La Charretterie

Thanks to his wealth of experience, Tristan Arhan's restaurant perched atop the cliffs of Le Pollet (looking out over Dieppe) hits all the right notes. For this chef who is passionate about seafood (and works alone in his kitchen!), it is the catch of the day that sets the agenda. Diners can look forward to exceptionally fresh produce showcased with understated finesse. The sleek and pared-down decor is perfectly in sync with the chef's approach. There are a small terrace for sunny days.

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.

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