Autrement

Should You Book Autrement?

Getting a table at Autrement is easy — and that accessibility is one of the better arguments for going. In a city like Beauvais, where the dining-out pool is smaller than Paris and booking pressure is correspondingly lower, you can typically secure a reservation without the weeks-long lead time required at comparable Michelin-recognised addresses elsewhere in France. That ease of access does not signal a second-tier experience. Autrement has held a Michelin Plate in both 2024 and 2025, a consistent signal that the kitchen is producing food worth tracking. If you are in the Oise department and want a serious modern cuisine meal without the logistics of a Paris booking, Autrement is the answer.

The Venue in Detail

Autrement sits at 128 Rue de Paris in Beauvais, operating at the €€ price point, which positions it as one of the more accessible Michelin Plate addresses in northern France. The kitchen works in modern cuisine, a format that in French regional practice typically means a classical base with contemporary technique and a seasonal, ingredient-driven menu structure. For the food-focused traveller passing through Beauvais, perhaps en route between Paris and the Channel coast, or stopping to see the Gothic Cathédrale Saint-Pierre, Autrement offers a credible reason to sit down for a full meal rather than settle for something less considered.

The Michelin Plate, held consecutively for 2024 and 2025, is a specific signal worth understanding. It does not carry the prestige of a star, but it is Michelin's formal acknowledgment of good cooking, a deliberate inclusion in the Guide rather than just a listing. At this price tier, back-to-back Plates suggest a kitchen that is consistent rather than occasionally impressive, which matters more for most diners than a single spectacular service. In the broader context of French regional dining, this places Autrement in a category alongside addresses that serious food travellers would visit deliberately, rather than stumble upon.

On the question of takeout and delivery: modern cuisine at this level is generally not designed to travel. Dishes built on precision plating, delicate sauces, textural contrast lose meaningful quality in transit, a reality that applies across the category, from Arpège in Paris down to regional Plate-level addresses. If you are considering Autrement for an off-premise occasion, the honest recommendation is to eat in. The €€ price point makes the full sit-down experience accessible enough that there is no strong case for accepting a diminished version of the food. For a Beauvais gathering where delivery is a genuine requirement, the venue is better used as inspiration for a reservation than as a takeout option. Check our full Beauvais restaurants guide for addresses where off-premise dining is more format-appropriate.

For the explorer-type diner, Autrement fits a wider northern France itinerary well. The Michelin Plate standard here is comparable to what you would find at regional addresses like Maison Lameloise in Chagny or La Table du Castellet in Le Castellet in terms of kitchen ambition, though those operate at higher price tiers and with greater booking difficulty. At €€, Autrement is a lower-barrier entry point into the same quality register. If your frame of reference is what a Michelin Plate meal looks like at Flocons de Sel in Megève or Bras in Laguiole, both operating at higher tiers, Autrement delivers a version of that kitchen seriousness at a fraction of the financial commitment.

The regional context matters here. Beauvais is not a dining destination in the way that Lyon or the Basque coast are, which means venues like Autrement carry more weight for locals and passing travellers alike. Le Senso is the other Beauvais address worth knowing if you want a contrasting style for a multi-night stay. For a broader view of what the city offers beyond dining, our Beauvais hotels guide, bars guide, and experiences guide are worth consulting alongside your restaurant plans.

One practical note for the food-focused traveller: the combination of a Michelin Plate kitchen, an accessible price point, easy reservations is relatively rare in French regional dining. At starred Paris addresses like Troisgros - Le Bois sans Feuilles in Ouches or Mirazur in Menton, all three conditions do not apply simultaneously. Autrement's current position, recognised, affordable, bookable, is the kind of window that closes as reputation builds.

Booking and Logistics

Booking difficulty at Autrement is rated Easy. No specific booking method or hours are listed in the available data, so contacting the venue directly via their address at 128 Rue de Paris, 60000 Beauvais is the reliable approach. For broader Beauvais planning, our wineries guide and experiences guide can help build a fuller itinerary around the meal.

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