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French restaurant in Ploërmel
What should I order at Restaurant L'Essentiel?
What to order
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Dorade
Recommended multiple times for being excellent, perfectly cooked, and even described as fondant with a very pleasant texture.
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Foie gras
Specifically praised as excellent and part of a very satisfying meal.
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Steak
Mentioned as perfectly cooked, with one review also highlighting the delicious sauce served with it.
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Chips
Called truly excellent and very well salted, making it a standout side in the reviews.
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5
Desserts
Generally praised as delicious, though one review noted they were a little disappointing.
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6
Brandade de saumon
Mentioned positively as part of a very good dish served with the dorade royale.
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Sarrasin dessert
Highlighted as a lovely sweet ending to the meal and part of an especially enjoyable dining experience.
Details
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
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| Tuesday | 12 to 1:15 PM, 7 to 8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 12 to 1:15 PM |
| Thursday | 12 to 1:15 PM, 7 to 8:30 PM |
| Friday | 12 to 1:15 PM, 7 to 8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 12 to 1:15 PM, 7 to 8:30 PM |
| Sunday | 12 to 1:15 PM |
About Restaurant L'Essentiel
Restaurant L'Essentiel is a French restaurant in Ploërmel, France, serving lunch and dinner with table service and dine-in only. Reviewers consistently praise the homemade cuisine, attentive service, pleasant setting, and good value for the €30–40 price range. Specific dishes mentioned often include sea bream, foie gras, and tarte au citron revisité, along with a well-liked wine list and coffee. The atmosphere is described as warm, calm, cozy, and sometimes romantic, with a sober decor.
Amenities
Service options
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great wine list
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Wine
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
- Wi-Fi
- Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Quiet
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Upscale
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Checks
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- Meal coupons
- NFC mobile payments
- Pluxee
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Usually plenty of parking
Frequently asked
What is Restaurant L'Essentiel known for?
It is known for homemade French cooking that reviewers describe as refined, well-executed, and good value for the €30–40 range. Standout mentions include sea bream, foie gras, and desserts like tarte au citron revisité, with many guests also praising the attentive, smiling service.
What dishes are most recommended at Restaurant L'Essentiel?
Reviewers most often highlight the sea bream, foie gras, duck, steak, and the tarte au citron revisité. Several comments also mention excellent fries, balanced desserts, and dishes that feel fresh, seasonal, and carefully prepared.
What is the atmosphere like at Restaurant L'Essentiel?
The atmosphere is described as warm, pleasant, calm, and cozy, with a sober decor and tables that are not too close together. It suits couples, friends, families, and solo diners, and reviewers specifically mention it works well for a romantic dinner or a relaxed meal with friends.
Is Restaurant L'Essentiel good value, and what is the price range?
Yes, reviewers repeatedly say the value is excellent, especially for a restaurant in the €30–40 range. Comments describe the menu as very reasonably priced for the quality, with fine, well-worked dishes and attentive service included in the experience.
Do you need a reservation at Restaurant L'Essentiel?
Reservations are recommended for both lunch and dinner, and several reviewers mention being glad they booked ahead or that the staff made room even when they arrived without a reservation. That fits a place with a pleasant but popular dining room in central Ploërmel.
Is parking available at Restaurant L'Essentiel?
Yes. Free parking lot, Free street parking, Usually plenty of parking is available.
Is Restaurant L'Essentiel kid-friendly?
Yes, Restaurant L'Essentiel is good for kids.
