Restaurant in Amiens, France
Amiens' strongest modern dining bet at €€.
Hyacinthe is the strongest modern cuisine booking in Amiens, backed by consecutive Michelin Plates in 2024 and 2025 and a 4.8 Google score from over 300 reviews. At the €€ price point, it delivers Michelin-acknowledged quality without the budget commitment of a starred venue. Booking is straightforward, making it a practical first choice for a special occasion dinner in the city.
Hyacinthe is the strongest case for modern cuisine in Amiens at the €€ price point, and it has the Michelin Plate recognition in both 2024 and 2025 to back that up. If you are planning a special occasion dinner in the city, this is where you should book. The combination of Michelin-acknowledged quality at a mid-range price makes it a clear choice over more expensive alternatives when budget matters. Booking is relatively easy compared to destination restaurants in northern France, which makes it practical for a well-planned celebration without the six-week lead time you would need elsewhere.
Hyacinthe sits at 11 Rue Dusevel in Amiens, a city better known for its Gothic cathedral than its restaurant scene. That positioning matters: this is a Michelin Plate venue operating in a regional market, which means it offers a level of kitchen ambition you would more typically associate with a larger city, without the noise, competition, or pricing pressure that comes with Paris. For a date night, anniversary, or business dinner in Amiens, the calculus is direct — Hyacinthe delivers a credentialed, considered modern cuisine experience at a price that does not require justification.
The atmosphere here reads as composed rather than loud. The address on Rue Dusevel places it in the older urban core of Amiens, and the energy at Hyacinthe tends toward the intimate end of the spectrum — the kind of room where conversation carries and the evening moves at a pace you control. If you are planning a celebration, that ambient register is an asset. This is not a venue where the room is the spectacle; the food and the occasion are. For diners who want a quieter setting where a significant conversation can happen without competing with a DJ set or a packed bar crowd, Hyacinthe fits well.
On the lunch versus dinner question, the €€ price range suggests that both services are accessible, but dinner is where a special occasion sits most naturally. Lunch at a Michelin-acknowledged restaurant at this price tier is often the sharper value proposition in France , you typically access the same kitchen and similar preparation for less , and if budget is a consideration, a weekday lunch at Hyacinthe could represent the most cost-efficient way to experience what the kitchen does. For a celebration or a business meal where the occasion itself matters, dinner will feel more appropriate simply because the pacing and the evening context support it. The core recommendation: if value is the priority, lean toward lunch; if occasion is the priority, book dinner.
Two consecutive Michelin Plate awards in 2024 and 2025 are a meaningful signal without being the ceiling of the category. A Michelin Plate is the Guide's acknowledgment that a restaurant is cooking good food , it sits below the star tier but above the anonymous majority. In Amiens specifically, that credential places Hyacinthe in a narrow group. For context, comparable Michelin-recognised modern cuisine experiences in the broader northern France region include Assiette Champenoise in Reims, which operates at a significantly higher price point and star level. Hyacinthe is not competing in that tier, but it is the credentialed choice for modern cuisine within Amiens itself.
For diners exploring the wider French fine dining map, Hyacinthe occupies a specific and useful niche: regional, accessible, and recognised. If you are already visiting Amiens for the cathedral or as a stop on a longer northern France itinerary, this is the restaurant that justifies a proper sit-down meal rather than a brasserie. Pearl's full Amiens restaurants guide covers the broader scene, but for a Michelin-acknowledged modern cuisine meal in the city, Hyacinthe is the anchor recommendation.
The Google review score of 4.8 across 301 reviews is a strong corroborating signal. At that volume, a 4.8 average is not a statistical anomaly , it reflects consistent execution across a meaningful sample. That consistency matters more for a special occasion booking than a single high score from a small number of reviews. You are less likely to encounter an off night here than at a newer venue with fewer data points.
For other dining options in Amiens worth considering alongside Hyacinthe, Ail des Ours and Les Orfèvres are both worth checking if Hyacinthe does not fit your date or format. If you are building a fuller trip around the city, Pearl's guides to Amiens hotels, Amiens bars, and Amiens experiences are the practical starting points.
For those using this visit as part of a broader exploration of what modern French cooking looks like across the country, the reference points are wide. At the leading end of the category, venues like Mirazur in Menton, Flocons de Sel in Megève, and AM par Alexandre Mazzia in Marseille define what the format can reach. Troisgros in Ouches, Auberge de l'Ill in Illhaeusern, and Bras in Laguiole represent the deep-rooted regional French fine dining tradition. Hyacinthe is not in that conversation yet, but for Amiens, it is the right answer to the question of where to eat well.
Address: 11 Rue Dusevel, 80000 Amiens, France. Cuisine: Modern Cuisine. Price: €€ (mid-range). Awards: Michelin Plate 2024 and 2025. Google Rating: 4.8 from 301 reviews. Reservations: Book 1–2 weeks ahead for weekday dinner; give yourself more lead time for weekend evenings or celebrations. Booking difficulty is low relative to comparable Michelin-recognised venues in France. Dress: No dress code confirmed in available data , smart casual is a safe default for a Michelin Plate venue. Budget: €€ pricing makes this accessible for a special occasion without the financial commitment of a starred restaurant. Lunch vs dinner: Lunch likely offers the strongest value; dinner suits occasion dining. Groups: Contact the venue directly to confirm capacity for larger parties.
