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    La Râpière

    4.8 (61 reviews)
    Ultra High-EndFrench

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    Classy
    Dressy

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    Apple cheesecake
    Colleen J.

    Wow! Our group of 6 had an amazing dinner at La Rapiere last night. The restaurant is located off a quiet side street. The atmosphere inside is very calm and quiet. The overhead music was American from our baby boomer era. Service was very attentive. Food was delicious - flavorful and artfully presented. They had 2 fixed-price, 3 course menus (starter, main and dessert) with several choices for each course. I ordered the fish soup with langostinos, veal for my main, and apple cheesecake for dessert. My husband had the gozya, cod and the cheesecake. We had cocktails to start, and I had a glass of red wine that the waiter recommended. Total cost was $123 EUR. This was a great meal to celebrate our last night in Bayeux. We made the reservations on-line about 6 weeks before our arrival. The sign outside the restaurant said that the restaurant was full last night and they don't accept walk-ins. We saw a similar sign at a number of restaurants in town. We highly recommend La Rapiere!

    Scallops with truffle risotto.
    Eric W.

    This is a spectacular little restaurant. The service was warm and accommodating. The room is cozy and full of beautiful small touches, especially the tableware. And the food was delicious, accessible and fresh. Fish soup was delicate and tasty. Gnocchi with spec and a creamy tomato sauce was beautiful on the plate and was devoured by our picky 11 year old. Scallops (just in season) with truffle risotto was a total standout. And all the desserts were memorable. Glad we booked this well in advance and would be delighted to return.

    we absolutely loved our experience. 10/10 service, food, and atmosphere. the fish was perfectly cooked and we loved the dessert

    Scallops with cream risotto
    Robert E.

    My favorite meal in France. A small family run restaurant, the ambiance was quaint, romantic, and intimate. They had three-course menus with several amazing options - I had the oysters (half raw and the other half cooked in a butter sauce and breading); for entree scallops with a cream risotto, and a cinnamon crème brule for dessert. The staff was warm, and funny.

    Dal palette cleanser
    Kelly G.

    The most perfect meal, with the most perfect people, in the loveliest spot. Our trip to Normandy was made complete by La Râpière. The wine was wonderful and the vegetarian dishes were so so thoughtful. The owners are charming and down to earth and they definitely deserve the Michelin rating! This is a must reserve if you are ever in Bayeaux!

    Inside the small restaurant
    Jim R.

    Even 5 stars isn't enough to do this place justice-definitely in the top 10 meals of my life and maybe even #1. If Civilization ever decides to give up food, This would have to be the place of my last meal. Starting with the carrot amuse buche to the starters and mains, words fall short in describing the fresh explosion of flavors, perfectly cooked vegetables, savory fish and meat and true works of art on the plate. The kitchen staff are genuses and artisans rolled into one. This is a small, around 50-seat, restaurant so booking ahead is essential, but easy to do online. Just be sure to watch your e-mail a few days ahead and reconfirm online. You choose between two three-course options (starter, main, dessert) priced at either €38 or $50 depending on the price of the various choices in each category (about 3, plus a vegetarian option). I started with a luscious langoustine ravioli and my wife a goat cheese focaccia. These inadequate labels don't do justice to the food art that comes to the table. The mains (fresh fish and pork loin were our choices) were equally amazing and since this is France, what would be dinner without an eye-popping dessert (raspberry crème brûlée for me, strawberry stack for her). You gotta love France and wine too where even the mid priced wines were only 40€ and would be 2X or 3X in US for the superior quality. If you only have one dinner in France, it better be here. There's no pretense and a warm and friendly English fluent staff will take great care of you. 10 Stars!!

    Amanda O.

    We Walked past here on our first night in Bayeux and made a reservation for another evening. Why we chose it? The ambience from outside looked so charming and cosy. The menu is outside, and from readying that we were sold! On the evening we visited, we chose two different prix fixe menus. To start with, chose an aperitif of a local cider sweetened with liqueur and was a great was to tease the palate. Next arrived several different amuse bouches of pinwheels and tuna cake, and an egg scramble with a bacon foam. We weren't expecting these, so we were pleasantly surprised. The appetisers we chose were the fresh oysters, probably the freshest I've had in a long time, and served simply with lemon and a little vinaigrette. My husband chose the foie gras on toast with seeds and dried fruit baked into it. Yummy! For the main, I chose the fresh catch which was served with the smallest, but tastiest ever moules, caught locally at Mont Saint Michel. I will dream of those little delights forever. Husband had the German beef which had the most perfect sear on on it. For dessert, the cheesecake with berry sorbet. I'm not big on dessert, but I was a sucker for this. Hubby chose the choux pastry with mango and passion fruit. Which again was lovely.

