L'ODAS sur Rouen

This is a restaurant that takes itself very seriously. The staff are impeccably turned out, and the atmosphere is reverential, so smiles are in short supply. We were solemnly presented with what looked like a menu, but since there is no choice and the food is a secret until it arrives, it turned out to be a directory of suppliers. When I asked for a glass of wine, I wasn't allowed to see the list or choose it myself - the sommelier asked what style of wine I liked and then made the choice for me; it was delicious, but I did feel rather deprived of any agency in the selection. We felt rather sorry for the waiter whose job was upselling an additional course, for which he had to open a tin of caviar to tempt diners into an upgrade from the menu and budget they had already chosen. The food is a work of art, with every attention to detail. Our three-course lunch was generously supplemented by a beautiful array of amuses bouches beforehand, delicious bread with good olive oil and home-made butter, and petit fours with our coffee. Everything is announced in great detail by the waiting staff. The starter involving smoked mackerel and aubergine had a rather dark taste, and although it was very elaborately garnished, I would have preferred something fresh and green to the strange black spidery fibres which were arranged on top. The main course was pollock, beautifully cooked, with a tasty source and a small arrangement of miniature vegetables. The rhubarb dessert was delicious, especially the ice cream at the centre, and again, impeccably presented. For such a high-end restaurant I found the chunky pottery on which it was served rather ugly, though the wine glasses were fitting to the splendour of the wine. Thanks to the chef and all the team for the level of care and attention which went into this detailed culinary presentation.

The kitchen was a treat to watch create our menu. We had the privilege to sit near the window and watch how the evening service was prepared. A fine dance that started off slowly and quickly sped up to a quick waltz.

The restaurant lives up to its name; the combination of dishes and flavors, whether vegetarian or otherwise, surprises and delights the palate. In addition to the set menu, additional "tasting options" are offered, per person or to share, allowing access to fine products without breaking the bank! A wonderful experience.

This was our second time there, this time for a birthday! It was really good! No unpleasant surprises!

Perfect, as usual. Subtle and elegant cuisine, lovely surprises between courses, impeccable service. Thank you for this delightful experience.

A truly perfect restaurant. Excellent food and service. I'll definitely be back!

We returned to L'Odas today, and the impressions from a year ago were more than confirmed. The professional yet warm welcome that makes you feel at home, the discreet yet never pushy attention, and the atmosphere of the place prepare you for the inventions of chef Suzanne Waymel. Her cuisine is surprising, captivating because it's full of charm, solid yet always with a touch of freshness, even in the most complex dishes. Her ideas are strong, but her touch is light, sensitive, playful, and rich in flavor. In short, we'll be back the day after tomorrow. Unfortunately, L'Odas isn't in Rome, and we'll have to stock up.

Great experience at this restaurant. The welcome, cleanliness, and food were all top-notch.

A mixed experience for us. The cuisine is absolutely excellent, with a wide variety of flavors and textures (mousses, jus, ice cream, crumble, etc.) and delicious seasonings for all the dishes on the seven-course menu. There are also very elaborate amuse-bouches and petits fours. However, several things marred the evening. First, the service was slow, with a long wait between courses. Also, we were seated without having a choice of table (while others remained available, including on the terrace). We didn't appreciate the pretentious presentation of the dishes (the chef exalted one ingredient... honey described as an assemblage of flowers...). The same goes for the condiments, most of which weren't homemade. It was a lot of hype for such good ingredients, certainly, but nothing out of the ordinary for a Michelin-starred restaurant. Finally, they brought us caviar (and later a cheese trolley) in case we wanted to try it for an extra charge—it felt a bit like a carnival barker unpacking their wares to lure in customers! In short: it lacked simplicity, even though the food was excellent.

Everything was perfect. The flavors, the presentation, the wines, the tranquility of the terrace. And the service was top-notch. Professionalism and kindness.