Nord Pas de Calais Restaurants  One of the great pleasures of heading to France, whether for a day trip, a short break or a longer holiday, is the opportunity to eat out in a French restaurant. So, while in terms of distance travelled it is but a hop from England, in gastronomic terms it is a whole new experience and usually much lighter on your pocket as well! There are a wealth of places to eat in the Pas de Calais ranging from small Fermes Auberges to Michelin rated restaurants.
Which restaurant?  Below you will find a few we have enjoyed. Try to find a restaurant that is targeted at French diners (French menus are a good clue!).
Which time?  Sunday lunch is always busy and it pays to book ahead.  In the evenings, don’t arrive too early - 7.30PM is often the earliest you can get served.
Which menu?  Don’t go for à la carte options.  Usually they have the same options as the menu prix fixe and they cost a lot more!  Avoid Menu Touristique like the plague!
Which wine?  Wine can be quite expensive if you go for named bottles.  But carafes of house white or red wine have usually been exquisitely selected by the restauranteur and are excellent value.  Refer to our wine section for more advice on wines in France.

Our favourite restaurants in the Nord Pas de Calais:

   - Ambassade de Montmartre
   - Buffalo Grill
   - Hôtel du Centre
   - Le Cygne
   - Restaurant l'Epicure
   - La Ferme Gourmande
   - Le Fontainebleau
   - Le Fournil
   - Auberge d'Inxent
   - Restaurant Paul et Virginie
   - Au Vivier
   - Restaurant du Cap

Ambassade de Montmartre
2 allée du Jeu de Tamis
60380 Gerberoy
Tel No: 0(3) 44 82 16 50.

This restaurant-salon de Thé, with interior walls bedecked with paintings, is situated at the foot of the old town walls, and is an informal place to dine for lunch or an evening meal or to have drinks/coffee/tea.  In the summer you can sit outside on the terrace.  Gerberoy is classed as one of Les Plus Beaux Villages de France and is known as ‘The City of Roses’ on account of the mass of colour from the roses (rambling and climbing) throughout the town. The town really is pretty and totally unspoilt.