Our Story
Born From a Passion for the Plate
Aurel was born in 2019 from a shared dream between two chefs who believed fine dining need not be cold, stiff, or inaccessible. We wanted a space that felt like home — warm, intentional, and filled with the intoxicating aroma of great cooking.
Our name, derived from the Latin aureus — meaning golden — is a promise: every plate that leaves our kitchen carries within it the golden standard of care, creativity, and craftsmanship.
Today, Aurel seats 40 guests in an intimate, candlelit setting. We change our menu with the seasons, honouring what the earth provides and reducing waste to almost nothing.
Our Ethos
"Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication — especially on a plate."
The Culinary Brigade
Margaux Dubois
Margaux
Trained at the Institut Paul Bocuse in Lyon and honed under three Michelin-starred chefs across Paris and Copenhagen, Margaux brings a philosophy that is both rigorously classical and daringly modern.
Her signature style: stripping dishes back to their essence, then rebuilding with one unexpected, transcendent element.
3★
Michelin Stars
20
Years in Kitchen
8
Cookbooks
Julien Moreau
Julien
Pastry-turned-savoury, Julien blurs the line between courses with his surprising flavour bridges.
Camille Arnaud
Camille
With a cellar of over 800 labels, Camille's pairings are her love letters to the meal.
Eloise Petit
Eloise
A former architect, Eloise constructs desserts that are as breathtaking to look at as to taste.
Awards & Accolades
Michelin Guide
2023, 2024, 2025
World's 50 Best
Ranked #12 – 2024
James Beard Award
Best New Restaurant 2022
Wine Spectator
Grand Award 2023