B&B HOTEL Landerneau Bois Noir

Nicolas and Solenne Conraux are the third generation at the head of this establishment, a pioneer in the field of sustainable development and cookery. Local produce reigns supreme in this gourmet map of Finistère: oysters, lobster, abalone, but also seaweed, vegetables and even the 100% Brittany cheeses. Just as Brittany takes the limelight in the plate, it is also celebrated in the décor and the tableware which is the work of local craftspeople. What’s more, the service team is always happy to explain the ingredients and different fermentation and maceration techniques used by the kitchen sta

The chef and his partner have turned their former fine dining restaurant into a more convivial and relaxed eatery, aligning with the zeitgeist, with contemporary decor and an open kitchen. Romain, the chef, has not lost his touch and his market-fresh set menu is a masterclass of aromatic, flavoursome and deftly crafted recipes, such as hake steak with January king cabbage and a tarragon beurre blanc. Perfectly thought-out dishes, friendly and cheerful service, and excellent value for money. The customers are not mistaken; this place is a real winner!

This extension of the gourmet flagship, La Butte, sports a modern layout with an open kitchen and a bakery-cum-shop. Chef Nicolas Conraux specialises in wholesome traditional fare deeply entrenched in the Finistère region. The set menu is both well-curated and well-priced and those with a sweet tooth will be bowled over by the eat-as-much-as-you-like dessert buffet.

A bona fide Japanese restaurant in Brest! Hinoki is run by local lad, Xavier Pensec, a diehard fan of Japanese cuisine. Locally caught fish is handpicked with exquisite precision by the chef who reveals a genuine gift for the art of sushi and a deep-rooted understanding of the role of each ingredient. Sushi and maki are crafted in view of diners as the chef discreetly deploys his virtuoso talent in an experience that borders on ceremonial.

In this charming, typically Breton granite house in the Kerinou neighbourhood in the centre of Brest, the atmosphere is contemporary and elegant. Tuck into colourful contemporary cuisine, in which chef Philippe Le Bigot sometimes gives expression to influences from further afield, although he does also make good use of local producers (fish, poultry, vegetables etc). In summer, make a beeline for the peaceful and pleasant terrace.

Behind a deep-blue façade in the heart of Brest, this small contemporary bistro offers an authentically simple dining experience. A local chef who learned his trade in the city before launching his own establishment is at the helm. The ethos is straightforward: accessible dishes, well-chosen ingredients and straight-to-the-point traditional cuisine. At lunchtime, the simple set menu is spot on. In the evening, more premium ingredients feature in a more elaborate menu: cauliflower and almond velouté, perfectly cooked pollock, spinach, candied lemon and wasabi. A place that embodies the spirit o