EAT & DRINK IN BAYEUX
AND ALSO …
Casual and Traditional
1- Moulin de la Galette (open on Sunday)
One of my favorite restaurant in Bayeux for the beautiful and unique setting along the river and the good food.
Reservation highly recommended !!
38 rue de Nesmond, Bayeux
– Phone : 02 31 22 47 75
– Open Monday & Tuesday and Thursday to Sunday.
– 12pm-2pm / 7pm-9:30pm
– Closed on Wednesday.
– Website HERE.
– A creperie along the Aure river : have lunch or dinner in an exceptional setting : in the middle ages, the place used to be an oil and flour mill. The wheel still turns !
– Generous home-made cuisine, fresh and local products.
– Delicious traditional galettes (buckwheat pancakes), revisited burgers, sweet pancakes and many other dishes to discover.
– As the Moulin de la Galette is extremely popular and frequented both by locals and tourits, it is essential to reserve your table (by phone only ) : give a call during opening hours.
– English spoken.
2- Chez Paulette
Restaurant and tea room like grandma’s ! Close to the cathedral and opposite the MAHB museum. Eat in a 70s decor with lots of period objects : well worth a visit when you are in Bayeux.
44 rue des cuisiniers, Bayeux
– Phone : 09 80 32 03 94
– Open from Monday to Saturday / Every day for lunch / Open for dinner on certain days during the high season. Check online.
– Closed on Sunday & Monday.
– Facebook HERE.
– A good homemade family cuisine (bagels, quiches, salads, desserts…) in a very kitsch and quirky decor. Adorable ! If you were born in the 70s, the decor will make you relive childhood memories…
– A few tables outside.
– Reservation by phone recommended.
3- Le Bouchon - Cave & Bistrot
A wine and spirits cellar and a bistro restaurant for lunch : eat around the counter (10 seats) or in the kitchen area !
15 rue Maréchal Foch, Bayeux
– Phone : 02 31 92 06 44
– Open from Tuesday to Saturday :
Tuesday-Thursday 10am-7:30pm / Friday & Saturday 10am-9pm
– Closed on Sunday & Monday.
– Website HERE.
– Enjoy delicious traditional French cuisine for lunch in a relaxed atmosphere : tartare, terrine, pie, meat in sauce, baked fish … and good wines !
– Aperitif boards, wine tasting by the glass…
– On Friday and Saturday, theme nights are organized !
4- Le Garde-Manger (continuous service 7/7)
A good brasserie (and also a hotel – La Reine Mathilde) located in the city center next to Place de Quebec the departure point for group tours.
23 rue Larcher, Bayeux
– Phone : 02 31 92 08 13
– No reservation taken
– Open 7/7
– Continuous service from 7 am to 10 pm : eat at any time !
– Website HERE.
– A brasserie, bar-tea room with a large selection of homemade dishes (salads, burgers, pancakes…) with a sunny terrace (quite rare in Bayeux !)
– Breakfast also available.
– I like the sunny terrace at lunchtime or for a drink during the day and the continuous service 7/7 !
4- L'Etabli
A cheese bar & a cheese shop at the same time.
57 rue Saint-Jean, Bayeux
– Phone : 07 80 22 97 04
– Open 7/7 during the high season (check online).
– Facebook HERE.
– Very good cold cuts and cheese boards (Norman cheeses but not only) with wine/ cider or beer (Baya beer from Bayeux).
– Also, delicious roasted camembert cheese.
– To be enjoyed on the spot at any time of the day.
– A unique address in Bayeux for cheese lovers.
Pizzerias
1- Pizzeria Chez Fred'Au (open on Sunday evening)
A small and excellent pizzeria.
6/8 rue des Teinturiers, Bayeux.
– Phone : 02 31 21 66 69
– Open Monday and Thursday to Saturday for lunch & dinner and on Sunday for dinner only.
– Website : http://pizza-fredau.com/
– A very friendly pizzeria with a terrace on sunny days.
– Excellent pizzas, also to take away.
– My favorite one : « Pizza duo »: it’s a panache of 2 recipes combined on the same pizza !
2- Le Florentin
Very good pizzas in a simple setting. Close to the cathedral.
31 rue des cuisiniers, Bayeux.
– Phone : 02 31 92 38 64
– Open from Tuesday to Saturday for lunch & dinner.
– Facebook HERE.
– Nice welcoming and efficient service.
– Also take-away pizzas.
– If you arrive early, you may have a table without a reservation (but not guaranteed…).
– Traditional dishes also available.
3- Le Saint-Jean (open on Sunday & continuous service)
Excellent fresh pizzas in a friendly bar !
60 rue Saint-Jean, Bayeux.
– Open every day except Wednesday, 10am-10:30pm.
– Continuous service.
– A friendly bar-snacking restaurant : pizzas, aperitif boards, desserts… everything is homemade and very good !
– Large choice of drinks.
– Friendly and welcoming staff.
Foreign Flavors
1- Coeur de Sushi
Japonese gastronomy : sushis, raw and cooked dishes. Eat in and takeaway. EXCELLENT !
21 rue Maréchal Foch, Bayeux.
– Phone : 09 84 11 14 34
– Email : coeurdesushi@yahoo.fr
– Open from Tuesday to Saturday.
– Closed on Sunday & Monday.
– Reservation highly recommended as the place is small.
