Dijon’s 10 Best Cultural Restaurants — theculturetrip.com

The curiously named ‘Smoking Piano’ is a great spot in which to sit back and enjoy watching the world go by whilst listening to the conversations of ordinary Dijonnais. Well-hidden on the Rue Berbisey, Le Piano Qui Fume is an uncomplicated small bistro more popular with locals than tourists. The menu and décor eschew over-refinement and provide the authentic Dijon bistro experience, with stone walls and wooden beams ensuring a relaxed, informal ambience. The chef Monsieur Didier stresses the importance of taking time and care over food, and everything is prepared on-site. The menu is traditional Burgundian, trusting the quality of the ingredients to shine through. Dishes to look out for include chicken with local morels, fresh fish from the market, and the mango vacherin for dessert.

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