Europe & Beyond

Being such a unique and wonderful little region of France, Brittany is extremely popular amongst Francophile travellers who want to indulge in something a little more traditional.  With its own vibrant music scene (Breton music is something that begs to be discovered), wonderful culture and sumptuous food, you’ll be guaranteed a rich and exciting holiday in Brittany.  Amongst the rustic charm of Brittany, you can find some luxurious eateries offering gorgeous regional fare as well as higher end, cordon bleu cuisine.  We’ve compiled a list of our top 5 fine dining restaurants in Brittany.

This intimate little restaurant is perfect for a romantic dinner a deux.  The setting is relatively informal and the staff are friendly and patient with those who don’t speak French very well!  The seafood on offer is simply gorgeous so try the platter accompanied by one of their fine white wines.  You will find yourself heading back for more the next evening!

This large, 17^th century manor is draped in gorgeous wisteria, creating an attractive exterior to whet your appetite for when you step inside.  The menus are seasonal, choosing and highlighting each quarter’s perfect offerings.  Using fresh ingredients and a bit of flair, chef Fernando Corfmat creates sumptuous dishes that will satisfy the most discerning palette.  The scallops with hazelnuts and the pigeon breast both demand to be tried.  Definitely up at the pricier end of the scale, this delightful restaurant doesn’t disappoint.

Not far from the wonderful walled city of Concarneau in Southern Brittany, La Taupinière is best described as a ‘roadside inn’ but the menu is far from what the term evokes.

Chef Guy Guilloux prepares meals in the large, open kitchen, utilising the massive open hearth to grill that day’s seafood (usually langoustine, crab and exquisite fish) in front of his guests.  The traditional Breton fare must be sampled, especially the galette crêpes stuffed with spider crab.  Reservations are not just suggested, they’re essential at this popular establishment.

St Malo is famed for housing many great chefs but one could argue that none is as fine as Chef Luc Mobihan.  With his soft spot for local cuisine and unique ability to really draw flavours out, he creates a menu that has all the locals spellbound – and many discerning tourists too.  The eatery offers four fixed price menus for you to choose from, each one more delicious than the last.  Try the lobster and bacon risotto.  We’ll eat our chapeaux if you disagree that it’s simply gorgeous!

The views from this fine restaurant are almost as delightful as the view, especially that of the nearby port.  There is a fixed price menu available but you’ll want to splurge on the oysters and grilled Breton lobster.  Plenty of hungry visitors are turned away without reservations every night so be sure to stake your claim on a sought-after table nice and early!

If you plan on visiting some fine dining restaurants in Brittany, why not enjoy your whole holiday in luxurious surroundings?  Owners Direct have a sumptious range of Brittany villas to stay in, so you could have a 5 star holiday in every sense of the word!