Allium sur Quimper

Refined and sophisticated cuisine, starting with the lunch menu, that elevates simple ingredients like mackerel or black mullet. A fine wine list, curated by Frédérique, the owner and sommelier, who offers excellent advice. Lovely setting, well-spaced tables, relaxed atmosphere. Reasonable prices for such quality. A well-deserved star.

Absolutely nothing disappointed us; everything was just right. A delight for the eyes and the taste buds.

We had a wonderful evening at Allium. The food was breathtaking from start to finish. The service was very friendly, although in my opinion, it could be improved for a Michelin-starred restaurant: serving a carafe of water should be an absolute priority during a heatwave. However, you can trust the sommelier completely!

What can I say, except that everything was perfect! And staff who adapt to their customers is extremely pleasant and rare enough to be worth mentioning. We will be back as soon as possible. I highly recommend this gourmet restaurant.

Quite fantastic cooking, delightful service and relaxed

Excellent experience in terms of food and flavors, paired with the wines, although the aperitif and white wine weren't served at the ideal temperature. While the heatwave certainly caught Brittany by surprise, it would have been more pleasant to enjoy the meal in a cooler environment. A shame...

The cuisine is up to the expected standard of a Michelin-starred restaurant: refined, consistent, and without any notable flaws. It is beyond reproach. However, the service warrants several specific comments. Regarding flexibility: we were unable to choose two different menus at the same table, and our request to substitute an ingredient (whelks, which my wife does not eat) was refused without any alternative being offered. This level of rigidity is surprising in an establishment of this caliber. Regarding the service itself: there was no verbal presentation of the menu—just a simple card with prices, without any description of the dishes. The bread, initially served in a limited quantity, was only refilled in a smaller portion upon request. Mineral water, explicitly requested, was replaced with filtered water, charged at €5, without any prior notice. Regarding the welcome and farewell: the owner devoted considerable and undisguised attention to the clearly regular customers, without even approaching our table beyond a brief "bon appétit" at the beginning of our meal. The head waiter was remarkably cold—distant, lacking warmth, and offering no interaction beyond the bare minimum. When we left, he neither asked about the meal nor said goodbye. I was the one who went back to him to take my leave. Overall, the quality of the meal was marred by a significant failure in the service. We didn't feel valued as guests—which, for a Michelin-starred establishment, is definitely a point against them. Finally, I'm even surprised by all the glowing and exaggerated reviews I see about this restaurant.

Everything was perfect from start to finish, a wonderful discovery of flavors. A feast for the eyes and the palate. Refined cuisine featuring seasonal produce. The servers were excellent!

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ What a fantastic lunch experience! Allium exceeded our expectations in every way. Every plate was a little surprise – creative, perfectly balanced, and simply incredibly delicious. The quality of the ingredients and the finesse of the cuisine are truly impressive. Add to that the warm, attentive service, which made the visit perfect. For us, definitely one of the best restaurant experiences ever. We will definitely be back!

For over 25 years, Chef Lionel Henaff has been offering cuisine with subtle and sophisticated flavors (today's strawberry dessert… oh my, it was delicious!) and perfectly executed cooking techniques (today's pollack was melt-in-your-mouth tender). Ever since his time at La Roseraie, I've been a fan of his incredibly flavorful and consistently surprising cuisine, as well as the warm welcome, kindness, and talent of Madame Henaff in selecting and recommending the best wines to complement this delightful experience.