Rhiza

Rating: 11.5
Author: Gault&Millau

1 Carrefour de la Croix de Pierre, 14340 Le Pré-d'Auge, France

11.5/20
Gourmet Restaurant

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Location: Le Pré-d'Auge
Chef: Tom Blain
Cooking: French | Local | Tapas
Services: Terrace
Style: Bistro/Brasserie, Casual, Wine Bar, With family, With friends

Budget (€)

Indicative price per person (excl. drinks)

23 to 35

Gault&Millau's review 2026

11,5/20

Gourmet Restaurant

After a brief stay in Anjou, Camille Ntonga and Tom Blain found a welcoming haven in Tom’s native Normandy, in the lush Pays d’Auge region, in a charming Norman house in the village. The young chef quickly forged fruitful partnerships with local producers to create a tempting seasonal menu. Based on the concept of colorful, appetizing bowls, he combines ingredients picked fresh, just delivered, or bought at the market with a touch of imagination: melon gazpacho, sheep’s milk cheese, hazelnut crumble (the praline might be a bit much, making it feel like a dessert served as an appetizer), fish rillettes (conger eel recently), green beans, coral lentil hummus with pesto, and a dessert of caramelized tomato with buckwheat and tomato-buckwheat crumble. A few jarred goods from the grocery store to round out the meal, a personal wine cellar inspired by the Loire region, and local cider to accompany this lively gathering hosted by Camille, who is beaming whether she’s in the dining room or on the terrace in front of the house.