– Eat in : every day until 7pm (Tuesday -Wednesday) and until 6pm (Thursday, Friday, Saturday).
– Takeaway : every day 12pm-7pm (Tuesday & Wednesday) and until 7:30pm from Thursday to Saturday).
– Website HERE.– Large selection for vegetarians and vegans.
– Honestly, the best sushis I have EVER eaten !!
– The discovery tray is a good option.
– You must try if you love shushis !!
2- Le Sidiani (open 7/7 & continuous service)
A delicious Ukrainian and Georgian restaurant that could open thanks to a beautiful human adventure.
72 rue Saint-Jean, Bayeux.
– Phone : 09 55 77 82 94
– Open 7/7 and continuous service from 7am to 8pm.
– Takeaway available.
– Website HERE.
– Svetlana Sidiani is the head chef of this restaurant that opened in 2023 : she fled the war twice (Georgia and Ukraine). The manager who employs war refugees decided to create this restaurant with Svetlana who was a Chef in Ukraine.
– Dishes are typical from Georgia and Ukraine with fresh products from the Bayeux region.
– Tables outside on sunny days (there is a very nice and quiet terrace at the back).
– Breakfast is also available.
– Come and discover this beautiful place symbol of hope and mutual help : the food is tasty and it’s a very good value for money !
Bistronomic & Gourmet
1- Gourmandise et Tradition (open Sunday lunchtime)
Delicious traditional and modern cuisine in this small restaurant run by two talented young people.
5 rue Montfiquet, 14400 Bayeux
– Phone : 09 88 03 39 22
– Open from Tuesday to Sunday.
– Closed on Saturday lunchtime, Sunday evening and Monday.
– Reservation highly recommended as the restaurant is small and very popular in Bayeux !
– Website HERE.
– A single word : delicious ! But still : surprising, dishes of great finesse and all with a very warm welcome.
– Fresh local ingredients and dishes prepared on demand which explains the limited choice of menus (which is a good point to my mind !)
– This is my new favorite restaurant in Bayeux !
2- Le P'tit Resto
An excellent semi-gastronomic small restaurant which is a very good value for money.
2 rue du Bienvenu, Bayeux (opposite the cathedral).
– Phone : 02 31 51 85 40.
– Open from Tuesday to Saturday : 12pm-2pm & 7pm-9pm
– Reservation highly recommended as the restaurant is small and very popular.
– Website HERE.
– A delightful address with a very friendly and always smiling welcome.
– Unbeatable price for the lunch menu of the day and for the quality of the dishes offered.
– One of my favorite restaurants in Bayeux !
3- L'Alcôve
A very good refined restaurant in a nice and sober decoration and a good value for money !
31 ter rue Larcher, Bayeux.
– Phone : 02 31 92 30 08
– Reservation highly recommended as the restaurant is very popular.
– Open for lunch from Tuesday to Saturday 12pm-1:30pm & for dinner from Wednesday to Saturday 7pm-9pm.
– Closed on Monday, Tuesday evening and Sunday.
– Website HERE.
– Another excellent gourmet restaurant offering a very good lunch formula that changes every week ; also the «menu of the moment» and a la carte dishes.
– The dishes are as beautiful as they are tasty. Modern with very pleasant blend of flavors.
– And a very welcoming team and efficient service !
– Everything is there to have a great culinary time.
4- La Rapière
A gourmet restaurant in an intimate dining room dating from the 16th century offering a gourmet cuisine made with quality and seasonal products.
53 rue Saint-Jean, Bayeux.
– Phone : 02 31 21 05 45
– Open only for dinner from Tuesday to Saturday from 7pm and also on Monday evening from mid-April to mid-November.
– Closed on Sunday and all bank holidays / the last 2 weeks of January and August.
– Website HERE.
– Reservation online and strongly recommended. Please read reservation conditions on the website.
– Exquisite dishes perfectly mastered made with high quality products in an enchanting setting.
– I love the cosy atmosphere of this succulent restaurant located in a small path and having dinner in a room dating from the 16th century ! – Warm welcome from the owners.
– Two small dining rooms so reservation is highly recommended.
– An address to test absolutely in Bayeux.
5- L'Alchimie
A delight for the taste buds !
49 rue Saint-Jean, Bayeux.
– Phone : 02 14 08 03 97
– Reservation recommended by phone or by email : lalchimie.bayeux@gmail.com
– Open for lunch & dinner Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.
– Usually closed on Thursday & Sunday off the season. Please check online.
– Facebook HERE.
– Traditional revisited cuisine with modern and inventive dishes based on local and exotic flavours : a real success !
– Seasonal menus that change throughout the year.
– I like the lunch formula (around 20 euros) : an excellent value for money for a gourmet lunch !
6- Le Pommier (open on Sunday)
A warm and elegant setting to enjoy a delicious meal prepared with local products.
38-40 rue des cuisiniers, Bayeux.
– Phone : 02 31 21 52 10
– Reservation by phone or by email : pommier14@orange.fr
– Open for lunch and dinner on Monday -Tuesday & from Friday to Sunday. Open on Thursday evening : 12pm-2pm & 6:30pm-9pm
– Closed on Wednesday and Thursday lunchtime.
– Takeaway available when the restaurant is open. Orders by phone.
– Website HERE.
– A refined restaurant close to the cathedral offering an elegant setting and a quality Norman cuisine based on local and seasonal products highlightened with spices and aromatic plants.
– And it’s open on Sunday !
