Nord Pas de Calais Restaurants  One of the great pleasures of heading to France, whether for a day trip, a short break or a longer holiday, is the opportunity to eat out in a French restaurant. So, while in terms of distance travelled it is but a hop from England, in gastronomic terms it is a whole new experience and usually much lighter on your pocket as well! There are a wealth of places to eat in the Pas de Calais ranging from small Fermes Auberges to Michelin rated restaurants.
Which restaurant?  Below you will find a few we have enjoyed. Try to find a restaurant that is targeted at French diners (French menus are a good clue!).
Which time?  Sunday lunch is always busy and it pays to book ahead.  In the evenings, don’t arrive too early - 7.30PM is often the earliest you can get served.
Which menu?  Don’t go for à la carte options.  Usually they have the same options as the menu prix fixe and they cost a lot more!  Avoid Menu Touristique like the plague!
Which wine?  Wine can be quite expensive if you go for named bottles.  But carafes of house white or red wine have usually been exquisitely selected by the restauranteur and are excellent value.  Refer to our wine section for more advice on wines in France.

Our favourite restaurants in the Nord Pas de Calais:

   - Ambassade de Montmartre
   - Buffalo Grill
   - Hôtel du Centre
   - Le Cygne
   - Restaurant l'Epicure
   - La Ferme Gourmande
   - Le Fontainebleau
   - Le Fournil
   - Auberge d'Inxent
   - Restaurant Paul et Virginie
   - Au Vivier
   - Restaurant du Cap
   - Les Tourelles

Restaurant Le Fournil

2 route de Saint-Omer

62310

Coupelle-Vieille

Tel No: 0(3) 21 47 16 06

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A warm welcome awaits you at this modern looking, roadside building. It can be found at the junction of the D148 and D126 5 kms NW of Coupelle-Vieille.  When we visited for Sunday lunch in February 2005, the restaurant was full of French families doing what the French enjoy most – eating and having quality family time! At lunchtimes during the week there is a very reasonably priced set menu.  Otherwise there is a choice of set price menus, starting from €16, as well as a la carte and a separate childrens’ menu for €10. The food is inventive and uses local and seasonal produce wherever possible. We certainly would recommend this restaurant.