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In Dieppe’s historic fishermen’s quarter (Le Pollet), this bistro in the zeitgeist pays tribute to the local catch, which naturally dictates the menu: scallops, monkfish, John Dory, squid… Everything is flawlessly fresh, of the finest quality and generously served. A few meat dishes are also available à la carte (like ravioles of poultry with foie gras, sweetbreads or fillet of duckling). Buzzy, casual vibe.

Alexandre and Mélanie Baranzelli are thriving here on this estate oozing country charm – picture a pretty river spanned by two bridges and a watermill on its bank. Having honed his skills in top establishments, the chef puts his own distinctive spin on traditional recipes from his native Normandy: foie gras served with courgette jam, plaice with a creamy cauliflower purée, vanilla oil and citrus segments. Herbs and flowers from the garden often adorn his dishes.

Chef Laurent Kleczewski and his wife Élodie have set up shop in a renovated farmhouse with a contemporary extension here in Varengeville-sur-Mer. An orchard and a small herb garden that they tend themselves surround the property and are visible through the large picture windows. The chef showcases the cornucopia of Normandy, such as locally fished turbot and seabass, to craft indulgent fare packed in flavour. Solidly anchored in purebred Gallic technique, this fine dining score is enhanced by the odd exotic note: fish of the day with a dashi-spiked butter and local seaweed or fillet of beef in