in that area which cater for the general tourist trade.  But it is much more than that.  Not only does it offer an excellent array of wines by the glass which can be consumed with or without a light meal, but has an extensive and truly excellent wine list mainly focussing on Premier Cru and Villages wines, but extending to Grand Crus from Chambertin, Chambolle-Musigny, Morey-St-Denis, Vougeot and even Domaine de la Romanée-Conti.  In the Cotes du Beaune, the list is even more extensive, with many of the best known producers listed and, for example, three vintages of Comtes Lafon Montrachet (‘04, ‘03, ‘02) which are simply unprocurable in many parts of the world. The food is in classic bistro style, the service always friendly.

James Haliday, Australian Wine Companion

James Haliday, Autralian wine writer

Les Entrées

Carpaccio de Boeuf, copeaux de Parmegiano Salade Moines (green salad and Citeaux monks cheese on toast) Salade Bistrot : spinach salad, chicken, tomatoes, bacon, mozarella (big plate) Tomate Mozarella Salade with goat cheese pastry Salmon Tartare Burgundy snails wit garlic butter in shell by 6 by 12              9,00    9,50 13,50  9,00  8,50  9,00  8,00 16,00

Les Plats

Veal Rib with Epoisses cheese sauce Boeuf Bourguignon Beef Tartare  Scalops paned with mushrooms Chicken cumin brochette Beef steak 17,00 16,00 17,50 18,00 17,00 19,00

Les Fromages

Assiette de Fromages Bourguignons Citeaux, Epoisses, Aisy Cendré, Brillat Savarin, chèvre du Poiset...

9,50 €

Les Desserts

Fondant au Chocolat Crème Brûlée Macaron glacé à la framboise Croustillant au chocolat Tarte du Jour ......

6,90 €