A stylish restaurant with excellent food. Carefully designed and executed dishes, prepared with great technique and best ingredients. The not so great experience were the wine pairings: the wines were never shown (a filled glas was simply brought to the table) and my last red was the (slightly oxidized) dregs of a bottle (the glas was full of sediments). Disappointing with a meal of that quality.

amazing experience in this small eatery. well executed dishes and great service.

Phenomenal and very good value for the quality of the food and the experience. Really highly recommend

I had a fantastic experience at this restaurant! The food was top-notch and the service was exceptional. The planned menu with wine is a must-try, and definitely worth the price. The staff were very knowledgeable about the dishes and made sure that everything was explained thoroughly. The atmosphere is pleasant and welcoming, making it a great choice for special occasions or a night out. Although parking can be a bit tricky, it's well worth the effort. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for an unforgettable dining experience in Caen.

A simply amazing experience! We had the 4 course "surprise" menu and every single item (including the amuse bouche) was a memorable. The locally sourced lamb course was both excellent and very creative as was the fish (lieu jaune prepared in a sushi style with courgette sauce and quinoa). Make no mistake, you are at the frontiers of taste here. Add in the flawless and very welcoming service, the excellent wine list, and the beautifully restored dining room and you have one of the best addresses in all Normandy (and perhaps in all of France). Very much recommended. We hope to return -- often.

My friend Maurice and I had the tasting menu with matching wines. An excellent menu with splendid service. The price is very good value considering the standard of food and wine.

This is a "must go" place. We chose the planned menu with wine, which came out about 60Euro. 5 on the menu but it's actually 7 courses. AMAZING food, and the staff are so wonderful. The chef made sure that the food came out right in time so that we have a steady flow and none got cold, etc. For the price, the menu is way worth more than its costs!

Menu of seven courses @Eu78 per person, with paired wine. Food and wine and service were all exquisite. Will definitely visit again.

So far.... the best 1 star that we have gone to on this trip... playful, sometimes odd, but overall a very pleasant experience! Would recommend to go

First of all, the staff was very friendly and helpful in explaining the different types of tasting menu. We chose the Incognito Tasting Menu which was interesting. Quality of ingredients and flavor were great. It fell a bit flat on the crab meat dish, but everything else was fantastic. Interior feels a bit dated and might need a little bit of refreshing. Over-all, a wonderful experience.

Honestly, the experience was quite disappointing. The dessert was excellent but the appetizers were far too salty and the entree of white fish was really bland and served with cold vegetables. The main of St. Jacques was well cooked but nothing exciting. The service was smothering at times and the waiters visited our table almost every 5 minutes which killed the atmosphere and interrupted our conversations.... at one point I was still chewing the food in my mouth when she removed my plate & then she stood there waiting. My partner still had his appetiser on the plate & was chewing, she said "I'm waiting to take your plate" so he was forced to take the remaining food in his hand. Not really good service and far too efficient, just felt like even though the restaurant was quiet, they were in a rush to get people out. I'm surprised this is a star restaurant and would not return.

Completely deserves its Michelin star. We took the surprise menu on the first evening and were so pleased that we came back few days later with family for the lunch menu. Innovative dishes, excellent cooking. You can see the "brigade" at work behind a glass window. The only down side is the dark design of the dining hall...but it is purely subjective

Simply the best dining experience in Caen!

Visiting Caen we decided to dine @Stéphane Carbone. Just after the restaurants are REopening (Covid-19), where all businesses are fighting for customers we were happy to spoil ourselfs a bit. WhenI made reservation on-ligne I informed the restaurants that I'am pregnant and I have pregnancy diabetes. Unfortunately, this has been ignored. From the beginning of our lunch the waitress did not know about my dietary needs, but she exchanged 2 of the 5 dishes after reminding her. Food there is sweet and not well seasoned. After a while, waitress also made sure that I suffer from diabetes. Unfortunately, the kitchen did not addapt any dishes, each of the 5 COURSES was served on / with white bread, sweet puree and sweet fruit sorbet. I even got chocolate ganache and sweetened strawberry smoothie for petit four! when my husband complained to the waiter that they weren't serious about my dietary requirements which can cause dangerous consequences for me and my babe, his answer was: "Ah bah oui". We are both working and having experience in the international catering industry for over 10 years, and never saw ignorance of allergies and dealing with complaints like this. This is unacceptable! Our 5-course tasting menu took 65 minutes (in and out- if you ask for a break in between the courses your wish is ignored) and costed around 130 euros. There is not check- back to the table( "c'été fini"- is not the way to make sure that the guests are satisfied with a dish), no conversation with your server(wine matching was really poor also), nor kindness, nor pleasure to be there. We are trully disappointed with Stéphane Carbone restaurant, with evidence that is no gastronomic restaurant anymore. With so many restaurants who are happy to provide an extra touch to the paying guests we will never come back!

