The best gourmet addresses in Caen
Renowned for its history and gastronomy, Caen is brimming with gourmet restaurants for every palate.
Whether you're looking to taste some Norman specialties or are seeking new culinary experiences, here is a selection of the city's best restaurants to discover during your stay.
These restaurants will delight your taste buds and offer you a true gastronomic journey.
Les Dunes is a prime location to awaken your taste buds in a haven of peace.
Located in the heart of Caen, this restaurant delights with its warm atmosphere and menu featuring authentic cuisine, including homemade galettes and cakes.
In summer, enjoy the charming indoor garden!
Located in the picturesque Vaugueux district, near the Caen Memorial, this typically Norman bistro is a favorite among lovers of traditional regional cuisine.
Le Bouchon du Vaugueux offers a gourmet menu with generous dishes such as rack of pork and 24-hour braised pork belly, pork cheek stewed in cider, and a plate of three Norman cheeses.
Popotes is one of those restaurants where you feel right at home. Here you can enjoy simple and delicious seasonal cuisine at affordable prices.
From wraps, frittatas, and stews, you'll also find vegetarian options such as a quinoa vegetable crumble.
The menu changes with the seasons to guarantee you a constantly renewed taste experience.
With its elegant atmosphere and bistro-style cuisine, L'Aromate is a popular destination for food lovers.
Here, each dish is a culinary work of art, where local produce is subtly enhanced.
This charming little restaurant, nestled in an old Norman house, seduces with its intimate atmosphere and carefully curated menu.
Horace – Le Petit B showcases seasonal dishes, prepared with passion and delicacy using local produce.
A great place for a romantic dinner or a gourmet moment with friends.
Located on the outskirts of Caen, La Ferme de Billy is the ideal place for a hearty and refined brunch. In a peaceful rural setting, enjoy local products, homemade bread, and artisanal jams, all accompanied by delicious Norman apple juice or cider.
This crêperie is a sure bet for lovers of gourmet galettes and crêpes, with over twenty recipes to choose from!
From traditional crêpes to more daring creations, Le Grenier à Crêpes is a friendly place where young and old alike will delight.
This is a must-visit if you're looking for farm products, poultry, and, of course, cheese.
You'll be welcomed to this former cheese shop by Sylvie and Fabrice. The shop even has a maturing cellar and a wine cellar.
This delicatessen is a must-see if you want to bring back some specialties like Isigny caramels, Coutainville rillettes, or the famous traditional dessert, Teurgoule.
The establishment also offers a wine cellar featuring some of the best producers!
Located in downtown Caen, the Best Western Royal Hôtel welcomes you on Place de la République. Parking is easy at the Indigo underground car park, located just opposite the hotel entrance..
Our 47 modern and comfortable rooms are equipped with a private bathroom with a shower and bathtub and a large king-size bed.
In the morning, you can enjoy a buffet or express breakfast, served from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m., according to your wishes.
You can rent an electric bike for the day or half-day at reception to explore the city and its surroundings.
Whether you're looking to taste some Norman specialties or are seeking new culinary experiences, here is a selection of the city's best restaurants to discover during your stay.
These restaurants will delight your taste buds and offer you a true gastronomic journey.
Normandy Cuisine Essentials
Les Dunes: A Cozy Spot with a Small Indoor Garden
Les Dunes is a prime location to awaken your taste buds in a haven of peace.
Located in the heart of Caen, this restaurant delights with its warm atmosphere and menu featuring authentic cuisine, including homemade galettes and cakes.
In summer, enjoy the charming indoor garden!
Le Bouchon du Vaugueux: A Traditional Address
Located in the picturesque Vaugueux district, near the Caen Memorial, this typically Norman bistro is a favorite among lovers of traditional regional cuisine.
Le Bouchon du Vaugueux offers a gourmet menu with generous dishes such as rack of pork and 24-hour braised pork belly, pork cheek stewed in cider, and a plate of three Norman cheeses.
Bistronomic Cuisine and Refined Flavors
Popotes: Creative Cuisine
Popotes is one of those restaurants where you feel right at home. Here you can enjoy simple and delicious seasonal cuisine at affordable prices.
From wraps, frittatas, and stews, you'll also find vegetarian options such as a quinoa vegetable crumble.
The menu changes with the seasons to guarantee you a constantly renewed taste experience.
L'Aromate: A refined restaurant for gourmets
With its elegant atmosphere and bistro-style cuisine, L'Aromate is a popular destination for food lovers.
Here, each dish is a culinary work of art, where local produce is subtly enhanced.
Horace – Le Petit B: Sincere and masterful cuisine
This charming little restaurant, nestled in an old Norman house, seduces with its intimate atmosphere and carefully curated menu.
Horace – Le Petit B showcases seasonal dishes, prepared with passion and delicacy using local produce.
A great place for a romantic dinner or a gourmet moment with friends.
Brunches and treats: the best places for a sweet treat
La Ferme de Billy: a brunch in a rural setting 15 minutes from Caen
Located on the outskirts of Caen, La Ferme de Billy is the ideal place for a hearty and refined brunch. In a peaceful rural setting, enjoy local products, homemade bread, and artisanal jams, all accompanied by delicious Norman apple juice or cider.
Le Grenier à Crêpes: a Breton getaway in the heart of Caen
This crêperie is a sure bet for lovers of gourmet galettes and crêpes, with over twenty recipes to choose from!
From traditional crêpes to more daring creations, Le Grenier à Crêpes is a friendly place where young and old alike will delight.
Gourmet shops to indulge yourself
Aux fromages de France
This is a must-visit if you're looking for farm products, poultry, and, of course, cheese.
You'll be welcomed to this former cheese shop by Sylvie and Fabrice. The shop even has a maturing cellar and a wine cellar.
The perfect pairing: delicatessen and wine cellar
This delicatessen is a must-see if you want to bring back some specialties like Isigny caramels, Coutainville rillettes, or the famous traditional dessert, Teurgoule.
The establishment also offers a wine cellar featuring some of the best producers!
📍 Need accommodation in the heart of Caen? Discover the Best Western Royal Hôtel
Located in downtown Caen, the Best Western Royal Hôtel welcomes you on Place de la République. Parking is easy at the Indigo underground car park, located just opposite the hotel entrance..
Our 47 modern and comfortable rooms are equipped with a private bathroom with a shower and bathtub and a large king-size bed.
In the morning, you can enjoy a buffet or express breakfast, served from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m., according to your wishes.
You can rent an electric bike for the day or half-day at reception to explore the city and its surroundings.
