HISTOIRE ANCIENNE

A wonderful restaurant in Calais. Beautiful ambience, nice art and amazing food. The service is outstanding. We had fish dishes with accompagnement of chanterelles mushrooms and Tarte wit vegetables confit. A feast for the eyes and stomach!

Lovely 3 course set menu meal. We visited on a Thursday lunchtime before the ferry back to Dover. The restaurant is traditional French bistro style, very comfortable and relaxed. The service is attentive but discrete which allowed us to enjoy the experience. Will definitely return in 2026. We chose the Foie gras and the salmon plates to start, steaks as the main and the Tarte Tatan for deserts, which were all presented perfectly and cooked to perfection.

Arrived early evening without booking. We were given a nice table overlooking the open fire grill. Staff very attentive and helpful. Food first class. We had a nice evening with good food and wine.

Come to try their new summer menu. Excellently presented and top quality food, well portioned and superb value for a three course lunch. Service from staff was hit and miss but adequate. Definitely recommended if you're in Calais wanting to try decent French cuisine

What an amazing restaurant! We stopped in Calais for just one night and found this gem. Pros: The food was amazing! The salmon was so good! Very reasonably priced! Good wine selection The staff were were very friendly and very attentive. Very very very clean. I watched them sanitize each menu, seats, tables, and even the pen people used to sign their receipt. Cons: Absolutely nothing. You can’t go wrong with this place.

We took the Bib Gourmand menu, and that was really good. I took the salmon tartar as a starter, then the steak and as a desert the mi-cuits. All dishes were perfect 👍.

This is the second time I have busted this restaurant and again it was excellent. I didn’t review it the first time. This is an excellent bin gourmand establishment with an excellent set menu in the evening. I had the duck followed by the pork and the chocolate coffee cup, served with a half bottle of excellent house red, but a very good for the price. The service was excellent even though all the covers were full. The only observation was that my glass was dry for the the later part of the main course. A no no really but most forgivable. A very nicely decorated dining room. Highly recommend, but do book.

My recent dining experience at Histoire Ancienne in Calais was nothing short of spectacular, a true testament to the culinary brilliance that this establishment offers. From the moment we entered, we were greeted by a warm and inviting ambiance, setting the stage for an unforgettable evening. For starters, I had the pleasure of savoring the Foie Gras. It was expertly prepared, melting in the mouth with a richness that was both luxurious and delicately balanced. Meanwhile, my wife opted for the Smoked Cod with Grapefruit. This dish was a revelation, the smoky flavors of the cod beautifully complementing the fresh, citrusy notes of the grapefruit – a harmonious blend of flavors that was both refreshing and deeply satisfying. Moving on to the mains, I chose the Pork, which was a showcase of the chef's prowess. Cooked to perfection, it was tender, flavorful, and accompanied by a sauce that enhanced the pork without overpowering it. Each bite was a delightful journey through taste and texture. My wife's Scallops were equally impressive. They were seared to perfection, with a golden crust giving way to a succulent, buttery interior. The scallops were the stars of the plate, shining amidst a beautifully curated selection of accompaniments. To conclude, our dining experience at Histoire Ancienne was exemplary. The service was attentive yet unobtrusive, the atmosphere was elegant, and the food was an exquisite display of culinary craftsmanship. This restaurant is a jewel in Calais, and I eagerly anticipate our next visit to relive the exceptional dining experience that Histoire Ancienne consistently provides.

Lovely lunch menu on nice environ. We tried the fish and duck. Both came with good sauces and accompaniments. For dessert we tried the tartine and meringues. All good!

If you happen to be in Calais you must have dinner here! I have tried many places traveling through the EU and this gem was a wonderful surprise. I had fabulous escargot (all 12 of them) followed by an incredible preperation of sweetbreads in morrell cream sauce. Claire and her husband are doing something special here. Wish I could come back soon.

was in calais a few weeks ago and was recomended this restaurant by the hotel we stayed,its a real gem with a great house red