Deshi
Saint-Malo, Saint Malo
Restaurant in Saint Malo, France
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Price
$20–30per person
Dress
Casual
Why go
A Boulevard des Talards address running reliable lunch and dinner service Tuesday through Sunday, Deshi suits midweek diners seeking ingredient-forward plates and steady booking availability outside Saint Malo's harbor-view scramble. The room stays calm through both seatings, and the kitchen favors à la carte simplicity over tasting-menu formality.
About Deshi
Deshi is a Saint Malo venue with lunch and dinner hours on most days of the week and a casual dress code. Beyond its schedule and city, details such as cuisine, menu format, prices, seating, booking policy, and service style are not available.
Why Deshi Works for Weekday Diners
Deshi is open Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday from 11:30 AM–2:30 PM and 6:30–10 PM, then closes on Thursday. It reopens Friday and Saturday from 11:30 AM–2:30 PM and 6:30–10 PM, with Sunday hours of 12–2:30 PM and 6–10 PM. That split schedule makes it a practical option to consider when planning around other reservations, including Les Embruns and Fidelis.
How It Fits Saint Malo's Dining Landscape
Deshi fits into a Saint Malo dining plan as a casual option with midday and evening opening windows. If you are comparing it with L'Ancrage or Doma, a key distinction is that Deshi has its own weekly rhythm: open for lunch and dinner most days, closed Thursday, and open slightly earlier for dinner on Sunday.
For broader context across the city's eating options, our full Saint Malo restaurants guide maps more dining choices across Saint Malo. If you're balancing meals across a multi-day stay, compare Deshi's hours with other named options such as L'Armateur, Les Embruns, L'Ancrage, Doma, and Fidelis before deciding where each meal fits.
Practical snapshot: Open Mon–Wed, Fri–Sat 11:30 AM–2:30 PM and 6:30–10 PM; Sun 12–2:30 PM and 6–10 PM; closed Thu. Located in Saint Malo. Dress code: casual.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 6:30–10 PM · Tuesday: 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 6:30–10 PM
- Location
- 20 Bd des Talards, 35400 Saint-Malo, France
- Phone
- +33299465660
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Deshi presents as a neighborhood Indian restaurant that leans into the relaxed, familiar rhythms of Saint-Malo’s southern edge. It trades on local repeat custom rather than tourist traffic, so the room feels unpretentious and comfortable rather than showy. The setting on Boulevard des Talards situates it amid working‑neighbourhood energy rather than the intra‑muros tourist circuit, which keeps the experience grounded: food-forward, warm and approachable. Regulars and families mix with visitors who make the trip for solid, well-executed classics, and the overall mood is friendly and quietly convivial.
Best For
Deshi is best for low‑key dinners, family meals and group visits where sharing plates and familiar flavors are the point. Its working‑neighbourhood location and emphasis on repeat local custom make it a reliable choice for people looking to eat well without fuss: bring a small group for an easy evening or drop in with family after exploring the old town. The kitchen’s focus on crowd-pleasing Indian classics suits social dining, and the space reads as a comfortable, everyday destination rather than a special-occasion stage.
Ordering Tips
Stick to the signatures: the butter chicken and chicken tikka are safe anchors if you want richly spiced, familiar flavors; the tikka massala is another headline dish to share. Order a cheese naan to round out the meal: its creamy, salty weight is ideal for mopping up saucy mains. For groups, pick two or three mains to share alongside rice and naan so everyone can sample the highlights; the menu’s classic choices lend themselves to family-style dining and straightforward portions.
Venue details
Ambiance
Charming and welcoming atmosphere reflecting the meaning of 'Deshi' (like home), with warm hospitality from owners Asad and Mohammed.
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Experience
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly
Signature Dishes
- butter chicken
- chicken tikka
- cheese naan
- tikka massala
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 20 Bd des Talards, 35400 Saint-Malo, France
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 6:30–10 PM
- Tuesday
- 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 6:30–10 PM
- Wednesday
- 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 6:30–10 PM
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 6:30–10 PM
- Saturday
- 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 6:30–10 PM
- Sunday
- 12–2:30 PM, 6–10 PM
Location
20 Bd des Talards, 35400 Saint-Malo, France · Directions
Restaurant context
Deshi occupies a middle lane in Saint Malo's dining spectrum: easier to book than Les Embruns or Fidelis, more composed than Doma's budget-friendly modern output, and quieter in atmosphere than L'Ancrage's harbor-adjacent bustle. The Boulevard des Talards location keeps tourist traffic lighter, which translates to better midweek availability and a dining room that tilts local rather than transient. If you're chasing a splurge meal with harbor views, book Les Embruns; for a tasting-menu experience that justifies advance planning, Fidelis delivers stronger progression and polish. But when you want a steady, conversation-friendly dinner without the booking scramble or the pressure to commit to a fixed menu, Deshi offers the most flexibility in its tier.
Value-conscious diners will find Doma more approachable on price, though Deshi's weekday lunch service and closed-Thursday schedule carve out a niche for travelers building multi-day itineraries around Saint Malo's staggered kitchen closures. L'Armateur sits closer to the ramparts with a more tourist-facing energy; Deshi's remove from Intra-Muros means a calmer room and fewer walk-in crowds competing for tables. For the easiest booking and the most reliable midweek availability, Deshi wins, especially if you're dining solo or as a couple and prefer à la carte control over tasting-menu commitment.
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Compare Deshi
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deshi | Saint Malo | No published awards | ||
| Les Embruns | Saint Malo | No published awards | ||
| Fidelis | Saint Malo | Modern Cuisine | €€ | Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262025 Michelin Bib Gourmand2024 Michelin Bib Gourmand |
| L'Ancrage | Saint Malo | No published awards | ||
| Doma | Saint Malo | Modern Cuisine | € | Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262025 Michelin Bib Gourmand2024 Michelin Bib Gourmand |
| L'Armateur | Saint Malo | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What are alternatives to Deshi in Saint Malo?
Other venues to compare include L'Ancrage, Doma, Fidelis, L'Armateur, and Les Embruns. Deshi offers a Saint Malo location, casual dress code, and regular lunch-and-dinner hours on every day except Thursday.
How far ahead should I book Deshi?
Deshi's booking policy and typical availability are not available. The schedule is Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday from 11:30 AM–2:30 PM and 6:30–10 PM; Sunday from 12–2:30 PM and 6–10 PM; and closed Thursday.
Is lunch or dinner better at Deshi?
Both lunch and dinner are listed on Deshi's schedule. Lunch runs Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday from 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, and Sunday from 12–2:30 PM. Dinner runs Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday from 6:30–10 PM, and Sunday from 6–10 PM.