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    Jackie T.

    Came here during our stay in Bayeux because we saw such glowing reviews of this restaurant, and let me tell you, it was WORTH IT! We reserved a table online prior to our stay through their website. This quaint restaurant is nestled in an alleyway off the main road which made it feel more special and intimate. As myself and the others in my party do not speak French it was awesome that the staff spoke fluent English and the menus provided english subtext. Our servers were nothing short of lovely, they made sure our every need was met and that we felt comfortable throughout our dining experience. They had a wonderful selection of wine available and provided wine service at the table, very classy. The menu is seasonal and you can tell that the chef puts so much thought into each dish. Everything our party was served was delectable and not a single crumb was left on any plate. Our experience here was exactly what we were looking for - true French dining and wine. Definitely would come back here if I ever travel to Normandy again!

    Beef cooked perfectly
    Stephanie S.

    Absolutely amazing. Everything was delicious and the sequence of each plate was thoughtful and built a perfect meal. I absolutely recommend this place, it is worth taking the train out of Paris just to come here.

    Happy 11th Birthday!
    Eric P.

    Best dining experience ever. We celebrated my son's 11th birthday in a foreign country, with no idea what to expect, our experience with Yelp restaurant lookups shoddy, inaccurate, and risky. La Rapiere was an absolute stand-out, perfect, extraordinary experience. We booked several months ago, and several email exchanges helped reassure me that the restaurant was real and the reservation would actually happen. The email communication was perfect. Note that our reservation was for the day after D-Day in Normandy.... so my expectation was that many other reservations would happen and ours might be forgotten or ignored.... nothing of the sort happened. When we arrived, a crowd was already waiting outside the restaurant. However, when I stated that I had a reservation, they knew my name, they were expecting us. It was so meaningful to know that a restaurant was looking forward to our arrival and ready for us. They had arranged a large table in the middle of a crowded and tiny dining area for us, the center of attention was perfect for my birthday boy. I made sure he sat at the head of the table, a prominent position to see everything and for everyone to see him. He was smiling from ear to ear and sat about as straight and high in his chair as I have ever seen him. Every course of the meal was perfect, the little soup cup, the main courses, everything perfect. Ordering was easy, with help in English. Wine selections were all reasonably priced, and the most expensive wine was extremely delightful yet affordable. Much to my surprise, the staff at the restaurant had prepared a birthday dessert and entered the room singing a loud Happy Birthday song to my son, and the entire restaurant, mostly english speaking, joined in singing the loud rendition for a few moments, followed by very loud clapping and happy birthdays from everyone. I cannot thank La Rapiere staff enough for how friendly and hospitable they made our evening, and I cannot imagine a more perfect place for a nervous American family to spend their evening at dinner.

    Sam P.

    This one Michelin star in town of Bayeux is serving up a great meal for under $100/head including wine/mix drinks for their tasting menu. Food here is classic French with focus on local produce and local wines. Atmosphere is white table cloth seating with a very charming jovial staff that makes you part of this family run restaurant. In comparison if you had to try other sit down restaurants outside on the row, you will easily fork out 60-80 per head without getting this warm experience but the best part of this restaurant is food. We reserved two months ahead and confirmed day before. Usually they open late so if just leave a message they will get back to you via email or phone if you have one.

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    Our B&B host told us this was the top among the many excellent places in Bayeux--and he was right! A lovely dinner in all respects.

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    Le Petit Normand - crepe with apple filling

    Le Petit Normand

    4.4(20 reviews)
    0.3 km
    €€€

    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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    Le Pommier - 3/12/26 Sea bass

    Le Pommier

    3.7(66 reviews)
    0.3 km
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    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

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    Le Pommier - 3/12/26 Fireplace & the server

    3/12/26 Fireplace & the server

    Le Pommier - Fish pot.

    Fish pot.

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    La Râpière - french - Updated May 2026

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