Excellent moment

Excellent

C’est un lieu intime qui doit se découvrir. Ce jeune couple, aux commandes depuis novembre 2022 a repris cette affaire. De l’imagination, de la créativité mais également de la tradition : c’est une alchimie qui fonctionne parfaitement. Le chef, ancien second sous le précédent propriétaire, œuvre avec beaucoup d’élégance et de précision derrière les fourneaux. En salle, sa compagne, en maîtresse de maison est une hôtesse charmante, dont l’écoute et les conseils n’ont d’égal que la discrétion et l’efficience du service. Des huîtres chaudes magnifiquement exécutées, un pigeonneau à la cuisson parfaitement maîtrisée ne sont qu’un aperçu de la carte du moment. Si Michelin est très laconique dans son commentaire 2024, nul doute que cet établissement prometteur devrait se voir récompenser par le Bibendum prochainement, à condition qu’un inspecteur ait le courage de venir dans le bocage normand. J’ai dit (Translated by Google) It is an intimate place that must be discovered. This young couple, in charge since November 2022, has taken over this business. Imagination, creativity but also tradition: it’s an alchemy that works perfectly. The chef, former second in command under the previous owner, works with great elegance and precision behind the stove. In the dining room, his companion, as hostess, is a charming hostess, whose attentiveness and advice are matched only by the discretion and efficiency of the service. Beautifully executed hot oysters and perfectly cooked squab are just a glimpse of the current menu. If Michelin is very laconic in its 2024 commentary, there is no doubt that this promising establishment should be rewarded with the Bibendum soon, provided that an inspector has the courage to come to the Normandy countryside. I said

Superb lunch in this lovely restaurant in the heart of a pretty village. A warm welcome although we hadn't booked, good service and exceptional cooking. It was especially nice to see some imaginative vegetarian options which were prepared as thoughtfully as the meat and fish dishes. Our only small criticism is that there were too many amuses bouches which we felt were superfluous, both at the beginning and end of the meal! In a sense they detracted from the main dishes, which were high quality. The restaurant is in a nice old building and the ambiance was very nice, parking was easy. Highly recommended.

Best food I ever ate so good☺

Un accueil très raffiné, très sympathique avec un personnel très attentif. Le service est totalement exceptionnel. La cuisine est excellente, originale sans excès, les goûts subtils sont parfaitement équilibrés. D’excellents amuses bouches viennent agrémenter votre repas. Le décor est rustique mais très raffiné. Nous ne sommes jamais déçus et la carte est renouvelée chaque semaine. Une des meilleures tables que nous connaissons. (Translated by Google) A very refined, very friendly welcome with very attentive staff. The service is totally exceptional. The cuisine is excellent, original without excess, the subtle tastes are perfectly balanced. Excellent appetizers complement your meal. The decor is rustic but very refined. We are never disappointed and the menu is renewed every week. One of the best tables we know.

Came in and ordered pancakes (and they are not cheap either) choose with various fruits as listed on the menu. When the pancake arrived it was just a Plains pancake with a few dollops of different JAM added. What a joke. They were p....off when we rejected it. Paid 10 euro for the 2 coffee's no. Change offered This place is run by amateurs making a quick profit from 1 time visitors

Amazing food, top Foie Gras, great service.

