Sometimes a good measure of an establishment is to take the opportunity to revisit and compare. We did just that last week and this time we brought along some discerning friends who were staying in the region from Australia. The lunch we enjoyed in the restaurant did not disappoint in any respect.

As before, we put ourselves in the hands of Chef Martial Berthuit and went for the set menu and the sommelier’s wine recommendation. And yet again, it was simply delicious. We arrived for an early lunch so we could drive on to Epernay later. Despite this, the tables around us soon filled and once again we found we were the only English-speaking guests.

M. Berthuit and his wife take great care to greet their guests personally and we were served by the same attentive waiter as last year, which we think says something about the establishment too.

If ever you find yourself in the region, it’s still well worth making the effort to go there for a meal.

Like others writing reviews here, we were staying at the Champagne B&B just over the road, and our hosts made the booking for us.

We had the very good value set menu (remember this is a Michelen starred restaurant, not cheap, but extremely good value)

The restaurant was full and ours was a last minute booking so we were inside, and would have preferred to have been outside (it is under cover) which has better views over the Marne. Ask to sit there is you can.

The staff were fine, and happy to put up with our (bad) French. The meal was excellent and we enjoyed the whole experience. Worth a visit, as they say in Michelin.

We spotted the Auberge in the Michelin guide and it was en route for us to the Jura - so we decided to try it and were delighted that we did. Madame Berthuit was so helpful when we had to change our first booking because of work commitments, and when we discovered that their accommodation would be full on our return trip, recommended the local chambres d'hote - and we were still able to eat in the restaurant at the Auberge! All the staff are charming, the rooms are pleasant, and breakfast taken in the sunshine on the terrace overlooking the Marne will be hard to beat! We can see why people travel from Paris to eat at the Auberge - Martial Berthuit excels at using the best of local ingredients in inventive and delicious plates of food and he clearly merits his Michelin star. All round a marvellous experience - you will not be disappointed - and we hope to return very soon!

Absolutely loved the atmosphere, food and wonderul terrace and views. Staff are spectacular, probably best service ever. Stayed for four days and had terrific time, with spouse, mother, brother and wife and dog. Bathrooms recently refurbished and great. Bedrooms were adequate but a little tired and beds were not too comfortable. Visited Epernay and champagne cellars. Would highly recommend to all.