Local restaurants
The Mayenne together with the Sarthe make up old province of Maine. The local food which subtly combines influences from Normandy in the North,
Brittany in the West and Angers in the South, is a legacy from long family and country traditions.
Talented chefs draw their inspiration from these traditional recipes but also staying in touch with new trends in French cuisine.
Our favourites :
Certainly the best restaurant of the city. Located in a charming Art deco setting between river and castle, this place can be proud
of a cuisine in constant evolution based on excellent products. Good winelist. Friendly service. exceptional restaurant with very decent prices which is
becoming scarce hence we mention it.
- Laval – 5, rue des Béliers – +332.43.53.66.76
Sophisticated and tasty cuisine for an excellent quality for price. Special mention to the “menu maraicher” (garden menu).
The menu changes according to seasons for maintaining fresh products. Friendly service in a refined setting.
- 429, boulevard Paul Lintier - 53100 Mayenne Tél: 02 43 30 42 17
Zen ambiance in a minimalist style, a feel-good location ! Great presentation of food from a short menu choice that is
dependent on what food is available fresh. Divine tastes from a young chef. Great value for money.
In Laval and surroundings :
- Laval - 5, Rue Trinité – +332.43.53.21.21
This pub/restaurant in old Laval has numerous enticements. Built on two floors, you could first have a lunch or diner of well
prepared meals specialised in stone cooking on the ground floor. Then you could move to the basement which is an old and cool cave where
beers, cocktails and occasional concerts are waiting for you.
- Laval – 33, rue Victor Boissel – +332.43.53.14.10
The chef Eric Jouanen solely uses fresh products that are carefully selected to create a traditional and inspired cuisine.
A very good place to eat
Very close to the train station. Quality food based on fresh and seasonal products. The Edelweiss and its welcoming atmosphere is a safe bet.
Ideally located in the heart of old Laval, the Petit Périgord serves the best of the traditional perigourdine cuisine. Warm ambiance.
- Laval – 4-6, rue de la Trinité – +332.43.53.21.87
This restaurant hidden in pedestrian streets of old Laval is a safe bet. Grilled fishes, grilled meat, homemade cakes.
Warm setting with ancient decoration.
- Laval – 12, rue des Trois Croix – +332.43.56.64.17
You will feel the family atmosphere in this small local restaurant. Menus change according to seasons. A charming place.
- Changé – Place d’Elva - +332.43.53.43.33
A very good restaurant 5mn from Laval. Nice setting, friendly and relaxed service, innovative and sophisticated cuisine.
An excellent address.
- Louvigné – 10, rue du Maine – +332.43.37.30.84
In an old restored forge, gastronomic cuisine in a friendly and cheerful setting.
- Olivet – +332.43.37.14.37
A gastronomic restaurant in a lovely setting near the Olivet’s pond. Welcoming service and sophisticated cuisine.
An excellent address.
On river banks :
- Laval -100, rue du Vieux St Louis – +332.43.49.30.78
Salad bar on the Mayenne river’s banks, very close to the city centre. Renting of small boats and bicycles for the day.
- Origné – +332.43.26.36.01
Located in an old canal lock house. One of the most beautiful canal locks of Mayenne. Simple and tasty cuisine.
- Saint-Sulpice – Ecluse de Neuville – +332.43.07.77.20
On the river’s banks. Fried eel speciality.
Elsewhere in Mayenne :
Quiet place in a 300 people village, very appreciated by English tourists. Gastronomic and modern cuisine.
Good restaurant with welcoming service and relaxed atmosphere. Impressive wine list, broiler and lovely setting on the river’s banks.
Gastronomic restaurant on the river’s banks.
Traditional cuisine. Pond and 19 acres park (guarded swimming on July and August)
Sophisticated cuisine following seasons and local products. Excellent quality for price.
This list is not exhaustive and you may find good restaurants on your own during the time of your stay. Take a look at
the "Chefs et Ballades gourmandes en Mayenne" book in the Mill wich can also be purchased from the Laval Information Centre,
the Tourism Local Committee of Mayenne or from a bookshops.
