About L'etape De Santenay

The ambiance at this charming establishment strikes a delicate balance between rustic warmth and understated elegance, setting a relaxed yet refined tone for the meal. Scanning through various L'etape De Santenay reviews reveals consistent praise for both friendly attention and the pace at which dishes arrive, which here translates to attentive yet unobtrusive service. Occasional moments of slight delay do appear to be precipitated by the kitchen’s commitment to quality. Photos shared by previous diners showcase plates that are beautifully composed, hinting at the kitchen’s focus on visual appeal as much as flavor.

Among the offerings on the menu, the seasonal ingredients stand out, particularly in dishes that highlight the Burgundy region’s culinary traditions. The interplay of textures and subtle layering of flavors points to a thoughtful approach rather than an overly ambitious one, which most diners seem to appreciate based on reported experiences. While portions lean toward modest, the richness of taste compensates, making the dining experience feel well-balanced overall. Occasionally, preferences for a more adventurous or diverse selection may arise, but the clear expertise with local produce is unmistakable.

Without directly referencing its location, this restaurant occupies a niche within the local dining scene that blends heritage with accessibility. Familiarity bred through word-of-mouth and the growing body of L'etape De Santenay photos online allows prospective guests to form expectations that tend to align closely with reality. Value-wise, the experience aligns with a higher mid-range tier, providing a window into carefully executed French cuisine without venturing into extravagance. The subtle nuances captured in these meals leave a distinct impression amid other choices in the area.

Business Info

Service options

Service options

+ Outdoor seating

+ Takeaway

+ Dine-in

+ Delivery

Highlights

Highlights

+ Great beer selection

+ Great coffee

+ Great wine list

Popular for

Popular for

+ Lunch

+ Dinner

+ Solo dining

Accessibility

Accessibility

+ Wheelchair-accessible car park

+ Wheelchair-accessible entrance

+ Wheelchair-accessible seating

+ Wheelchair-accessible toilet

Offerings

Offerings

+ Alcohol

+ Beer

+ Cocktails

+ Coffee

+ Healthy options

+ Spirits

+ Wine

Dining options

Dining options

+ Breakfast

+ Lunch

+ Dinner

+ Catering

+ Dessert

+ Seating

+ Table service

Atmosphere

Atmosphere

+ Casual

+ Cosy

+ Quiet

Crowd

Crowd

+ Groups

+ Tourists

Planning

Planning

+ Lunch reservations recommended

+ Accepts reservations

Payments

Payments

+ Credit cards

+ Debit cards

+ Meal coupons

+ NFC mobile payments

+ Pluxee

Children

Children

+ Good for kids

+ Kids' menu

Parking

Parking

+ Free of charge street parking

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+33 3 80 26 47 84

10 Pl. du Jet d'Eau, 21590 Santenay, France

Reviews

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Simple but good hotel. For one night absolutely enough. Thank you to headwaiter - Daniel. His knowledge and experiences about burgundy wines and haute cuisine were unusually. Nice stay.

- Tomáš Vlček -

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Myself and my husband walked to L’Etape with our dog while staying at the nearby campsite. We originally went in for a drink but decided to stay for dinner which we are delighted we did. My husband opted for the mozzarella topped burger which was double patty with a dressed side salad and fries. It came with a full mozzarella ball on top! Delicious and really great value at €18. On the waiter’s recommendation I opted for the bavette steak with dressed salad, fries and peppercorn sauce, again delicious and only €18 euro. We had a house made chocolate mousse, 2 large beers and 3 glasses of a gorgeous Pinot noir. Sour dough bread was also served on the side. The total bill was €78 euro, we left €90 including a tip. The waiter was originally from England and had great English. Our experience was 10/10 and I would highly recommend the bistro. Will definitely return if we get back to Santenay in the future.

- steph watson -

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We have stopped here for lunch a couple of times during our bike rides in the region. It has been surprisingly good each time and we will be back as it is the only informal place in the village where we are comfortable stopping in our biking gear. I tried the vegetarian burger last time and it was actually really good. The other time I had the roast chicken and, of course, it was perfect. We have also done their chèvre salad, which was wonderful. Recommended for an informal place to stop and you won’t be dissatisfied.

- Lance Marshall -

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Great tourist hotel in the charming village of Santenay. Comfortable rooms, no frills but clean and good beds. The quality of the bread they serve at breakfast is out of this world and in itself could be a reason to come back.

- Tommelot -

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We ate a meal but didn’t stay over. The food and service were first class, I had the burger which was outstanding and cooked to perfection. The chocolate mousse is made in house and was equally as good. We walked in for a quick drink and left very happily fed and watered. Thanks! You made our short stay in Santenay memorable for all the right reasons

- Neil Clough -

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