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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:
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Ambassade de Montmartre
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Buffalo Grill
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Hôtel du
Centre
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Le Cygne
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Restaurant
l'Epicure
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La Ferme Gourmande
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Le
Fontainebleau
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Le Fournil
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Auberge d'Inxent
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Restaurant Paul et Virginie
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Au Vivier
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Restaurant du Cap |
A
modern restaurant with several dining rooms, just south of Cap
Blanc-Nez. There is a choice of menus to suit all budgets and
tastes with good service provided by friendly staff. Fish
predominates but on a recent visit the carnivores among us didn't go
hungry! Menus start at 25Euros and there is a "menu enfant" for
children.