We saw all the 4 st reviews and decided to visit...ordered the dish filet and was surprised when…read morethey brought me the whole fish with skin and eye sockets...every bite i had to be careful not to stab my self with the bones. If they say filet they should bring a filet, also we ordered apple pie which look very fancy but was nothing special...ice cream on top of apple pie tasted like cough remedy. Everybody on our table agreed that this wasn't a 4 star restaurant. 3 stars at most. Also expensive $$$

From the owner: Toujours dans le quartier Vaugueux Lorsqu'un restaurant laisse voir sa cuisine c'est qu'il est fier…read morede la qualité de ce qu'il va servir... Et, en effet, les plats du terroir déjà remarquables sont revisités par une petite touche d'originalité qui fait la différence. A L'Embroche tout est fait maison et des suggestions de saison viennent compléter la carte. L'accueil est excellent et des airs de jazz et de saxo berceront votre repas.

Excellent food and great service. We will come back next time we are in Normandy . Good desertsread more

Truly excellent small restaurant. The staff is friendly and the hostess/waitress/owner speaks…read morefluent english. You have a choice of either the 35 euro 4 course meal or the 24 euro 3. We tried both and all of the dishes we had were delicious. However, i thought the cassolette d'escargot really shined. From all the meals that I had in France the last week, these two are the best and worth the money I spent.

Pub food with a delightful French twist! I had fish and chips but with a light batter and tartar…read moresauce with a Dijon taste. My daughter had the mussels- very large portion and delicious. Highly recommend if you are looking for a casual fabulous dinner! Be sure to make reservations; it fills up fast!

Came to Caen from Paris on a day trip for a Normandy/D-Day tour and needed to grab a late…read morebreakfast. We found La Manufacture, which was right by the cathedral. The menu was posted out front in both French and English, which leads me to believe that plenty of American and British tourists stop by for a meal before their own D-Day tours. The hostess was very friendly and welcoming, and she got us seated promptly. We ordered what we thought was a bottle of rose to share, but it turns out we actually only ordered a single glass. Our mistake, really. We should have brushed up on French before our trip. The patio was lovely and we had a great view of the cathedral. I ordered the croque monsieur sandwich, and it came out in a timely manner. It was actually a lot of food and looked great. The inside was hit or miss however. It was unevenly heated and there were cold sections in the sandwich, which was kind of weird. The breakfast potatoes however were piping hot and delicious. Maybe my sandwich was a one off. the menu is large and varied so there should be something for everyone. If you're looking for a solid meal, especially before a tour, La Manufacture might just be the place!

Jewel of Caen, easily the best choice amidst a huge cluster of brasseries and bistros all next to…read moreeach other. THIS is the one! Go for it! With so many restaurants nestled together on the same block, restauranteurs hire poachers to capture tourists and pedestrians, pushing their menus and competing against each other. No need to bother. Just go to Avenue 21. + excellent, fresh and unique wine choices + friendly and dare i say *caring* (!!) professionals both front and back of house! + serving traditional and new cuisine with fresh quality ingredients + no fuss presentations, just excellent tastes and combinations ORDER THE LAVA CAKE BEFORE YOU START it's better than the best shuffle you've ever had! Don't miss it. + beef tartare the way it should be, CUT. excellent mix of flavors by the chef, not overpowering, still the beauty and subtlety of the beef shines through + delectable escargot with garlic and mushroom, garnish with crouton. for the win! + Avenue 21 burger is to die for and is made even better by the sauce served on the side. Go back again, and eat it again! wow! + camembert mashed potatoes. these aint no mashed like you've ever had before. Don't miss them!

From the owner: Brasserie design L'Avenue 21, installée au coeur du quartier historique du Vaugueux à Caen, vous…read moreouvre ses portes pour un moment de gourmandise. Un décor contemporain avec une belle terrasse vous accueillant été comme hiver. Dans vos assiettes, une cuisine alliant tradition et originalité autour de produits frais pour ravir tous les gourmets.

Fabulous meal, great ambience, and very friendly service! We wanted a good meal, but not 6 courses…read more La Casiniere was perfect--the pickled asparagus salad was a delight, the entrees of sea bass and pork delicious and filling, and we shared the chocolate cake. It was so fantastic I begged the owner for the recipe, and he gave me an impromptu class on how to make a "marquis", which I'd never heard of but will now attempt soon. That guy is in the right business--he loves food, and his wine recommendations were great too. Five stars!

To me, this is the best restaurant in France. The food is amazing, very tasty and feels homemade…read more Service is very good also. Price is more than fair. I really recommend it!

Very amateur restaurant. Overpriced, tasteless food. We had dinner there and found the food bland…read moreand very un-French. The venison was served with a watery sauce over tasteless pasta. The dessert was apple slices over a pre-made and rubbery pastry. Our advice to the restaurant- please serve CLASSIC French food. There is no need to be complicated and below par.

Excellent food. Decent prices…read more Perfect for families. We came here from Yelp, definitely deserves the amazing ratings; best restaurant I have been to in France so far!

From the owner: Une cuisine savoureuse aux accents de la baltique qui se mêle aux recettes classiques d'une…read morebrasserie française. Le tout dans une ambiance moderne et conviviale.

Best fondue & raclette...do not visit Caen without a trip to Le Refuge. Ample portions, delicious…read morefood, and wonderful service

Go to this restaurant for its fondue, but nothing else. The location is in a side area, but don't…read morebe fooled, the restaurant itself is very welcoming. The fondue was excellent, the best you will have in Caen, however I would reccomend bringing around 4 people to finish a single fondue dish which is quite large, even though the menu says it is for at least 2. The meat is quite average, but the pave de bœuf I ordered was undercooked, almost raw. i asked for a few more minutes; and though my server graciously agreed, I discovered that it was still somewhat raw at the center after a second try. I would suggest avoiding the meats, but by all means do not hesitate with the excellent fondue.

Surpassed expectations…read more Menu items seems simple, pub-style..however the food is much more than that. Wife and son ordered chicken cordon bleu. I ordered a steak dish and my daughter ordered a fancy cheeseburger. All of the food was amazing. The burger is crazy good ..like possibly the best one you will ever have. The only surprise we had was that a review did not already exist in yelp. If you are looking for french-lite, this place will not disappoint.

Excellent food and service. My wife had the beef steak, perfectly cooked. My veal was excellent as…read morewell. Twice baked potato with both meals was great, and both came with an assortment of vegetables as well. Desert was amazing as well. Most of the diners were French, however the staff spoke enough English to help us out.