
La Boissière
centre ville, Guingamp
Restaurant in Guingamp, France
The Read
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
La Boissière is a practical Guingamp option for a low-pressure lunch or dinner when convenience matters more than chef profile, awards, or a clearly defined cuisine style. First-timers should book it for an uncomplicated local meal, but cross-shop Le Clos de la Fontaine for traditional cuisine or La Table d'Asten for a stronger occasion signal.
About La Boissière
La Boissière is a Guingamp venue with opening hours on Tuesday through Saturday and a smart-casual dress code. Use the schedule to decide whether it fits your plan, consider it a local option when the priority is planning a meal in Guingamp with clear days and service windows.
A practical Guingamp choice when the brief is simple
There is no cuisine type, chef name, tasting-menu format, award, or price tier to lean on, so the smart move is to treat La Boissière as a pragmatic option rather than a destination promise. For visitors, that matters: a venue can be the right choice because it fits the day, the city, the group, even when the public profile is limited. The absence of louder signals simply means the decision should be grounded in usefulness, not expectation-building.
First-timers should use the hours as the main planning tool. La Boissière is listed for lunch and dinner on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, lunch only on Wednesday, closed on Monday and Sunday. If the decision hinges on comparing options before committing, consider it alongside Le Clos de la Fontaine. If the plan can stretch beyond a simple Guingamp meal, Mathieu Kergourlay - Château de Boisgelin and La Table d'Asten are other names to cross-shop. La Boissière makes more sense when the schedule and Guingamp location are the main reasons to choose it.
Who should choose it, who should cross-shop
Choose La Boissière when the group is comfortable working from limited information and wants a meal in Guingamp during the listed service times. It is less persuasive for diners comparing venues by technical ambition, beverage depth, occasion value, or a specific culinary identity, because those signals are not part of the profile. That does not make it a weak option; it just narrows the right use case to meals where the schedule and city matter more than researchable prestige.
For a special occasion, the safer play is to cross-shop before committing, especially if the meal needs a clearly documented format or stronger public signals. La Table d'Asten, Brasserie d'Asten, Mathieu Kergourlay - Château de Boisgelin are useful comparison points depending on the kind of outing you are planning. For staying focused on Guingamp, La Boissière remains a practical candidate, but it should be chosen with realistic expectations: confirmed hours, smart-casual dress, limited detail beyond that. The best match is a diner who values a direct decision and is comfortable checking directly for menu, pricing, other practical specifics.
Quick reference: choose La Boissière for a Guingamp meal that fits its listed hours; compare elsewhere if cuisine style, price signaling, or occasion weight matters.
Planning details
- Location
- rue 22200, 5 Rue Saint-Nicolas, 22200 Guingamp, France
- Website
- restaurant-la-boissiere.com
- Phone
- +33296210635
The take
The Take
The Vibe
La Boissière feels embedded in the daily life of Guingamp rather than staged for visitors. The restaurant sits on a stone‑lined street near a medieval square, and the writing emphasizes a quiet, working Breton town as much as the dining room itself. That local, unshowy provenance lends the place a gently historic, rustic charm: the atmosphere is relaxed and matter‑of‑fact, focused on provenance and the region’s rhythms. It's the kind of room where the building and neighbourhood set expectations for honest cooking rather than theatrical presentation.
Best For
This is a go‑to for people who want uncomplicated, ingredient‑driven meals in a town setting—families, neighbors and visitors who value regional produce over tourist theatre. The write‑up positions La Boissière within local food geography, highlighting daily arrivals of Atlantic shellfish and inland agriculture; that makes it suitable for midday or evening meals when markets and deliveries shape the menu. Expect a relaxed, community‑oriented meal rather than a high‑ceremony tasting experience.
Ordering Tips
Ordering is best guided by what arrives that day: the profile stresses Atlantic shellfish, salt‑meadow lamb and dairy from local farms, so ask staff about the day's catches and local suppliers. Prioritize freshly landed shellfish and dishes that showcase the region’s produce and meats, and lean on the server’s recommendations to follow the sourcing logic the kitchen privileges. Avoid assuming a parade of tasting‑menu flourishes—this is a place where provenance and seasonality dictate the standout plates.
Venue details
Ambiance
Pleasant setting with original room decor and nice terrace, described as cozy by guests.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
Planning details
Location
rue 22200, 5 Rue Saint-Nicolas, 22200 Guingamp, France · Directions
Also consider
Where to look if La Boissière is not the right fit
If the goal is a clearer Guingamp restaurant choice, start with Le Clos de la Fontaine for Traditional Cuisine at €€. If the meal needs more occasion weight, compare La Table d'Asten, which carries the stronger €€€ signal.
Restaurant context
How La Boissière compares in and around Guingamp
La Boissière is the practical, low-commitment choice in Guingamp: useful when the priority is staying central and keeping the meal simple. Le Clos de la Fontaine is the clearer pick if the group wants Traditional Cuisine at a known €€ level, because its positioning gives diners more to go on before booking.
For diners willing to leave the immediate Guingamp area, Mathieu Kergourlay - Château de Boisgelin and Brasserie d'Asten both read as stronger planned-meal choices: the former for Modern Cuisine at €€, the latter for Contemporary cooking at €€. They are better fits when cuisine direction matters more than staying in town.
La Table d'Asten is the one to consider for a higher-spend occasion, with its €€€ price tier and Modern Cuisine positioning. Auberge du Trieux is harder to judge on price and format from the available profile, so it works as a backup cross-shop rather than a cleaner comparison.
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Compare La Boissière
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Boissière | Guingamp | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Le Clos de la Fontaine | Guingamp | Traditional Cuisine | €€ | Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| Mathieu Kergourlay - Château de Boisgelin | Pléhédel | Modern Cuisine | €€ | Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| Brasserie d'Asten | Binic | Contemporary | €€ | 2025 Michelin 1 Star2025 Michelin Bib Gourmand2024 Michelin Bib Gourmand |
| La Table d'Asten | Binic | Modern Cuisine | €€€ | Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262024 Michelin 1 Star |
| Auberge du Trieux | Lezardrieux | ; | ; | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can La Boissière accommodate groups?
Contact La Boissière directly before planning for multiple diners. The clearest planning point is the hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday offer both lunch and dinner, Wednesday is lunch only, Monday and Sunday are closed. For another comparison, Mathieu Kergourlay - Château de Boisgelin is worth checking.
What are alternatives to La Boissière?
Le Clos de la Fontaine is a comparison for diners looking beyond La Boissière. La Table d'Asten, Brasserie d'Asten, Mathieu Kergourlay - Château de Boisgelin, Auberge du Trieux are also useful names to compare, depending on your plans and the kind of meal you want to check directly.
Is lunch or dinner better at La Boissière?
That depends on your schedule. Lunch is listed Tuesday through Saturday from 12–2 PM. Dinner is listed Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday from 7–10:30 PM. Wednesday is lunch only, the venue is closed Monday and Sunday.


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