Le Champignon Sauvage
Three decades of Michelin-starred excellence
About Le Champignon Sauvage
David Everitt-Matthias and his wife Helen have run Le Champignon Sauvage on Suffolk Road since 1987, and David has never missed a service. It holds a Michelin star and three AA rosettes, and it was the first restaurant The Guardian's Marina O'Loughlin ever gave 10 out of 10 for food. The cooking...
Highlights
- One Michelin star
- Same chef-owners since 1987
- Set lunch from £45
- Located in The Suffolks
Opening Hours
The Experience
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of cuisine does Le Champignon Sauvage serve?
Modern French, seasonal and rooted in local ingredients and Cotswold wild food. There is no tasting menu: the full menu is two courses for £74, three for £92 or four with cheese and dessert for £107, and a set menu is £45 for two courses or £52 for three. The menus on the restaurant's website are samples, so dishes change.
Do I need to book a table at Le Champignon Sauvage?
Yes. Book by phone on 01242 573449 (there is an answerphone), by email or through the form on the restaurant's website, and allow 24 hours for a reply. If your date is less than a week away, phone: the restaurant says availability will probably be very limited.
When is Le Champignon Sauvage open?
Wednesday to Saturday, with lunch from 12.30pm to 1.15pm (last orders 1.30pm) and dinner from 7.30pm to 8.30pm (last orders 8.45pm). It is closed Sunday to Tuesday, for about two weeks over Christmas and New Year, and for a summer holiday.
Where is Le Champignon Sauvage and where can I park?
At 24 to 28 Suffolk Road (GL50 2AQ) in The Suffolks, south of the town centre and about a mile from Cheltenham station. The restaurant suggests the shoppers' car park off Bath Road, then the alley between Jubilee Court and Suffolk Court; in the evening there is also a car park just along from the restaurant.
Does Le Champignon Sauvage cater for dietary requirements?
The website does not publish a vegetarian menu or allergy information, and its menus are samples. Tell the restaurant about any dietary requirement when you book, by phone or email.
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