It was fun finding this little place. You can't go wrong with the wonderful little things on the…read moremenu. I recommend you go here. It's located not too far from the Seine River. Very nice place and the food has good presentation. I would definitely return here again.. my whole family enjoyed me for this meal and it was wonderful. I especially liked. The ambience.

We started with the escargot, outstanding, just the right amount of garlic. My wife had a rose and…read moreI had the beaujolais village both were very good. Main course was a t-bone for my wife and beef tartar for myself. Not a normal meal for me but it was delicious. The t-bone was very tasty. Glad we went away from the tourist area. A true French experience that we will treasure

Great find in old town Rouen. Nice 3 course menu. Had shrimp…read moreand lobster purée as starter, served warm, de-boned chicken stuffed with very tasty filling for main course, served with roasted potatoes and carrots. Creme brûlée for desert was excellent. Good experience with great flavors. Seating was a bit cramped, but tolerable. Good service.

Amazing French food for the price, hands-down the best value/best meal I had during my stay in…read moreParis (we stopped by Rouen on our drive back from a day trip out to Mont St. Michel). Chic and cosy at the same time, you will leave La Petite Bouffe feeling very full (be sure to come fairly hungry/starving) but very happy. 20 eu fixed menu for dinner included an appetizer (salad with foie gras was amazing, would also recommend the duck pate), a main course (GET THE DUCK, or the lamb), a side of cheese+bread, a dessert (note, the tiramisu actually has fruits not coffee, you should only get profiteroles if you like almonds/almond liquer, and the vanilla creme brulee was warm and perfect), and also tea/coffee. Though they give you a lot of food, they do not compromise on quality. Place gets packed ~9 pm, so if you're an American take advantage and eat earlier (~6:30/7 when it's not peak eating hours)

Une ambiance vraiment sympathique en plein coeur du centre historique de Rouen, une cuisine…read moredélicieuse et un personnel très accueillant. Un passage obligé lors d'un séjour à Rouen

I love this place. Servers are definitely busy, but they make such a valiant effort to be cheerful…read moreand informative to each new table of guests. Rouen does have a bit of an international crowd, and our server was bilingual in English. For words that were not easily translated, the whole restaurant rallied to make sure we understood what food we would be ordering. The atmosphere is decidedly comfortable and easygoing. I ordered a croque Normandie, a twist on the traditional croque monsieur. Normandy is known for a rich cream sauce which was ladled generously atop my sandwich. It was definitely heavy but a lovely option. My mom really ordered well with a salmon shepherd's pie (called a tarte on the menu) with a beautiful mixed salad on the side. When our orders came in, the chef sang in each option with a smattering of jokes for each patron. You can really feel the cheery ambiance here in the way waitstaff and chefs treat customers and each other. The staff seem to genuinely care about the food, the customers, and each other. Efficient, tasty food at reasonable price point with lovely service? Oui, s'il-vous-plaît.

The food was absolutely delicious. Delicately prepared and traditional. We're from the US and spend…read moretime in France every year and this was one of my favorite spots. We ordered a fish special and the steak tartare and the kids had the steak haché. Will definitely be going back if we're ever in Rouen! The service was also wonderful- everyone very polite.

I almost wondered if they were associated w/ the bakery Paul that I so much adore. I don't think…read morethey are, but the food here is top in this region for serving authentic Normandy dishes. You'll find Normandy beef tartare, Normandy Chicken, Camembert souflee, and a Normandy steak. The set lunch is about 25$ euroes but you get the side, main entree, and the dessert. The dessert list is monstrous btw, and I coulnd't understand most of it, but there are a few key things to get. Sides: Mom got the foie gras with smoked duck slices on top of apple salad (highly recommend for those who want to check off foie gras off your list but have a balanced veggie plate). The apple and duck balanced each other nicely. I had the camembert tart soaked in melted camembert. Not for those who can't handle stronger and soft cheeses, but the melted gooeyness alongside such flakey tart was absolutely delicious. There is something light despite the heavy creams/cheeses/breads that the French people use. If you're afraid of greasiness, this dish does not have that. You don't see a puddle of oil on anything which you would easily see in the US. That is the beauty of any food I find in france. Rich ingredients but don't pile a large pile of oil, an art I think we can learn from. Main entree: We ordered the Normandy steak, the Normandy chicken, and my sister had the Entree du jour which is the salmon with the red wine sauce. Most french cooking will taste "bland" to people who are from Asian countries or nations with heavier spices. french food however is complexly layered with wines and stews and separate parts that must be made in the right order to achieve such fluffiness, butteriness, etc. If you are someone who has keen tastebuds, you will appreciate that the blandness itself is an art that makes you want to finish your meal! I don't recommend salt/peppering your food until you've taken a bite and appreciate the complex wines and refined tastes. Normandy steak came with caramelized onions. The chicken was a thigh, but compared to American chicken, this was not some fat thick thigh you find at Popeyes but a tougher almost rooster version. The sauce was mildly strong in terms of odor like a sweet cheese/wine smell but went nicely with the chicken. Beef- anything grass fed is always going to have a stronger taste. I thought it was fine, but French beef is clearly different from American beef, so if you're used to a milder tasting steak, well marinated, then this dish may be a little strong for you. Dessert: Chocolate mousse was WAY too sweet. I was surprised b/c most French desserts are not that sugary. If there's a 3 chocolate cake layer, get that. It was outstanding. It was mouse, real dark chocolate, and multiple layers that were none too sweet and had disparate textures/tastes/sweetness to it that was delightlful on the tastebuds and made you feel satisfied (hits the right spot). Creme brulee can't go wrong, but this one was a sweeter verson of what I've had so far in France. There are other choices, and you can't go wrong with any of them, but if I would say, for people who love sweet, go with mousse, people who love choclate do the 3 chocolate cake. Service was excellent. Think starch stiff white long sleeve shirts, black ties, and old school French waiter vibe amid an old school up scale setting. Great experience. Highly recommend

