Restaurant Ecu De France sur Chennevieres-Sur-Marne

A truly wonderful gastronomic experience in Chennevières-sur-Marne. Housed in a historic former coaching inn, the restaurant immediately charms with its idyllic setting, particularly the terrace overlooking the Marne River, which offers a tranquil and tranquil atmosphere. On the plate, traditional French cuisine is carefully prepared, refined, and beautifully presented. The menu impresses with both the precision of the cooking and the freshness of the ingredients. The highlight is undoubtedly the wine list: impressive, featuring a wealth of prestigious estates and magnificent, well-chosen vintage wines. Prices are on the higher end for the area, but the riverside location, the elegant setting, and the quality of the wine cellar more than justify the experience for a delightful lunch or an exceptional dinner. Highly recommended.

A very pleasant experience. The starters (vitello tonnato and foie gras confit), as well as the catch of the day and risotto, were exquisitely prepared and presented. The service was impeccable, including from the apprentices – and the owners are very attentive. Reserve a table on the terrace overlooking the Marne if the weather is nice; it adds to the charm of this former 16th-century coaching inn. We will be back.

I'd like to post some photos here for those who asked me to take pictures of them! It's a magnificent place, we'll definitely go back next time.

We had a great time in a lovely setting. We recommend it.

An idyllic spot to share a wonderful meal with family or friends. The decor is majestic, and the staff is incredibly attentive, kind, and always available. As for the cuisine, no words, no adjectives can describe the richness and finesse of the beautifully presented dishes. A huge thank you.

Our review of our dinner with a Box at Les Écus de France in Chennevières An ideally located establishment, with a magnificent and bucolic view of the Marne River, in a natural setting steeped in history. However, contrary to what the Box offered (starter, main course, cheese, and dessert of our choice from the menu), the establishment imposed a single set menu chosen by the chef. The presentation of the dishes was elegant and the food decent, but the service wasn't quite up to par: the staff did what they could, but lacked professionalism. The atmosphere also seemed rather peculiar to us. In short, we mostly felt like we were paying for the view… which, it must be said, is exceptional. Nevertheless, we had an excellent evening. One additional minor drawback: €1 per person for parking, the owner explaining that this amount would be paid to the town hall. While this may be justifiable, we found this practice a bit petty and unprofessional, especially after an already substantial restaurant bill. Beautiful view, nice evening, but a performance that did not totally convince us.

The food is delicious, the view magnificent, and the service top-notch, especially Mr. Lu Adji. Well done and best of luck! 😀

The place maintains its history with a truly old-world atmosphere. The dishes served are classic French cuisine. Good and well-presented. A lovely presentation. Worth a visit for both the setting and the quality of the food.

Clearly, the setting of L’Écu de France is magnificent and inviting. As for the food, I don't understand the previous negative reviews: from the amuse-bouches to the dessert, it was flawless. Everything was delicious, made with fresh ingredients, and there was a certain creativity in the dishes, which were nonetheless unpretentious. If I have one criticism, it's firstly the bread, which is not at all high quality: undercooked and under-proofed because it's industrially produced, a shame for a French restaurant that offers such good cheese (Comté). But also the service, where you can tell the waitstaff are doing their best but lack professionalism despite the setting. I have no problem with staff who are still being trained; moreover, our waiters/waitresses were very kind. But the gentleman who seemed to be the manager appeared discouraged at the idea of ​​helping them, which is a pity. In short, I recommend it.

Delicious meal with a beautiful view of the Marne. Many thanks to all the servers. Highly recommended!