In een bijna schilderachtig dorpje, wat opzich al absoluut de moeite waard is om te bezoeken, staat precies middenin op een pleintje dit mooie restaurant. Het is een restaurant aanbevolen door Michelin en bekroond met een ster. Dat proef je en merk je ook aan de sfeer. Toch ging het niet altijd soepel en 100% en als je moeilijk Frans verstaat dan kun je alles maar beter laten gebeuren en genieten van de mooie wijnen en gerechten. We waren met 3 kinderen en ook die hebben gesmuld. De zeer lekkere kindergerechten waren erg goed. De sfeer is warm en het is een heel mooi pand. Toch een bijzonder puntje van kritiek. Twee mooie uitgesproken smaken op 1 bord... gebakken foi gras en markreel. Beide heerlijk maar ik zou ze niet combineren. Maar los hiervan kan ik iedereen een bezoek aanbevelen. We hebben genoten, merci! (Translated by Google) This beautiful restaurant is located right in the middle of a square in an almost picturesque village, which in itself is definitely worth a visit. It is a restaurant recommended by Michelin and awarded a star. You can taste it and notice it in the atmosphere. However, it did not always go smoothly and 100% and if you have difficulty understanding French, it is better to let everything happen and enjoy the beautiful wines and dishes. We were with 3 children and they also enjoyed it. The very tasty children's dishes were very good. The atmosphere is warm and it is a very beautiful building. Still a special point of criticism. Two beautiful distinct flavors on 1 plate... fried foi gras and mackerel. Both delicious but I wouldn't combine them. But apart from that, I can recommend a visit to everyone. We enjoyed it, thanks!

I recently dined at Gourmet Restaurant Le Pave d”Auge, and I must say, the experience was absolutely exceptional. From the moment I walked in, the ambiance was inviting and elegant. The staff were attentive and knowledgeable, making me feel truly valued. But the true star of the evening was the food. Each dish that graced the table was a masterpiece of flavors and presentation. The attention to detail in every plate was evident, and it was evident that the chefs put their heart and soul into crafting each dish. The menu was a delightful journey through various culinary traditions, offering a perfect balance between classic favorites and innovative creations. The ingredients were undoubtedly fresh and of the highest quality, resulting in a symphony of tastes that danced on my taste buds. Highly recommend it!

What a wonderful dining experience! This cozy restaurant is located on the central square of a beautiful old village. The food was excellent, creative yet not pretentious, well presented, with top notch service. Reasonably priced, including a broad range of wine prices on the wine list. This restaurant is a must try!

Very far from all the "wannabe Parisian stylish" restaurants from Trouville or Deauville, here the menu is short and straightforward - just like the prices. The products are top notch and cooking executed with that sort of 'simplicity' that brings mastery to excellence, keeping each ingredient as a star: simple touches that all combined together create a wonderful and delicious experience! Service is helpful, attentive, efficient and very nice. Both starters and mains had a great veggie option that makes your otherwise 'common' veggie dish blush with shame. Great in all aspects! Highly recommended!

The worst dinning experience Whole dinner making mistakes of the order 2 times ! We can’t eat at the same time ! The chef was laughing with waiter and no apology! It is totally NOT QUALIFIED for a Star restaurant !! Unacceptable!!

My wife and I were here this past October. This restaurant is a MUST! Food and service are second to none.

A spontaneous decision to visit for lunch whilst strolling through the village and we were welcomed with open arms. Exceptional service whilst never being pretentious. The meal was a true culinary adventure for both of us. Local specialities & flavours abound without being overbearing. It was an added delight to meet the Chef. Merci…

A bit surprised from the reviews, food was a bit disappointing, to serve rice and 5 pieces of small sausage bites, overall not the best dish, and although it was a lunch course, it wasn't anything special. Monkfish was aright, but wouldn't come back for it specifically. Beautiful interior, modern, with a nice Boulangerie in the restaurant. Again, compared to pastries in Paris or others I've had around the world, the ones we had for dessert weren't too good. If you only have one or two days in Honfleur, I would recommend skipping this restaurant.

Well deserved Michelin bib status. Service - 5/5 Food - 5/5. Interesting fusion between French and Japanese flavors, and done very very well. We expected the Bouillabaisse to beat out the Udon given that it is a restaurant in France, but upon tasting both, they were equally incredible. Great broth and flavors. Dessert was especially good - don’t skip the canele soaked in rum. The lack of pictures just comes from digging in too quickly and forgetting to take photos Also I liked the concept of not ordering your next round of dishes until you’re done with the current course. It probably helped us leave satisfied without overeating or creating any food waste.

