DELICIOUS CUSINE IN A CHARMING ENVIRONMENT! Peaceful riverside setting near Compiegne (a little…read morenorth of Paris), attentive and knowledgeable servers, and outstanding food (the menu is seasonal, changed every few months). All impeccably presented, each dish a work of art on the plate, as much a pleasure to behold as to consume. I enjoyed as entrée the savory Tartine de Rouget et Légumes de Printemps, and for the main plat, the flaky, savory Filet de St Pierre poêlé au Thym. For desert, the airy Chantilly Parfumé à la Pistache et Minestrone de Fraises was delicate, refreshing, and not too sweet. The cuisine in this cozy, welcoming, family-owned restaurant is clearly a labor of love, and the master Chef, Thomas Lefebvre, is clearly well on his way to becoming one of the master chefs of France. Today the small ville of Lacroix St Ouen...tomorrow the Champs d'Elysee.

From the owner: Le restaurant des Etangs de l'Abbaye est un concept unique à découvrir sans plus attendre pour les…read moreamateurs de nature, de bons produits et de convivialité. Situé au bord de l'eau, le restaurant est totalement écologique avec une construction en bois et une terrasse panoramique. Que ce soit en salle ou en terrasse, vous disposez d'une vue imprenable sur un étang dont la faune et la flore sont totalement préservées. Nous avons créé ce restaurant avec comme point d'orgue vous faire vivre un moment de détente et de convivialité accompagné de plats frais et entièrement faits maison. ​ Une partie de nos fruits et légumes provient de notre propre potager et verger (sans traitement), notre miel est produit et récolté sur place grâce à nos copines butineuses et notre poisson est fumé maison avec notre ingénieux fumoir permettant une cuisson à froid et/ou à chaud. Nous croyons au retour de vraies valeurs passant également par l'assiette ou aller au restaurant doit pouvoir être un plaisir, sans tromperie.... Pour ces raisons, nous privilégons les circuits courts, mais avec une attention toute particulière pour des acteurs passionnés travaillant en bio ou culture raisonnée et le plus localement possible. ​ Le pari que nous faisons par conséquent est qu'il est possible de manger sainement, localement et de soutenir à notre tour nos agriculteurs, éleveurs et maraichers locaux, amoureux de leur métier comme nous.

Amazing food and atmosphere…read more Went in at 8pm and restaurant was not even half full, 30 mins later the entire place was packed. The french like their dinners late. We didn't make a reservation. We had the fillet rumsteak, poultry leg and haddock with spinach. All was tres delicieux and enjoyed by our family. Dessert was panna cotta with mango and pineapple sauce - one of the most divine desserts I have had in a long time, nice balance of sweet/tartness/freshness and the cream layer was creamy and fatty enough. Staffs were very nice even though place can get busy so you really need to flag them down. I walked to them a few times to get an extra spoon, pay so we can get out, etc. Menu is all in French!

From the owner: Richesse de notre terroir Situé au coeur du centre ville, à 20 mètres de l'hôtel de ville, ce…read morerestaurant propose une cuisine traditionnelle s'inspirant des différentes régions de France. Les plats sont mitonnés avec des produits de qualité, respectant le rythme des saisons. "Petit flan de lieu fumé de Mr Lucas à la crème de chèvre" pour la Bretagne, "Terrine de confit de canard et jambon à l'os parfumé à l'huile de noix" du Périgord ou encore "Chaud froid de thon juste saisi et sa lucette basque" pour le Pays basque... Autant de mets à (re)découvrir au gré de vos envies rustiques.

Stayed overnight this B&B. We received warm hospitality from very kind owner. Had dinner at…read morerestaurant and it was very nice course of meal as you expect from French restaurant. Room is charming and bed was comfortable. Reasonably priced room.

Great address, to be recommended. Service with attention to…read moreguests wellbeing. Plates nicely dressed and tasty mariage of products prepared in the plate.

Brilliant restaurant! Atmosphere is calm and reflects the ambience of the healthy mangerie…read more Friendly staff of perfect service. Daily special menu which they printed for us in English. Organic and local cuisine from other good places we were like Meline Boulangerie. They prepared a special healthy chicken and vegetable dish for my 9 year old with special sauce which she loved. Every dish of 6 course meal was exquisite- photos attached. Worth every Euro!

Good option very near to the Compiegne train station and a short walk to the centre ville. Menu…read morewas a good price and food was very good, especially the chocolate dessert! Service was very good and very helpful to me as I don't speak French very well. Ambiance is typical French bistro - comfortable, not fancy, outside seating available. We are not experts vis a vis wines but we liked the red wines from Bourgogne : )

I was there on a Friday evening with my wife and three colleagues. We started with an appetizer…read more(salad de bistro), then the main course (canette) and a dessert (creme brulle de chocolat). The main course was excellent. Outstanding service and excellent ambiance. We were there from 19:00--23;00 hours. An excellent and memorable evening. Probably one of the best bistro in Compiegne. Highly recommended.

My wife and I visited this place for dinner. It was close to the place we were staying. The service…read morewas one of the best I have experienced. The food was outstanding. Price was reasonable. It was a memorable evening in early January 2019. Very highly recommended.

From the owner: Une hostellerie impériale L'un des établissements de Compiègne les plus réputés, tant pour sa…read morecuisine que pour son cadre. Situé face à l'ancienne abbaye de Royallieu , son décor inspire luxe et raffinement. On y mange une cuisine gastronomique de qualité.