La Vieille Laiterie

Outside the town centre of Saint Brieuc, Aux Pesked embarks you on a journey between land and sea. In an uncluttered interior bathed in light, this eatery celebrates seafood with its briny and veggie-focused cuisine. Local produce and seasonal ingredients are cherry-picked by the veteran chef, who is on first name basis with each market gardener and fisherman. On the menu: tartare of scallops enhanced by fresh herbs, raviole of tender juicy crabmeat in a fragrant stock or a festival of shellfish in a shellfish and seaweed butter jus. Now add an intelligently curated wine list (organic, biodyna

The contemporary interior, which makes ample use of the light and materials , is admirably paired with the delicate, seafood menu of this country house opposite the estuary. An idyllic setting to sample deftly crafted, first-rate ingredients. Chef Nicolas Adam is not content with awakening your tastebuds, he is also the proud creator of a bakery and of the Rock’n Toques festival that takes place once a year, combining music and quality street food. The glazed wine cellar boasts some 350 references.

This friendly bistro in the heart of this small coastal village occupies a charming building opposite the church. The space has been completely renovated in a contemporary style, while retaining nods to the past. Based on dishes for sharing and Celtic ingredients, the food bears the hallmark of Christophe Le Fur (Auberge Grand'Maison). Order a delicious pâté en croûte-style poultry and foie gras terrine, followed by a generous and perfectly indulgent house-made tiramisu for dessert. Front of house, Sonia Quéro provides dynamic service and a friendly welcome.

The first floor of this house overlooking the port sets the scene for many a fine meal. After a remarkable career (Coquillage at Cancale, La Pyramide – Patrick Henriroux at Vienne and the K2 at Courchevel), chef Samuel Selosse now gives free rein to his creativity. Firmly rooted in the zeitgeist and always exquisitely presented, his cooking showcases first-rate ingredients, be they fish or vegetables, giving rise to delicacies such as cauliflower in citrus fruits and fire roasted cuttlefish, brill from small boats, asparagus and seaweed-flavoured hollandaise sauce or a pine-flavoured creamy mi

Chef Damien Le Quillec named his restaurant after his two grandfathers. In this unusual setting – previously a garage, cleverly converted into a contemporary loft – he channels his talent into crafting ambitious dishes that appeal to the modern palate. Meanwhile, he has opened a convivial little bistro next door – Numéro 100, where he serves bistronomy fare in a home-from-home atmosphere.

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

This granite building dates back to 1880 but its interior decor is decidedly contemporary. In his cooking, Steven Carré, who earned his stripes at Guy Savoy, Le Bristol, La Tour d'Argent and then in New York, puts his own unique spin on the classics. This young chef's dishes are meticulously prepared: Breton scallop tartare with seaweed, citrus fruit and hazelnuts; beef chuck braised for 12hr, creamy parsnips and confit potatoes; house-made kouign amann, cider caramel and lemon sorbet. Nadège, meanwhile, provides warm and attentive service. The restaurant is very often full!