L'ODAS — Restaurant in Rouen

What an amazing experience! Truly worthy of a 2024 Michelin rating. It is a fixed menu with no menu. The chef surprises you with every course which truly enhances the experience. There were so many unique flavors in the 5 course menu I can’t even fully describe. The “menu” only had a list of their over one dozen suppliers so that should give you an idea of the vast array of ingredients.

We were seated in their lovely courtyard.

One course was veal sweetbreads. It was tender and delicious with some crispiness on the edges. I found out later this was pancreas but have no fear.

The crab entree was amazing. Not sure if it was proper, but I couldn’t resist using bread to wipe and finish the precious sauces of each course. Some entrees had a rich smoky flavor, including the Tom Dory fish dish.

Another example was a dip of shaved chocolate for dessert. It was amazing. Turns out it was ground and roasted cocoa bean husks. Wow, who woulda thunk that was a thing?

The service was awesome and the staff was cheerful, polite and patient with our many questions. They were apologetic of their English skills but I will say their English was way better than my French abilities. :-)

Don’ be in a hurry. We started at 8:15 and left...

L’Odas is one star Michelin gastronomique restaurant, located in a heart of Rouen. For a Michelin star restaurant, the price is very reasonable, if you go find this kind of restaurant in a bigger city such as Paris, I bet you won’t have this kind of price. The price menu starts from 29€ for lunch during weekdays, and 49€ during for lunch and dinner during weekends (price exclude drinks). I went there last weekend after making a reservation a month ahead for Saturday lunch. The restaurant is pretty small, now I understood that reservation is very important for the weekend.With 49€ menu, you can get appetizers, 2 starters, 1 main course and a dessert. The unique thing about this restaurant is blind menu, you just need to tell the waitress what you don’t like or can’t eat, and you will get custom meal. They do also have menu à la carte (but it depends on what available). I told them that I don’t eat porc, I got a foie gras poêlé, noix saint Jacques as starters and a beautiful meat cut for...

From the moment we arrived, we were enveloped in an atmosphere that was both elegant and welcoming. The service was impeccable — attentive without being intrusive, and delivered with genuine warmth that made us feel truly special. We chose the 5-course menu with paired wines, and it was an absolute triumph from start to finish. Each dish was a work of art — each dish was a masterpiece. Beautifully presented, with flavours that were perfectly balanced and thoughtfully composed. The wine pairings elevated the experience even further, each glass thoughtfully selected to complement and enhance the flavours on the plate. The setting itself added to the magic of the evening — refined, intimate, and with a touch of understated luxury. If you’re looking for a dining experience that combines artistry on the plate with flawless service and a wonderful atmosphere, L’ODAS is not...