Normandy Restaurants

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  • 1. Fort de Thé

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    Teatime at this charming salon de thé set in a stately 18th-century house could only be topped by teatime in its garden, complete with views of the Seine over the rooftops of the old city. A range of irresistible desserts from the cart are made with organic flour milled in town and can be enjoyed with your choice of tea, coffee, wines by the glass, or the locally made beverages: cider, beer, and apple juice. They're only open at teatime from 2–7.

    3 rue Richard Coeur de Lion, Les Andelys, Normandy, 27700, France
    02–32–54–03–67

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon.–Wed.
  • 2. Gill Côté Bistro

    $$$ | Le Vieux-Marché

    With two Michelin stars under his toque for his tony gastronomic Restaurant Gill, chef Gilles Tournadre jumped at the chance to open a bistro on Rouen's storied Place du Vieux-Marché. Sleek and modern, it specializes in updated bistro fare, offering a great value fixed-price menu.

    14 pl. du Vieux-Marché, Rouen, Normandy, 76000, France
    02–35–89–88–72

    Known For

    • Beloved French classics like tête de veau
    • Local dishes like Rouen-style duck terrine
    • Online reservations recommended

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Reservations essential
  • 3. L'Odas

    $$$$ | Hôtel de Ville

    Rouen's Michelin-starred sensation, l'Odas is the brainchild of chef Olivier da Silva, whose selection of four- and six-course tasting menus has earned accolades for their seasonality, inventiveness, and deep connection to the surrounding countryside. Add a sensational view of Rouen's cathedral from the sleek yet warm dining room, and this makes for a singular way to experience Rouen's top-flight cuisine. 

    4 passage Maurice Lenfant, Rouen, Normandy, 76000, France
    02–35–73–83–24

    Known For

    • Exquisite seasonal selections
    • Great three-course €50 lunch deal
    • Best view in town

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Reservations essential
  • 4. La Couronne

    $$$$ | Le Vieux-Marché

    Behind a half-timber facade filled with geraniums, the "oldest inn in France," dating from 1345, is crammed with stained leaded glass, sculpted wood beams, marble Norman chimneys, leather-upholstered chairs, and damask curtains. Of its many famous guests over the centuries, perhaps the most celebrated here is Julia Child, who ate her first meal in France—"the most exciting meal of my life"—here. A prix-fixe menu recreates that meal with a green salad, a half-dozen oysters on the half-shell, and sole meunière. Add "a whole bottle of Pouilly-Fumé," as Child did, for maximum authenticity. 

    31 pl. du Vieux-Marché, Rouen, Normandy, 76000, France
    02–35–71–40–90

    Known For

    • Cozy, wood-lined Salon des Rôtisseurs, an antiquarian's delight
    • Cool history
    • Excellent value, prix-fixe dinner menu

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Reservations essential
  • 5. Restaurant Gill

    $$$$ | Le Vieux-Marché

    On the quay at the heart of Rouen's gastronomic epicenter, Restaurant Gill was Rouen's only two-Michelin-star restaurant for 36 years—until chef Gilles Tournadre famously asked to exit the system in 2020. Stars or no, Tournadre maintains his reputation for culinary rigor, working with the splendors of the Norman woods, fields, and shore: oysters, crab, scallops, lobster, and several types of fish can be found on the menu every day, along with game like hare and piglet. Signature dishes include pigeon à la Rouennaise and veal sweetbread medallions with slow-simmered leeks and potatoes with truffles. When ordering your dinner, remember to request the soufflé made with (what else?) a silky old Norman Calvados. Although the tasting menu is pricey, it's worth the splurge for a primer in one of France's great regional cuisines.

    8–9 quai de la Bourse, Rouen, Normandy, 76000, France
    02–35–71–16–14

    Known For

    • Pricey €129 tasting menu that's worth the splurge
    • Signature dishes like pigeon à la Rouennaise
    • Dessert soufflé prepared with a silky old Norman Calvados

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun.–Tues. and 1st 3 wks in Aug., Reservations essential
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  • 6. SaQuaNa

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    Chef Alexandre Bourdas put Honfleur on the gastronomic map more than a decade ago with this spot, earning Michelin's Bib Gourmand for value. From the ravishing dining room to the impeccable presentation, his restaurant is a study in getting it right down to the smallest detail, with surprising combinations like sea bream with nori and marinated sanshō or cabbage tempura with a truffle crust.

