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Le Bistro de Jean

4.7 757 reviews 07:00 PM - 09:30 PM 6 Rue de la Corne de Cerf, 35400 Saint-Malo, France

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Le Bistro de Jean, nestled in the heart of Saint-Malo, is a charming French restaurant that enchants its guests with authentic ambiance and delectable cuisine. Patrons often express their delight upon entering, as the cozy setting and friendly reception create an inviting atmosphere. The menu, while limited, is lauded for its frequent updates, ensuring freshness and creativity in every dish.

Highlights include the pumpkin soup and gravlax, both praised for their vibrant flavors. The seafood offerings, exemplified by perfectly cooked salmon and the daily fish special, showcase the chef's expertise and commitment to quality ingredients. Diners can also indulge in exquisite desserts like chocolate fondant and fruit crumble, which consistently receive high marks for taste and presentation.

With attentive staff ready to recommend exquisite wines, such as chilled whites that perfectly complement the food, guests leave feeling satisfied and eager to return. As noted by visitors, Le Bistro de Jean is not just a meal; it is a memorable culinary experience, making it a must-visit destination for anyone exploring the old town of Saint-Malo.

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Amenities & More

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • Dine-in
  • Delivery
  • Takeout

Highlights

  • Great coffee
  • Great wine list

Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Dining options

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service

Amenities

  • Bar onsite
  • Restroom

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Quiet
  • Romantic

Crowd

  • Tourists
Note: Amenity details are aggregated from verified visits, the venue's website and Google. They may change without notice. We recommend confirming key details (pet policy, accessibility, reservations) directly with Le Bistro de Jean before visiting.

Reviews for Le Bistro de Jean

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Review highlights

Based on 757 reviews

Le Bistro de Jean consistently receives praise for its authentic and cozy atmosphere, evoking the charm of a classic French bistro. Reviewers highlight the friendly and attentive staff who enhance the dining experience by offering detailed menu explanations. The restaurant’s menu, noted for its thoughtful simplicity and seasonal changes, delivers fresh, well-prepared dishes—particularly seafood and refined starters—that satisfy discerning palates. Patrons also commend the quality of the wine selection, which pairs well with the cuisine. Overall, the establishment is celebrated for its inviting ambiance, excellent food presentation, and a memorable dining experience in Saint-Malo’s historic setting.

David Chessell
Sep 02, 2025

Just a random pick for us visiting St Malo but a pleasant surprise. Entering the restaurant felt authentic and cosy, the reception friendly and positive. The menu was limited in a good way and gets changed periodically. We chose pumpkin soup and gravlax to start, both excellent and flavoursome. To follow we both had fish I had the salmon and my partner fish of the day. The fish was fresh and cooked to perfection for us delicious with the sauces and garnish included. We had a fabulous bottle of wine ,white and suitably cold. For dessert a chocolate fondant and fruit crumble both delicious. While not budget the overall experience was enjoyable many thanks to the staff.

Amber Morgan
Aug 05, 2025

A wonderful couple of hours spent sitting outside enjoying lunch here, friendly staff who took time to explain the menu, gorgeous food and wine, nothing to dislike! Very much recommend

Ilaria Bacherini
Jul 27, 2025

More then I expected from pictures I saw in internet. This place is full of charme and atmosphère , good is excellent and wine as well . I am Italian and I am very exigent with food , I tasted Salmon with citron gelly sauce and desserts , mine with lemon was delicious .

Fardad
Jul 07, 2025

Great place to enjoy a dinner. By luck we secured the last table available. Each dish is beautifully presented. Anything that we tried from the menu was delicious. Certainly a unique experience in the old town.

Karo
Jun 23, 2025

A classic French bistro just like you imagine it in the books. We loved it. The food was delicious, the wine excellent and the staff incredibly friendly. Highly recommended!

Yehia El Zeiny
May 30, 2025

This is the goodness of the French fine dining. I really loved the food specially the Salamon it's amazing with the sauce. The staff and owners where very and super friendly . I loved how they accepted the fact that we made lots of noises and laughing , we are truly sorry for that but we loved the food.

Vincent Mouton
May 27, 2025

This place is a gem. A bit off the touristic streets, it’s rather small, looks unassuming, there’s hardly place to manoeuvre—though the people serving do so with ease—and yet the food was really great. We were lucky to get a table for 2 at around 19:20 but I would strongly advise to make a reservation. They turned down about 10 customers while we were there because the place was packed. Service is casual, professional, and when you have a question they take time to provide you the answer. Food was very good, just great. Don’t expect to be culinarily blown away—it’s not a star rated place—but it’s delicious. And a family run business to top it all. Great place.

Kev S
May 25, 2025

An incredible experience. Probably the tastiest dessert I have ever had (the apricot crumble). Everything they did was excellently done. €71 for two mains, two drinks, a coffee, and a dessert. Very reasonable. 10/10 We will come back if we hopefully return to the local area again.

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Quick info

Address
6 Rue de la Corne de Cerf, 35400 Saint-Malo, France
Price range
€30–40
Category
French restaurants

Opening hours

  • Monday (Today) 07:00 PM - 09:30 PM
  • Tuesday 12:00 PM - 01:30 PM 07:00 PM - 09:30 PM
  • Wednesday 12:00 PM - 01:30 PM 07:00 PM - 07:30 PM
  • Thursday 12:00 PM - 01:30 PM 07:00 PM - 08:30 PM
  • Friday 12:00 PM - 01:30 PM 07:00 PM - 09:30 PM
  • Saturday 12:00 PM - 01:30 PM 07:00 PM - 09:30 PM
  • Sunday Closed

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