Château D'harcelaines

This establishment is run by a professional young couple who go to great lengths to keep their guests happy. The fruit of their labours: modern and well-executed cuisine that puts ingredients from the local terroir in the spotlight, as in their tender and tasty haddock sausage accompanied by Picardy mushrooms, or their stuffed farm-reared guinea fowl, apple and onion, chicory jus.

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.

Situated by the beach, overlooking the beach huts and the sea, this restaurant done out in shades of blue and green bears the tasteful hallmark of interior decorator Caroline Tissier. Comfortably seated behind floor-to-ceiling windows, diners can take in the magnificent sunset over the ocean. Using carefully selected ingredients, from scallops caught by small boats to pot-caught langoustines, the chef devises a set menu inspired by the sea and the Picardy region. The simple, refined dishes are rife with bold flavours. A globetrotting dining experience!

Sheltered from the bustling port, take a seat in this cosy, modern eatery and dig into the contemporary, generous nosh of youthful Jonathan Selliez (assisted by his mum for pastries) who plays on textures and flavours. The fish is from sustainable fishing boats, such as the superb fillet of mackerel, flanked with a maki of leeks rolled in nori seaweed leaves and a medley of carrots, jelly and pickled. All the more reason not to set sail straight away…

The top floor of this entirely revamped 18C salt barn is home to a fashionable, stripped-back restaurant decked in raw materials that commands a panoramic view over the Somme Bay. According to the dictionary, a schorre (or a salt marsh) refers to an “upper coastal intertidal zone of thick mud, covered by grass and regularly flooded by high tides”. Chef François-Xavier Sailly regularly renews his creative gourmet score with unexpected combinations.

On their premises on the market square, Axel Folastre and Céline Mention have brought their vision to life: a bright space with an arty decor and a delicatessen display case (pâté en croûte, foie gras, pies etc). Together, they cook up personal and precise cuisine, their balanced dishes demonstrating authentic expertise – the beef fillet is cooked to perfection and enhanced by a fine marriage of oysters, lemon and fennel. On the restaurant floor, too, they work as a team. Céline crafts the desserts with equal parts skill and heart.

This characterful rural establishment overlooking the Somme Valley is in the hands of a local lad in love with his region. He works with a tight network of local producers, who bear witness to his commitment and loyalty. The several-course surprise menu showcases ingredients from sustainable farms and independent fishermen. Legible flavours whose simplicity and elegance set the scene for a slap-up meal. Splendid wine cellar with over 300 references and a lovely terrace on fine days. What’s not to like?