Restaurant in Carhaix-Plouguer, France
Michelin value, mid-Brittany, easy to book.
Erasmo holds the Michelin Bib Gourmand for both 2024 and 2025, making it the strongest modern cuisine option in Carhaix-Plouguer at the €€ price tier. Chef Matteo Vianello's kitchen backs up the recognition with a 4.8 Google rating across 271 reviews. Booking is straightforward — aim for one to two weeks ahead on weekends.
If you are planning a special dinner in Carhaix-Plouguer and want Michelin-recognised quality at a price that does not require a second mortgage, Erasmo is the right call. Chef Matteo Vianello's modern cuisine restaurant has held the Michelin Bib Gourmand in both 2024 and 2025, which means Michelin's inspectors have confirmed twice over that the cooking here punches above its price point. At €€ pricing, this is where you book for a birthday, an anniversary, or simply a Friday night when you want something that feels considered rather than casual. It is not the place for a quick weeknight bite — the cooking deserves your attention.
The Bib Gourmand distinction is Michelin's way of flagging restaurants that deliver cooking of real quality for a price below the starred tier. Two consecutive years of that recognition at Erasmo tells you something concrete: this is not a one-season story. The Google rating of 4.8 from 271 reviews reinforces the pattern , a score that high, across that many reviews, in a town the size of Carhaix-Plouguer, points to a kitchen that is consistent rather than occasionally brilliant. For context, Carhaix-Plouguer is a small Breton market town, not a dining capital. Finding modern cuisine at this standard here is genuinely unusual, and that is reflected in how local diners talk about it.
Chef Vianello's approach is modern cuisine, which in practical terms means you are getting technically grounded cooking with creative ambition rather than either a traditional Breton menu or a purely experimental tasting format. For a returning visitor, the question is what format works leading for your group and occasion. If you came solo or as a couple on your first visit and sat in the main room, a group return visit is worth considering , more on that below.
The database does not confirm a dedicated private dining room, and seat count is not listed, so treat any group logistics as a conversation to have directly with the restaurant when you book. What the venue's profile does support is that a Bib Gourmand address in a smaller town like Carhaix-Plouguer typically operates with limited covers , which cuts both ways. It means the room stays personal and the cooking stays focused, but it also means group bookings need to be handled early and with a direct conversation about configuration. If your group is four or more, call ahead rather than booking online (if online booking is available) and ask explicitly about table arrangement. The main room at this scale will likely feel more intimate than a formal private dining setup, which suits a celebratory group dinner better than a corporate event.
For a party of two, the main room is almost certainly the right choice. The intimacy works in your favour, and there is no practical reason to request separation from the broader dining room at this price tier.
Booking difficulty is rated Easy, which means you do not need to be planning weeks ahead the way you would for a starred restaurant in a major city. That said, Erasmo's Bib Gourmand status gives it genuine draw beyond local regulars, and a town this size has limited alternatives at this quality level. For a weekend dinner, booking a week or two out is sensible. For a Friday or Saturday with a specific occasion attached, two to three weeks is safer. If you are travelling to Carhaix-Plouguer specifically for this meal, book before you finalise transport. The restaurant holds the Easy rating, but do not treat that as permission to leave it to the last minute , the easy-to-book label reflects normal conditions, not unlimited availability on peak nights.
Erasmo is the strongest argument for a dedicated restaurant trip to Carhaix-Plouguer. For dining further afield in France at the Bib Gourmand tier and beyond, the country's regional talent is deep: Flocons de Sel in Megève operates at a higher price tier with Michelin stars, while Auberge du Vieux Puits in Fontjoncouse shows what rural France can do with serious culinary investment. Closer in spirit to Erasmo's value proposition, Au Crocodile in Strasbourg and Assiette Champenoise in Reims offer reference points for what French regional cooking looks like when it earns sustained recognition. At the leading end, Mirazur in Menton and Troisgros - Le Bois sans Feuilles in Ouches represent what French cuisine looks like at its most decorated , useful context for understanding where Erasmo sits on the wider quality spectrum. For more on what Carhaix-Plouguer offers beyond restaurants, see our full Carhaix-Plouguer hotels guide, our bars guide, and our experiences guide. The full Carhaix-Plouguer restaurants guide covers the broader dining picture in the area.
