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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:

   -
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
   - Les Tourelles

Hôtel du Centre

78 rue Carnot

62930 Wimereux

Tel No: 0(3) 21 32 41 08

Website.

The restaurant of this family owned town centre hotel (on the main street, with parking at the rear of the hotel) brings to mind a typical Parisian bistro, with its decor and ambience – long banquette seats and mirrors on the walls somehow add to the character. As befits a wonderful seaside resort the menu revolves around fish – all fresh and beautifully prepared. There is no children's menu as such but they are offered smaller portions of the adult menu or whatever may be on offer that day in the kitchen – moules et frites (mussels and chips) went down a treat with our children. Set menus are €19-€26.
External websites offering information on Nord Pas de Calais restaurants (not all visited by us):

- Toques d'Opale
A splendid set of books on eating out in France is written by Richard Binns.  French Leave Encore has travel advice with details of hotels and restaurant recommendations.  French Leave Finesse contains purely restaurant recommendations.