Le Dauphin

Le Dauphin is the restaurant of Hôtel Le Dauphin in Caen, Normandy. Its Table du Chef was awarded 2 toques and 13/20 in the Gault & Millau 2026 guide. The restaurant highlights a rich, carefully chosen wine list supported by a notable cellar. Private salons can receive groups from 12 up to 50 people, making the restaurant suitable for meetings and events in a refined, intimate setting. The restaurant occupies elegant, softly appointed dining rooms and private salons, with some tables placed around a fireplace, offering a calm, refined and intimate atmosphere. A lounge bar, La Galerie du Prieuré, is also available on the premises. The cooking is modern and seasonally focused, rooted in Norman tradition and favouring subtle, delicate preparations that showcase regional produce, with a particular emphasis on fish and shellfish. Stéphane Pugnat (Maître Restaurateur). The establishment holds the Maître Restaurateur distinction. Specialities include Poisson du jour; Sashimi de thon (seared tuna); dishes highlighting fish and shellfish; seasonal, regionally sourced cuisine; and the Table de Chef (Chef's table).