La Tablée
Rue Guillemard, Le Havre
Restaurant in Le Havre, France
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
La Tablée is a practical Le Havre dinner pick when you want a planned sit-down meal without the spend or ceremony of the city's more ambitious creative restaurants. It is easier to recommend for a relaxed two-person evening than for a destination meal; compare it with Le Bouche à Oreille for clearer €€ modern cuisine or Jean-Luc Tartarin for a bigger splurge.
About La Tablée
La Tablée is a restaurant in Le Havre with opening times that make it mainly a dinner option, plus lunch on Thursday and Friday. The safest way to plan around it is practical: check that its schedule fits your visit, dress smart casual, compare it with other dining options before deciding where it belongs in your itinerary.
A practical Le Havre option to plan by schedule
The clearest information for La Tablée is its timetable. It is closed on Monday and Sunday; open for dinner Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday from 7:30–10 PM; and open for both lunch and dinner on Thursday and Friday, with lunch from 12–2:30 PM and dinner from 7:30–10 PM. That makes it easier to consider for a weekday dinner or a Thursday or Friday lunch than for the start or end of the week.
For travelers comparing restaurants, La Tablée should be judged on fit rather than on claims about cuisine, awards, chef identity, price, or menu format. If you want to compare it with another option, Jean-Luc Tartarin is a natural reference point. If you are weighing other meals, Le Bouche à Oreille, BLACK PEARL, La Petite Brocante, Le Quint&Sens; are also useful names to consider alongside La Tablée.
Who should choose it, who should compare further
Choose La Tablée if its opening hours line up with your plans and you want a restaurant meal in Le Havre. It is a better fit for diners who are comfortable checking current details directly than for those who need a fully documented dining brief in advance. The smart-casual dress code also makes it direct to prepare for without treating it as a highly formal occasion.
The verdict: La Tablée works as part of a Le Havre dining shortlist, especially for dinner from Tuesday to Saturday or lunch on Thursday and Friday. Use the confirmed hours and dress code as the reliable planning base. For broader planning, use Pearl's Le Havre restaurants guide alongside other city guides.
Planning details
- Location
- 69 Rue Guillemard, 76600 Le Havre, France
- Website
- la-tablee.fr
- Phone
- +33276258666
The take
The Take
The Vibe
La Tablée reads like a neighbourhood restaurant in the best possible sense: understated, locally rooted and deliberately off the city’s tourist track. The room exists because the people nearby wanted it to, and that steady local patronage shapes the atmosphere — quiet, relaxed and intimate rather than theatrical. Service and conversation feel oriented to the week and the market, not to headline-grabbing tasting menus. If you’re after an elegant but low-key French meal where the rhythm is measured and the focus is on familiar company and seasonal cooking, this is the sort of address that delivers it.
Best For
This is a pick for diners who prize neighbourhood authenticity over destination spectacle. It suits date nights and special occasions for locals who appreciate a calm, considered meal, and it’s equally well matched to casual hangouts where the conversation — about markets, the week and the season — is part of the pleasure. La Tablée isn’t a stop on the tourist circuit; it’s a place you visit when you want to settle in, eat what’s fresh and feel like a regular rather than a passerby.
Ordering Tips
Menus here respond to the neighbourhood and the market more than to tourist-driven trends. Ask your server what’s come in from the market that day and follow their recommendations: first-hand, seasonal plates are likely to be the most representative of the kitchen’s priorities. Because the room is geared to locals, specials and daily preparations can matter more than a fixed roster of signature dishes — lean into what’s fresh and ask about portion sizes if you’re sharing.
Venue details
Ambiance
Warm, friendly atmosphere with contemporary decor featuring blond wood tables, navy blue walls and seats, elegant yet unpretentious tableware.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Small
Planning details
Location
Also consider
If La Tablée is not the right fit
Try Le Bouche à Oreille if you want a clearer modern-cuisine proposition at €€. For a higher-spend creative French meal, Jean-Luc Tartarin is the stronger occasion choice.
Restaurant context
How La Tablée compares in Le Havre
Against Jean-Luc Tartarin, La Tablée is the lower-commitment choice. Jean-Luc Tartarin is the clearer option for diners who want French creative cooking and are comfortable with a €€€€ spend; La Tablée makes more sense when the evening should feel planned but not ceremonial.
Le Bouche à Oreille is easier to assess in advance because its modern-cuisine positioning and €€ level are explicit. If value clarity matters, start there. If availability and a simple restaurant-first dinner matter more, La Tablée remains a sensible Le Havre fallback.
BLACK PEARL, Le Quint&Sens;, and La Petite Brocante are better cross-shops when mood or setting is driving the choice. La Tablée is the pick when the decision is less about a scene and more about securing a comfortable dinner in the city.
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Compare La Tablée
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Tablée | Le Havre | ; | ; | No published awards |
| BLACK PEARL | Le Havre | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Le Quint&Sens | Le Havre | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Le Bouche à Oreille | Le Havre | Modern Cuisine | €€ | Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262025 Michelin Bib Gourmand2024 Michelin Bib Gourmand |
| Jean-Luc Tartarin | Le Havre | French, Creative | €€€€ | 2025 OAD Classical in Europe Ranked · #2422025 Michelin 1 Star2025 Gault & Millau Prestige Restaurant2024 OAD Classical in Europe Ranked · #2182024 Michelin 1 Star2023 OAD Classical in Europe Recommended |
| La Petite Brocante | Le Havre | ; | ; | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about La Tablée?
Start with the hours: La Tablée is closed Monday and Sunday, open for dinner Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday from 7:30–10 PM, open for lunch and dinner on Thursday and Friday. The dress code is smart casual. Beyond that, check current details directly before making plans.
Is La Tablée good for solo dining?
It can be considered for a solo meal in Le Havre if the opening hours fit your schedule. Solo diners should check directly if seating style matters. BLACK PEARL is another option to compare.
What should I wear to La Tablée?
The dress code is smart casual. Choose neat, polished casual clothing rather than relying on a more formal or more casual assumption.
What are alternatives to compare with La Tablée?
For comparison, look at Jean-Luc Tartarin, Le Bouche à Oreille, La Petite Brocante, BLACK PEARL, Le Quint&Sens;, as well as other dining in Le Havre. La Tablée should be compared on practical fit, especially hours and dress code, rather than on claims about cuisine, price, or awards.
Is La Tablée good for a special occasion?
It may work for a simple occasion in Le Havre if the schedule and smart-casual dress code suit your plans. For a broader comparison, Jean-Luc Tartarin is worth considering.
Is lunch or dinner better at La Tablée?
That depends on your schedule. Lunch is available only on Thursday and Friday from 12–2:30 PM. Dinner is available Tuesday through Saturday from 7:30–10 PM, except that the restaurant is closed Sunday and Monday.
How far ahead should I book La Tablée?
If you want to dine at a specific time, especially during the shorter dinner window from 7:30–10 PM, check availability directly in advance.
