Rouen Restaurants

  1. Au Temps des Cerises

    There's no better place to check out Normandy's famous cheeses than this ever-popular restaurant (look out for the fox and raven murals outside). Choose your cheesy poison - the menu is packed with tartiflette, fondue and endless varieties of croûtes - and tuck in.

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  2. Brasserie Paul

    The classic Rouennaise brasserie, favoured by artists and philosophers for over a century and still going strong. All the decorative trappings are there - starchy service, plush red seats and spinning overhead fans (not to mention the self-playing pianola) - and the menu is crammed with regional dishes, including Simone de Beauvoir's favourite smoked duck salad.

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  3. Gill

    Rouen has no shortage of upmarket restaurants, but Gill is the only place to be for gourmands in the know. Expect classic French cuisine of the highest order (whole fresh lobster, tournedos or scallops with truffles) served in an effortlessly chic dining room.

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  4. Le P'tit Bec

    Always busy with a loyal local crowd, this down-to-earth restaurant is all about good, reliable food - the menu is stuffed with pasta, salads, œufs cocottes (eggs baked in cream and served in small china ramekins) and plenty of vegetarian options.

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  5. Les Maraîchers

    While the food here is great, it's clearly outdone by the magnificent décor. All gleaming mirrors, polished wood, pewter and tiles, the restaurant has been classified a café historique d'Europe .

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  7. Les Nymphéas

    This is a more traditional establishment than Gill, but the food is just as impressive - local ingredients (especially cider and Calvados) give a Norman twist to rich dishes such as foie gras and roast pigeon.

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  8. Pascaline

    One of the top spots in town for a great-value formule midi (lunch menu ), this bustling bistro serves up traditional cuisine in typically French surroundings - net curtains, wooden tables and chuffing coffee machines abound. There's live music several nights a week.

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  9. Thé Majuscule

    Downstairs it's a typically chaotic French second-hand bookshop; upstairs it's a homely tearoom with a fine line in homemade tarts, cakes and exotic teas.

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