Finistère
Creative cuisine is what gives this modern-meets-traditional restaurant, with a big fireplace and contemporary furnishings, a high profile. Breton chef…
Must-see restaurants in Brittany & Normandy
Bayeux
Housed in a late-1400s mansion composed of stone walls and big wooden beams, this atmospheric restaurant specialises in Normandy staples such as terrines,…
Caen
Near the end of bar-lined rue Écuyère, this place does a busy trade in juicy, thick burgers piled high with guacamole, grilled onions and other toppings…
Rouen
Tucked away along rue Damiette, this comfy, individual cafe hits all the right notes with low-slung deco-style leatherette armchairs and sofas, cartoons…
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 Havre
For a break from French cooking, this ever-popular Italian restaurant serves up ever-so tasty thin-crust pizzas and a wide range of Italian classics, from…
Normandy
This Lebanese restaurant whips up tasty hummus, falafel plates, kafta (minced meat kebabs) and moussaka (grilled aubergines, tomatoes and chickpeas) and…
Caen
À Contre Sens’ stylish interior and serene atmosphere belie the hotbed of seething creativity happening in the kitchen. Under the helm of chef Anthony…
Honfleur
Arrayed under 17th-century beams, this ‘semi-gastronomique’ restaurant serves up Norman-style fish and langoustine, foie gras and a famous bouillabaisse…
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…
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)…
Calvados
Seasonal ingredients fresh from the market are transformed into delicious dishes, some of Italian inspiration, served in appealingly maritime surroundings…
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…
Normandy
This Dieppe institution is applauded for its hearty and rich marmite dieppoise (cream-sauce stew made with mussels, prawns and four kinds of fish – though…
Caen
This take-out and 'petite sœur' branch of Dolly's round the corner is a small spot with fine smoothies, coffee and wholesome food, including delectable…
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…
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…
Bayeux
This colourful cafe-restaurant throwback to the '60's is an enticing – and lovingly curated – jumble of Beatles-era wallpaper, old phones, crockery, polka…
Caen
This colourful British-style cafe is popular and often full, so it can be a bit of a struggle to get a seat, but it's the place for greasy fry-up brekkies…
Honfleur
The rustic interior, complete with a fireplace, provides a relaxing backdrop for the locally caught fish, either grilled or prepared with delicate…
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…
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…
Caen
At this smaller branch of this successful burger name in town, you'll probably have to squeeze sideways past the punters waiting for takeaways to reach…
Honfleur
This traditional restaurant takes pride in resurrecting old recipes, some from the early 20th century, others from the Middle Ages. Specialities include…
Brittany
Away from the seafront tourist bustle, this quality, modern, neighbourhood bistro serves freshly made meals using produce from the nearby market. The…
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…
Mont St-Michel
Amid cast-iron chandeliers and copper pots hung from the walls and part of the hotel of the same name, this bright and buzzing, always packed eatery…
Normandy
This classy, traditional and romantic French restaurant is one of the best for miles around. Specialities include risotto with scallops, and heart of…
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…
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…
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…
Rouen
A block from the waterfront, Bollywood pop plays over this cheerfully decorated space, complete with hand-painted camel skin globe lamps, bright colours…
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…
Calvados
You won’t find a cosier place in Trouville than this much-loved hideaway, tucked away on a narrow side street a block inland from the riverfront. It’s…
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…
Giverny
This colourful cafe-restaurant at the heart of Giverny is an excellent pit stop for refreshment and a bite to eat or a beer, either inside or in the…
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…
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'…
Normandy
At this convivial bistro and wine bar, specialities include oysters, tartines (open sandwiches; €11 to €12) and the salade tire-bouchon (a salad with ham,…
Caen
The giant wine cork marks the spot at this tiny bistrot gourmande (gourmet bistro), which matches creative modern cooking with a first-rate wine selection…
