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9.2
of 10

Excellent
1515 reviews
Ambience
9.2
Food
9.2
Service
9.1
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  • Clive L.

    Clive L.1 review

    August 15, 2025

    10/10

    The restaurant is the perfect quintessential French Restaurant . Yes it’s in a touristy location but it rises above and doesn’t let you down It’s classic, I hope it remains that way.

  • Jamie S.1 review

    August 10, 2025

    6.5/10

    There were 4 of us. They put us at a 6 top table and never even removed the silverware or chairs, it was not comfortable , and very hard to converse. Hans was our waiter, he was very abrupt and although we had a 2 pm reservation, he said the kitchen closed at 2:30 and we had to order right away. The food was good, the room lovely. Hans needs another profession, and gives this lovely restaurant a bad name.

  • Denise Q.2 reviews

    August 1, 2025

    10/10

    All the famous stars that have visited the restaurant along with the fabulous menu. The oysters were superb as well as the cheese & the wine.

  • Grahame S.2 reviews

    August 1, 2025

    10/10

    Great food in an atmospheric restaurant. Excellent service and good value.

  • Biana D.1 review

    July 21, 2025

    10/10

    Great ambience, food and service.

  • Alexandra S.1 review

    July 20, 2025

    10/10

    I made the reservation based on the history of this restaurant. The food , ambience, and the service were amazing.

  • Chi Man K.1 review

    July 25, 2025

    10/10

    quality food and professional service

  • Cathy M.1 review

    July 15, 2025

    10/10

    A warm romantic setting with skilled and theatrical service (squeeze that duck!!!) and very good food. A bientot😀

  • sandy w.1 review

    July 7, 2025

    10/10

    The food. The wine, the staff and the place.

  • Elmar N.1 review

    June 14, 2025

    10/10

    Very nice restaurant and historical ambience, very good kitchen and service.

  • Heidi S.1 review

    June 10, 2025

    10/10

    Charming, delightful and delicious. A highlight of my visit to Rouen

  • Kathryn D.1 review

    June 3, 2025

    10/10

    Time slowed down for us here, and we understood what made Julia Childs fall in love with French food. The perfect lunch for us—we really enjoyed it.

  • Donna M.1 review

    May 27, 2025

    10/10

    We have been waiting years to go here . Lovely place lovely food. Worth the wait

  • Adriana f.1 review

    May 24, 2025

    6/10

    Absolutely gorgeous restaurant. I ordered wrong and did not enjoy my dinner at all- I believe this was my own fault. Entree took 3 hours to arrive.

  • Gints S.9 reviews

    May 23, 2025

    8/10

    Very charming place in the center of Rouen old town with amazing galleries of celebrities , nice setup and traditional service and menu. Gastronomy is ok.

  • Sharon W.11 reviews

    May 11, 2025

    10/10

    Unfortunately, there were 2 dogs at the table next to us. Beside the fact that I am allergic to most dogs (and cats). the dogs were free to walk around/under the table, growling, barking and making other noise. To me, this was unacceptable and I will not recommend to friends that frequently visit France.

  • So tin T.1 review

    May 17, 2025

    10/10

    The restaurant environment is elegant and the waiters service is polite. The chef cooks with care and the price is generous and frugal. Enjoy the French restaurant style there and look forward to visiting again next time.

  • SJ C.1 review

    May 10, 2025

    10/10

    Excellent dinner at a restaurant with longest history!!

  • Denise G.1 review

    May 10, 2025

    10/10

    The restaurant is on a 900 year old beautifully preserved building. Table settings were impeccable. Our server had lots of experience creating the best context for the famous Rouen’s Canard (Canard au sang). Food plenty and delicious. Great experience!

  • Eduardo V.2 reviews

    May 5, 2025

    10/10

    We enjoyed very much the quality of the food and cooking, and the service was attentive. Great dinner on our way to the Normandy battlefields!

  • Donnie Y.1 review

    May 11, 2025

    10/10

    We took train from Paris to Rouen to have lunch here. It was well worth the trip. Atmosphere and service was excellent. Food was over the top. My dish of Dover Sole was absolutely the best fish I have had during my 75 year life span. Each of the other three voiced the same satisfaction. All would have been just perfect had not my ham handed good friend, in his normal bumbling manner, dumped the stand, holding a large tray of ice and raw oysters, directly onto my plate and the table in front of me. I told him I might change my mind and insist he pick up the check. Seriously though, the waiter handled the mishap in a low key, very efficient manner, and lunch continued. Most excellent experience and my wife says we will be back.

  • Colleen S.1 review

    April 27, 2025

    10/10

    What a wonderful place - marvelous food, great service, and a 14th century environment! Who could ask for more?? It was the best food I had in France (and that's saying a lot). Highly recommended

  • .Stéphane F.123 reviews

    May 9, 2025

    9.5/10

    Plat, impeccable, service, impeccable

  • maria helena d.2 reviews

    May 4, 2025

    3.5/10

    Tourist trap. Bad service , bad food. There was a bug in the meal. Disgusting

  • Christine R.1 review

    May 3, 2025

    10/10

    The food was amazing!! Services top notch!!

