Demeures de campagne Domaine de Maffliers – Novotel

This restaurant promises succulent traditional cuisine, made using quality ingredients, most of which come from the surrounding countryside. Fine dining takes the limelight in this former coal barn, converted into a plush, culinary haven. Following in Marc Duval's footsteps, chef Thomas Filippa is a firm fan of old-school culinary classics, although he does allow himself the occasional more modern twist: asparagus, shellfish, Noilly Prat sabayon and caviar; line-caught seabass, roast lettuce and olive oil sauce… The dining room opens onto a manicured garden.

Chef Naoëlle d'Hainaut chose this small side street at the foot of Pontoise Cathedral as the location for her first restaurant. The result is a real success, from the elegant decor (Scandinavian style, light colours, glass-fronted wine cellar, open kitchen) to the contemporary cuisine. One dish that lingers in the memory is the iced lobster with a concentrated jus, roasted quinoa, shiitake mushrooms and a beurre noisette foam. Each dish rolls out the same technical skill, harmony of flavours and refreshing honesty, underpinned by well-paced, relaxed and professional service from a young and ef

On the road to the Château de Chantilly – famous for its ancient paintings, the richest collection after the Louvre's – this place with a refined decor has not one, but two terraces. Perfect for sunny days! The delicious, seasonal cuisine works its charm, enhanced with harissa here (on the gazpacho), with pesto there (on the tuna, broad beans, Swiss chard and peppers).

The wide glass façade of this modern building affords a glimpse into the light-filled interior, which features an exposed brick wall and touches of greenery. The chef turns out precise, unpretentious cuisine, in which the premium ingredients speak for themselves. Raw scallops are cut into thick slices and served in their shells, enhanced with a dill-orange vinaigrette, plus a lemon gel for added freshness and complexity. More rooted in local tradition, the farm-reared Landes chicken is incredibly tender, with a sweet potato purée and a rich, reduced jus. Confidently executed, well-balanced dis

A welcoming decor in two rustic rooms, one of which is very spacious with rafters and a fireplace. Shaded summer terrace. Simple, traditional menu in tune with the seasons.

In a handsome 17C edifice, this restaurant continues to fly the flag of gourmet hospitality and upholds a distinctly bourgeois brand of elegance. Chef Anne-Sophie Godry has remained true to the establishment’s traditional Gallic ethos and its signature dishes, among which calf’s sweetbread with a frothy butter, sole meunière and Paris-Brest praliné à l'ancienne with a chicory custard. The front-of-house team is cheerful, competent and slick. Terrific wine list, with more than 400 references.

This neighbourhood bolthole serves wholesome, updated, indulgent fare, courtesy of a menu-carte by chef Benoît Bordier in tune with the seasons and the chef’s mood. Diners feast on good food in a friendly relaxed vibe, washed down with a selection from the concise wine list that highlights wine-producing women. Love at first bite.