Le Moulin Des Ecrevisses
Ailly-sur-Noye, Ailly Sur Noye
Restaurant in Ailly Sur Noye, France
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Price
$50–100per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
A practical Ailly-sur-Noye choice for diners who want a quieter local meal rather than a heavily documented destination restaurant. Le Moulin Des Ecrevisses makes sense if location and ease matter; cross-shop La Bonne Auberge or L'Aubergade if you need clearer modern-cuisine positioning and price-tier signals before committing.
About Le Moulin Des Ecrevisses
Le Moulin Des Ecrevisses is a venue in Ailly Sur Noye. For planning, focus on its opening hours and smart-casual dress code. Treat it as a local dining choice to evaluate on schedule and fit rather than as a venue defined by accolades or a named culinary style.
A local dining pick for practical planning
The appeal here is practical first: it may suit diners who are already planning to be in Ailly Sur Noye and want a meal within the venue's listed service windows. Frame it around timing and convenience rather than awards, a tasting format, or a specific cuisine. For planning, start with the schedule: closed Monday and Tuesday; open Wednesday to Friday for lunch and dinner; open Saturday for dinner; and open Sunday for lunch.
The main caution is expectation management. If the group needs awards, chef-led format, menu type, price, or signature dishes before committing, confirm those details directly before booking.
How to decide if it belongs on your shortlist
Choose Le Moulin Des Ecrevisses when Ailly Sur Noye is convenient and the hours fit your plans. Skip it if the occasion depends on a specific cuisine, price band, chef profile, or tasting-menu structure. In that case, compare it with other options such as La Bonne Auberge, L'Aubergade, La Table Du Marais, Brasserie Jules, or Le T'Chiot Zinc, while checking each venue's current details directly.
If this stop is part of a wider food route, keep its role modest and practical rather than forcing it into the same category as more destination-led venues. The practical verdict: consider Le Moulin Des Ecrevisses for a local meal in Ailly Sur Noye, using the hours and smart-casual dress code as firm planning anchors.
Planning details
- Location
- Route de Boves, 80250 Ailly-sur-Noye, France
- Reservations
- Book on Zenchef
- Website
- lemoulindesecrevisses.com
- Phone
- +33322902569
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Le Moulin Des Ecrevisses lives its sense of place. Housed in a converted watermill on the Route de Boves, the restaurant foregrounds water, stone and farmland in both arrival and design; coming here means moving through open fields and small copses toward a building that feels rooted in local agricultural history. The kitchen leans into that terroir-driven logic, so the room balances rustic textures with an elevated, quietly elegant manner. The overall impression is intimate and atmospheric: a countryside destination that feels both cozy and refined without theatricality.
Best For
This is a venue for those seeking a meal tied closely to place: ideal for a thoughtful dinner or a special occasion when the provenance of ingredients matters as much as the plating. The converted-mill setting and the regional ingredient story lend themselves to romantic evenings and milestone meals where conversation and the landscape are part of the experience. While the restaurant’s tone is elevated, its rural location and ingredient focus also make it suitable for visitors who appreciate family-style regional cooking presented with care.
Ordering Tips
Order with the season in mind. The restaurant's whole argument is built on the productivity of the Somme (market-garden produce, cold-water fish from local waterways, and game from the bocage) so prioritize dishes that showcase local and seasonal ingredients. If the menu labels offerings by provenance or season, choose those to get the clearest sense of the mill’s relationship to the surrounding land. Avoid expecting generic, international dishes; the strengths described are specificity and regional rhythm.
Venue details
Ambiance
Convivial and apaisante atmosphere in a rustic historic setting with preserved mill features, warm attentive service, and scenic river views from the terrace.
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Experience
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Quiet
- Service Style
- Formal
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Small
- Kitchen
- Seasonal
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Tasting menu
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly
- Private Dining
- Available
- Outdoor Seating
- Yes
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Route de Boves, 80250 Ailly-sur-Noye, France
Planning details
Location
Route de Boves, 80250 Ailly-sur-Noye, France · Directions
Also consider
Where to look if this is not the right fit
Try Le Moulin Des Ecrevisses if the group wants a Contemporary French Gastronomique label. Choose L'Aubergade if the meal is more occasion-led and the €€€ tier is acceptable.
Restaurant context
How It Compares
Le Moulin Des Ecrevisses is the lower-information choice in this set: useful if Ailly-sur-Noye convenience and a quieter local meal matter more than a clearly signposted cuisine category. La Bonne Auberge is easier to judge before booking because it is positioned as Modern Cuisine at €€, making it the cleaner value comparison for diners who want a defined style without moving into a higher spend bracket.
L'Aubergade sits higher at €€€, so choose it when the occasion calls for a more deliberate modern-cuisine meal and the budget can stretch. For a simpler fallback, La Table Du Marais, Le T'Chiot Zinc, and Brasserie Jules are worth checking when availability or ambiance matters more than a specific culinary label.
The practical split is clear: pick Le Moulin Des Ecrevisses for ease and local fit, La Bonne Auberge for clearer value, and L'Aubergade for the more occasion-driven modern-cuisine choice.
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Compare Le Moulin Des Ecrevisses
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Le Moulin Des Ecrevisses | Ailly Sur Noye | , | , | No published awards |
| La Bonne Auberge | Dury | Modern Cuisine | €€ | 2025 Michelin Plate |
| L'Aubergade | Dury | Modern Cuisine | €€€ | 2025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| La Table Du Marais | Amiens | , | , | No published awards |
| Le T'Chiot Zinc | Amiens | , | , | No published awards |
| Brasserie Jules | Amiens | , | , | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about Le Moulin Des Ecrevisses?
Plan around the hours first: it is closed Monday and Tuesday, open Wednesday to Friday for 12–2 PM and 7–9 PM, Saturday evenings only, and Sunday lunch. It is in Ailly Sur Noye, and the dress code is smart casual.
What are alternatives to compare with Le Moulin Des Ecrevisses?
Other options to compare include La Bonne Auberge, L'Aubergade, La Table Du Marais, Brasserie Jules, and Le T'Chiot Zinc.
Is lunch or dinner better at Le Moulin Des Ecrevisses?
Lunch is available Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday from 12–2 PM. Dinner is available Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 7–9 PM. The better choice depends on which service window fits your schedule.