La Taverne Du Coq sur Julienas

A truly excellent experience. The service was top-notch, and the welcome was worthy of a fine restaurant. The wine selection was superb, and the meal was expertly prepared. A private room seating around thirty people is available for hire.

Exceptional meal in a warm and inviting setting. The welcome was fantastic; we had a wonderful evening. Well done and thank you to Marie and her team!

Lovely service and excellent food. Spoke English and provided vegetarian options

A must-visit in Juliénas! Le Coq restaurant is an institution that has brilliantly stood the test of time. It's always a pleasure to stop in front of its magnificent historic facade during my travels through the vineyards. The setting is authentic, the welcome is warm, and it's the perfect place to discover local cuisine. A place I wholeheartedly recommend to anyone passing through the area for a truly typical Beaujolais experience. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Chronicle of a meal worthy of a skit Our arrival: the owner was surprised by our arrival, even confused, even though we had a reservation. Nice to feel expected 😉 we were nevertheless seated quickly. The aperitif: we chose a bottle of white wine, the sommelier brought us another bottle, back to the cellar... She finally brought us the right one, but not from the vintage listed on the wine list. The explanation: there are many errors on the list, I need to correct them. No apologies. Every other table receives a patient welcome with their aperitif, but not us? Oops, we forgot about you. Meal (à la carte): Meager portions, few sides, a small bowl of mashed potatoes for each person... Meh. As an aside: after pointing out the shortcomings, we were brought the amuse-bouches, which were very good, but not really placed in the right spot. Dessert: good, but it left us wanting more. Bill: the initial bill included four set menus... oops, we ordered à la carte. €50 extra, of course, corrected immediately, phew. Comment: "We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience, and that's all I can say."... Um, a gesture of goodwill would have been appreciated... In short: one main course, one dessert, one bottle of wine for €52 per person, and a lot of disappointment. The value for money is definitely not there. One positive point for the kind and friendly waitress who tried to make up for her colleague's mistakes.

Hello, I wanted to thank you for your kindness towards our son. It's been a long time since we've enjoyed such a lovely meal. Without judgment, you adapted to his dietary needs. A very pleasant service for a lovely family moment.

A lovely dining room, well-spaced tables, and a calm, welcoming atmosphere. The menu offers a limited selection, but everything is excellent. The hummus amuse-bouche is very light, the snails in their casserole are perfectly buttery and cooked to perfection. The beef cheek is divine, and even the accompanying mashed potatoes are delicious. The desserts are equally impressive: the rice pudding and the revisited lemon tart are perfect—a pleasant surprise. Only the wines (local, of course) seemed a little weak (we tasted three different ones). Let's just say we've had better in Beaujolais, especially since they were served a bit too chilled. But overall, we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and had a wonderful time. The €42 set menu (starter/main/dessert) is easily worth it. We skipped the cheese course, which was only €4 more, but that would have been too much. We highly recommend it.

Excellent restaurant with delicious traditional French dishes. The menu is short but offers a variety of options (including vegetarian) to satisfy all tastes. The service is also very friendly.

An absolute gem. From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere felt effortlessly elegant — warm lighting, fantastic classic French decoration and that unmistakable hum of a proper French dining room. The 72 hour slow cooked ox cheeks were exceptional. Every dish was beautifully presented and full of depth and balance. The sauces were refined and beautifully executed, elevating the ingredients without overpowering them. It felt like proper French cooking done with confidence and care. A special mention has to go to the wine. We chose the Cardonous Rex White Burgundy, and it was outstanding — beautifully balanced with bright citrus, subtle oak, and that classic mineral backbone you want from a good Burgundy. It was served at the perfect temperature and paired brilliantly with the Coq au vin.The wine list overall is clearly curated with real thought and quality in mind. I also order a couple of glasses of the Domaine de la Cave Lamartine Beaujolais Saint Amour 'Vers L'Eglise', which complemented the Ox cheeks nicely. Service was attentive, knowledgeable, and genuinely warm. Exceptional food, exceptional wine, and a setting that makes you want to stay all evening. We’ll definitely be back.

We received a wonderful welcome upon arrival from a smiling and bubbly person. We ordered the two vegetarian dishes and a lemon tart, which were both delicious. The weather wasn't great, but we were able to eat by the fire – pure bliss!