As we've been traveling through France for two weeks and this was our third night in Deauville we…read morewere looking for something a bit different. We found it in Les Planches. As former New Jerseyans we have high expectations for Italian food. We ordered the linguine ala Vongole and the Cacio e Pepe and were not disappointed. We started with the eggplant parmigiana. The eggplant arrive piping hot and cheesy and was delicious. The cacio e Pepe was delivered ina. Cheese bowl and stirred at the table, which was nice. The linguine and clams was very nice as well. Service was also on point. Attentive and responsive. I asked for a green salad with tomatoes, and was told they don't have it, which I was fine with. They figured it out and served me rocket with cherry tomatoes and vinaigrette which was delicious. Reason for a 4 instead of a 5: We sat at outside tables and smoking is apparently allowed. Big turn off. The wine list by the glass is almost nonexistent. The ones they do have are pretty terrible. Would definitely go back to this nice little restaurant.