Les meilleurs restaurantsde cuisine française en Calvados

26/04/2026: To celebrate scallop season, we had a wonderful meal at Baligan in Cabourg. We'll definitely have to come back to try the rest of their very tempting menu. The service was quick and friendly.

26/04/2026: I love the new decor! And the food is still as good as ever!

26/04/2026: I had a very pleasant time with the waitress Laetitia, who is very smiley, super friendly...I recommend her...thank you for everything..

26/04/2026: We were in Trouville, unsure where to eat, and as we passed by Marinette Sylvain's restaurant, the waiter told us a joke, which made us want to go in. Everything was perfect: perfect service, perfect meal. Perfect, we'll be back.

24/04/2026: A truly perfect dinner. A very pleasant evening. Thank you :)

23/04/2026: We had a delicious dinner at L’Eden. The service is excellent. Good value for money. Highly recommended.

22/03/2026: There are some places you sense even before you set foot in them. The moment you enter the dining room on Quai François Mitterrand, you understand that Anthony Caillot hasn't just moved his pots and pans: he has rebuilt, with the same team, a setting worthy of the dishes on the plate. The silver birch wallpaper, the dusty rose velvet chairs, the wooden bowls on the tables—everything suggests that you will be nourished as much as moved. Anthony Caillot's story deserves to be told, because it reveals something about the man himself. His restaurant on Rue des Croisiers (Michelin-starred, renowned, beloved) was taken from him overnight due to structural issues with the building. Others would have given up. He bounced back, quietly, without any apparent bitterness. And Michelin hasn't yet followed suit. But no matter: the reality of fine food doesn't wait for guides. You choose between five or seven courses. In reality, you choose to trust. The amuse-bouches set the tone: everything is there from the start—precision, generosity, a playful spirit. You smile even before you begin. What follows adheres to the same guiding principle throughout the meal: clean flavors, never overwhelmed by technique, always serving the product. The pollack, the squab, the desserts—each dish tells a story, without ever trying to impress for the sake of impressing. This is the cuisine of someone with an unerring ear for flavor. It is generous, precise, and luminous. You can't talk about À Contre-Sens without talking about Jeanne. The young sommelier has that rare gift of bringing wines into the conversation as one would invite someone special to sit down at the table. Her pairings are deliberate choices, always spot-on, sometimes surprising, that elevate each dish to another level. In a time when the world of wine can sometimes be intimidating, Jeanne brings warmth and connection. À Contre-Sens is one of those restaurants where you leave feeling transformed. Anthony Caillot cooks with a generosity that feels entirely natural, a technique that prioritizes flavor over show. Whether Michelin approves or not is irrelevant. Talented people always find their audience in the end. So if you're ever in Caen, be sure to try this wonderful place!

13/03/2026: We went there yesterday for lunch. From the appetizer to the dessert, including the bread, butter, and little treats with the coffee, everything was delicious. A wonderful discovery! The staff were very attentive and professional. In short, a real delight for our taste buds. Bravo to the chef!

20/04/2026: Outstanding in everyway, Excellent service with a smile, superb food at a more than reasonable price. Easy to understand why a booking is necessary.

16/04/2026: Our meal was outstanding. The presentation and taste of each course was superb. Our server was very helpful with wine selections. We would highly recommend experiencing L'Alcove.

15/03/2026: Well, I'm all for it! Finally, a good crêperie where you can eat quality food. The savory galettes are really delicious! You can taste the freshness of the ingredients. Plus, there's a really wide selection of desserts, all equally good. Special mention to the chocolate profiteroles, which are absolutely divine! Perfect if you're in the area and feeling a bit peckish.

09/03/2026: Excellent crêperie with attentive service; the galettes and crêpes are a real treat. See you very soon!

14/04/2026: For a starter, I had the house smoked salmon (a bit more smoke would have been preferred by yours truly but the overall dish was great), followed by the grilled Scallops. The scallops were fresh and quite flavorful. My dessert was a goblet of XO Calvados and I definitely chose well.

09/04/2026: I've been to many restaurants, but this one is truly delicious… we had a very pleasant time because the service was 5-star… we're not from Caen, but when we're in the area, we'll definitely be back… Well done to the whole team! 👍

05/04/2026: Always excellent, a very good restaurant in Vire, delicious beef cheeks and sea bass fillet. And the service is impeccable.

05/04/2026: A very good meal in a pleasant setting, served by Anne-Sophie, a smiling waitress who enjoys interacting with people, a real plus for a lovely evening. Thank you!

18/04/2026: Great experience, delicious food. Fast, friendly service. The savory crepes were excellent, and we were still hungry after the meal.

17/04/2026: Very warm welcome. The dishes we ate were very good.

05/04/2026: Amazing restaurant! The food was fantastic, the service was attentive and the owner is also very nice. Very great value for money as well. Definitely recommend!

05/04/2026: Excellent restaurant; I highly recommend the lobsters, the skate with brown butter, and the profiteroles with real homemade dark chocolate. The service is attentive in a typical French setting.

18/04/2026: What a great find this restaurant was! We had a wonderful evening. Thank you for everything!

17/04/2026: While passing through Caen, we had a wonderful time at this restaurant. The food was absolutely delicious, with flavorful and perfectly cooked dishes. We appreciated that everything was homemade. A big thank you to the waiter for his warm welcome: he was very pleasant, smiling, and his presentation of the dishes was meticulous. He also took the time to explain the origin of the ingredients, which was much appreciated. I highly recommend this restaurant and will gladly return!

31/01/2026: Fantastic restaurant! Delicious! Excellent service!

31/01/2026: Perfect service in every way! Best cocktail ever!! Incredible burgers Delicious dessert Amazing experience!

16/04/2026: Great coffee and very friendly owners

11/04/2026: A wonderful discovery! The food is delicious. A big thank you to the manager who took the time to seat us in a quiet spot; we even had a dedicated area for the stroller. I highly recommend it 😊

28/03/2026: We give 5/5 for the staff; Patrick and his team are fantastic, and for the fish trilogy. We miss the fish soup, please bring it back!

25/03/2026: We had a wonderful meal at Ciros in Deauville. Everything was perfect: incredibly fresh seafood, a beautiful setting, and an elegant yet lively atmosphere. Special mention to Valentin for his attentive and warm service, which truly made all the difference.

24/04/2026: After a week's holiday in Cabourg and trying several restaurants, this one is by far the best. The owner and servers are attentive to the customer, and the quality of the food is exceptional. A big thank you to them.

19/04/2026: What cuisine and what a chef! An incredible experience with a melt-in-your-mouth veal chop, followed by amazing profiteroles. The champagne, wine, and Calvados were truly delicious. Go without hesitation! The chef will welcome you by the fireplace. The meat cooked over embers is simply divine.