Le Channel

We would have no hesitation in recommending this restaurant. The atmosphere is genial and the food and its presentation is excellent. Staff are polite, attentive and informative but not intrusive. Interesting view of the wine cellar as you enter! Overall a very good evening meal passed so gently and pleasantly.

We've been dining at Le Channel in Calais for over 10 years now, and it remains an absolute highlight every time we visit. Whether it’s a quick trip across the Channel or a longer stay, we always make a point of eating here — it’s simply unmissable. The food is consistently impeccable, showcasing the best of French cuisine with a level of care and precision that's hard to find. Every dish is a delight, beautifully presented and full of flavour. What truly sets Le Channel apart, however, is the exceptional service. A special mention must go to Arnaud, whose charm and helpfulness are second to none. He has an incredible way of making everyone feel genuinely welcome — it's like being greeted by an old friend. His warmth and professionalism elevate the entire dining experience. From the moment you walk in, you're treated like family, and it’s that personal touch, combined with outstanding food, that keeps us coming back year after year. A true gem in Calais – highly recommended!

This restaurant will always hold dear memories for me. We randomly stumbled upon it at the end of our day trip in Calais. Situated by the sea ⛵🌊, it was a stormy night and we decided to dine there. We were the first customers that evening and the restaurant was warm with great service. Dish after dish rolled, each one a little masterpiece of tastes and smells. It was an experience that finds its way into your poetic memory and never leaves. We ordered two different menus, and you let me have the dish i liked best everytime. It was also one of our last trips together. Thank you.

A pretty restaurant with good food and welcoming service. The menues themself are not expensive, however the drinks are very overpriced (0.25l softdrink for 6€, no tapwater). The food was very fancy but not special in taste. The service was nice, but their english was not good enough for a restaurant next to a harbor from which you can already see England.

We came here for our stay in Calais. The food,service and staff were all amazing. Can’t recommend this restaurant enough. We are looking forward to coming back next year.

Delightful dinner, our favourite dish of Sole Meunière did not disappoint. Welcoming and pleasant service. We’ll be back next time we’re in Calais.

This is the second time we've eaten here. Great service, good food and some really good wines at reasonable prices.

Fantastic restaurant! Full of local French people. The hosts are charming and food is wonderful.

The only problem with this restaurant is that Calais means I am either just arriving in France or just about to leave and unless I can persuade my wife or one of my colleagues to drive I just cannot indulge in the stunning wine list to the extent it deserves The food matches the wine list, fresh fish perfectly cooked and a great cheese trolley followed by an even better dessert trolley. The Channel is not cheap but is good value give it a try

This restaurant was recommended to us by our dear friend Carole who has spent most of her life running good hotels with her chef husband Rolf (now sadly departed). The quality of the food is immaculate. The presentation shows superb artistry on the part of the chef(s) and I defy anyone to find fault with any of their dishes. The wine menu rivals the Encyclopaedia Brittanica in size and, not knowing much about the French wine regions, I was totally fazed by it. Fortunately the owner's son came to my rescue and brought us a very nice Cabernet Sauvignon and a Sauvignon blanc, which my wife said was excellent. Whilst portions might seem small, 31 euros brings you 5 amazing courses (including an amuse bouche) and I can guarantee you will have had quite enough by the time you have, very regretfully, finished your meal! There are other set menus costing less or more all equally appetising. If I have a criticism it was the disapproving face of one of the waitresses we clearly didn't match up to her standards of sartorial elegance or so I thought until I noticed that she was the same with everyone! Frankly they would be better off without her 'help'. Nevertheless, I will dress a bit more carefully next time (if she lets me in!) who knows, I might raise a smile! Apart from that, the service was excellent and very helpful, if rather too prompt, I do like a long, leisurely lunch when in France! However this can be useful if you have a ferry or tunnel train to catch. I particularly liked the enormous, silver-plated trolleys the waiter brought round for the cheese and dessert courses. I took only two small slices of cheese: a bleu d'Auvergne and a lovely rich Brie, but I noticed that the French customers were choosing as many as five, so I suggest you follow suit if you have enough appetite left by then. However, don't forget to leave room for some pudding. Again I had only two of these but I suspect you could have more! One last thing, whilst they do have a smattering of English, if you are at all concerned about booking by phone, they have a booking system on their website that works very well, and it's in English if you choose the appropriate flag.