VILLA HENRI

Restaurants nearby

• Auberge de la Grive★ Michelin In a beautiful stone building nestling in parkland on the edge of the forest, the chef and his wife prepare dishes that delight the palate: delicious lobster and lettuce cooked on the barbecue, spicy nasturtium leaves, blueberries and a potent shell jus; PGI volaille de Licques (poultry) also cooked on the barbecue, mushrooms delicately bound in an anchovy vinaigrette, and poultry jus with a black garlic twist; raspberry, radish and beetroot for dessert. Working only with the most "natural" ingredients possible, chef Nicolas Gautier takes many risks with his off-the-beaten-track pairings, and 21.9km
• La Table de Courcelles - Château de Courcelles★ Michelin With the arrival of Italian chef Massimiliano Sena (originally from Sorrento), armed with his impressive CV, this noble and elegant Grand Siècle-style residence has entered a modern culinary era that bodes well. Local and seasonal ingredients take pride of place, and the chef's Italian roots make themselves felt in a delicate and subtle manner. There's no showboating or recourse to culinary techniques just for the sake of it; the confident expertise and harmoniously preserved marriages of flavours allow diners to fully appreciate the slow-cooked egg with its airy chanterelle mousse, or the cod49.8km
• La Flamiche A classical interior lies behind the large windows of La Flamiche. Here, cuisine with robust traditional foundations is enhanced by a touch of modernity: one example would be the duck foie gras and smoked trout in a Granny Smith jelly, cucumber pickles and apple chutney – a beautifully crafted starter. Then there are the medallions of monkfish with lime, carrot and rocket, perfectly cooked in butter, the good old-fashioned way.29.0km
• Zorn - La Petite Auberge Carnaroli risotto, pan-fried mushrooms and truffle emulsion; quasi de veau, tarragon sauce and celeriac purée; coffee crème brûlée and mascarpone ice cream… Experienced chef Willy-Marc Zorn serves market-fresh cuisine and a "carte blanche" menu at this restaurant near Laon train station. Excellent wine selection. A safe bet.34.9km
• Auberge du Pont de Rethondes In a delightful village on the banks of the Aisne in the heart of Compiègne Forest, this inn sports a traditional exterior and a modern, pared-back interior. Alfresco dining is bliss in fine weather on the terrace overlooking a landscaped garden. The score errs towards the traditional: pâté en croûte, veal kidneys in mustard, crème brûlée or soufflé to finish. The chef puts the finishing touches to carefully sourced seasonal ingredients, delivering an experience that is both authentic and polished.37.7km
• Rhizome The rhizome is an underground shoot full of energy resources that is the equivalent to a root for some plants. A name that cleverly references the return of this young Soissons couple to their Picardy roots, after stints in top establishments (Mère Brazier, Parisian Saturne, Auberge du Vert Mont). The name also depicts their lively and instinctive, market-fresh cuisine and regularly changing menu, together with the couple’s clear preference for local produce and organic and natural wines. A firm fixture on the local culinary scene and not only because of its (single) lunch set menu. We recomme42.0km
• Le Contemporain This family home dating back to the 19C was converted into a restaurant in 2008. At the helm, an experienced couple: she works in the kitchen, showcasing the home - grown produce by creating tasty dishes; he is in charge of front of house, as well as upkeep of the vegetable garden. Modern, light - filled conservatory.49.4km

Includes Michelin / Black Pearl / guide picks (reference quality, no prices); data from Overture, Michelin Guide and others.