Le Manoir d'Hastings
Benouville
Restaurant in Benouville, France
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Price
$30–50per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Le Manoir d'Hastings is a practical Bénouville choice when setting and ease matter more than a documented chef, awards, or a clearly published cuisine identity. Use it for a low-friction local meal; compare with La Table d'Hôtes for clearer value positioning or Stéphane Carbone if you want a more defined modern-cuisine spend.
About Le Manoir d'Hastings
Le Manoir d'Hastings is a Benouville venue to consider when you want to plan ahead. The practical point to note is the dress code: smart casual.
Consider it if the name and Benouville location fit your itinerary and you can confirm the current details directly before going. Skip it if your decision depends on a documented chef, named cuisine style, awards, a published price band, or a specific service format. For a broader scan before committing, compare it with other dining options and relevant named reference points.
A Benouville pick for planners
The practical read is simple: Le Manoir d'Hastings is best approached as a local option to check directly, rather than as a restaurant to choose on the basis of accolades, a stated cuisine, or a known menu structure. If you are comparing possibilities, La Table d'Hôtes, Stéphane Carbone, À Contre Sens, Horace, and Ty Gibus may be useful reference points depending on where else you are willing to travel.
The attire guidance is smart casual.
Planning details
- Location
- 18 Av. de la Côte de Nacre, 14970 Bénouville, France
- Website
- manoirdhastings.fr
- Phone
- +33231446243
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Le Manoir d'Hastings sits where Normandy’s coastal light and agricultural hinterland meet, and the dining room reflects that geography. The approach along the coast road and the surrounding apple orchards and dairy pastures set a quietly scenic tone: this is dining rooted in place rather than in flash. The writing frames the kitchen as a careful steward of exceptionally proximate ingredients, Isigny butter, Cambremer apples and Channel shellfish, so the mood is one of considered, place-forward refinement. Expect an atmosphere that feels anchored to Norman landscape and culinary tradition.
Best For
This is a restaurant that naturally suits intimate, refined occasions. The focus on regional ingredients and the manor-house setting make it a reliable choice for date nights and special celebrations, while the seriousness of the cooking and provenance also fits business dinners where terroir matters. The scenic coastal approach and the sense of being in Normandy’s agricultural and maritime landscape add a quietly memorable backdrop for evenings when the food’s provenance and the setting are part of the occasion.
Ordering Tips
Prioritize dishes that name local producers and marine catches: shellfish from the Baie des Veys, winter Saint-Jacques scallops, Channel sole and turbot, and preparations that feature Isigny butter or Cambremer apples. Expect a menu that changes with what’s available; ask your server about the day’s best catch and preparations that spotlight the region’s dairy and orchard products. Those wanting a true sense of place should follow the kitchen’s market-driven recommendations.
Venue details
Ambiance
Authentic and warm, with old white-stone buildings, Caen-stone walls, an intimate atmosphere, and a peaceful garden setting.
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Vibe
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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
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options
- Private Dining
- Available
- Outdoor Seating
- Yes
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 18 Av. de la Côte de Nacre, 14970 Bénouville, France
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- La Table d'Hôtes, Modern Cuisine, €€
- Ty Gibus, Notable alternative
- Stéphane Carbone, Modern Cuisine, €€€
- À Contre Sens, Notable alternative
- Horace, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How it compares in and around Bénouville
Le Manoir d'Hastings is the lower-stress choice if the priority is an easy booking and a local setting. La Table d'Hôtes gives you clearer value signals with Modern Cuisine at €€, so choose that when price positioning matters. Stéphane Carbone sits higher at €€€ and makes more sense for diners who want a more deliberate modern-cuisine spend.
If the plan is flexible, Ty Gibus, À Contre Sens, and Horace are worth checking when availability drives the decision. Without a clear price or cuisine signal, Le Manoir d'Hastings should be treated as a setting-led Bénouville option rather than the automatic pick for a special-occasion meal.
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Compare Le Manoir d'Hastings
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Le Manoir d'Hastings | Benouville | , | , | No published awards |
| La Table d'Hôtes | Ouistreham | Modern Cuisine | €€ | Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262025 Michelin Bib Gourmand2025 Gault & Millau Remarkable Restaurant2024 Michelin Bib Gourmand |
| Ty Gibus | Caen | , | , | No published awards |
| Stéphane Carbone | Caen | Modern Cuisine | €€€ | Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| À Contre Sens | Caen | , | , | Michelin Guide France & Monaco 2026 |
| Horace | Caen | , | , | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I eat at the bar at Le Manoir d'Hastings?
Do not count on bar dining unless the venue confirms it directly.
What are alternatives to Le Manoir d'Hastings?
For comparison, look at other dining options generically, and also review À Contre Sens, Horace, La Table d'Hôtes, Stéphane Carbone, and Ty Gibus if they fit your route.
Is Le Manoir d'Hastings good for a special occasion?
It may work for a special occasion if Benouville is the right location and the venue can accommodate the details you need. The dress code is smart casual. For an occasion-led choice, ask about cuisine, pricing, private dining, and menu format, and compare it with À Contre Sens and other options before booking.