Allium

Allium is a starred gastronomic restaurant in Quimper run by Frédérique and Lionel Hénaff. The house takes its name from wild garlic (allium) foraged in season and celebrates its flowers and vegetal character. Frédérique Hénaff curates a wine list of French producers respectful of environment and terroir and guides guests in pairings. Pleasure and conviviality sit at the centre of the experience; menus are evolving gastronomic journeys that share aesthetic, olfactory and gustatory emotions and reflect the region and the seasons. The dining room is contemporary and pared-back, warm and plant-harmonious, with generous light from large bay windows that open onto the garden and the chef’s kitchen gardens. Chef Lionel Hénaff produces creative, nature-driven cuisine that highlights seafood, shellfish and vegetables, pairing herbs and edible flowers with precise technique and a subtle acidic lift. The kitchen observes strict seasonality and works closely with responsible local producers, with many ingredients from the chef’s potager and nearby Breton suppliers. Lionel Hénaff (Chef) Specialities: Langoustine XXL crispy, Ormeaux de plongée (abalone), Saint-Jacques « Rade de Brest » mi-salées, Poisson de ligne (local line-caught fish), Basse côte de Gersiaise, Chocolate grand cru (Valrhona), Pomme Reinette d'Armorique dessert.