Le Margote

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Le Margote, Le Havre: Modern Cuisine with Bib Gourmand Recognition

Le Margote

On the quays of Le Havre, Le Margote is a contemporary restaurant where chef Gauthier Teissère’s cooking reflects a deep respect for the Norman terroir. The kitchen works with local producers, sourcing responsible fish and meats, and places vegetables at the center of the plate. The result is a seasonal cuisine that is both generous and precise.

The restaurant’s philosophy is one of sharing and conviviality. Chef Teissère, who has stepped in to replace a Michelin-starred chef at a major event and catered for 120 guests at the Bistrot des Chefs, brings a quiet confidence to his work. He values seasonality above all, and has a particular affinity for fish and vegetables. This approach has earned Le Margote a Michelin Bib Gourmand, an award that recognizes good quality, good value cooking—a fitting nod to the restaurant’s consistent, thoughtful execution.

A sample menu from a special event offers a glimpse of the chef’s style: an effeuillé of monkfish with sumac and ponzu, a filet of veal with mushroom cream and a peanut jus, and a dessert of quince with cocoa streusel and apple granite with peat. The cooking is modern and creative, but never overwrought.

From lunch through to a tasting menu at dinner, Le Margote offers a warm, unhurried experience. It is a restaurant that lets the ingredients and the craft speak for themselves.