La Maison Blanche

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We originally booked a table at a restaurant nearby but found it overrun with a tour group. Another…read morewas fully booked. We saw a sign for this place off the main drag and looked about. There were a few recognizable recommendations including Michelin so we popped in and were surprised that we were cheerfully seated, though we had no reservation. After ordering a nice bottle of wine, we ordered from the prefix menus. Prior to being served our starters, we were given a sampling of arancini. It looked similar to what we have had in Italy only here instead of Mazzarella cheese it was made with a local cheese. And boy was it really good! The fish soup was very tasty and the turbot entree was among the best fish dishes I've ever had. The fish was served over leeks in a white lightly creamy sauce with a delicious cheese flavor. The cod entree was also quite good. Our deserts, the apple tart with ice cream and the cheese board were well worth the calories. The local cheeses were amazing and even the crackers were special with lots of grains and flavor. The one issue I frequently have doing yelp reviews is that you are limited to whole stars. In this particular instance, given the excellent food, friendly and prompt service in the nicely restored old structure that made for a comfortable dining experience, I would give five stars. However, one of the soups and one of the entrées had to be sent back because they arrived lukewarm. Thus, I would offer up 4 1/2 stars. Given my dilemma, and the fact that the dishes temperature were easy to rectify, five stars it is.

As the trip planner for our group, I wanted to mark the occasion with something special, so I…read morebooked our first ever Michelin star dining experience. After a full day touring the D-Day sites, we were ready for a memorable dinner. The location was easy to find and the exterior was inviting. Staff were attentive, fluent in English, and great at walking us through the menu. On that note, so was every other guest in the restaurant. Literally every table appeared to be American, including a fairly boisterous group seated right next to us. It was a jarring contrast to the quieter, more intimate French restaurants we'd visited earlier in the trip. The food was a mixed bag. The turbot fillet was outstanding, easily among the best fish I've ever had, and the mango and passion fruit rice pudding was a wonderful finish. The rest of the meal, though, didn't leave much of an impression for the price. Speaking of price, come prepared for a steep bill. And if the Michelin star draws you in hoping for an authentic French atmosphere, you may leave a little underwhelmed. On our walk home we passed a charming local spot and all quietly wished we'd eaten there instead.

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Fish soup (note the cracker shaped like a fish)

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Choux Pastry / Coco & Vanilla Rice pudding / Mango Tartare / Passion fruit Sorbet

L'Alchimie

4.7(10 reviews)

Got a reservation (required), decided on the fixed price menu and enjoyed a GREAT meal. Crayfish on…read moreburrata appetizer was super. Good taste and reasonable portion. I had prawns over polenta which was fantastic and my wife had the lamb shank which was good. For desert the "fruit" sweetened multiple ways. One of the better meals we have had during our two weeks in France. Prior reviews suggest not touristy, and I agree except that about half the patrons spoke a language primarily other than French. Had a local feel for sure, though. Highly recommend eating here when in Bayeux.

Fantastic meal with wonderful servers. They were incredibly kind and courteous. Our favorite meal…read moreso far

Rilletes Provencal of tuna and tempura shrimp

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Salad with a great sample of their appetizers including asparagus soup and foie gras.

Le P'tit Resto

4.5(32 reviews)

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The service was great and the food was great would recommend. The price was also surprisingly good…read moreif you purchase the full meal package.

Perfect in every way!! Food was wonderful. Staff was friendly and helpful. Despite speaking no…read moreFrench, we communicated with ease.

Chocolate globe dessert

Surprise vial of various berries to make their "lava cake" truly special

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Crispy duck confit

Le Petit Normand

4.4(20 reviews)

