Maximin Hellio

Maximin Hellio is a Michelin-starred gourmet restaurant located in Deauville, offering sincere and generous cuisine that highlights products without artifice. Set in a distinct maritime Norman environment, Chef Maximin Hellio creates contemporary dishes inspired by the best of the land and sea in Normandy. His approach is based on long-term relationships with local producers, fishermen, farmers, cheesemakers, and artisans, emphasizing the importance of local and seasonal ingredients that tell the story of the Norman terroir and evoke its landscapes on the plates. The cuisine showcases acidity through ingredients such as apple and cider, complemented by house honey and aromatic herbs and flowers from the chef's garden, situated 25 kilometers away. Signature dishes include blue lobster, tarragon lobster, Mr. Hardy's cliff asparagus with fir sauce, Marans egg with yuzu, John Dory from small boats served with salsify or fennel, turbot with grapefruit, buckwheat shrimp, and crab with black radish. Chef Maximin Hellio trained under renowned French gastronomes and took over the family establishment before founding this restaurant in Deauville, which received its Michelin star in 2017. The atmosphere of the restaurant is soft, refined, and chic, with several spaces designed to evoke the Norman landscapes. This includes a comfortable dining room opened onto the kitchen, a library-table space upstairs, and a private lounge, all decorated by architect Luc Corbin with murals, regional panoramas, plush banquettes, and a grand chandelier. Sophie Hellio, the chef's partner and hostess, enriches the guests' experience through her hospitality, storytelling, and a strong Norman identity.