Brasserie Marcel's

Genuinely am torn as to whether to write this review, the answer is in reality is a review must be done, mainly to say deepest thank you to all at Brasserie Marcel's for yet another amazing or in French délicieux meal.

Let me explain why I was torn, if we highlight the truly excellent Brasserie Marcel's then it becomes a firm favourite (if not already) with all those ferry passengers returning home and locals alike, and a last meal on French soil. The answer is of course that the restaurant has a genuine love of food, using fresh local produce, and perfected the art of looking after their clients, great 'vibe' that for us now is nearly the first place to book on our visit to France through Cherbourg.

Generally speaking ferry ports are a drive though on arrival, and a last shop on way back. Brasserie Marcel's is on the outskirts of Cherbourg, plenty of parking spaces, not far from a few hypermarkets, and would you believe shares the parking lot with WBS for all your Wines, Beers and Spirits!

We had a week exploring Normandy in late Sept, my wife and I finally had delicious 6 snails for entree, and for the mains I fully committed to a entrecote (which now sits in my top 3 best ever), my wife had the prawns with the most amazing bisque, my in laws had also entrecote and sea bass, all washed down with a great Sancerre. Knowing this was our 'dinner' before getting on the boat, we went for desserts, mine was the raspberry trifle which was great, however my wife went for the apple pie (which doesn't sound anywhere near as good as 'tarte aux pommes') which was insanely good....

Thank you to the team at Brasserie Marcel's, usually the end of a trip is tinged with sadness upon leaving France, in a weird way I and my family look forward to the end of our trip, food and wine was well priced when compared to some of the touristy parts we visited like St Malo, and Honfleur.

I don't need to convince anyone about going here, it is consistently brilliant, throughout the year, ie open all year except Sunday's.

If team at Marcel's read this we did have one question, what is the connection or is there a connection with Marcel Marceau (he was born in Strasbourg) and Cherbourg/Brasserie Marcel's? There is a statue of MM in Cherbourg.

Beautiful setting and friendly staff

Super spot, exceeded my expectations. Really nice food and lovely staff and a vibrant atmosphere. Will go again I hope.

Stopped at this place on our way for a night ferry. Fantastic find and will become a part of the tradition when we sail from Cherbourg for the following main reasons:
- lots of parking out the front of the restaurant. Really important for us to allow us to park our camper safely.
- friendly staff and very tasty food with a simple but tasty menu for the kids.
- next door to a wine store for the last minute top ups.

Surprise good service and food, top quality and friendly price. Strongly recommended !!

Great food and excellent staff.

Visited for lunch, set menu. Food, service, ambiance all exceptionnel.

First time back in Cherbourg for over a year and Marcel's is as good as ever

Excellent food and staff.

Ok ok

Genial

Super restaurant

Super 👍

Top!!

Excellent...

Good

Brasserie chic and choc

Super bon
Service un peu long mais au vu du monde
Reservez
J'ai mangé un lieu noir qui pour moi semble du Hadock lol
L'entrée de mon homme goût pois chiche,
Perso je ne peu pas,
Il a aimé
Sinon Vraiment excellent même les frites 😁 primordial
Personnel très gentil
J'y retournerai

Pas trop d'images pour ne pas trop en divulguer

Ce n'est pas la première fois que je me rends dans cette brasserie au charme somptueux et aux allures légèrement d'antan.

Avant toute chose sachez que ce restaurant marche bien, très bien donc même s'il y a de la place, réservez à l'avance car la salle va très vite se remplir !

Parlons aussi des tenues des sommelier qui s'accommodent parfaitement avec le lieu.

La cuisine est excellente, il y a du choix, et les ingrédients sont toujours de qualité. Mentions spéciales aux viandes et poissons.

Petit bémol, l'attente, en effet, victime de son succès l'attente bien qu'elle en vaille la peine est un peu longuette donc ne soyez pas pressé. Il y a des portraits an noir et blanc de personnes connus qui ont pour point commun que d'arborer le prénom "Marcel" ça aide à passer le temps que de s'amuser à les reconnaître.

PS le restaurant, je vous sommes de remettre les profiteroles à votre carte des desserts, c'était de pures merveilles.

Une belle découverte !
Le lieu est sympathique, la cuisine est excellente.