10 Best Restaurants in Rouen
Where to Eat in Rouen and What to Try?
The best restaurants in Rouen range from bustling bistros serving simple, local fare to Michelin-starred restaurants specialising in haute cuisine that pushes the limits of complexity. Fine dining in Rouen is treated as a complete sensory experience that shouldn’t be rushed, so it’s best to go without time constraints.
But if you’re looking for a more casual experience, you’ll find lively burger joints, upbeat creperies, artisanal bakeries and ice cream shops offering swift service, quality ingredients and a warm welcome. Dive into our rundown of the best restaurants in Rouen and make sure you know where to eat and what to try on your trip to Normandy’s capital.
1. L’Odas
Michelin-starred French restaurant
Ideal para: Luxo, Alimentação
Michelin-starred L’Odas is a fine dining spot in the heart of Rouen near the Notre Dame Cathedral. This gourmet restaurant offers seasonal, mystery tasting menus where you choose 5, 7 or 9 courses that showcase the best of creative contemporary French cuisine.
The ambience is part of the experience, with warm lighting, a polished, modern setting and stunning views over the rooftops of Rouen and the cathedral. If you can take your eyes off the vistas, the restaurant has an open-plan kitchen so you can watch the chefs at work. Dining here is an unhurried sensory experience, so plan accordingly.
Localização: 4 Pass. Maurice Lenfant, 76000 Rouen, France
Abre: Tuesday–Wednesday, Friday–Saturday from noon to 2.30 pm and from 7 pm to 9.30 pm, Thursday from noon to 2.30 pm and from 7 pm to 9 pm (closed on Sundays and Mondays)
Telefone: +33 (0)2 35 73 83 24
L'Odas
2. L’epicurius
Creative approach to traditional French cuisine
Ideal para: Luxo, Alimentação
On a cobblestone street between the river and Parc de l’Hôtel de Ville, L’Epicurius offers creations that resemble art more than food. Their imaginative dishes combine flavours and textures with a finesse that rivals Michelin-starred restaurants but at a lower cost.
You can opt for 2, 3, 5 or 7 courses with choices like fish of the day with pea mousseline, seasonal vegetables and haddock emulsion, or a seasonal fruit vacherin with herb sorbet. Vegetarians can request special dishes from the chef. Think of it as an experience not to be rushed. It’s often booked weeks in advance and be aware you must pay a deposit to reserve a table.
Abre: Tuesday–Saturday from noon to 1.30 pm and from 7.30 pm to 9.30 pm (closed on Sundays and Mondays)
Telefone: +33 (0)9 75 30 04 67
L'epicurius
3. La Couronne
The oldest inn in France and symbol of Rouen’s culinary heritage
Ideal para: Alimentação, Foto
In a pretty, half-timbered house on historic Place du Vieux Marché, the oldest inn in France, La Couronne, has been serving diners since 1345. Known for its charming old-world setting and classic French haute cuisine, it has welcomed countless celebrities over the years from Julia Child, in fact it’s known to be her inspiration, to Salvador Dali to Audrey Hepburn.
Service is typically efficient, and the food is worth the wait. Signature dishes like canard à la rouennaise, which is pressed duck and happened to be a favourite of Dali’s, have endured for decades. Don’t miss the cheese table: you can try all you like from the wide selection, including regional Normandy varieties.
Localização: 31 Pl. du Vieux Marché, 76000 Rouen, France
Abre: Daily from noon to 2.30 pm and from 7 pm to 10.30 pm
Telefone: +33 (0)2 35 71 40 90
La Couronne
4. Mizu
Authentic Japanese Cuisine with a twist
Ideal para: Alimentação, Viagens alternativas, Foto
For a Japanese culinary adventure, Mizu is second to none. Blending traditional and novel techniques, Mizu serves a range of innovative dishes with rich, complex flavours. Inspired by casual Japanese izakayas, it offers a variety of small plates ideal for sharing in a sleek urban setting.
The irresistible dishes like duck tataki, panko-crusted salmon and inventive langoustine, beef, chicken and veg creations keep the place packed. Save room for the black sesame cheesecake and pair your meal with natural wine, sake or a signature cocktail. Service is swift but the place gets packed so make sure to book ahead.
Localização: 91 Rue Ecuyere, 76000 Rouen, France
Abre: Sunday–Thursday from 2 pm to 1 am, Friday–Saturday from 2 pm to 2 am
Telefone: +33 (0)2 32 08 40 45
Mizu
5. Kerso
Fresh-made crepes, galettes and pancakes
Ideal para: Famílias, Casais, Alimentação
Kerso serves delicious crepes, galettes, pancakes and ice cream in a bright, upbeat setting on a pedestrian street, Rue de la Pie, near the city centre. Everything is made with fresh, local ingredients, from the classic ham and cheese crepe to the complex stuffed vegetarian galettes and inventive salads. It’s hard to resist the sweet crepes smothered in fresh strawberries and ice cream for dessert.
Kerso also has a well-curated wine list as well as ciders, beers and a range of non-alcoholic beverages. The cosy indoor seating area is inviting, or you can dine al fresco at one of the terrace tables.
