Le Coquillage

35350 SAINT-MÉLOIR-DES-ONDES

17.5/20
Prestige Restaurant

8 PHOTOS

Chef Hugo Roellinger

Cooking French | Gastronomic | Seafood | Signature cuisine

Services Disabled access | Pets allowed | Private Parking

Price Indicative price per person (excl. drinks)

175€ à 225€

Gault&Millau's review

17.5/20

Prestige Restaurant Happiness is right there, at the end of a tiny road that leads to this imposing stone house, a sort of small château built in the 1920s, set against the cliffs, the bay and the majestic Mont Saint-Michel. Cancale, the Pointe du Grouin, the ritual of oyster tasting refreshed by a glass of white wine... and the Roellinger family, another unmissable emblem of the region! In a warmly elegant setting, customers flock to the restaurant, ready to set sail on a delightful stroll through the menu, a perfect reflection of Hugo's seasonal inspiration. Inspired by the vegetable and fruit resources of his own production, by the rhythm of the tides and local fishing, and by a desire to go further afield for spices, to the ends of the earth... a long journey to come back to the Côte d'Émeraude, where it all began, where it all continues and will continue. So, let's have a taste! A virginally pure, translucent langoustine, delicately highlighted with a rhubarb vinaigrette and a few carnation flowers. Dazzling balance. Indian pepper (Jeerakarimundi), delicately piquant, graces the spider meat. A "flibustière" is poured over the spider coral, a smooth, punchy preparation. A few notes of "Neptune powder" (aniseed and seaweed) complete this magnificent composition. Another anthological moment is the lobster, transcended by cooking and aromas of sherry and cocoa. The desserts ensure a subtle end to the meal, such as the flawlessly textured Japanese flan, accompanied by delicious poached strawberries with discreet notes of jasmine, a "vent de lune" granita (hibiscus, lavender and mint), a few small meringues, a timut pepper mini-cake... The wine list is not overly extensive, but offers a range of cutting-edge references. Numerous pages are devoted to organic and biodynamic winemakers. Sancerre by Sébastien Riffault, riesling by Jean-François Ginglinger (€42), arbois "Les Tourillons" by domaine Bruyère-Houillon, fleurie by domaine Guignier... Last but not least, a special mention to those who work in the dining room, all very involved, with poise, genuinely happy to be there, present, discreet and smiling.