Les Orfèvres
A Michelin-guided gastronomic gem in Amiens, offering artful French cuisine with a modern twist and exceptional wine pairings.
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Les Orfèvres
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Must-see attractions
A Michelin-guided gastronomic gem in Amiens, offering artful French cuisine with a modern twist and exceptional wine pairings.
Consider the Tasting Menu
Opt for the Emotion (5-course) or other tasting menus for a delightful and comprehensive culinary journey.
Try the Honey Bread
Savor their house specialty honey bread, made fresh at a nearby bakery. You might even get a loaf to take home!
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Cuisine
Modern French
Price
$$$
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Michelin-Starred Culinary Artistry
Experience high-quality, Michelin-guided cuisine with beautifully presented dishes that are true works of art. Chef Barette's creations are both traditional and modern.
Surprising Amuse Bouche and Honey Bread
Delight in a series of unexpected and delicious amuse-bouche to start your meal, and don't miss the house specialty honey bread.
Exceptional Wine Pairings
Indulge in perfectly chosen wine pairings that expertly complement each course, enhancing the overall dining experience.
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Consider the Tasting Menu
Opt for the Emotion (5-course) or other tasting menus for a delightful and comprehensive culinary journey.
Try the Honey Bread
Savor their house specialty honey bread, made fresh at a nearby bakery. You might even get a loaf to take home!
Wine List Prices
Be prepared for potentially steep prices on their extensive and high-quality wine list.
Book in Advance
Reservations are recommended, especially during peak hours, to secure your table.
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Consider the Tasting Menu
Opt for the Emotion (5-course) or other tasting menus for a delightful and comprehensive culinary journey.
Try the Honey Bread
Savor their house specialty honey bread, made fresh at a nearby bakery. You might even get a loaf to take home!
Wine List Prices
Be prepared for potentially steep prices on their extensive and high-quality wine list.
Book in Advance
Reservations are recommended, especially during peak hours, to secure your table.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Les Orfevres is highly praised for its exceptional, high-quality, and artfully presented Michelin-guided cuisine, with many highlighting the surprising amuse-bouches and superb wine pairings. While the food and service often receive top marks, some diners note that the interior could benefit from a refresh, and a few have experienced less accommodating service when arriving slightly late.
"Exceptional and valued Michelin guide restaurant. Everything was lovely and food was fantastic. I especially liked the chicken soup."
C C
"Very nice experience overall. The food was very nice and the service was great. They were very nice. They had a good wine list. We had the 4 settings. It was very filling and well prepared. Thank you!"
Adam Ruskin
"We had the 5 course lunch, with accompanying wines. Every course was a delight. We started with three amuse bouche - a battered haddock bite, a wafer biscuit topped with honey, goats cheese and smoked goats cheese and another bite of light and fluffy cauliflower. We started with a fois gras, topped with crisp onions and in an onion sauce, followed by a ravioli filled with egg and haddock. Then we had a lobster quenelle. The highlight for me was the filet steak - cooked to perfection. A desert of strawberrys and sorbet. Everything was beautifully presented and I only wish I cold paint a better picture with my words - all superb. The paired wines were perfect."
bob hughes
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Frequently Asked Questions
Les Orfevres is known for its high-quality, Michelin-guided French cuisine, artfully presented dishes, excellent wine pairings, and unique amuse-bouche.
Yes, Les Orfevres offers various tasting menus, including a 5-course 'Emotion' menu, which are highly recommended for a full culinary experience.
Yes, their house specialty honey bread is made at a nearby bakery and is so popular that they sometimes offer extra loaves to take home.
The dining room is described as having a minimalist, elegant, modern, and sober ambiance, with some suggesting it could benefit from a refresh.
It is recommended to make reservations in advance, especially during peak hours, to secure a table.
Les Orfevres has an extensive wine list with good pairings, though prices can be on the steeper side.
Some guests have reported that the restaurant can be very strict with late arrivals, leading to a negative experience.
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Lauded by the Michelin guide as a top spot in Amiens for a creative and gastronomic dining experience, make a reservation at Les Orfèvres for a first-class meal. Michelin-starred chef Frédéric Barette shared his talents at celebrated addresses in Paris before returning to his home region of Picardy to head the kitchen of this elegant restaurant. A refined and minimalist dining room allows for the emphasis to be placed on the expertly-plated dishes, which come served like true works of art.
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La table :Outre la rue éponyme, les Orfèvres ce sont, en cuisine, le chef Frédéric Barette, 30 ans de métier dont de nombreuses auprès de toques étoilées et, en salle, Pennie, son épouse au service attentif. Près de la cathédrale, le tandem s’est taillé une jolie réputation avec cet estaminet qui propose, dans un cadre sobre et moderne, mais néanmoins chaleureux avec sa grande fresque colorée, une cuisine de tradition savoureuse et rabelaisienne. Dans l’assiette :Les émois gustatifs sourient aux audacieux : on se laisse tenter par le menu à l’aveugle en 3, 4, 5 ou 7 services (de quoi s’enjailler).
Les Orfèvres: Where to Eat in Amiens
If the best place to stay is the delightful Hôtel Marotte, then the restaurant not to miss is chef Frédéric Barette’s excellent new place in the heart of town, Les Orfèvres, sited just steps from the cathedral. Barette, a native of northern France, most recently worked at Les Coulisses Vintage in Paris, but decided to return to his native Picardy and open his own restaurant, because “the produce in northern France is really excellent, and there’s such a good quality of life in this region.
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C’est un lieu chaleureux et authentique à la décoration sobre et légère, en plein centre-ville d’Amiens, où l’on se régale de plats gourmands, qui oscillent habilement entre tradition et modernité : au restaurant gastronomique Les Orfèvres dans la Somme, clientèle d’habitués, nouveaux venus, curieux et touristes gourmands s’attablent et se régalent d’une cuisine à l’image du chef Frédéric BARETTE : attachante et généreuse, franche et sincère.
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Les Orfèvres in Amiens serves very high quality and inventive food via its numerous tasting menus. There are few English voices to be heard here (quite a rare thing in northern France) and no pomp; tiny dogs on leads sit among the legs of high chairs and canoodling couples. You can eat à la carte but the €56 four-course tasting menu is just the thing for a leisurely lunch.
Les Orfèvres in Amiens: a fine dining experience
For my first evening in Amiens, I chose to dine at Les Orfèvres, a gastronomic restaurant located near the Cathedral with a very good reputation.
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