The restaurants reviewed have all been visited by us, and merit a mention on this site, not only because of the quality (or lack thereof), but also if it has that “something” special, or because it lacks that something “special”.
NOTE: You will find other restaurants mentioned at times in city articles, but these restaurants listed below are reviews and do not form part of a city article.
The Michel Guerard restaurant is one of the top restaurants of the world. Michel Guerard, a 3-Star Michelin chef for 45+ years, is the inventor of thinning cuisine (cuisine minceur) and co-inventor of the nouvelle cuisine.
The Ferme Saint-Simeon, a former farm, has been an institution for centuries. It has been an upmarket “hotel” and more importantly, a restaurant/bar where many famous artists would hang out.
Today, it’s a 5-star hotel / restaurant.
Review of Gordon Ramsay’s bistro restaurant ‘Le Bordeaux in Bordeaux.
Paul Bocuse’s Auberge du Pont de Collonges restaurant is the restaurant with the most number of years holding a 3 star Michelin rating (50 years), and Paul Bocuse is considered the grandfather is the French cuisine. A French landmark!
Chez Alain restaurant is not a restaurant in the traditional sense. It belongs to a fishing boat, and it’s a stall where they cook your choice of fresh fish and you eat it on the spot.
The Champetre restaurant in Le Hanouard in Normandy alongside the Durdent valley.
With an upcoming superstar chef Pierre Caillet, the Le Bec au Chauchois restaurant painfully merits its Michelin star, and deserves a second one. But one table stands out : the table inside the kitchen!
The Au Souper Fin restaurant has 1 Michelin Star, and is located a few miles North of the city of Rouen. It’s worth a detour, since for a Michelin restaurant is quite cheap, and they have rooms for rent as well.
Built: 19th centuryStatus: Hotel/RestaurantVisitable?: Yes, as a customerNotable: Unrestricted and impressive view over the Indre river and valley and great restaurantWeb: Tortiniere RestaurantFood: FrenchPrice: ExpensiveRating: Excellent In the small village of Veigne, close to the city of Tours, you will find a magnificent estate that towards the middle of last century was turned into a luxury hotel …
Built: 19th centuryStatus: Hotel/RestaurantVisitable?: Yes, as a customerNotable: Overlooks the beach resort town of Etretat, each room is unique. The restaurant is a 1 Star Michelin rated restaurant.Web: Le Donjon The name is ominous for a hotel, since that is what the castle is. The Donjon means “the dungeon”. Located in the most popular tourist …
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The castle, recently renamed to Chateau de Sissi, is to be found in the small village Sassetot-le-Mauconduit in Normandy. It’s biggest claim to fame is that the Austrian Empress Sissi stayed there (and is rumoured to having given birth to an illegitimate child).
The Manoir de Retival is not only an excellent restaurant with a great view, but its also quite unique. Situated in an old manor, it serves only ONE table. Worth the trip and the money.
The Brasserie du Sillon has got the best view of St. Malo, no doubt about it. Food is not bad, but you go there for the view.
A former 1 star Michelin restaurant located in a luxury hotel and spa, with an incredible view.
Gill restaurant in Rouen has 2 Michelin stars, therefore it’s excellent, but he also has 3 other restaurants that are cheaper, but high quality.
An institution for those in the know, Dame Cakes is THE place for desert: cakes and lots of them. It’s a tea room which also serves a light lunch. The place to eat wonderful sweets and forget about a diet.
La Couronne is France’s oldest Inn, going back to 1345. So it knows a thing or two about making & serving food. Try the Pressed Duck… heaven.
Dormy House is an institution in Etretat, with a great restaurant (and hotel) and an even greater view over the town and sea.
The Relais Saint Michel is the last restaurant before the actual island, offering a great view and one fantastic dish.
The only 2-star Michelin restaurant in Le Havre, Jean-Luc Tartarin is located next to a nice park.
