La Voile Rouge

Imagine wild moorland buffeted by the ocean with the rocky island of Raguenez glinting in the sunshine just a short distance away. Sustainable gastronomy is the name of the game here: the ingredients are strictly seasonal, harvested from the vegetable garden or sourced from small-scale producers, and the fish is caught locally. Comfortably seated with a view of the sea, diners enjoy Jérôme Gourmelen's dishes, characterised by well-defined flavours and careful presentation, eg his symphony of raw ikejime fish. Friendly service.

According to legend, bear’s garlic, a.k.a. as wild garlic or allium ursinum, starts to sprout at the same time as the brown bear leaves its lair after hibernation. After their winter fast, the hungry bears devour the young leaves, hence the name of this plant that has come to symbolise strength and fertility. Frédérique and Lionel Hénaff have opened the restaurant of their dreams outside Quimper’s town centre in a bid to celebrate Brittany’s gourmet produce. Seafood occupies a star role in their appetising cast, including scallops from the Bay of Morlaix and abalone. The chef’s inventive cuisi

This restaurant is tucked away in a side street set back from the marina and the walled city. Harmony reigns in the kitchen, where a duo of chefs composes dishes made with ultra-fresh ingredients. Locally sourced produce takes pride of place on the menu: buckwheat, the daily catch of small local boats, Brittany-reared pork, Bruyère Blanche poultry, farm-range eggs, without forgetting the excellent homemade bread.

On the Odet estuary, opposite the pretty port of Bénodet, the view overlooks the sea on one side and a forest of pine and oak on the other… The magnificently located Hotel Villa Tri Men dates from the early 20C, when it was built by a Breton admiral as his home. The chef, who trained in Quimper and has worked in Brittany and Switzerland, aims above all to highlight the work of the artisans and producers of Brittany (most of whom are organic). He combines regional delicacies with spices from afar and fresh herbs on a constant quest to exalt the flavour. His langoustine ravioles and shellfish st

This picture postcard stone inn, both rustic and elegant, is reminiscent of a Gentlemen’s club. The chef is a fan of flavoursome, traditional cuisine that shines the spotlight on the best of Brittany’s ingredients. Also a sommelier, he can be trusted to pair his score with a fantastic wine cellar.

This inventive modern bistro with a colourful, musical interior is run by two young talents. They serve hearty cuisine such as mushroom and coffee velouté with a celeriac brunoise and celeriac and coffee espuma – a wonderfully original starter. The lemon and pistachio condiment complements the freshness and balance of the fillet of flounder in pastry. Smiling and attentive service rounds off the experience, making you want to come back. Booking recommended.

This former blacksmith's workshop was transformed into a farmhouse inn by the chef's grandmother. Back then, it catered to workers and locals who came for simple, filling victuals: soup, vol-au-vent, leg of lamb. Under the impetus of Olivier Bellin, who returned to his roots in 1998, the family inn has morphed into a sleek, stylish venue as its inventive, versatile chef has come into his own, brandishing an increasingly strong culinary personality. He works with an extraordinary network of cherry-picked, small-scale producers from Finistère whose work and produce are individually highlighted o