Auberge du Pélican
Historic Center, Dinan
Restaurant in Dinan, France
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Price
$30–50per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Auberge du Pélican is worth considering when the priority is an easy, central Dinan meal rather than a destination reservation. Book it for convenience and old-town fit; compare first with Crêperie Ahna, Le Be New, Chez la Mere Pourcel, Restaurant Nao, or Le Cantorbery if cuisine style, occasion feel, or value positioning matters more.
About Auberge du Pélican
For a Dinan meal, Auberge du Pélican is best approached as a practical restaurant choice with clear service windows, rather than a place highlighted for cuisine claims, awards, pricing, or a named chef. It is in Dinan, the dress code is smart casual, and the opening schedule includes lunch on Tuesday through Sunday, with dinner on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday.
A practical Dinan choice for return visitors
Dinan rewards flexible planning, and this is the kind of restaurant to consider when the meal needs to fit around the day's schedule. It suits travelers who want lunch or dinner without a strong focus on specific menu formats, cuisine styles, awards, or price. Treat it as a practical Dinan choice rather than a credential-led reservation.
The useful planning detail is timing. Auberge du Pélican is closed on Monday; opens Tuesday and Wednesday from 12–1:30 PM and 7–9 PM; Thursday from 12–1:30 PM; Friday from 12–1:30 PM and 7–9 PM; Saturday from 12–2 PM and 7–9 PM; and Sunday from 12–1:30 PM. For broader planning, compare it with our full Dinan restaurants guide, then cross-check nearby stays in our full Dinan hotels guide if dinner timing matters.
Who should book, and who should compare first
Book if the priority is a manageable restaurant choice in Dinan with clear lunch and selected dinner hours. Compare first if the meal needs a more specific brief. In that case, look at Crêperie Ahna, Le Be New, Chez la Mere Pourcel, Le Cantorbery, or Restaurant Nao before committing.
For planning around the same trip, use broader Dinan guides and check current opening details close to the date. Quick reference: choose Auberge du Pélican for a smart-casual Dinan meal that fits the listed hours; choose another nearby option if you need a clearer category, menu style, or occasion signal before booking.
Planning details
- Location
- 3 Rue Haute Voie, 22100 Dinan, France
- Reservations
- Book on Zenchef
- Website
- aubergedupelican.fr
- Phone
- +33296394705
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Auberge du Pélican sits squarely in Dinan's centuries-old fabric: cobbles, half-timbered facades and narrow lanes set the tone before the door opens. The restaurant leans into the traditional auberge model — seasonal cooking, honest portions and a menu built around Breton raw material rather than culinary fad. That alignment with place gives the dining room a quietly rustic, historic charm: it feels rooted in regional practice and the rhythms of market and coast. The building and its neighborhood do much of the storytelling, so the food reads as an extension of the town's maritime and bocage landscape.
Best For
This is a restaurant for people who want a direct connection to Brittany's produce and the feeling of dining in an old-town auberge. It naturally suits evening meals — think relaxed dinners that foreground local seafood and farmed ingredients — and works well for families and couples seeking an authentic regional experience. Travelers passing through Dinan also find it fitting, since the auberge tradition explicitly addresses visitors. The emphasis is on seasonal honesty rather than trend-driven spectacle, so expectations for straightforward, ingredient-led cooking are rewarded.
Ordering Tips
Menus here follow the seasonal and regional logic of Brittany, so look for dishes that highlight local specialties: shellfish from nearby beds, market vegetables and meats from regional pastures. The auberge model described in the copy stresses 'seasonal cooking' and 'a menu tied to what the region produces,' so order what’s listed as in season or recommended by staff. Portions are described as honest rather than indulgent, so consider sharing a few plates to taste the coastal-and-bocage variety without over-ordering.
Venue details
Ambiance
Cozy and convivial atmosphere with nice, quiet setting and attentive service.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Quiet
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte
- Wine Program
- Curated
- Outdoor Seating
- Yes
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 3 Rue Haute Voie, 22100 Dinan, France
Planning details
Location
Also consider
If you cannot get a table
Try Crêperie Ahna for a more casual Dinan meal with a tighter Breton brief. For a dinner that feels more like the main plan, compare Le Be New or Le Cantorbery before choosing.
Restaurant context
How Auberge du Pélican compares in Dinan
Auberge du Pélican is the safer pick for a low-effort Dinan meal when booking ease and central convenience matter more than a clearly defined dining format. Le Be New and Restaurant Nao are better cross-shops if the meal needs a more contemporary restaurant feel, while this is the simpler choice when the day is built around the town rather than dinner.
For value clarity, Crêperie Ahna is the more obvious alternative if the group wants a casual Breton meal with a narrower brief. Chez la Mere Pourcel and Le Cantorbery are stronger candidates when ambiance or a more occasion-shaped evening is the deciding factor. Choose Auberge du Pélican when ease wins; choose the peers when the meal needs to carry more of the trip.
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Compare Auberge du Pélican
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Auberge du Pélican | Dinan | No published awards |
| Le Be New | Dinan | No published awards |
| Crêperie Ahna | Dinan | No published awards |
| Chez la Mere Pourcel | Dinan | No published awards |
| Restaurant Nao | Dinan | No published awards |
| Le Cantorbery | Dinan | No published awards |
How Auberge du Pélican Dinan compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I eat at the bar at Auberge du Pélican?
Do not count on bar dining unless you confirm directly with the restaurant. Details cover the Dinan location, smart-casual dress code, and service hours, but not seating format.
What are alternatives to Auberge du Pélican in Dinan?
Le Be New, Restaurant Nao, Crêperie Ahna, Chez la Mere Pourcel, and Le Cantorbery are useful names to compare before choosing. Check each restaurant's current details directly.
Is Auberge du Pélican good for a special occasion?
It may work if the smart-casual dress code and listed hours suit your plans. Awards, pricing, cuisine style, and room details are not available, so confirm directly if the meal needs a specific occasion feel.
Is lunch or dinner better at Auberge du Pélican?
Lunch is available Tuesday through Sunday, with Monday closed. Dinner is listed for Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday from 7–9 PM; Thursday and Sunday show lunch only, so plan around those shorter schedules.
Is Auberge du Pélican good for solo dining?
It can be a sensible solo option if the listed hours fit your day and you are comfortable with a smart-casual restaurant. Seating style is not available, so confirm directly if you need a specific setup.
