Must-see restaurants in Brittany

  • Le Vivier

    Golfe du Morbihan

    The seafood is superb, but almost secondary at this convivial but busy eatery dramatically perched on a small cliff on the blustery Côte Sauvage; bookings…

  • La Côte

    Golfe du Morbihan

    Top recommendation on the Morbihan Coast goes to this Carnac restaurant run by Carnacois maître-cuisinier Pierre Michaud, who has won plaudits for his…

  • Le Mutin Gourmand

    Finistère

    There's no sea view (it's in Crozon's town centre), but this is the gourmet choice. With its intimate dining room, charming welcome and delicious cuisine,…

  • 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…

  • Restaurant de Roscanvec

    Golfe du Morbihan

    Hidden among the timber-frame houses of the old city, this stellar restaurant is overseen by one of Britanny's most talented names, Thierry Seychelles,…

  • 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…

  • Le Brittany

    Finistère

    Splash out on the best of Breton seafood at this Michelin-starred restaurant on the seafront at the east end of town. Chef Loïc Le Bail sources top local…

  • L'Épée

    Finistère

    This good-looking Quimper institution is one of Brittany's oldest brasseries and hits the mark with its buzzy, contemporary dining areas, efficient…

  • Le Surcouf

    Finistère

    Bang in the heart of Roscoff, this brasserie serves excellent seafood. You can choose your own crab and lobster from the window tank, tuck into 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…

  • Ar Piliguet

    Finistère

    For picturesque, flavour-rich dining, head to Ar Piliguet, beautifully set in a traditional house behind the tourist office. Dishes are packed with fresh,…

  • Les Embruns

    Golfe du Morbihan

    In business for over 30 years, this tempting crêperie is one of the best on the harbourfront. It prepares perfectly buttered Breton crêpes and galettes,…

  • Dan Ewen

    Golfe du Morbihan

    A near-life-size statue of a smiling Breton lady bearing a tray greets you at the entrance of this popular stone and dark-wood crêperie. Generous fillings…

  • La Chaumière

    Finistère

    Creative cuisine is what gives this modern-meets-traditional restaurant, with a big fireplace and contemporary furnishings, a high profile. Breton 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…

  • Ty Korn

    Finistère

    The ground floor of this hyperfriendly and very popular place is a bar serving Breton buckwheat beers (made from the same blé noire as Breton galettes)…

  • 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…

  • Le Flaveur

    Finistère

    Le Flaveur is tucked temptingly away from the hustle and bustle down a quiet street near the harbour. Meals range from strictly local dishes through to…

  • Le Petit Hôtel du Grand Large

    Golfe du Morbihan

    Gastronomic bliss is dished up at the elegant and fantastic restaurant, which blends playful Breton classics in a jumble-shop chic setting. The restaurant…

  • Chez Marie

    Golfe du Morbihan

    Established in 1959, this Carnac institution churns out savoury galettes and sweet crêpes in a charmingly traditional stone house opposite the church…

  • Villa Margot

    Golfe du Morbihan

    The interior of this stunning stone restaurant looks like it would be at home in a chic Parisian quartier, with original art on the walls, flower-shaped…

  • 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 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Grand Café de la Terrasse

    Finistère

    In the heart of town, Morlaix's showpiece is this magnificent 1872-established brasserie with an original central spiral staircase, around which a galaxy…

  • 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…

  • Brasserie des Halles

    Golfe du Morbihan

    Atmospherically set in a 16th-century building in the heart of the old town, this buzzing brasserie has a varied menu of fish and meat dishes, as well as…

  • L'Écume des Jours

    Finistère

    Regarded as one of the best restaurants in town, this elegant place is housed inside a former shipowner's house and serves magnificent, inventive local…

  • Les Herbes Folles

    Finistère

    This welcoming restaurant serves a simple menu based on the local catch (fish soup), and local produce (pork with Roscoff onions). There's a , €9.20 kids'…

  • Le Potager de Mémé

    Finistère

    A fabulous lunch address wedged between shops, Le Potager de Mémé (Grandma's vegetable garden) is uber-cool, ultra-healthy and great value. Pick from…

  • La Krampouzerie

    Finistère

    Crêpes and galettes made from organic flours and eggs and regional ingredients such as algues d'Ouessant (seaweed), Roscoff onions and homemade ginger…

  • Atipik Bilig

    Finistère

    Tucked inside a two-storey, 16th-century timbered house in the old town, this enticing and recommended crêperie whips up sweet crêpes, savoury galettes,…

  • 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…

  • Crêperie du Quartier

    Finistère

    In a town where the humble crêpe is king, and in a street stuffed with crêperies, this cosy stone-lined place is one of the best. Its wide-ranging and lip…

  • 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…