    22 pl. Hamelin, Honfleur, Normandy, 14600, France
    02–31–89–40–80

    Known For

    • Elements of Bourdas's native Midi-Pyrénées cuisine
    • Sweet masterpieces from pâtissier par excellence Justine Rethore
    • Great wine list

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues., Reservations essential
  • 7. L'Essentiel

    $$$$

    A nice change from the grand, overly formal hotel dining rooms that dominate Deauville, the relaxed atmosphere and sensational, seasonal cuisine at this contemporary eatery have made it extremely popular (and earned it a Michelin star). Charles Thuillant and Mi-Ra Kim, who met in the kitchen of Paris's Ze Kitchen Galerie, focus on lighter Asian-inspired dishes with European influences, like caramelized salmon with yuzu-flavored daikon or Wagyu beef with grilled vegetables.

    29 rue Mirabeau, Deauville, Normandy, 14800, France
    02–31–87–22–11

    Known For

    • Roomy terrace
    • Excellent wines by the glass
    • Terrific local cheeses

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues. in Sept.–June, Reservations essential
  • 8. La Chaîne d'Or

    $$$

    Gourmets flock from afar to dine at Les Andelys' gastronomic restaurant, set in a charming, ivy-clad hotel. Two elegant dining rooms and a summer terrace, all overlooking the river, provide just the right atmosphere for sophisticated dishes replete with local delicacies and fresh seafood: turbot risotto topped with shaved white truffles, langoustine, and baby spinach brochettes, tender roast pigeon, and for dessert a flaming apple tarte with salted caramel.

    25 Rue Grande, Les Andelys, Normandy, 27700, France
    02–32–54–00–31

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Wed. from mid-Apr.–mid-Oct., Tues., Wed., and no dinner Sun. from mid-Oct.–mid-Apr., Reservations essential
  • 9. La Crêpière

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    When in Normandy, what could be better than a real Norman crêpe? Set in a typical Norman half-timbered building, this bustling crêperie serves up all the stalwarts to be enjoyed with a fine local cider: savory buckwheat galettes crisped on the edges and filled with fresh ham, cheese, spinach, egg, or seafood, and sweet galettes for dessert. Don't miss the caramel au beurre salé (salted caramel), a regional classic.

    5 Rue Grande, Les Andelys, Normandy, 27700, France
    02–32–54–65–28
  • 10. La Plage

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    In a town chock-a-block with seafood-centric restaurants, La Plage stands out for its sunlit dining room and veranda and gracious staff, not to mention a memorable lobster bisque. The location, directly off the beach, makes this an excellent choice between sessions on the sand.

    65 bd. Albert 1er, Fécamp, Normandy, 76400, France
    02–35–27–22–65

    Known For

    • Ocean views
    • Modern, unfussy decor
    • Simple but spectacular fish dishes like sea bass in a beurre blanc sauce

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon. No dinner Sun.
  • 11. La Sirène

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    Tunnel through a street-level gift shop to find this cheerful, second-floor crêperie, notable for its friendly service and local ingredients. It's a top choice for lunch if you're traveling with kids.

    Grande-Rue, Le Mont-Saint-Michel, Normandy, France
    02–33–60–08–60

    Known For

    • Family-friendly atmosphere
    • Fantastic traditional Norman cider
    • Classic crêpes
  • 12. Le 37

    $$ | Le Vieux-Marché

    Chef Sylvain Nouin's focus at this sleek little eatery is contemporary bistro fare—and what his monthly changing menu lacks in size (it fits on a small blackboard), it more than makes up for in style. The two-course set menu features dishes like a veal tagine with a confit of dates and lemon, roasted quail with celery mousseline, or tête de veau (calf's head) with an herb vinaigrette; it's a steal at €21.80.

