LE DIPLOMATE - Lisieux

It may have new proprietors but the quality of food, the portion size and the friendliness is unchanged thank goodness. We don't mind change as long as the basics remain the same.

Three seniors out for a stroll before visiting the Basilica, decided on this brasserie for a lunch time stop. Standard type of formula menu, plus basic off the menu, but clean tidy and fast service. Well utilised by locals office workers and a really nice spot to watch the world go by. Three main meals and a considerable amount of 'pression ' for 44euros. Well worth stopping at.

A lovely setting and very polite and friendly staff. Just wanted a quick hearty lunch, which is exactly what we got. Delicious Croquet Monsieur and very crispy chips, other half had an omelette which he said was very tasty. Quick service and all round very pleasant experience.

This is a popular lunch spot, with tables outside under umbrellas in a pedestrianised street near the Cathedral. It's easy to see why. Despite being pretty full, the staff quickly found us a table. The house salad was good, with smoked salmon, eggs and tomatoes. Pizza and chips was popular. Steak and chips at other tables looked great. The croque monsieur could have been more cooked through. Service was quick, despite it being busy. Overall a good lunch and good value.

Went to have some lunch and ordered an entrecote. It was supposed to be medium but was more like rare. Couldn't even finish it, which is really unusual.