Must-see restaurants in Brittany

  • Sur Le Pont

    Finistère

    You couldn't wish for a more perfect setting, lodged in a stylishly renovated building by the Pont-Aven bridge. A just-so palette of cool greys, beiges,…

  • 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,…

  • Le Café de la Cale

    Golfe du Morbihan

    This snazzy brasserie with a lovely terrace overlooking Sauzon's harbour offers a relaxed mood and a creative take on seasonal produce. Seafood features…

  • 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…

  • Le Café Breton

    Golfe du Morbihan

    If you only eat out once in Rochefort, Le Café Breton is a good and memorable choice, within a very noble, classified historic building. It's as much…

  • 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 Viaduc

    Finistère

    A sterling reputation props up this ode to contemporary Breton cuisine, named after the nearby viaduct and framed by a stylish interior featuring grey…

  • 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 Table d'O

    Golfe du Morbihan

    This pleasant family-run place offers an interesting and varied menu of local cooking with a sprinkle of fusion on top, making it a local favourite. The…

  • Le Verre à Pied

    Golfe du Morbihan

    This convivial bistro in central Le Palais is blessed with a lovely courtyard that's a perfect spot for a relaxed feed or tipple in summer. The food isn't…

  • Le Crabe Marteau

    Finistère

    This eatery down by the port is famous for one thing and one thing only: crab (served with potatoes); savour them from the terrace facing the island…

  • 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…

  • Saveurs et Marées

    Finistère

    Our pick of Morgat's clutch of restaurants has sweeping windows with full-on views of the sea from its breezy contemporary dining room and lovely sunny…

  • 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…

  • Ô Zinc

    Finistère

    This contemporary bistro with a pinch of post-industrial flavour (suspended lamps, zinc tabletops and walls done up in greys) cooks up just a few starters…

  • 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…

  • Afghan Cafe

    Golfe du Morbihan

    This interior isn't much to write home about, but the menu has some delicious and reasonably priced Afghani fare, with a very tasty vegetarian selection…

  • Crêperie du Roi Gradlon

    Finistère

    The crêpes at this very popular, homey and affordable crêperie really are worth writing home about. Service is very friendly, but it can get packed.

  • La Chocolaterie de Pont-Aven

    Finistère

    This mouth-watering patisserie-chocolaterie with an adjacent salon de thé has a wide and very tempting assortment of goodies.

  • Le Petit Chaperon Rouge

    Finistère

    This cute and inviting crêperie enjoys a cosy setting and a bumper and enticing selection of savoury galettes and sweet crêpes.

  • 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…

  • Restaurant de La Criée

    Golfe du Morbihan

    On the harbourfront, La Criée has long been a favourite among fish lovers. Nautically themed and run by a talented team, the seafood here is a cut above…

  • Crêperie Ty Saozon

    Finistère

    Watch the making of handmade artisan crêpes and galettes, then devour them at this award-winning crêperie in the heart of the old town – it's been serving…

  • L'Art Gourmand

    Golfe du Morbihan

    Occupying a former relais de poste (coach inn) dating from the 16th-century, this chocolaterie (chocolate shop) with tearoom sells exquisite chocolatey…

  • 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…

  • Le Cosy

    Finistère

    It's wise to book ahead to get a spot in this tiny stone dining room where local cuisine is dished up in a convivial atmosphere. The friendly proprietors…

  • Chez Philippe

    Finistère

    This unpretentious bistro overlooking the harbour serves hearty regional dishes at very good prices, and is buzzing with contented diners in the warmer…