    37 rue St-Etienne-des-Tonneliers, Rouen, Normandy, 76000, France
    02–35–70–56–65

    Known For

    • <PRO>excellent price-to-value ratio</PRO>
    • <PRO>solid wine list</PRO>
    • <PRO>shared ownership—and fine results—of Restaurant Gill, at a fraction of the price</PRO>

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun., Mon., and 1st 3 wks of Aug.
  • 13. Le Fleur de Sel

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    A low-beamed 16th-century fisherman's house provides the cozy setting for chef Vincent Guyon's locally influenced cuisine. Centered on the daily catch, the ambitious menu usually includes at least five different fish dishes—all presented with artistic panache—along with plenty of grilled meats, like salt-marsh lamb or duck. Three fixed-price menus assure a splendid meal on any budget. Be sure to save room for one of the masterful desserts or an informed cheese course.

    17 rue Haute, Honfleur, Normandy, 14600, France
    02–31–89–01–92

    Known For

    • Good value fixed-price menus
    • Masterful desserts
    • Informed cheese course

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon., Tues., and Jan., Reservations essential
  • 14. Le Mistral

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    The locals will direct you to this small, welcoming restaurant just off the port that draws rave reviews for its friendly service and well-priced menu of Provençal specialties. Succulent lamb and beef dishes are sourced from local producers, and fruits and vegetables are always market fresh. Specialties like the copious Perigord salad, lamb stew, a fine ratatouille, or pork with mustard sauce are authentic and delicious. Well-priced prix-fixe menus at lunch and diner make this a popular choice, so it's best to reserve ahead.

    26 Rue Grande, Les Andelys, Normandy, 27700, France
    02–32–54–09–00

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Reservations essential
  • 15. Le P'tit B

    $$$$

    On one of Caen's oldest streets near the castle, this half-timber 17th-century dining room—complete with stone walls, beam ceilings, and a large fireplace—showcases excellent regional cuisine. Dishes like braised chuck with creamy polenta, or duck breast with grapes and mushrooms are great options.

    15 rue du Vaugueux, Caen, Normandy, 14000, France
    02–31–93–50–76

    Known For

    • Good-value, three-course menu
    • Exceptional dessert options like rice pudding with Sichuan pepper and figs
    • Location in the city's old quarter

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Reservations essential
  • 16. Le Pré Sale

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    While not on the Mont itself, Le Pré Sale makes up for this with a tasty menu of Normandy favorites, including a preparation of salt-marsh lamb, presented roasted or grilled, filleted or as a chop. Three set menus also call attention to non-lamb dishes, like locally sourced oysters, steak with Camembert sauce, and a rich gourmet salad with duck, ham, and foie gras.

    Rte. du Mont-St-Michel, BP 8, Le Mont-Saint-Michel, Normandy, 50170, France
    02–33–60–24–17

    Known For

    • Classic Normandy dishes
    • Nontouristy option in the area
    • Friendly atmosphere
  • 17. Le Verre à Soi

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    Smack in the city center, overlooking the river, this convivial cave à manger has everything necessary for a satisfying, affordable dining experience. Opt for small plates of artisanal charcuterie and cheese, or go for a satisfying main course—like chicken breast served with cream and chorizo sauce or house-made foie gras with a confit of red onion.

    23 quai Eugene Meslin, Caen, Normandy, 14000, France
    02–31–83–08–77

    Known For

    • <PRO>bargain prix-fixe lunch menus</PRO>
    • <PRO>friendly service</PRO>
    • <PRO>lively clientele</PRO>

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon., Reservations not accepted
  • 18. Les Nymphéas

    $$$$ | Le Vieux-Marché

    At the end of a cobbled courtyard in the city's Old Town, this restaurant's half-timber building is a vintage charmer, and the elegant dining room is cozy and hushed. Regional flourishes dominate the menu, such as lobster served in a sweet Sauternes sauce, scallops with creamed cauliflower and quinoa risotto, or panfried beef tenderloin topped with foie gras.

    7 rue de la Pie, Rouen, Normandy, 76000, France
    09–74–56–46–19

    Known For

    • Excellent prix-fixe dinner menus
    • Traditional Norman cuisine
    • High-value lunch menu

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon. No dinner Sun.

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