Ker Soazig

This place sounded good so we thought we'd give it a try. Be aware that this restaurant is in the…read morehistoric area of Rennes, where tables are packed and spilling onto sidewalks on a balmy, end of summer evening. We had called ahead to make a reservation, but could not get through: the operator said the "service did not exist." Perhaps it had closed, we thought. Since we couldn't get a reservation, we decided to just head there and take our chances. I did not tell the maitre d' that we had cruised for a half hour looking for a parking spot, but we did. Using the Apple map program for directions is a challenge in a European town you don't know, in which the announcer's French is so bad you don't have a clue what street she's talking about. We ended up in a parking garage and walked about five blocks to get there. At any rate, the maitre d' was snooty and not at all helpful. So I can't talk about the food, but the attitude is more what I would have expected decades ago. Most French are aware that tourism is a major industry for their country and act accordingly. I speak French, so he did not have that excuse. I would give it a zero for that reason, but that would make it appear I hadn't given a rating.

From the owner: Un délicieux petit restaurant Un délicieux petit restaurant, au charme indéniable et à l'accueil…read morechaleureux. Décoration originale, ainsi que la cuisine. Une bonne adresse de la capitale bretonne. Prix modiques. Il est conseillé de réserver car l'endroit est petit.

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L'Ambassade

4.3(36 reviews)

L'Ambassade survived the COVID pandemic and is better than ever. It features creative French…read morecuisine and a fabulous--and inexpensive--wine list. I had the tuna, which was perfectly cooked and surrounded by a succulent puree of red peppers with leeks. The wife had the lamb, which she also said was delicious. For a starter we tried the scallops in a cream sauce--so tender and NOT overcooked. Desert was a homemade mille feuille that used whipping cream instead of pastry cream, making it much lighter than your usual mille feuille. The service was brisk and efficient. If you can get a table on the terrace, go for it. The restaurant was packed on a Thursday night so be sure to make a reservation and expect tight tables--typical in France. The place as crowded with happy locals, a sure sign that it delivers great food at a fair price.

Not sure why such high reviews. My gazpacho was green and in dire need of salt, although the…read morefalafel in the Lebanese special was excellent with its super crisp outside and soft inside. However even salt didn't help the orange hummus in the plate. Dessert was good, service was friendly but overwhelmed.

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Le Haricot Rouge

3.9(28 reviews)

Good, typical french Café & Bar in the City of Rennes. I remember the good coffee and the american…read morecookies. Young service team, that was always polite and helpful. Thank you for a nice hang out during my stay in the Bretagne.

Gateau pomme-caramel

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Haricot rouge bar façade

Monsieur Est Servi

4.3(23 reviews)

0.8 km

Délicieux et original…read more La carte des vins est aussi surprenante que la carte elle même.

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Monsieur est servi

Le Saint-Sauveur

4.2(23 reviews)

0.9 km

My god! What a GEM! This was a highly recommended restaurant by a local and everything about the…read moreexperience was simply perfect. Michelin 1 star restaurant with impeccable service. Food/Quality: 5 stars For a menu of just 15 or 20 euros, the food here is worth every penny. The chocolate dessert cake was my favorite. With melting chocolate on the inside and vanilla ice cream. Love! Service: 5 stars Impeccable. Ambiance: 5 stars Lovely ambiance really reflective of the town of Rennes. Highly Recommend!

Ambiance was good, food was ok. Nothing really jumping out. creme brûlée was so so. Pork was a bit…read moredry and too diffuse with the lentils. a friend had the Carmel desert which was the best part of the meal for all of us. Not a great wine selection but it is still French wine. I would not rate them any higher and was a little disappointing but not bad.

Appetizers on the house

Interior of the restaurant

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Starter - smoked salmon in house style

Le Galopin

4.2(32 reviews)

0.2 km

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After visiting Mont Saint-Michel, France. We picked a fine restaurant just by walking around the…read moretown. This was a very fine top notch restaurant, highly recommended.

Classic French food well prepared and great service. The Tartare is excellent. Good Valueread more

Salle

La terasse

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Le Nabuchodonosor

4.2(29 reviews)

0.8 km

From the owner: Une halte agréable C'est le plus ancien bar à vin de Rennes, un lieu accueillant avec ses grandes…read moretables en bois et son bar. Beaucoup d'étudiants se retrouvent ici pour manger un morceau, des tartines gourmandes ou des plats à base de produits régionaux accompagnant à merveille les vins : boudin aux pommes, rillons. Le Nabu (pour les intimes et on le devient vite) propose près de 35 appellations, en rouge comme en blanc.

Le Nabuchodonosor

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Café de L'Isly

5.0(2 reviews)

0.3 km

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From the owner: A proximité de l'Esplanade Charles de Gaulle Donnant sur la toute nouvelle esplanade Charles de…read moreGaulle, le Café de L'Isly est une enseigne où il fait bon prendre son temps en terrasse pour profiter du soleil et des succulentes frites maison. Une pause des plus appréciables.

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Le Boeuf au Balcon

4.0(5 reviews)

0.9 km

From the owner: Venez découvrir notre carte. ( burgers, tartares... ) des produits de qualités comme le faux filet…read moreaubrac, bavette d'aloyau charolais, entrecôte d'aberdeen angus...

La carte

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Ar Pillig

4.5(18 reviews)

Delicious galette with salmon, chives, and crème fraîche. I could wax poetic about the galette, but…read moreit was quite similar to others I've had. Of note: the galette was very crispy! Intimate setting (perfect for a date). Get a bottle of cider to split and chat up the owner (she's a sweetheart)!

I like the restaurant because wow the price is so low and the quality quite decent! Their pancake…read moreis about 5-8€ each and I tried a flambé (too bad that I didn't take it in video! Because the fire on the wine was unforgettable!) that was rich and yummy! The restaurant is small but cozy, the waitress is nice overall.