Sao

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Sao Quimper – Michelin Recommended French Cuisine by Chef Kevin Gourret

Sao, Quimper

At the address 1 quai Neuf in Quimper, Chef Kevin Gourret runs Sao, a restaurant that has quietly earned its place among the region’s most respected tables. The dining room is simple and welcoming, with a calm atmosphere that lets the food speak. And the food does speak—clearly and with conviction.

Sao’s recognition is not accidental. The restaurant is listed in the Michelin Guide 2026 and holds two toques from Gault&Millau, a mark of excellence and innovation. These awards reflect a kitchen that works with precision, drawing from the best of French cuisine while keeping each plate personal and modern.

The menu changes with the seasons, built around a six-service format at 98€. For festive occasions, a special six-service menu with a five-step wine pairing and a glass of Champagne is offered at 150€. Each service is designed to highlight delicate flavours and the finest seasonal ingredients. The chef’s approach is one of restraint and respect—nothing is overworked, every component has a reason.

Beyond the kitchen, Sao partners with artisans who share the same pursuit of perfection. One example is Perceval knives, hand-forged in Thiers, France—a nod to the ancestral craftsmanship that underpins the restaurant’s philosophy.

Sao is a place for those who value substance over spectacle. In the heart of Quimper, Kevin Gourret offers a sincere, refined expression of French cuisine, backed by the kind of recognition that comes only from consistency and care.