Welcome to this modern restaurant gussied up in an old building. Fancy wallpaper mimics aged…read moreplaster. There are lot's of windows which give this place a perennial sense of good cheer. Downstairs, you will find a pocket sized dining room overlooking diners outside at several additional tables in the shadow of the Cathedral. The second floor is accessible only by a ship's ladder and is compact without feeling cramped or crowded. (Think Chez L'Ami Jean in Paris and Cha Ca in Hanoi for that claustrophobic dining experience. Those are places where you all have to lift a fork and then chew in unison otherwise it won't work.) The Staff: Parlez only 5 words in French, even butchered French, and they will glow and shine with pride that you tried. Yes, both waitresses are harried going up and down those steep stairs all night like mad hamsters, but sit back and sip your Vin du pays (tonight, Merlot) and let the time tick. Wine and Aperitifs: There is ubiquitous selection of Kir this and that. A Cider or too (we're in apple country), and a tight wine list. In the USA "house wine" comes in a waxed box with someone's missing Step-dad pictured on the side. It usually has a shelf life equal to Uranium. In France the house wine is often the chef's favorite and an excellent choice. The French, bless them, do not abide poor wine. Here, the Merlot was as soft and dry as a toweled off baby after a tour in the tub. It was fit for Royalty, a royal wine snob, or anyone who simply likes things simple and good. The Vibe: Who goes there? Tourists who were underwhelmed with Le Pommier and thought they could do better. And we all did that here. So can you. The Food: There are Prix Fixe choices. All are beyond very reasonable and all different. Then there is a 4th menu offering you a choice of anything from the previous three menus in case you can't decide and finally there is an ala carte option. The Prix Fixe alternatives make the most sense and are the best value, so don't be that person. In the USA often the Blue Plate Special is usually a walk-in clean out. This is fairly priced fare in a country that isn't bashful about overcharging for chow. The Camembert Tart with Roasted Apples set on Puff Pastry positively oozed gooey cheese, melting like a suitor's heart. It was sweet, tart, and salty which are all fine attributes in a tarte, a tart and a significant other. It is accompanied by a perky simple fresh garden salad splashed with a light Vinaigrette. The Pork Pate masqueraded as Pate, but take off it's mask and you will find a wonderful Head Cheese. It had all the requisite piggy parts in gelatin. Blue Collar Pate it was and perfect for me. The pig doesn't grow it or own it that I won't eat it and like it. The key is to get the pig to stop wiggling while the chef helps himself to things the pig didn't want any more. Good for me. Then came the Skate Wing (how often do you see those?) My Wing was buried in butter and garlic and served with Sweet Potatoes piped into swirls, a pile-o-baby Vegetables all cooked al dente crisp along with a Spinach Timbale. Beautiful as a fashion show with each taste treat struttin' their stuff on the plate. The Chicken Fricasse with Frites, Baby Artichokes elevated Chicken to regal status. Braised in white wine it was stellar from it's thighs to yours. And in summation, there was a Apple Tarte with delicious house made Vanilla Ice Cream. (Good Vanilla Ice Cream is evidence that there is God. This Ice Cream made me a believer.) Both Ben and Jerry would commit crimes against nature in public to learn how to make this. The fresh Apples were cooked off until they were soft and then neatly arranged on a Puff Pastry tray that crisp and buttery. My evening began and ended with a tarte, so to speak, but I was happy to do my part. I ate it all and asked the four people at the next table if they were going to eat everything they ordered.

Fantastique Poulet, pâte, et soupe a l'oignon gratinée! Trea…read morebon service et thé pate foie gras. Merveilleux !!!

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Exterior view

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Interior

L'Angle Saint Laurent

4.8(23 reviews)

Exceptional food and service. Beautiful setting. One of our favorite meals over ten days in France.read more

Wow, what a treat in this charming Normandie village. While one might not expect to have a lot of…read moredining options in Bayeux, you are in for a pleasant surprise. This restaurant has a corner spot on a side street with two dining rooms. We sat in the rear one at a lovely table with a banquet. You also have the option of a prix fixe or a la carte. Either way, it's a total bargain in my opinion. My husband started with some sort of raw fish preparation, the exact type I cannot recall. It was gorgeous in appearance and teaming with flavor. I opted for something lighter in the way of a salad. Who knew a salad could be so refreshing and creative?! I continued with the vegetarian theme and was blown away by the vegetables served with les cereales which was a mix of rice and quinoa. It was delicious and hit the spot after days and days of big meals on vacation. My husbands fish entree was also wonderful. We opted out of dessert but the ones we saw at neighboring tables looked quite nice. If you're in town or visiting the Normandy area, I highly recommend hitting this spot!

Vegetarian entree

Fish entree

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Salade

La Table du Terroir

3.4(28 reviews)

I started with a dozen oysters fresh and delicious. For our Mains we had the chicken in an apples…read moreand cream sauce with Calvados flambé And the Duck breast. Service here is very nice and helpful.

