The Originals City, Hôtel du Château

This eminently hospitable inn upholds culinary traditions rich in textbook technique and indulgent, spot-on flavours. Christophe Le Fur, born at Cap Fréhel, is thriving in his homeland as he crafts bold, crisp dishes oozing in generosity. The chef, who cherry-picks his ingredients, demonstrates the full scope of his talents (particularly in the field of sauces, one of the house’s signatures!). Brittany lobster and sweetbread sautéed in butter with creamy morels in Noilly; poultry pie in a tarragon jus; without forgetting the flamboyant crêpe flambée to finish your meal on a high.

An old farmstead on the way out of the village near a pond paints the inviting picture. In a contemporary, welcoming décor, the owners focus on genuinely wholesome food with the occasional whimsical touch of creativity. The ingredients are fresh and first - rate, and the service is with a smile. A pleasant meal every time.

On the shores of Brittany’s largest freshwater lake, Guerlédan, this restaurant enjoys a premium location with the bonus of a panoramic view (best from the first room). Chef Teddy Le Padellec rolls out indulgent, contemporary bistronomic-centric cuisine: tartare of asparagus, smoked eel, andouille and hollandaise sauce; deep-fried cod, smashed vitelotte potatoes; grapefruit, meringue and a delicate wafer-thin cookie. Floor-to-ceiling windows and a peaceful vibe set the scene in this good food outfit bathed in light.

In the centre of Loudéac, it is a pleasure to be here in this large, inviting and colourful room, done out in a contemporary bistro spirit that fosters a friendly and lively atmosphere. A couple who have earned their stripes in the industry work in tandem, cooking – he is in charge of the savoury dishes, she the desserts – and managing the service together. Lunch is unbeatable value for money. In the evening, the menu is more ambitious, as you can tell by the premium ingredients that go into the mouth-watering dishes: tandoori-roasted langoustines, monkfish à l'armoricaine, and a puff pastry p