Nice presentation! Subtle layers of flavor. Wonderful attention to detail. Loved the okonomiyaki, sushi, & rib steak. Kids split the giant burger after a sushi entree. Pastries were a sweet finish. Attentive service with explanations offered in English which helped relieve our one French speaker from doing all the translating.

We had dinner here last night and it was so good we have come back for breakfast!! Absolutely amazingly inventive food for dinner and fresh viennoiserie for breakfast. Make sure to book for dinner in advance.

Absolutely perfect from start to finish, this is what I call a restaurant. Everything is homemade, from the chips served with the aperitifs to the little cookie served with the coffees at the end, and everything in between. Looks good inside, professional service and good atmosphere, makes you want to stay longer. Food was a blast and I loved how the menu works, with sharing dishes or solo ones. Desserts are top notch too. Equals to what you d get in a fancy modern Parisian pâtisserie. Probably the best restaurant in Honfleur.

An absolutely lovely experience! I recommend everything, but please don't miss out on the 3 pastries at the end! Even if you're vegetarian, the options are incredible.

I had a lunch course. Started with a white fish entrée then salmon plat and pineapple tart as pâtisserie. All presentations are great and tastes are all awesome. With good service in spite of being in the middle of the tourist district. I would definitely come back when visit Honfleur.

Phenomenal place to eat in Honfleur. Their Tapas-like menu with a French flare offers a good variety to try many different items, and each is better than the last. Loved the boudin.

Very nice location. Attention for details. The food was very good as well as the wine. The price however is above the expectation. 20 pct less would be fair for the owner and guests.

Wonderful spot for a delicious lunch. Two courses for only 16€, just enough food and very good quality. Merci!

It's probably one of the best French meals we had in our 8 days in France! The service was excellent! All of the dishes were homemade and done to perfection! I wish we had restaurants like this in Atlanta, Georgia, or someplace close🤩 I found this restaurant by looking through Michelin Guide. This was not rated with a star, but it was highly recommended. We have been to other michelin star restaurants that were not as cozy and unique as this. The homemade terrine of foie gras was exceptional. So good, I tried to buy some, but they only sell it at Christmas time. My next course was Scallops with an artichoke mouse... Oh, my stars! Lastly, I had this incredible dessert pictured below with chocolate ice cream and a puff that was light and so good I could have licked my plate! Hubby does not eat fish. So he went with the chicken entree and ate everything on the plate, even though he does not like all veggies! Our Calvados tasting had 6, 12, and 20-year Calvados from different regions in Normandy This was a beautiful way to end a fantastic dinner! Thank you, Linda and Simon, for making the evening so special that we closed down the restaurant🤩💕

Excellent food and service. If you have only one night in Bayeux this is the place to go. Make reservations early as it’s small and fills up (we barely got in on a Monday night). Menu is fixed price with a couple options but everything was perfect.

Best meal we had on our entire trip to Paris, Bayeaux, and Strasbourg! I will be dreaming of this food for a long time. My dessert, poached pear with white chocolate ganache and caramel sauce, was one of the best things I’ve ever eaten in my entire life! They were very accommodating to my vegetarian and gluten free diet as well. Make a reservation and go!

The food here is some of the best I have ever had. I cannot stress enough how excellent this place is! The owners are also genuinely warm and welcoming. A truly memorable dining experience!

If you are in Bayeux do not miss this place. Absolutely amazing experience. Down a short alley to the door. Cute inside. They served us a couple of different amuse bouche, a cream cheese bite and a cracker with crabmeat and wasabi. We both had the lobster ravioli as an appetizer. It was out of this world. For main courses we both had steak very tasty but a bit on the salty side. For dessert I had a strawberry and cream filled pastry while my wife had a chocolate mousse crunch bar with caramel.

We booked this restaurant weeks before our trip to Bayeux and were so glad we did. The restaurant is small, about 12 tables, intimate, and very comfortable. We always felt we were the center of attention. The menu is not extensive with meals at set prices, but all the choices are good ones and the cost reasonable. The overall quality of the food and the presentation are what you would expect from a restaurant focused on fine dining. There are only two sittings, one 7:00 and one 9:00. We had 9:00, which is late for us, but we thoroughly enjoyed every moment. One of the owners was our server. We found her to be very attentive and engaging. They had a robust wine list to cover all tastes and price points. We had a reasonably-priced bottle of the Cotes du Rhone that was recommended by the owner and we loved it. Even considering our meals in Paris, this was clearly our best dining experience in France. La Rapier has our highest recommendation for fine dining.