  • Kathleen D.2 reviews

    April 27, 2025

    10/10

    I wish we could give the service 10 stars! And the food was divine! Can’t wait to come back!

  • Valerija V.37 reviews

    April 27, 2025

    10/10

    Delicious food and amazing service. Can only highly recommend!

  • Benjamin M.1 review

    April 27, 2025

    10/10

    Wonderful food , very processional waiters, fair prices and all in a restaurant that has been operating for almost 700 years!!

  • Elizabeth T.5 reviews

    April 23, 2025

    10/10

    We had a lovely evening at La Couronne. From cocktails to dessert everything was perfect. We shared the terrine of foie Gras and each had the sole meunière. I had the Grand Marnier soufflé. It was perfect!

  • Katy S.1 review

    April 20, 2025

    6/10

    Very friendly staff and good (but not great food). Go for the glimpses of the photos or to say you went to the oldest cafe, but much better food options in Rouen, and less blatantly aimed at tourists.

  • Jeffrey G.1 review

    April 15, 2025

    10/10

    Fantastic food , friendly service and charming people there.

    La CouronneOwner

    Dear Jeffrey. I am glad to read that you enjoyed your dinner at la Couronne. I will share your comments with our restaurant teams! Kind regards. Sacha, la Couronne.

  • Sarah H.3 reviews

    April 15, 2025

    10/10
    +2

    Engaging waitstaff, very fine food.

    La CouronneOwner

    Dear Sarah, many thanks for giving us such a high note! I am glad to read that our staff was friendly to you. Kind regards, Sacha, la Couronne.

  • Thomas W.1 review

    April 14, 2025

    10/10

    Our meal at La Couronne was truly a highlight of our stop in Rouen. The Chateaubriand was fabulous—tender, flavorful, and perfectly prepared—while my wife’s scallops were equally outstanding. The Grand Marnier soufflé was the perfect dessert to complete an extraordinary meal. Dining in the oldest tavern in France added to the experience, with a charming, historic atmosphere that made the evening feel truly special. A memorable culinary experience from start to finish.

    La CouronneOwner

    Dear Thomas, thank you very much for your kind words. I am happy to read that you spent a lovely moment at la Couronne. The soufflé is indeed a regular favourite! Kind regards, Sacha, la Couronne.

  • Kay G.1 review

    April 13, 2025

    10/10

    The food, especially the sole and the scallops in a lobster sauce, were exceptional. We had a memorable evening in a very special setting.

    La CouronneOwner

    Dear Kay, We are very happy that you enjoyed your dinner at la Couronne. I will share your comments with our Head Chef. Regards, Sacha, la Couronne.

  • Graham H.1 review

    April 11, 2025

    10/10

    Special occasion special service with humour. Thoroughly enjoyable evening.

    La CouronneOwner

    Dear Graham, thank you very much for giving la Couronne 10 out of 10. We hope to welcome you again. Kind regards, Sacha, la Couronne.

  • Hans R.1 review

    March 26, 2025

    6/10

    First things first: the ambience is really original. It reminded us a little of ‘L’Aile ou la cuisse’ with Louis de Funès. The reception was friendly. The table, on the other hand, was disappointing: completely pressed against the wall and wobbly. The waiters also noticed this, but nothing was done about it. No matter - luckily we found a piece of paper to put under the table in the bag. As we walked past, the waiter cleared the vase from our table, then turned his back on us and left us with the impression that we were to blame for the mishap. Wine service - something you might have expected in a restaurant like this - was rudimentary. The waiter usually only came when you were pouring your own. The food was okay overall. Nothing special, but definitely not bad. All in all, a restaurant that you are welcome to try. If you don't, it's not the end of the world. Translated with DeepL.com (free version)

    La CouronneOwner

    Dear Hans, Thank you for commenting your visit at la Couronne. I will share your thoughts with our restaurant teams. Kind regards, Sacha, la Couronne.

  • kathryn k.3 reviews

    March 26, 2025

    10/10

    The food was magnificent and the service superb. Highly recommend.

    La CouronneOwner

    Dear Kathryn, many, many thanks for recommending la Couronne to The Fork's users. We are glad to read that you enjoyed our kitchen's food! Kind regards, Sacha, la Couronne.

  • Ian and Sue L.1 review

    March 25, 2025

    10/10

    Fantastic food served by friendly attentive staff a great culinary experience !

    La CouronneOwner

    Thank you so much for your nice comments about la Couronne. We are happy to read that you spent a special moment with us! Kind regards, Sacha.

  • Igor S.1 review

    March 23, 2025

    10/10

    Nice place. Tasty food.

    La CouronneOwner

    Dear Igor, thank you very much for giving la Couronne ten out of ten. We are delighted that you spent a great moment with us. Kind regard, Sacha, la Couronne.

  • Nataliia S.33 reviews

    March 17, 2025

    10/10

    The best restaurants what I have ever seen. Good service, good quality of food , and atmosphere

    La CouronneOwner

    Dear Nataliia, thank you for giving us such a high note. We are very happy that you enjoyed all 3 aspects. I will share your comments with our restaurant team. Kind regards, Sacha, la Couronne.

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