Food was good and service was friendly. Was a little chilly as we had to outside but the view of…read morethe church was great. Coffee as served with curdled off milk .. which due to a language issue was swapped for a cappuccino!

We had appetizers and desert last May and sadly were too full form lunch for the full dinner. The…read morefood and cocktails were amazing. The staff were very accommodating and helpful. Wished we had another night in Rouen to come again!

Known as the restaurant that inspired Julia Child to embrace French cooking, La Couronne is both a…read moretraditional restaurant and a bit of a tourist attraction. It's not a tourist trap, just a place that attracts Julia Child fans. We dined there for lunch one afternoon. They offer a 3-course Normandy menu for 29 Euros that changes; a 4-course menu for 45 Euros, and a la carte selections. We selected the Normandy menu and enjoyed a salmon pastry appetizer, a delicious red fish entree, a rib of veal entree, a browned clementines dessert, and a plate of small desserts with coffee. We also enjoyed a glass of wine with our meal. The food and wine were very good. Service was a little slow -- even early in the afternoon before the dining room filled up. The vibe in the restaurant is cute French traditional. Very cozy and comfortable. Julia Child is represented with a large photo on the wall that she signed. Make a reservation as they get busy.

La Couronne claims to be the oldest restaurant in France. That claim is unconfirmed but it also…read moreisn't disputed, so I take it to be true. It's also true that it was in the Michelin Guide, including having 3 stars in the 1930's. It isn't in the guide any longer, and I can see why. The ambiance is appropriately old fashioned and provides for an intimate candle lit setting. The service is friendly but at times a bit slow. Our server was quite nice but often spoke a but too fast for me sometimes. The food was lacking. We ordered the pressed duck which was not good. It required salt to impart flavor. The friend legs portion of the dish was better. They have a decent wine selection, but were missing several bottles listed. I ultimately ordered one that was not on the menu that had just arrived. I enjoyed our experience for the most part, but the relatively poor food quality justifies a 3-star review. It's too bad such a historic restaurant can't live up to its storied past.

We ordered the chicken dinner for two. This was a great first meal in Rouen and would recommend it…read moreto anyone. The menu is in English and French. The staff speaks some English. Enjoy!

My husband and my last night in Rouen - he had been wanting escargot from France - and we had it!!…read moreGreat garlic butter! The escargot were tender and a good size. Loved to dip the bread in the garlic butter. The inside felt a little cramped, however we started talking to the people sitting next to us and were delighted to be sitting close enough to have some laughs with them! While what we ordered was not what we received, we still enjoyed the flavors of what we were served. I ordered the Buttery partridge with capers but fish with capers is what was served. The fish was moist with no fishy flavor and the capers complimented it well!! My husband ordered the French veal rib but was served a pork chop. For desert we had a Cafe Gourmet - tonight's dessert assortment - espresso with four different ice creams with whipped cream on the side. It was a very enjoyable 2 hour meal and the staff were attentive and patient with us for not speaking French. Would love to be able to return.

From the owner: Petit bistro dans les règles de l'art Accueil sourient et très amical de Madame Monsieur est en…read morecuisine Les plats sont faits maison et originaux avec des produits de qualité frais du matin Pris très abordable service rapide, très appréciable le midi! A faire et à refaire

Very nice pub full with people of different ages and background…read more Good service with a smile. Several floors

Great atmosphere and excellent customer service! Pizzas were amazing... Outstanding experience!read more