Pourquoi Pas?
A charming Dijon gem offering modern French cuisine with artful plating, served in a unique cellar or under chandeliers.
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Pourquoi Pas?
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Must-see attractions
A charming Dijon gem offering modern French cuisine with artful plating, served in a unique cellar or under chandeliers.
"Inventive, artfully plated, modern French cuisine in a charming setting with great value."
Book Ahead - Weeks!
Reservations are essential and can fill up weeks in advance, especially for popular times.
Truffle Menu
Consider indulging in their truffle menu for an exceptional and memorable gastronomic journey.
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Cuisine
Modern French
Price
Mid-range
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Inventive Modern French Cuisine
Experience artfully plated dishes with unique flavor combinations, showcasing culinary creativity.
Charming Ambience
Dine beneath chandeliers or in a cozy vaulted cellar, offering a relaxed yet upscale bistro vibe.
Generous Portions
Enjoy well-cooked, substantial dishes like duck breast and pork fillet that are sure to satisfy.
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Book Ahead - Weeks!
Reservations are essential and can fill up weeks in advance, especially for popular times.
Truffle Menu
Consider indulging in their truffle menu for an exceptional and memorable gastronomic journey.
Downstairs for Cooler Temps
Request a table downstairs during hot weather; it's air-conditioned and offers a special dining experience.
Patience During Peak Times
Service may be slower during busy periods due to high demand; patience is appreciated.
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Book Ahead - Weeks!
Reservations are essential and can fill up weeks in advance, especially for popular times.
Truffle Menu
Consider indulging in their truffle menu for an exceptional and memorable gastronomic journey.
Downstairs for Cooler Temps
Request a table downstairs during hot weather; it's air-conditioned and offers a special dining experience.
Patience During Peak Times
Service may be slower during busy periods due to high demand; patience is appreciated.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Pourquoi Pas? offers inventive French cuisine with beautiful presentation and a cozy atmosphere, often praised for generous portions and unique dining spaces. However, some diners have found the food to be too salty or lacking in flavor, and service can occasionally be slow during peak hours. While many find the price-quality ratio good, a few have expressed disappointment with specific dishes and perceived value.
"Very good restaurant with fixed price dinner menu at 39 euros for two courses + tea/coffee. I was pleased to be surprised with a great little amuse-bouche to start. Limited choice, but if you like what's on offer then it's definitely worth a visit. Food was well-presented and very imaginative. Service was very friendly, although did become a bit patchy as the restaurant filled up."
Londoner
"The décoration is very nice ,small but cozy . The waitress are very welcoming and friendly. The prestation of food are nice but the taste is quite salty ,the menu is the way too simple . We paid 160 euros for 3 person , valuable for the price but could be better !!"
Jiani Shao
"A nice experience in Dijon. Recommended
Place
Is a small restaurant in the old town of Dijon with casual decoration. It required reservation and they only open at night except dsturdays.
Service
We were warmly welcomed. The service was a bit slow as there were many tables coming at the same time and the two guys took some time, still on time.
Food
We were received with some bread and fresh Olive paste. Quite nice.
We had cheese brick with salmon and salad and snails for starters. The brick of cheese and salmon came into a container of crunchy pastry.
The snails with the top of hot bread and a sauce of bacon, mushrooms and green peas both very nice, although would have loved to see a bit more of thickness on the snails sauce.
Magret de canard (duck breast) and pork fillet were the mains. The duck came pink as requested with a delicious wine sauce over a bed of mashed potatoes and crudites, lovely
Pork well cooked with a tasty sauce also quite nice.
Portions are quite big and we struggle to finish everything.
Kids had breaded fish with mashed potatoes. Again a generous portion well cooked.
For desserts a finnancier and a mint jelly with merengue and red fruits. Both wmnicely decorsted. The finnancier was spongy, and came with Ice Cream, pinneanple and strawberries decorated with a croncant de chocolat.
We liked it, food was prepared with detail and the ambience is pleasant including the kind service."
Santiago Tacoronte
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, reservations are highly recommended, and can often be booked several weeks in advance.
The restaurant offers a cozy and charming atmosphere, with seating available on the main floor or in a refurbished vaulted cellar.
Many diners report generous portions, particularly for main courses like duck breast and pork fillet.
Yes, they offer a truffle menu which is highly recommended for an exceptional gastronomic experience.
Service can be slower during peak times due to high demand, so patience is advised.
Yes, if visiting during hot weather, requesting downstairs seating is recommended for its air-conditioned environment.
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