The 10 Best Restaurants In Le Havre, Normandy
Le Havre was heavily bombed during World War II, destroying a significant portion of the city, which was later rebuilt by Auguste Perret. Now on the UNESCO’s World Heritage List, Le Havre is located in France‘s Normandy region, where the Seine and the English Channel meet. Brimming with history, the city is also home to many fine-dining venues along with laid-back places, with something to suit a variety of tastes. Here’s our guide to ten of the tastiest spots in Le Havre.
Le 404
Brasserie
Le 404
Le 404 is a modern French brasserie complete with art-adorned brick and grey walls and colorful lighting. Guests will be presented with a menu featuring soups, salads, dishes highlighting meat and fish, plus much more, with many of the options changing often in order to reflect the freshest seasonal ingredients. Choices include the rabbit with mustard sauce; and the duo of burgers – one with beef, chorizo and raclette and the other with turkey, braised endives, and Maroilles sauce. Pair your savory dishes with house fries, rice, or ratatouille, and wash it down with one of Le 404’s famous mojitos.
Le 404, 93 Quai de Southampton, Le Havre, France, +33 9 67 34 88 49
Bagatelle
Bistro, Restaurant, French, European, Vegetarian, Vegan
La Bouche à Oreille
Restaurant, French, European
A Deux Pas D’Ici
A Deux Pas D’Ici
A Deux Pas D’Ici is located in the Saint François quarter of Le Havre. Diners will have the choice of a chef special, which changes daily in order to reflect the best ingredients available, or something from the a la carte menu. Notable menu highlights include the trio of fish with a luxurious saffron butter; the filet of beef with creamy livarot (cheese) sauce; and for dessert, iced soufflé with Grand Marnier and chocolate.
A Deux Pas D’Ici, 69 rue Dauphine, Le Havre, France, +33 2 35 43 33 81
Jean-Luc Tartarin
Jean-Luc Tartarin
Located on Avenue Foch, Jean-Luc Tartarin has been awarded two Michelin stars. Procuring the freshest ingredients daily, the culinary team, headed by Chef Jean-Luc Tartarin, creates new, exciting dishes to tantalize the taste buds of guests. The prix-fixe menus offers recipes such as Black Angus beef with béarnaise sauce and potato purée with fresh butter; roasted turbot (fish) with mango, zucchini, and coconut; and steamed cod with leeks and currants.
Jean-Luc Tartarin, 73 Avenue Foch, Le Havre, France, +33 2 35 45 46 20
L’Orchidée
L’Orchidée
L’Orchidée is a lovely family-owned establishment brimming with warmth and serving delicious meals. The menu changes frequently in order to showcase the freshest ingredients available, but diners will often find highlights such as the entrecôte française with camembert cream and roasted potatoes; magret de canard with green pepper and potatoes; and the crème brûlée with orange zest. They also offer a children’s prix-fixe menu, plus one featuring a classic burger.
L’Orchidée, 41 rue Général Faidherbe, Le Havre, France, +33 2 76 25 38 03
La Petite Gourmandise
Restaurant, French, European, Vegetarian
Le Lyonnais
Restaurant, French, European
La Taverne Paillette
Brasserie, Restaurant, French, Seafood
Fifty’s American Diner
Diner, Restaurant, American, French
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