Une ambiance vraiment sympathique en plein coeur du centre historique de Rouen, une cuisine…read moredélicieuse et un personnel très accueillant. Un passage obligé lors d'un séjour à Rouen

I love this place. Servers are definitely busy, but they make such a valiant effort to be cheerful…read moreand informative to each new table of guests. Rouen does have a bit of an international crowd, and our server was bilingual in English. For words that were not easily translated, the whole restaurant rallied to make sure we understood what food we would be ordering. The atmosphere is decidedly comfortable and easygoing. I ordered a croque Normandie, a twist on the traditional croque monsieur. Normandy is known for a rich cream sauce which was ladled generously atop my sandwich. It was definitely heavy but a lovely option. My mom really ordered well with a salmon shepherd's pie (called a tarte on the menu) with a beautiful mixed salad on the side. When our orders came in, the chef sang in each option with a smattering of jokes for each patron. You can really feel the cheery ambiance here in the way waitstaff and chefs treat customers and each other. The staff seem to genuinely care about the food, the customers, and each other. Efficient, tasty food at reasonable price point with lovely service? Oui, s'il-vous-plaît.

Very nice restaurant with delicious food. Based on Yelp reviews we gave it a try and thought it…read morewas great. Had a cheese plate, osso buco, and a seafood stew. Very reasonably priced for the quality. Would definitely return!

After 3 days in Paris and just so-so food, we stumbled into this charming restaurant and were…read morewonderfully pleased. Our waiter, Adlai (?spelling), was so friendly and helpful. We had a pumpkin and Pecorino soup, deviled eggs with tuna and mozzarella/Parmesan/pesto appetizer that were all fabulous. The gateau (French style apple pie) was also delicious. Our best meal in France by far.

This restaurant is very close to Rouen Cathedral Norte Dame. You can dine there and enjoy the view…read moreof the church. Menu is simple. The day we visited was a rainy day. The have cover for the outside dining. I got grilled ribeye with sides of pasta and salad for under 20 euro. My steak was cooked in right temperature. It has the mushroom pepper sauce on the side. This is the first steak I have in France. They call it Entrecôte. My wife have the beef tartare. The tartare was well marinated. It come with side of salad and stir fry veggies. Very interesting. Food take some time to prepare. A wait is needed. Overall the service is good. Love the good meal at outside.

Service here was terrible, we waited over an hour and a half only to have our waiter tell us that…read morethey had no beef to make the burgers we ordered. Don't waste your time. The restaurant next door AL'1 is where you should go.

We ordered the chicken dinner for two. This was a great first meal in Rouen and would recommend it…read moreto anyone. The menu is in English and French. The staff speaks some English. Enjoy!

My husband and my last night in Rouen - he had been wanting escargot from France - and we had it!!…read moreGreat garlic butter! The escargot were tender and a good size. Loved to dip the bread in the garlic butter. The inside felt a little cramped, however we started talking to the people sitting next to us and were delighted to be sitting close enough to have some laughs with them! While what we ordered was not what we received, we still enjoyed the flavors of what we were served. I ordered the Buttery partridge with capers but fish with capers is what was served. The fish was moist with no fishy flavor and the capers complimented it well!! My husband ordered the French veal rib but was served a pork chop. For desert we had a Cafe Gourmet - tonight's dessert assortment - espresso with four different ice creams with whipped cream on the side. It was a very enjoyable 2 hour meal and the staff were attentive and patient with us for not speaking French. Would love to be able to return.

Do not go to this place if you don't speak French. The server did not give us menu until 20 minutes…read moreafter we sat down. 30 minutes passed and we still did not have water. The tables came after us already ordered and enjoyed the dinner while we were waiting for water. In fact , we needed to walked up to the waiter to ask for water. The server was rude and said "no English!" We were not expecting people to know English. But what can we do when we are in a French restaurant and do not know the language? I would expect servers to at least try to communicate, not simply ignoring us. We would have just stood up and walked away if we were back in the US. However, it was almost 10pm and we were not sure if anything else would be still opening. With a 7-year-old boy with us, we had to suck it up and make sure we at least had some food. Speaking of food. The dish is super salty. I could not finish the dish even though I was starving. In conclusion, this is an average restaurant. And if you don't speak French, don't even try to get close.

Fantastic service and food! The menu was entirely in French but the waitress was able to translate…read moremost of the dishes for us. Highly recommend the salmon and avocado salad.

Great food, great service and at a very reasonable price. Absolutely recommend it if you are in the…read moreneighborhood.

We had to drop the rental car at La Gare de Rouen, so we looked at TripAdvisor for a place close to…read moreLa Gare. I find TripAdvisor and Yelp (and perhaps a few others) useful to a point, and that point is who is doing the rating. In Concord, NH, the Subway got a 4 star rating, which is either like a Chicago ballot box stuffing or a sigh of Concord's lack of foodies. Nevertheless, if you read some reviews you can get a handle on the quality of the process, so we walked to Pommes d'Epices, 66 rue de Bouvreuil, 02 35 71 73 57 Grade "A". We ordered a menu of Entrée and Plat. I had a Crousti Neufchâtel was a Neufchâtel cheese "crotin" roasted inside a potato crust. The crust was crusty, and when cut liquid Neufchâtel flowed out while perhaps 60% remained firm inside the crust. An absolutely unbelievably delicious and unusual dish, served with a tiny glass of corse tart apple sauce that perfectly offset the richness of the cheese, and a small salad. My plat was a veal stew, cooked in a coco curry sauce and served in a half height Mason jar, with some perfectly roasted slices of potato and a sprig of roasted cherry tomatoes. Another spectacular at dish! It didn't taste of chocolate, it wasn't spicy, but the combination with good veal produced a flavor I've never tasted before. Judy had an entrée of tapas, a unique potato salad, and a small salad with lightly sautéd pepper julienne. Delicious. She then had gamba's, large shrimp (does that count as an oxymoron?), roasted in olive oil and garlic, with roasted potatoes and a roasted sprig of cherry tomatoes. Both of her dishes would rate an "A" by themselves, but were paled by my choices. This is an excellent mostly local restaurant by all measures but price, which was quite modest. The young chef is to be admired for his creative cooking and combinations. Do go here without question!

