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Christopher Coutanceau

4.7 (1,184) $$$$ $$$$ Temporarily Closed

Description

Summary: A quiet dining room with sea views frames seasonal seafood presented with inventive restraint.

Christopher Coutanceau embodies a fishermen chef ethos in a refined setting overlooking the bay. The dining room uses calming grey tones and expansive windows to showcase Atlantic views while the kitchen delivers inventive, seasonally driven seafood that respects waste and sustainability. Expect multiple langoustine interpretations, octopus preparations, and meticulous pastry pairings from the pastry team, all supported by a substantial wine cellar and precise service that invites a memorable journey.

Awards

Michelin
3 Stars 2025
OAD
Ranked # 80 in Classical of Europe 2024
Ranked # 83 in Classical of Europe 2025
Ranked # 60 in Classical of Europe 2023
Ranked # 53 in Classical of Europe 2022
La Liste
Score 96.0 / 100 2023
Score 94.0 / 100 2025
Ranked # 12 in the World 2025
Ranked # 118 in the World 2023
Falstaff
4 Flowers
Gault & Millau
4 Toques
50 Best
Discovery

Location

Plage de la Concurrence, 17000 La Rochelle, France

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