LE PARIS-BREST - Restaurant

We came here based on the Michelin Guide. It did not disappoint. First the food. The bread and butter were outstanding. Strangely many of the places we went to in France didn’t have this staple. This place do and did it very well. The ceviche inspired dish was outstanding. Beautifully presented. Contrasting colours and textures. Popping vibrancy. And tailors flavour. We then had the pork belly with a jalapeño sauce. Yes. A jalapeño sauce. I did not know what to expect but it was fantastic. The sauce had a beautiful level of tart to cut through the pork belly fat. The salmon was also beautiful. And then of course the Brest dessert. Its signature. It’s deliciously rich. The second dessert was beautifully creative. And presented impeccably. Now the ambience. We couldn’t find the restaurant at first. Because it’s inside the station and so not what you expect! Stations aren’t known for their beauty, calmness, elegance. So, that made the experience slightly odd and unexpected. But. Stepping back, I think there is a beautiful accessibility that comes from the restaurant being in the station, challenging the idea that food in stations and transit points needs to be fast, cheap and basic. This restaurant shows that it doesn’t. Make sure you visit.

All dishes are above expectations. Specially wanna appreciate the pork belly, one of the main dish selection, not only the layer of pork belly, but also the side dish, is incredible for me. I am very surprise can enjoy a wonderful dinner inside a train station.

If you have time and need a space to chill, this restaurant is the best option at the Gare of Rennes. The food is refined and well presented. The service staff is friendly and attentive. I really enjoyed my lunch here.

Perfect cafe-restaurant for a meal during a train transfer in Rennes. We got a full lunch here, but we saw many travelers simply stop in for a coffee break or glass of wine. Our highlight was the octopus - perfectly cooked with a delicious drizzle of sauce. It’s not too salty or sweet, and goes perfectly as a follow up to their carpaccio starter. Will definitely stop by again when transiting through Rennes.

Excellent service and a nice warm, comfortable place to hang out while you wait for your train/bus. Power outlets available in the booths and comfortable seats. Tasty cheese plate and a good selection of drinks for all ages : )

Stylish restaurant, attentive and well trained staff. Loved the wine selection (even had to buy a bottle as take away, it was that good). Great IPA local draft and the food was just outstanding. The pate with chicken and foie gras, to die for. Then the steak, cant remember when I had such a tasty piece of meat. You would not expect a restaurant that special and great in a train station, still happy about a night out, which I will remember! Formidable.

Excellent service, decor and food. They give you a generous bowl of mashed potatoes with the steak. Yum. The wait staff have been sweet and efficient.

To find such a Treasure at a railway station - it could only happen in France! A brilliant meal and the music and interior surrounds made up for the view.