Maison Akène
Isma'il and Inès Guerre-Genton now run their own restaurant on the village square in Ardres. Behind a spruce white façade, the elegantly understated interior is done out in a palette of cream tones. The chef's cuisine is creative and uninhibited, combining land lettuce and sea lettuce with citrus fruit, for example. With an accomplished dish of matured pollock, wild garlic and asparagus, which reveals the meticulous work behind the scenes, he takes things up a notch. Personal and sincere cuisine with excellent local ingredients at its heart.
TripAdvisor review sample · 5.0/5 · 80 reviews
Maison Akène in Autingues holds a perfect 5.0/5 rating on TripAdvisor based on 80 reviews. The restaurant specializes in creative cuisine, notably offering surprising plant-based dishes such as ground ivy, spring onion, and turbot. The elegant and warm interior features mineral decor elements that complement the culinary theme. Service is consistently praised as attentive and professional, with specific mentions of the sommelier and the team's ability to tailor the experience. While a small number of reviews noted issues with meal pacing, the overall consensus highlights exquisite local ingredients, including strawberries from Landrethun-lès-Ardres, and a refined, sensory-driven dining experience that encourages repeat visits.
Ideal for diners seeking refined creative cuisine, plant-based innovations, and impeccable service.