Oscar
Giverny
Restaurant in Giverny, France
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Chef
David Gallienne
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Oscar is the practical Giverny pick when convenience and chef credibility matter more than a formal destination meal. David Gallienne's name gives it a stronger signal than a generic village stop, but Le Jardin des Plumes is the better splurge and La Musardière is the cleaner modern-cuisine comparison for a planned restaurant meal.
About Oscar
For visitors comparing dining plans, Oscar is a practical Giverny choice. Visitors can also look at Le Jardin des Plumes or La Musardière. Oscar makes sense for a Giverny day when the priority is a direct stop with clearly posted hours and a smart-casual dress code.
A David Gallienne address for a low-friction Giverny meal
Chef-owner David Gallienne gives Oscar a clearer identity than a generic listing. Treat it as a practical Giverny option rather than building expectations around a highly specific format.
The practical advantage is simple: Oscar is in Giverny and keeps broad daytime hours, with a later Saturday closing time. It is open Monday through Friday from 10 AM to 6 PM, Saturday from 10 AM to 9 PM, Sunday from 10 AM to 6 PM. If you are comparing options, La Musardière and Le Jardin des Plumes are natural names to check alongside it.
Who should choose it when planning a Giverny meal
Choose Oscar if the plan depends on the basics: Giverny location, chef-owner David Gallienne, posted daily hours, smart-casual dress. If the meal itself is the centerpiece, compare the available details and hours with Le Jardin des Plumes and La Musardière before deciding.
The main caution is timing. Oscar's hours run until 6 PM most days, with Saturday open until 9 PM, so Saturday is the clearest fit for visitors who need a later stop. Dress is smart casual. For a broader scan before committing, use the Giverny restaurants guide.
Planning details
- Location
- 99 Rue Claude Monet, 27620 Giverny, France
- Website
- oscargiverny.com
- Phone
- +33610383049
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Oscar sits on Giverny’s main artery but resists purely tourist-driven service, favoring a kitchen rooted in Norman terroir. The copy frames the restaurant within the tradition of French provincial cooking, where identity comes from what grows, grazes and swims nearby. That focus on local orchards, dairy farms and river produce gives the dining room a quietly classical, village-housed sensibility: refined without excess, attentive to provenance and season. Visitors who linger here find a composed, place-based experience rather than a hurried stop, the sort of provincial restaurant that privileges consistency and supplier relationships over flashy invention.
Best For
Oscar is best for diners who plan to slow down and taste the region rather than those looking for quick tourist fare. The text positions the restaurant as a destination for people who want an evening that reflects the Seine Valley’s agricultural abundance—seasonal produce, dairy and river-sourced items—so it reads as particularly suited to a thoughtful dinner. In a village where many guests pass through, Oscar aims to reward lingering: it’s a spot for visitors who prioritize terroir-driven cooking and an unhurried meal over speed and convenience.
Ordering Tips
Focus on seasonality and regionality when choosing: the piece stresses that Oscar draws on nearby orchards, dairy farms, market gardens and river produce, and that the kitchen’s discipline is measured by its supplier relationships. Ask what’s been sourced locally that day and select dishes that highlight Norman ingredients rather than expecting inventive departures from provincial tradition. Because the menu is described as reflecting seasonal availability, embrace whatever is current—you’re likely to get the clearest expression of place when you order what’s freshest and in season.
Venue details
Ambiance
Festive and vegetal-filled space with veranda and terrace overlooking the museum's flower-filled French garden, blending art, conviviality, and sensory awakening.
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Where to look if Oscar does not fit
For a higher-end meal, choose Le Jardin des Plumes. For a modern-cuisine booking that feels more planned but not as high in price tier, choose La Musardière.
Restaurant context
How Oscar compares in Giverny
Oscar is the lower-friction choice in Giverny: easier to fit into a day around Rue Monet, less occasion-driven than Le Jardin des Plumes, and less clearly positioned as a modern-cuisine restaurant than La Musardière. If the meal is the point of the trip, Le Jardin des Plumes is the stronger splurge at €€€€. If value and flexibility matter more, Oscar is the more practical call.
La Musardière sits in the middle at €€€, making it the safer pick for diners who want a composed modern meal without going to the highest local price tier. Blossom Bistrot is the value-minded modern-cuisine comparison at €€, better for travelers watching spend. Oscar's edge is convenience and the David Gallienne connection, not a clearly stated price advantage.
L'Estampille and Liban sur Seine are better treated as backup options when the Giverny timing does not work. For a planned meal, shortlist Le Jardin des Plumes for a splurge, La Musardière for modern cuisine, Blossom Bistrot for value, Oscar for the easiest fit around a village itinerary.
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Compare Oscar
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oscar | Giverny | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Le Jardin des Plumes | Giverny | Creative | €€€€ | Star Wine Lists 2026Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262025 Gault & Millau Remarkable Restaurant2025 Michelin 1 Star2024 Michelin 1 Star |
| La Musardière | Giverny | Modern Cuisine | €€€ | Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| Blossom Bistrot | Vernon | Modern Cuisine | €€ | Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262025 Michelin Plate |
| L'Estampille | Vernon | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Liban sur Seine | Bennecourt | ; | ; | No published awards |
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How Oscar Giverny compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How far ahead should I book Oscar?
Plan around Oscar's posted hours: 10 AM to 6 PM Monday through Friday, 10 AM to 9 PM Saturday, 10 AM to 6 PM Sunday.
What are alternatives to compare with Oscar?
If Oscar does not fit your timing, Le Jardin des Plumes and La Musardière are natural comparisons to check. Blossom Bistrot, L'Estampille, Liban sur Seine are also names to consider when scanning other options.
What should a first-timer know about Oscar?
Start with the basics: Oscar is in Giverny, chef-owner David Gallienne is attached to it, the dress code is smart casual. Its posted hours are 10 AM to 6 PM most days, with Saturday open until 9 PM.
Can I eat at the bar at Oscar?
Is lunch or dinner better at Oscar?
Oscar's hours support a daytime visit most days, while Saturday is the only day listed with a later 9 PM closing time. Choose based on your schedule.
Is Oscar good for a special occasion?
Oscar may fit if its Giverny location, smart-casual dress code, David Gallienne connection match what you want. For a more comparison-driven plan, also check Le Jardin des Plumes and La Musardière before choosing.
