Restaurant Racine sur Reims

We visited Racine in 2019 when it had one Michelin star, and the memories are wonderful. A promising chef whom we vowed to return to, especially after seeing him earn his second star. We wanted to try the Japanese counter. The service was absolutely delightful! The ladies explaining the dishes knew their ingredients inside and out, and the head waiter was very cultured and welcoming. Special mention goes to the sommelier who took us on a journey with a 100% Champagne pairing, a wine from our region (kudos for the small "to-scale" map drawn on the wall 😉). The pairings were precise and flawless. The pairing of the sparkling rhubarb wine with the Carabinero is surely the best I've tasted in any restaurant in Reims. However, I do have a few minor criticisms of Chef Kazu... Firstly, we didn't see him walking between the tables, even though we spotted him in his kitchen through the window. Secondly, the dishes were delicious, of course, but the pace of service was very erratic. The three amuse-bouches arrived quickly (in fact, we were standing in front of the young man who plated them, but not directly in front of us, which was a shame), and then everything happened in the kitchen, with the courses being brought out abruptly and at longer intervals. An average of about 20 minutes seemed endless. Well... it's a minor point, but after 3 hours and 40 minutes of dining at the counter, which is admittedly charming and where the friendly service helps pass the time, we left feeling tired from having waited so long for dishes that were certainly extremely refined and unique, but for which we would have appreciated more personalized attention from the chef and his team. We will return, but with this frustration that we would like to see addressed.

Excellent cuisine, pleasant and friendly service, interesting advice and information from the sommelier… This meal offers a true escape from the everyday.

One of the best experiences I've ever had, I highly recommend it! Discovering new flavors in a beautiful setting, what more could you ask for!

Great food, but missing a personal touch. The food at Racine was truly great, and I loved the creative concept of the chef’s drawings explaining the plates. However, it doesn't quite replace true, in-person interaction. While the staff is very nice, the service felt practical and mechanical rather than warm and full of personality. Unfortunately, the experience was also disrupted by a persistent fly that kept buzzing around my food and glasses, which was super annoying— especially for a total bill of €499.60. It’s a good experience for the food alone, but complete and seamless hospitality is the only thing that would make me want to go back.

A magical experience every time we visit. How lucky we are to have this Michelin-starred restaurant in Reims!

What can I say about this experience I had for my birthday? A truly unique moment where every detail was meticulously planned. Incredible flavors and service that lived up to the establishment's high standards. Thank you.

I previously had a full tasting menu here. At the time, the head chef asked for my feedback, and I told him that all the ingredients were of an extremely high standard, and the portion sizes were very generous, with a lot of caviar included. However, I felt the chef should think more about how different ingredients are combined more thoughtfully. Delicious food should not rely on piling up truffle and caviar as a shortcut. In this respect, I think the restaurant could learn from Plénitude. That said, this is still the restaurant where I have had the most truffle and caviar served to me.

Hello, we had lunch at Racine today. I highly recommend this Michelin-starred restaurant; the food is excellent. I even think this chef deserves an extra star. Highly recommended for anyone who appreciates truly exceptional cuisine.

Before praising the excellent cuisine, one must acknowledge the refined ambiance: wooden tables with artistically carved edges, comfortable chairs in an elegant dark green, wood paneling on the walls, hand-blown glassware, a Japanese-style restroom with a charming boudoir overlooking a garden, a beautiful open kitchen… The exquisitely flavored dishes are artistically presented – a feast for the eyes as well as the palate. An exceptional experience, with attentive and efficient service.

Exceptional cuisine: flavorful, innovative, and very elegant, served divinely by the staff. A great chef