This restaurant was recommended to us by our guide so we did come in with high hopes. We ordered…read morethe Table Menu. I chose a fish starter, porc for main and the Normandy tiramisu for dessert. My partner has the escargot, their 'signature' chicken and creme brullee. Overall the food was delicious. Two minor disappointments were the fries, which were cold and soggy and perhaps the worst I've had in France, and the chicken was dry. We really shocked about the chicken, as the chicken in France tends to be better then elsewhere. The restaurant was busy and got more busy as we ate. Our waiter kept forgetting things we'd ordered and he brought us bottled water when we'd ordered tap. Maybe they were short-staffed? The couple sitting at the table next to us who'd arrived a little later had an even harder time getting service. We both had wine brought without glasses to drink it from. The place is clean and modern with a nice little patio. I'm not sure the delicious food made up for the poor service.

Wine specials

Poulet au Normandy

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Menu a table

Le Pommier

3.7(66 reviews)

This is a place not to miss. The ambiance is perfect the service was clasic and the food meet all…read moreof my expectations. My good friend and I visited the restaurant after the 24 Hours of Leman. Thank you. Manny

We came here for dinner based off of the recommendation of our hotel and it was a short walk, which…read morewe appreciated. AMBIANCE: Upscale, beautiful and nicely decorated with a wood burning fireplace to take off the chill. SERVICE: We were a wee bit late but still warmly greeted by the manager, I presume. When we asked to switch tables we were met with a bit of resistance but we were accommodated, while our server looked on in disbelief. At that point our entire party saw the look of displeasure on her face and we saw the manager lady making fun of us; she surely didn't think we would see her. When they saw that we caught them they quickly recomposed themselves but we already felt the fake vibe and we could tell that we were 100% an annoyance to them for sure. As other reviews have mentioned it it turned out to not be the friendliest service. FOOD & DRINK: We started out with three appetizers of escargot, foie gras and a charcuterie platter with local meats. For entrees, we had chicken, Tripes and sea bass. We had a very lovely bottle of wine but we decided to forego dessert due to the uncomfortable vibe, and they did not hide their relief. The presentation of the food was nicely done but the taste was somewhat underwhelming, as other reviews have also mentioned, and given the price point and the forced service, it was a disappointingly average dinner. I don't know that I would recommend this place but as always, please support your local small business! 3/12/26

3/12/26 Fireplace & the server

Fish pot.

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Rose

Au Louis d'Or

4.4(14 reviews)

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We had been to quite a few crepe restaurants on our Bayeux visit, but had been waiting for this one…read moredue to its reviews. It did not disappoint. Better space and ambiance that most of the other restaurants and really, really excellent crepes. First of all the choices were extensive. Much lighter and a much more flavorful crepe itself. Both of our crepes were filled generously as was our dessert crepe. My wife also had a very nice glass of wine and I had a beer. Both cold and flavorful. This is one of those reviews in which I don't have a lot to say because everything was well done. Great location, warm environment, perfect service and excellent food. I guess that is all I can ask for. If in Bayeux and looking for a crepe restaurant, this would be my first choice.

Extremely rude and brusque hostess. Told us she was too busy. Not what you would expect from a…read moresmall business.

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Le Marsala

3.8(31 reviews)

Two full course meals with two beers and a bottle of Evian water cost about 90-100 euros. The taste…read morewasn't the best but we felt welcome so I would recommend this business.

Starters and desserts were excellent BUT stay awY from the ribeye steak! Three of us had ribeye and…read morenone of the steaks was edible--full of gristle and impossibly tough. Can't say anything about the other entrees. The most disturbing thing is that when the waitress cleared our plates and the steaks were obviously untouched, she never even asked why.

Chocolate pudding.

The front of their menu.

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Their interior.

Le Bistrot de la Galette

3.7(6 reviews)

The restaurant had a great atmosphere, the food was okay. Our appetizer was really great - scallops…read morethat came in a shell. I ordered beef which was supposed to be cooked medium, I'm not sure if medium means something different in France than America but it came out really red and bloody. The fries were over oiled. He dessert was great a lemon mousse.

Came here for lunch. Very friendly waiter who might have been the owner. His English was way…read morebetter than my French. Had an omelet which was on the well done side. Sidewalk dining for smokers.