Le Relais Varengeville — Restaurant in Dieppe

The desserts were the star of the evening - each of them extremely well composed out of highest quality ingredients (e.g. the chocolate sauce evidently made of real, highest quality chocolate, the vanilla ice cream had loads of real vanilla bean in it, etc.). The starters and mains likewise had very fresh ingredients and were prepared in very traditional ways; they lacked the little twists and surprises, however, that innovative menus would offer, and the flavours sometimes didn't really blend, hence 4 stars. The service was very friendly and had a family feel, and I really liked the tastefully modern interior in a quaint setting.

All in all, this restaurant is a great choice if you either look for very traditional French food or are in the area (it's a few minutes from the amazing Bois de Moutiers, a must- see garden and park in Dieppe); however, if you look for more modern, creative food, the restaurant may not justify a trip out of town...

This was by far the worst meal and service I've had in my three week holiday in France. I ordered the meat of the day, as did my wife, the sirloin steak that arrived was not the best looking but I did hope for the best. Unfortunately it was full of gristle and sinew. I chewed about half of it and gave up. When eventually the waitress came over I pointed out that the meal was very poor she pretended to not understand, despite using Google translate to help, and walked away. I didn't expect to be given a free meal but an apology would have been nice. She has the worst attitude I've encountered, and I've travelled worldwide and eaten out plenty. I left having paid full price, no apologies and rather hungry. This is one of the few of my many reviews where I would advise you to seriously consider another...

Quelle soirée ratée ! Ma fille a réservé une semaine d'avance une table pour le dîner et lorsque nous sommes arrivées, une "cheftaine" nous a refusé l'accès à la salle à manger principale, nous disant que la table restante pour deux personnes avait été promise. Elle nous a conduites dans une salle à l'arrière de l'auberge, à l'ambiance de réfectoire. Aucune vue, aucune atmosphère.

Comme apéritif, ma fille choisit une coupe de champagne et moi un Bicheau. Le vin est piqué, imbuvable. Le sommelier vient, s'excuse et sert un nouveau verre de vin rouge.

Nous choisissons un demi tourteau comme entrée, qui n'est pas frais et nous demandons qu'il soit changé. La "cheftaine" s'excuse, reconnait que le tourteau n'est pas frais et nous explique que le chef achète les tourteaux sous vide, car en cette saison, les tourteaux sont vides! Madame, sachez que les tourteaux se pêchent sur les côtes bretonnes et normandes de mai à octobre et nous en avons trouvé de magnifiques le lendemain au marché de Dieppe.

La bourride de lotte et le filet de poisson du jour étaient cuisinés sans goût et surcuits. Achetés sous vide eux aussi ?

Les tourteaux n'ont pas été portés à l'addition, mais le verre de Bibeau piqué, l'a été.

Bref, un fiasco sur toute la ligne. Heureusement, notre repas de fruits de mer et de poisson frais, à Dieppe le lendemain midi, était exquis et d'une fraîcheur, digne du bord de mer de...