DIJO

Rating: 12.5
Author: Gault&Millau

18 Rue Saint-Jean du Pérot, 17000 La Rochelle, France

12.5/20
Gourmet Restaurant

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4 PHOTOS

Location: La Rochelle
Chef: Melvin Duprez
Cooking: French | Modern | Vegetarian
Services: Terrace

Budget (€)

Indicative price per person (excl. drinks)

21 to 54

Gault&Millau's review 2026

12,5/20

Gourmet Restaurant

Set between the port and the beach, Dijo is a lively place. The contemporary, well-appointed dining room naturally complements the culinary offerings. Melvin Duprez's cuisine is easy to read on the plate, with identifiable products and the right combinations, worked with precision. Snails and morels fricassee offer a gourmet, enveloping plate, marked by a rich emulsion that slightly weighs down the finish. The duck breast, precisely cooked, relies on a flavorful jus and well-balanced seasoning, while the black garlic caramel dessert plays a balanced score between creaminess and crunchiness. The overall effect is one of regularity and precision of cooking, with a controlled and coherent cuisine. The wine list, exclusively French, is deliberately small but precisely constructed, with real attention paid to advice. Well-identified wines from different wine-growing regions are the perfect accompaniment to the cuisine. The wide, well-positioned selection of wines by the glass offers real freedom, while the selection of local beers and regional spirits harmoniously completes the offer. Service is fluid and efficient, with no waiting times. The lunchtime menu, affordable for the quality of the products and the execution, reinforces the overall coherence of a serious table, well established in its neighborhood.