Compared to the Paris options in the modern French fine dining bracket, Hyacinthe operates in a different league by design , and that is not a criticism. Alléno Paris au Pavillon Ledoyen and Mirazur in Menton are three-star operations at €€€€ pricing, requiring months of advance booking and a serious budget commitment. If you are in Amiens and not making a trip specifically to visit a destination restaurant, those venues are not your practical comparison set. Hyacinthe is the answer to a different question: where do I eat well, with Michelin acknowledgment, at a price that makes sense for a regional dinner?
Within the northern France region, the closest reference point upward is Assiette Champenoise in Reims, which holds three Michelin stars and commands prices to match. For a special occasion where only the highest credential will do and you can travel to Reims, that is the move. For Amiens specifically, with a preference for €€ pricing and easier booking, Hyacinthe is the clear choice. There is no direct Amiens competitor in the Michelin-acknowledged modern cuisine space that presents a comparable case.
If you are weighing Hyacinthe against other Amiens options rather than regional alternatives, Ail des Ours and Les Orfèvres are worth checking for format or availability, but Hyacinthe's two consecutive Michelin Plates give it a credential the others would need to match. For a special occasion in the city, Hyacinthe is the booking to make first.
One to two weeks ahead is enough for most weekday dinners. Weekend evenings and holiday periods will require more lead time, so aim for two to three weeks out if your date is fixed. Booking difficulty is low relative to Michelin-recognised restaurants elsewhere in France, which makes Hyacinthe practical for a last-minute special occasion if your timing is flexible.
Contact the restaurant directly before booking to confirm. The venue's cuisine type is modern, which typically allows for some flexibility, but no specific dietary information is available in the current data. Given the €€ price point and Michelin Plate status, the kitchen is likely experienced with common restrictions , but do not assume without confirming in advance, particularly for serious allergies.
At €€ pricing with two consecutive Michelin Plates, the value case for a tasting menu format is strong if that is how you prefer to eat. A Michelin Plate signals consistent quality from the kitchen, and at this price tier in a regional city like Amiens, you are getting credentialed cooking without the three-figure per-head outlay that tasting menus at starred venues require. Specific menu formats and prices are not confirmed in current data , check directly with the venue before booking.
Specific menu items and signature dishes are not available in the current data. The cuisine type is modern, which in a French context typically means a seasonal, technique-led menu. For the most current picture of what the kitchen is cooking, check the venue's current menu directly. Given the Michelin Plate recognition, the kitchen's core dishes are the safest starting point.
Yes, at €€ pricing with Michelin Plate recognition in both 2024 and 2025 and a 4.8 Google score from 301 reviews, the value case is solid. You are paying mid-range prices for a kitchen that has been acknowledged by the Michelin Guide twice in a row. For context, comparable Michelin-recognised modern cuisine in France at €€€€ pricing requires a significantly larger outlay. Hyacinthe sits well on the value curve.
Yes. The Michelin Plate credential, consistent 4.8 Google rating, and mid-range price point make it the strongest special occasion option in Amiens. The atmosphere runs toward intimate rather than loud, which suits a celebration where the conversation matters as much as the food. Book dinner for an anniversary or date night; consider lunch if you want the same kitchen at potentially better value. For a birthday or business dinner in the city, this is the right call.
Ail des Ours and Les Orfèvres are the first alternatives to check in Amiens. If you are willing to travel within the region, Assiette Champenoise in Reims is the step up in terms of Michelin credentials, but at a significantly higher price. For the full picture of what is available in Amiens, Pearl's Amiens restaurants guide is the place to start.
| Venue | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Hyacinthe | €€ | — |
| Alléno Paris au Pavillon Ledoyen | €€€€ | — |
| Kei | €€€€ | — |
| L'Ambroisie | €€€€ | — |
| Le Cinq - Four Seasons Hôtel George V | €€€€ | — |
| Mirazur | €€€€ | — |
What to weigh when choosing between Hyacinthe and alternatives.
Book at least two weeks in advance, especially for weekend evenings. Hyacinthe holds Michelin Plate recognition for both 2024 and 2025, which means it draws visitors beyond the local Amiens crowd. Midweek lunch is your best window if availability is tight.
check the venue's official channels before booking to flag any dietary requirements. As a modern cuisine kitchen operating at the €€ level with Michelin Plate standing, it is reasonable to expect some flexibility, but this should be confirmed in advance rather than assumed on arrival.
If tasting menus are your format, the €€ price point makes Hyacinthe one of the more accessible Michelin Plate options in northern France. Specific menu details are not publicly confirmed, so call ahead to verify current format and pricing before committing.
Specific dish information is not available here, so ask the staff for current signatures when booking or on arrival. At a modern cuisine venue with Michelin Plate recognition, the chef's daily or seasonal selections are typically where the kitchen performs best.
Yes, for Amiens. At €€ with consecutive Michelin Plate recognition in 2024 and 2025, Hyacinthe delivers credentialed modern cuisine without the price pressure of Paris equivalents. If you are already in Amiens, this is the restaurant to book.
It works well for a two-person occasion dinner. The Michelin Plate credential adds legitimacy, and the €€ price range means you can spend on wine without the evening becoming prohibitive. For larger groups, confirm table availability and format directly with the restaurant.
Hyacinthe is the most credentialed modern cuisine option in Amiens at the €€ level. For alternatives in the region, the dining scene in Lille offers more depth and competition. If you are travelling specifically to eat rather than to visit the cathedral, Lille gives you more options across more price points.
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