Honfleur
The rustic interior, complete with a fireplace, provides a relaxing backdrop for the locally caught fish, either grilled or prepared with delicate…
Must-see restaurants in Brittany & Normandy
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…
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…
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…
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…
Le Havre
For a very French dining experience, this central and busy Lyon-style bistro is decked out with old-time enamel publicity plaques and old-style ambience…
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…
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…
Rouen
With its formal tables arrayed under 16th-century beams, Les Nymphéas has long been a top address for fine dining in Rouen. Young chef Alexandre Dessaux…
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…
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…
Honfleur
Seeing a healthy inflow of patrons, this busy, popular and unpretentious place facing the water is an inviting and friendly restaurant for a decent bowl…
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…
Bayeux
At this romantic restaurant, delicious Norman classics include steamed pollock and Caen-style tripe. A vegetarian menu – a rarity in Normandy – is also…
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,…
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…
Normandy
When you (or your wallet) need a break from gourmet dining, head to this brash and boisterous brasserie, where pan-fried salmon, steak, chicken fajitas…
Le Havre
Amid the many simple restaurants set on the beach promenade, this place always draws a crowd for its reasonably priced seafood plates and ample prix-fixe…
Rouen
Sleek contemporary design, traditional French and Lyonnaise cuisine, and first-rate wines by the glass are featured at this popular bistro, under the…
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 Havre
This absolute gem of a place has a low-beamed dining room that whispers of romance, while the dishes rarely fail to satisfy. The à la carte menu is…
Rouen
Walk through the grand and historic, early-20th-century façade and you’ll discover a delightfully civilised selection of pastries, cakes and chocolates…
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…
Caen
Popular Sa Se Su serves up delicious bowls of bun bo (rice noodles mixed with lettuce, carrots and coriander, and topped with beef, chicken or shrimp). It…
Normandy
A treat for lovers of fish and seafood (fruits de mer), this restaurant down by the port has been doing good business since 1989. À la carte offerings…
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…
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,…
Caen
This Chinese place with a mezzanine is always buzzing with diners; so much so, it needs to find a bigger space. The draw is Mian Mian's noodles, done to a…
Rouen
This smart bistro, with its retro decor, is a gem and a long-time favourite dining spot in Rouen. The menu is limited (just two seafood and two meat…
Rouen
A favourite of artists and philosophers since 1898, this is the classic Rouennaise brasserie. The service is starchy, the drapes are red velvet and the…
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