Amazing service and food! We have a child with severe multiple food allergies and we emailed the owner in advanced. She was absolutely wonderful: thoughtful and responsive. They printed a separate menu for our daughter with everything she could have; made her feel welcomed and “normal”. The food was amazing and people were welcoming, sweet and engaging. Highly recommend!

I loved everything about our experience at La Rapiere. It was one of the best meals I’ve ever had.

I cannot say enough good things about La Rapière. My wife and I visited on our trip to Bayeux and were blown away. The food is nothing short of a culinary masterpiece and far better than any meal I have had in all my travels. The staff is kind and accommodated my vegetarian diet happily. Every bite was a emotional experience and pleasure to every sense. The atmosphere is amazing, and the food was even better. Make a reservation here because it is worth it, even if you live hours or oceans away.

This was the best meal that my wife and I have ever had in our lives, hands-down. We visited in February 2023. Months later, I can still vividly remember each dish. Every bite was loaded with flavor and each course built upon the last. The pace and service were outstanding. Overall a truly extraordinary experience. This was our very first dinner in France and I’m not sure how we will ever be able to top this. Bravo

My family’s first meal in France after a long drive from the airport. From starters to dessert, the entire journey was a gastronomical delight.

Food was, of course, amazing, but the service was what really made the meal. Worth a trip to Bayeux just to eat here!

Excellent service, dishes bursting with flavor, highly recommended Located in the “Restaurant Row” in Bayeux (a pedestrian district with many restaurants with old fashioned store front look). You can miss this one since it is through an arch and about 20 feet into a small alley. The stone work of the original old building has been keep on the outside as well as the inside. The original celling beams and woodwork give a slight rustic feel but some walls a new with a slate blue/gray that makes it clean new also. Lighting uses small accent lights to make tables have a cozy feel. The decorations follow the theme of the name focusing on the musketeers and swords. As do the names of the menus. The wait staff was great. Attentive, timely and fully able to answer any questions of wine and menu items. Speaking of wines, chalk boards on the walls listed suggested or featured wines of the night. We had a 2019 Le Pla Du Roy Domain Benazeth which was full, rich blend of syrah and ganache. We had the prix fixe menu Le Menu Athos, Porthos et Aramis (the musketeer theme). The Duck Foie gras terrine came with toasts of home-made Bread with dried fruits(cheeries, apple). A rich, buttery pate with herbs. The toasts paired well with the pate Wild Gambas in Thaï Stock with Vegetables was six medium to large prawns in a full flavored Thai broth with lemon grass, galangal, fish sauce and Thai chili (not much, just a kiss of heat). Tender crisp julienne of carrot and daikon with chiffonade of thai basil. A dish bursting with flavor. For the mains, a Simmental beef tenderloin was medium rare, tender, juicy with a good char on the outside with an herbaceous crust. The sauce was more than au jus, more like a gravy with spices and herbs that somewhat reminded of sauerbraten gravy. Mashed potatoes, pickled red onions, carrots and roasted beets completed the sides. Poached sea bass was tender but not falling apart. A risotto of wheatberries (not rice) was a nice variation, a little chew to it, and a little light on seasoning. White asparagus with hollandaise was a rich counterpoint to the risotto. Desserts were amazing. A creamy cheesecake was topped with a fresh made apple sauce beside a scoop of salted butter toffee ice cream in a pool of Calvados custard. Wow! Equally decadent was a dome of dark chocolate mousse on a pistachio/ almond cookie covered in dark chocolate ganache and chilled to a cracking crust. Oh my! If you want this you must let the waiter know when you place your entrée order so the kitchen has time to prepare it. Do it! You must make reservations to get in here. One of the best places we ate in a three-week France trip.

Made a reservation in advance for this highly recommended restaurant in Bayeux. The place was busy so do book ahead of time. They offered two different set menus. We ordered both to try. food was good, though not magnificent. Service and ambiance was good. All in all, a good meal.

Took my 13 year old daughter and it was great! She’s a vegetarian and doesn’t like a lot of cheeses, but the restaurant was able to accommodate her without any hassle. I ordered off the set menu…everything was wonderful!!!