Localização: 19 Rue de la Pie, 76000 Rouen, France
Abre: Monday, Thursday–Friday from noon to 2.15 pm and from 7 pm to 9 pm, Saturday from noon to 2.15 pm and from 7 pm to 10 pm, Sunday from noon to 2.15 pm and from 7 pm to 8.30 pm (closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays)
Telefone: +33 (0)2 55 59 54 31
Kerso
6. La Marmite
Affordable fine dining
Ideal para: Famílias, Casais, Alimentação
Hidden away in Rouen’s charming, Medieval quarter, La Marmite is a small, unassuming restaurant with a big reputation. Run by a talented local couple, La Marmite serves French and Norman cuisine with modern artistic flair in an intimate setting with only a handful of tables.
The set menus offer good value, especially the Menu Découverte, the Discovery Menu, with dishes like pan-fried foie gras from Barville, French beef fillet with veal jus and truffle oil and a chestnut dome dessert with pear and shortbread insert. Combine your meal with a visit to Place du Vieux-Marche, just 2 minutes away, where Joan of Arc was executed in 1431.
Localização: 3 Rue de Florence, 76000 Rouen, France
Abre: Wednesday–Saturday from noon to 1.30 pm and from 7.15 pm to 9 pm, Sunday 12.15 pm to 1.15 pm (closed on Mondays and Tuesdays)
Telefone: +33 (0)2 35 71 75 55
La Marmite
7. Delicious
Gourmet ice cream, sorbet and lunch spot
Ideal para: Foto, Alimentação, Viagens alternativas
Delicious is a must-visit for artisanal ice cream lovers located near Saint-Ouen Abbey, a stunning gothic church in the Rouen city centre. True to its name, it offers delicious gourmet ice cream in over 50 flavours ranging from the classics to unique options like chestnut, green anise and matcha tea.
In addition to ice cream, Delicious serves casual lunches of fresh galettes, bagels and daily specials, and caters to gluten-free and vegan diets. During the colder months, try their homemade cakes and organic teas.
Localização: 3 Rue de l’Hôpital, 76000 Rouen, France
Abre: Monday–Friday from noon to 7 pm, Saturday–Sunday 2 pm to 7 pm
Telefone: +33 (0)6 34 06 81 22
Delicious
8. Rhythm and Food
Quality home-made burgers
Ideal para: Alimentação, Econômico
Burger fans love Rhythm n’ Food, a lively spot in Rouen’s old town. It’s known for its generous, artisanal hamburgers with everything homemade, from the buns to the fries and sauces. The popular pizzas are also made in-house, and for something lighter but still filling try one of the personalised salads you create yourself.
Vegetarians also have plenty of satisfying options with veggie burgers, pizzas and salad options. Enjoy your meal in the sleek, industrial-style dining area or on the lively outdoor terrace with a local beer.
Localização: 8 All. Eugène Delacroix, 76000 Rouen, France
Abre: Tuesday–Saturday from noon to 1.30 pm and from 7.30 pm to 9.30 pm (closed on Sundays and Mondays)
Telefone: +33 (0)2 35 88 86 73
Rhythm and Food
9. Le Bistrot d’Arthur
Authentic French bistro
Ideal para: Famílias, Casais, Alimentação
Le Bistrot d’Arthur is a favourite among locals for its excellent price-quality ratio and a go-to spot for visitors seeking an authentic bistro experience. The set menus offer good value, featuring simple French staples with a focus on quality ingredients, which are ideal for families with fussy eaters. Meats are cooked to order with a variety of sauces to choose from, and the decadent desserts are a must-try.
You’ll find the staff warm and welcoming and if they don’t speak your language, they will look for someone who does. They do their best to accommodate walk-ins but it’s wise to book ahead as it fills up at busy times.
Localização: 27 Rue Cauchoise, 76000 Rouen, France
Abre: Monday–Thursday from noon to 2.15 pm and from 7 pm to 10.15 pm, Friday–Saturday from noon to 2.15 pm and from 7 pm to 11 pm, Sunday from noon to 2.15 pm
Telefone: +33 (0)2 35 15 51 14
Le Bistrot d'Arthur
10. Emma Pâtisserie Boulangerie Rouen
Mouth-watering baked goods
Ideal para: Famílias, Alimentação
Delicious, homemade, gourmet creations catch your eye from every angle at Emma, a family bakery. Whether you’re in the mood for a simple butter croissant, a perfect pain au chocolate or something more elaborate like a strawberry whipped cream-mascarpone tart or a button-topped, cream-filled choux, you’ll find mouth-watering satisfaction at Emma, named for the owner’s father Emmanuel.
It’s a great pitstop for brunch or lunch, with daily traditional baguettes, special organic sourdough bread, quiches and savoury pastries. If you’re in a hurry, grab a dessert to enjoy later.
Localização: 23 All. Eugène Delacroix, 76000 Rouen, France
Abre: Daily from 7.30 am to 7.30 pm
Telefone: +33 (0)2 35 03 88 84
Emma Pâtisserie Boulangerie Rouen
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