ArchiDona Restaurant - Caen

We wanted to reserve a table for dinner, but the receptionist at the hôtel in which the restaurant is located informed us that it closed permanently in October,... read more We wanted to reserve a table for dinner, but the receptionist at the hôtel in which the restaurant is located informed us that it closed permanently in October, 2016,

We went twice, and both times the food was great and staff were very friendly. We would surely recommend it and visit it again, next time we will be in Caen. read more We went twice, and both times the food was great and staff were very friendly. We would surely recommend it and visit it again, next time we will be in Caen.

Food was very good--service was excellent--wine list could be better, especially 1/2 bottles and by the glass. read more Food was very good--service was excellent--wine list could be better, especially 1/2 bottles and by the glass.

ArchiDona is situated next to the Hotel de Quatrans and may be jointly owned - didn't check - but better quality (not that hotel is poor). It serves a limited r... read more ArchiDona is situated next to the Hotel de Quatrans and may be jointly owned - didn't check - but better quality (not that hotel is poor). It serves a limited range of food using high quality ingredients, well cooked and prepared. Scallops (les St Pierres) are notoriously difficult to get right. These were perfect, as were accompanying vegetables. Portions are small by Norman standards, but quite adequate. The restaurant has a Bibendum rating from Michelin and deserves it. Unlike some, it is not pretentious. We have fluent French, but heard others with none being helped in English without being patronised. Will go again when next in town.

We had a dining room for 40 and everything was just as we hoped: excellent value, food simple and unpretentious but good, plenty of decent house wine and friend... read more We had a dining room for 40 and everything was just as we hoped: excellent value, food simple and unpretentious but good, plenty of decent house wine and friendly and efficient service. The staff did everything asked of them and all special needs were catered for well . Absolutely no complaints at all. All our party had a great evening and we had the time and space to do our own thing. We were a group of ex and serving military with D-Day veterans and this evening helped to make the weekend quite special. We didn't try the restaurant, which looked nice but would recommend the dining rooms for groups etc. We also forgot to tip, sorry!Many thanks.