Book Erasmo if you are in or near Carhaix-Plouguer and want modern cuisine with verifiable quality credentials at a price that stays reasonable. Two years of Bib Gourmand recognition and a 4.8 Google rating across 271 reviews is a combination that earns trust. Booking is direct, the price tier is accessible, and there is no meaningful reason to delay the decision. For a solo diner, a couple, or a small group looking for a proper dinner in this part of Brittany, this is the booking to make.
Seat count is not confirmed in available data, so contact the restaurant directly before arriving with a large party. For groups of four or more, call ahead to discuss table configuration. The restaurant's Bib Gourmand standing and small-town location suggest a focused, intimate room rather than a large-format venue , which suits a celebratory dinner well, but means early communication matters. At €€ pricing, Erasmo is an accessible group option by French dining standards.
Booking difficulty is rated Easy, but that does not mean walk-in is reliable on busy nights. For a weekend dinner, aim to book one to two weeks ahead. If you are travelling specifically to Carhaix-Plouguer for this meal, book before you arrange transport. The Michelin Bib Gourmand recognition in both 2024 and 2025 has given Erasmo a profile beyond the immediate local catchment, so peak evenings can fill faster than the Easy rating implies.
Yes. The €€ price tier, modern cuisine format, and intimate scale of a restaurant in a town like Carhaix-Plouguer all point to an environment that works well for a solo diner. You are not paying for a group-format experience, and the cooking is the focus. A solo visit to a Bib Gourmand address at this price is a sound decision , better value per head than spending the same budget at a less decorated address in the same city.
Erasmo is the reference point for modern cuisine with Michelin recognition in Carhaix-Plouguer. For a broader view of what the town offers across dining, drinking, and wine, see our full Carhaix-Plouguer restaurants guide and our wineries guide. If you are willing to travel further into Brittany or France for a comparable or higher tier of modern cuisine, the regional options are wide , but within Carhaix-Plouguer itself, Erasmo is the clear choice at the €€ tier with award backing.
Menu format and specific pricing are not confirmed in available data, so this depends on what Erasmo is currently serving. What is confirmed is that the Michelin Bib Gourmand requires a strong quality-to-price ratio , Michelin's inspectors specifically flag restaurants where the experience justifies spending. At €€ pricing with two consecutive years of that recognition, the value case is already made by the data. If a tasting format is available, the combination of Chef Vianello's modern cuisine approach and the award history makes it a reasonable choice. Confirm the current format when you book.
| Venue | Awards | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erasmo | Michelin Bib Gourmand (2025); Michelin Bib Gourmand (2024) | €€ | — |
| Alléno Paris au Pavillon Ledoyen | Michelin 3 Star, World's 50 Best | €€€€ | — |
| Kei | Michelin 3 Star, World's 50 Best | €€€€ | — |
| L'Ambroisie | Michelin 3 Star, World's 50 Best | €€€€ | — |
| Le Cinq - Four Seasons Hôtel George V | Michelin 3 Star, World's 50 Best | €€€€ | — |
| Mirazur | Michelin 3 Star, World's 50 Best | €€€€ | — |
What to weigh when choosing between Erasmo and alternatives.
Group bookings are possible, but the database does not confirm a private dining room or total seat count, so check the venue's official channels before planning a large table. Erasmo's €€ price point makes it a practical choice for group dinners where cost is a factor. For anything above six covers, call ahead rather than assuming availability.
A few days to a week ahead should be sufficient for most visits — Erasmo's booking difficulty is rated Easy, which puts it in a different category from starred restaurants in Paris or major French cities. That said, the Bib Gourmand recognition in both 2024 and 2025 has raised the restaurant's profile, so weekend evenings may fill faster than you'd expect for a town of Carhaix-Plouguer's size.
Yes, the €€ pricing and modern cuisine format make Erasmo a low-friction choice for a solo dinner — you are not committing to a three-hour tasting experience or a table minimum. Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurants at this price tier tend to be counter- or smaller-room formats where solo diners are comfortable, though exact seating configuration is not confirmed in the database.
Erasmo is the only Michelin-recognised restaurant in Carhaix-Plouguer, making it the default choice for quality dining in the town. If you are willing to travel within Finistère or broader Brittany, the region has further Bib Gourmand and starred options worth researching. For Carhaix itself, there is no documented peer at the same quality tier.
The €€ price range signals that Erasmo sits well below the cost of a starred tasting menu, which makes the value case straightforward if modern cuisine is your format. Two consecutive Bib Gourmand awards (2024 and 2025) confirm that Michelin's inspectors found the cooking consistently worth the price. Specific menu formats and dish details are not confirmed in the database, so check directly with the restaurant for current offerings.
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