Rennes Restaurant Recs!

I’ve been living in Rennes for over six months now, time flies like crazy! I’ve tried my fair share of restaurants, and I’m here today to tell you some of the best spots in my home of Rennes, France.

Les Sakura: Les Sakura is my favorite restaurant in Rennes and probably the restaurant I’ve eaten at the most since it’s very close to my school. Sakura sells authentic Japanese bentos at a very reasonable price point for their high quality and filling meals! Their Katsudon and Katsu Curry is some of the best I’ve ever had! The owners are super kind I’ve even worked with them in an instagram collaboration before. The restaurant is very tiny so if you decide to dine in get there early since there are only around 6 tables in the whole shop. To-go from Sakura is also just as tasty.

Yam Yam: When I miss Korean home food, I head straight to Yam Yam! Yam Yam has delicious and quick Korean food that is also authentic. The interior is clean and perfect for a quick lunch break meal. Casual but powerful is how I describe Yam Yam, and the quality is 100% there. I can’t wait to go back to try the rest of the menu, but I will always be satisfied by their Bibimbap.

Il Basilico: My favorite Italian food in Rennes is Il Basilico, close to the Musee des Beaux-Arts of Rennes. With a menu of all traditional Italian foods, I recommend their pasta the most. The Gorgonzola is phenomenal as well as the classic Carbonara. Don’t forget about dessert, try the Profiteroles! Il Basilico is the perfect restaurant for a night out with friends.

The General Tao/Colonel Jackson: If you’re a fan of fried chicken sandwiches, you need to try the ultimate fried chicken sandos from General Tao/Colonel Jackson. The spot is called General Tao bringing Asian fusion into chicken burgers, but there’s a secret menu restaurant called Colonel Jackson you can order from as well, look it up online😉. BTW General Tao is take out only, but there is a park next door if you want a place to eat at outside. I tried the Chickenpotle sandwich from the Colonel Jackson menu.

Monsieur Yak: Another great restaurant for a night out with friends and a little bit fancier is Monsieur Yak. Yummy Thai food with a chic two floor set up. They also have a great dinner formula with an entree+plat+dessert combo that’s a bang for your buck. A dish that captivated me was their black salmon bao burger with a side of sweet potato fries. It was a tasty plate and I highly recommend!

Mezzelicious: Ending off on a very high note is Mezzelicious, the best Lebanese food I’ve ever tried! Mezzelicious has the best hummus spreads and meat platters perfect for sharing, in fact their vision is that their plates are meant to be shared! Everything about Mezzelicious gets a high rating from me, the food is so fresh, flavorful, and distinguishable. Only good things about this place!

These are a few of my favorite restaurants in Rennes. Cafes will come next!