D'eux-mêmes - Rouen

After a long day's work and a good walk around the beautiful centre of Rouen we had to choose a restaurant. Thing is there are so many ones to choose from that... read more After a long day's work and a good walk around the beautiful centre of Rouen we had to choose a restaurant. Thing is there are so many ones to choose from that we decided to take a chance.From the outside it's quite plain, plenty of people happily eating but as it was getting late we thought it best to go inside. What an eye opener - far classier on the inside. The table we where given was (sounds daft I know!) was big enough and the chairs comfy. The only downside was the beer choice; poor and the one I had was a bit sweet. Never mind. I started with crispy poached eggs, asparagus and cheese. Never had crispy poached eggs - can't wait to see that choice again - really good and actually a big old starter.My main course was lamb shank [had super beef dishes on the last two nights, hence lamb:)] with a polenta, vegetables, and a highly flavoured jus. The meat was very steamy so might have had a quick microwaving but was still tender and tasty. Lovely. For pudding, a selection of 'ripe' cheeses. A bottle of St Estephe at €45 was steep but complimented the food gloriously. Happy chappy and would definitely go again. Oh ... the leaning building definitely looked straighter after the meal!

A slight air of ripoff ... The restaurant clearly draws upon its proximity to 2 Rouen institutions (Les Maraichers and La Couronne) to drive footfall, but it se... read more A slight air of ripoff ... The restaurant clearly draws upon its proximity to 2 Rouen institutions (Les Maraichers and La Couronne) to drive footfall, but it seriously under-delivers with the food. All 4 dishes we had looked good enough. But every single one was tasteless - including the oysters, which takes some doing. Avoid

The Place du Vieux-Marché has many restaurants of all sorts, and most tourists are hesitant in choosing one. Try Restaurant "d' Eux-Mêmes", which means: of thei... read more The Place du Vieux-Marché has many restaurants of all sorts, and most tourists are hesitant in choosing one. Try Restaurant "d' Eux-Mêmes", which means: of their own (cooking). Good Normand French food, nicely presented, of the type you would certainly not find in the US, England, Germany, nor Italy: for instance cod in various preparations, pickled makrels, delicious calf livers (a European delicacy), foie gras, tender jaws of calf or pork, and tempting desserts. Fair prices.

A first time, very good excellent pollack fish and original dessert! Good address! We will return! read more A first time, very good excellent pollack fish and original dessert! Good address! We will return!

Very good, as always. Special mention for the non-alcoholic cocktail menu. Finally a restaurant that offers a range of real cocktails (it's amazing), a change f... read more Very good, as always. Special mention for the non-alcoholic cocktail menu. Finally a restaurant that offers a range of real cocktails (it's amazing), a change from the simple mixtures of fruit juices or the Perr...rondelle offered everywhere.