Known as the restaurant that inspired Julia Child to embrace French cooking, La Couronne is both a…read moretraditional restaurant and a bit of a tourist attraction. It's not a tourist trap, just a place that attracts Julia Child fans. We dined there for lunch one afternoon. They offer a 3-course Normandy menu for 29 Euros that changes; a 4-course menu for 45 Euros, and a la carte selections. We selected the Normandy menu and enjoyed a salmon pastry appetizer, a delicious red fish entree, a rib of veal entree, a browned clementines dessert, and a plate of small desserts with coffee. We also enjoyed a glass of wine with our meal. The food and wine were very good. Service was a little slow -- even early in the afternoon before the dining room filled up. The vibe in the restaurant is cute French traditional. Very cozy and comfortable. Julia Child is represented with a large photo on the wall that she signed. Make a reservation as they get busy.

La Couronne, an iconic restaurant for numerous reasons. Our group learned that Julia Child dined…read morehere, marveled over it, and her meal here ultimately sparked her culinary career. My friends, who live in Rouen, view this place as an upscale restaurant that transports them to old-time France. This restaurant is special and is the oldest in Rouen, established in the 1300s. We made reservations for 12:00 p.m. which I recommend as they can get busy. The restaurant, first an inn, is multi-storied with seating on both the first and second floors, plus outside. We sat inside on the first floor and it was quite charming and historic. There were also lots of photos of celebrities who've dined there. The seats are comfortable and you're well taken care of. Almost all diners are foreigners and I can see why people said the service was a bit mixed. Our meal took three hours, from our apéritif to dessert. So, it takes time but things are well executed. You have to be patient, and if you're on a time crunch then either plan, let the staff know, or just don't come and be a grump. Our service was excellent, we appreciated all the English and French small talk, photos, and a couple of complimentary drinks. Of course, for us, when we've traveled this far--we had to get the Julia Child menu. Julia Child's Menu in La Couronne consisted of--Six Oysters, Dover Sole, Green Salad, and Soufflé Normand. Everything was fabulous. Hands down the best oysters I've had. The mignonette was superb and the size of the oysters was hefty! The sole was cooked to perfection, the purée de brocoli was creamy and flavorful, and it was such a generous portion! We weren't fans of the salad--too much vinegar. The soufflé was magical and something I'd never had! So light and airy but wow they do a heavy pour of Grand Marnier which is quite strong! I highly recommend trying this menu if you're interested, enjoy seafood, or like Julia Child. If you ever find yourself in the beautiful town of Rouen, La Couronne should be a must-visit. It's located in the historical Rouen. Whether it's to marvel at the outside of their restaurant or to enjoy a nice dinner. Reservations are recommended, service can be slow, but the food is so tasty!

Wow what a find in Rouen. Came here for lunch no reservation was needed. Led us downstairs to the…read morecave. Amazing atmosphere and dining experience. Le Chevre Chaud salad and the Le Savoyarde crepe were both delicious especially topped off with a pitcher of Normandy cider.

We came across this Creperie while searching for lunch, perfection! The staff, the menu, the…read moreambiance, the food, THE FOOD, all superb! The Menu offers ala carte and a prix fixe meal with choices. We took the prix fixe - we chose the Oeuf, fromage, jambon crêpe (egg, cheese, and ham), and after the beurre sucré (butter and sugar with a touch of salt) - they were both sublime! We absolutely suggest you eat here - no, wait - we demand you do! :)

Just down the street from our Airbnb, this Rouen dessert shop was a delightful find. The facade is…read moreelegant and inviting, and you have the option to dine outside if you prefer. Inside, you're greeted by a display of handmade pastries and cakes. The space is intimate, with tables fairly close together, and the staff spoke English, which made navigating the menu easy. Our order came out quickly and we wasted no time digging in. My wife and I each ordered a drink and cake combination. If you get the hot chocolate, go with the Grand-Mère. It's noticeably sweeter and richer than the Dame Cakes blend, which even with a couple of sugar cubes added still fell a bit flat. My dessert was excellent. My wife's cake was decent, though her tea was disappointing and largely went undrunk. It's a fun and charming experience, but the menu is a bit hit or miss. Worth doing a little research ahead of time, and don't hesitate to ask the staff for recommendations based on how sweet or rich you like your desserts.

I stopped here because I was completely frozen and thought tea would be a good idea. This shop is a…read morelovely bakery in front and a small tearoom in back. It's cozy, with very pretty floral decor. If you come after 12, they serve a small lunch menu. I was there early so I had a pot of tea and cake - a raspberry something or other. The cake was really good - dense but not dry and not too sweet. Perfect with tea. Service was fine, and the prices are fair.