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Gilles

2, Rue Pie qui Boit, Saint-Malo, France
0033 2 99409725
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Ranked #60 of 229 restaurants in Saint-Malo
Price range: RM97 - RM394
Cuisines: French
Dining options: Reservations
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Dining options: Reservations
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Sheffield
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 June 2013

This was our "last dinner in France" and we wanted something a little special. "Gilles" has a decent menu which contains a good fair number of fish dishes. We were not disappointed in our choice as we enjoyed really excellent food in a small tastefully decorated restaurant within the old city walls. We will return!

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kadima
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2013

Overall, average taste average presentation, and average experience We were ushered in by a dear lady who took care of it all hosting, waiting, clearing up tables and bar tending she did a wonderful job but if this labor saving was practiced in the kitchen as well that would explain the missing "glow" and " bang" of the food I... More

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Winchester, United Kingdom
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35 reviews 35 reviews
22 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 January 2013

Another triumph for Tripadvisor. This place is amazing. The standard of the cooking leaves a lot of places in the shade and makes most of the restaurants and crepe houses nearby look a little inadequate. The food, to be honest, was faultless. From the amusee bouche of smoked fish pâté, the starter of very fresh oysters and the main course... More

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Cromer, United Kingdom
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12 reviews 12 reviews
12 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 November 2012

We were so fortunate to find this small restaurant, along a side street. We visited at lunchtime and had one €27 and one €39 fixed price menu. All the courses were fabulous. The food was prepared to an excellent standard and service was first class. One very small reservation. I felt the tables were a bit close together. Not a... More

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St Helier, United Kingdom
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27 reviews 27 reviews
13 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 September 2012

We sought out restaurants in St Malo for lunch, on a day trip from Jersey. Big risk not to book, but we stumbled on this and were lucky, getting there early, around 12.15. Unpromising facade, few tables, but wow great food, great value: fresh oysters, rabbit stew, trio of choc desserts (and several little treats from the chef) for less... More

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The Hague, The Netherlands
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150 reviews 150 reviews
64 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 49 cities Reviews in 49 cities
135 helpful votes 135 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 July 2012

Gilles is located perhaps 30 meters off the main drag in old town St Malo, often one has to look in these side streets for the best options. Proudly sporting five consequetive Michelin recommendations outside and a simple Blue Marine interior quite befittingly for this old pirate's nest. The three course menu for 26 euro's was outstanding value for money,... More

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henley-on-thames, uk
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8 reviews 8 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 July 2012

Place has been recommended by our hotel hosts, well designed set menus, exceptionally professional and friendly service. The waiter serving us could be easily working in any two/ three Michelin star rated places. Food, well, maybe because it was Monday evening and the chef was on well deserved off, but starters and sauces did not quite match the description, main... More

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Baltimore MD
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7 reviews 7 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012

After a mediocre meal at one of the mass market restaurants in St. Malo, Gilles was a most welcome change! Everything was perfectly presented, and delicious, form the incredible cider-calvados blend served as an aperitif to the incredible St. Pierre with oysters. The Michelin validation was well-deserved. Off the beaten path but worth searching for!

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england
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52 reviews 52 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 38 cities Reviews in 38 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2012

superb food and presentation go there you will not be disapointed

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Newnan, Georgia
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118 reviews 118 reviews
75 restaurant reviews
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73 helpful votes 73 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 January 2012

Arrived in Saint Malou around noon without having a specific place in mind for lunch. Worked our way past the first group of mainly touristy type places near the city wall entrance. Then, chose Gillese based on a smal but attractive interior and interesting menu. My wife, 6 year old daughter, and I shared two lunch prix fixed meals -... More

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