Must-see restaurants in Brittany

  • Le Coquillage

    Brittany

    Super-chef Olivier Roellinger’s sumptuous restaurant is housed in the impressive Château Richeux, 4km south of Cancale. Roellinger’s creations have earned…

  • La Table Breizh Café

    Brittany

    This Michelin-starred restaurant is a triumph. Raphaël-Fumio Kudaka has created a menu of wonder with Breton ingredients at this fantastic outpost of…

  • Bistro Autour du Beurre

    St-Malo

    This casual bistro showcases the cheeses and butters handmade by the world-famous Jean-Yves Bordier; you'll find his shop next door. At the bistro, the…

  • L'Atelier des Gourmets

    Rennes

    This very smart bistro garners serious accolades in a city where talent is in no short supply and competition is fierce. The chef has created a choice…

  • Breizh Café

    Brittany

    Not your average crêperie, the Breizh Café is renowned for its gourmet crêpes and galettes made from organic flours. The cappuccino-and-cream decor gives…

  • Breizh Café

    St-Malo

    This will be one of your most memorable meals in Brittany, from the delicious menu at this international name to the excellent service. The creative chef…

  • Le Troquet

    Brittany

    Of the dozens of waterside restaurants at the port, this sleek and well-established contemporary troquet (bistro) run by artisan cuisinier Laurent Helleu…

  • Le Cambusier

    St-Malo

    With its ambient lighting, honey-coloured parquet flooring and large B&W shots of fishermen enlivening the dining room, Le Cambusier can do no wrong. Run…

  • Marché aux Huîtres

    Brittany

    One of the most authentic seafood experiences you'll ever have awaits you in Cancale. Local fishers sell their catch directly from stalls clustered by the…

  • Le Balafon

    Brittany

    Away from the seafront tourist bustle, this quality, modern, neighbourhood bistro serves freshly made meals using produce from the nearby market. The…

  • Le Chalut

    St-Malo

    This unremarkable-looking blue-painted establishment is, in fact, St-Malo's most celebrated restaurant, with one Michelin star and a large following of…

  • L'Absinthe

    St-Malo

    Secreted away along a quiet St-Malo street, this superb eatery is housed in a 17th-century building. Ingredients fresh from the market are whipped into…

  • Le Bulot

    St-Malo

    This laid-back neighbourhood bistro has a modern feel with tasty views over the Port-Solidor in St-Servan (best appreciated on sunny days from the…

  • Crêperie du Porche

    Brittany

    This handy crêperie is a good choice, right in the heart of Paimpont. To get you in the Arthurian mood, the tasty galettes are named topically: La…

  • La Courtine

    Brittany

    This snug bistro with wood beams and stone walls serves classic French dishes. Its souris d'agneau confite au cidre (lamb shank stewed in cider) is not to…

  • La Bouche en Folie

    St-Malo

    Decked out in designer wallpaper and tiny tables, this small spot feels like dining in a stylish friend's living room. It's well off the tourist trail, a…

  • Le Cours des Lices

    Rennes

    Refined, market-fresh dishes are the order of the day at this relaxed but elegant restaurant in the busy eating-and-drinking streets of Rennes. Attentive…

  • Carrefour City

    St-Malo

    This basement supermarket answers all your needs if you feel like nibbling on cheese as you wander around St-Malo within the walls, or need to stock up on…

  • Crêperie Ahna

    Brittany

    This elegant scarlet eatery has been run by the same family for four generations and deserves its reputation as one of the best crêperies in town. Unusual…

  • Côté Mer

    Brittany

    A fine waterfront position south of the downtown din makes this well-regarded restaurant a must for seafoodies, lured by a particularly tasty menu. A big…

  • Les Forges de Paimpont

    Brittany

    This rustic country inn has a cosy interior and a menu rooted in the traditions of the terroir. The excellent-value €23 set menu may include quail, deer,…

  • Auberge du Château

    Brittany

    For crêpes, galettes, salads and tartines washed down with beer or cider, look no further than this restaurant, which occupies an atmospheric and charming…

  • Cafe Albertine

    Rennes

    A lovely spot for breakfast, Cafe Albertine is bright as a new pin and a relaxing environment for a pick-me-up coffee or a snack. There are friendly…

  • Le Bistro de Jean

    St-Malo

    Peer through the windows of this lively, authentic bistro to see where locals congregate for flavourful cuisine, built upon a crop of fresh ingredients…

  • Le Cantorbery

    Brittany

    This intimate restaurant in a 17th-century house is perfect for wining and dining your beloved over a romantic meal. Its traditional menu – based on beef,…

  • La Réserve

    Rennes

    What's so surprising about this contemporary bistro is how unfazed it is by its great success: it's usually full every night, the atmosphere is congenial,…

  • Food Market

    Brittany

    This fun, appetising and varied market sets up early on Saturday mornings, selling oysters, creole food, galettes, cheeses, olives, freshly brewed coffee…

  • Le Café du Port

    Rennes

    Market-fresh produce and great value are the name of the game at this laid-back, modern bistro that also doubles as a popular spot for an early-evening…

  • Le Baron Rouge

    Rennes

    This sleek restaurant has as much substance as style, serving cuisine with a modern twist on French traditional recipes. There's a good selection of…

  • La Passerelle du Clair de Lune

    Brittany

    This intimate little restaurant serves up inventive and delectable French dishes with mouth-watering views over the water, coupled with welcoming service…

  • Auberge St-Louis

    Brittany

    Just steps from Notre-Dame church, Auberge St-Louis is as much about admiring original 18th-century decor – check that dark-wood panelling and vintage…

  • La Saint-Georges

    Rennes

    Where most crêperies play on the twee old-Breton style, this one takes a totally eccentric approach – with its green-and-gold furnishings and luxurious…

  • Boulangerie Hoche

    Rennes

    Quite a picture along rue Hoche, this blue-tiled boulangerie is a frightfully good-looking stop for a coffee, an eclair, a religieuse or one of their…

  • Deiz Mat Burger

    Rennes

    This burger bar does a range of 15 different burgers, as well as panini, wraps and salads. The white-tile table decor isn't anything to get worked up…

  • La Gonelle

    Brittany

    Perched beside the granite quays of the Anse du Bec, Dinard's answer to basic seafood takeaway serves crab, lobster, oysters, clams and fish from the open…

  • Le Corps de Garde

    St-Malo

    The main draw of this unfussy crêperie is its location right atop the ramparts – come for the amazing sunset views and friendly service. The crêpes and…