La Cigale

Nantes

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La Cigale

Considered as one of the most beautiful brasserie in France since the 19th century. La Cigale is a good place for oysters and offers some mouth-watering desserts.The place to be.

Dining

The area boasts some of France’s finest produce, recipes and wines. Wherever you go, seafood, straight out of the Atlantic, is on the menu. Want a simple grilled fish? Eat it with a beurre blanc sauce, created right here in town and surroundings. Need a pinch of sea salt? The very best comes from Guérande. This is also France’s kitchen garden, producing flavourful, tender vegetables. Partner it all with a glass of Muscadet, the local white wine that goes so well with oysters or fish, mussels or crab. Award-winning winemakers and chefs guarantee memorable meals.

Roza*

The location (across from the Natural History Museum’s entrance and tree-lined square) could not be more ideal for this up-and-coming restaurant run by the intrepid young chef Jean-François Pantaléon. With his extensive experience in some of the greatest kitchens (La Mare aux Oiseaux, La Duchesse Anne, La Grande Cascade, Le Meurice, Apicius) and his …

L'Aménité

L’Aménité or the art of a warm and generous welcome. The address has been revamped with a lot of pep, both in terms of decor and cuisine, yet remains ever tasteful and sophisticated. Chef Richard Cornet’s past experience notably includes the kitchen at Pickles and it shows: the cuisine is lively, inventive, colourful, well-seasoned …

Pickles

This brilliant neo-bistro lives up to its word-of-mouth reputation. Run by an English chef, Dominic Quirke cooks local and ethnic dishes, made with great precision, often unexpected, and all served in a relaxed and contemporary space. Label Rouge salmon, miso, cucumber pickles, horseradish yogurt, nori; lean roast beef, pan-fried young greens, sesame rice, chestnut …

Little Atlantic Brewery

Little Atlantic Brewery

In the heart of the Docks of Chantenay of Nantes, in this building loaded with the naval and cultural history of the neighborhood (Chantier de l'Esclain, Bloc 13, Atelier du Dahu…), people meet to have a drink with friends, eat a piece with family, Enjoy diverse cultural programming. Or simply stroll along the Loire. …

Le Manoir de la Régate*

Le Manoir de la Régate*

Backed by his sister Anne-Charlotte in the dining room, Mathieu Pérou took over from his father as head of this family restaurant and skilfully enchants delights diners with the products of his terroir (fish from the river Erdre, seaweed from the Le Croisic, wild plants), through a gastronomic cuisine of great finesse. The chef …

L'Atlantide 1874* - Maison Guého

L'Atlantide 1874* - Maison Guého

This famous, award-winning restaurant is considered to be one of the best in town. Chef Jean-Yves Gueho is well-known for creating innovative dishes, such as lobster salad with yellow wine sauce. 1 star Michelin. Possibility to sleep on the spot with 4 rooms with the view on the Loire …

La Cigale

Considered as one of the most beautiful brasserie in France since the 19th century. La Cigale is a good place for oysters and offers some mouth-watering desserts.The place to …

Lulu Rouget*

Ludovic Pouzelgues, aka Lulu Rouget, had held every position at l’Atlantide (including pastry chef), was trained by chocolatier-pâtissier Vincent Guerlais, before joining the staff at Maison Troisgros in Roanne. Thanks to this exceptional experience, his personality expresses itself today through a true cuisine d’auteur (different everyday!) praising the ocean’s riches to high heaven. His …

L'U.Ni

Chef Nicolas Guiet, shows his unique flair by highlighting vegetal flavours with the help of market gardener Olivier Durand and his "experimental" crops. On the menu you'll find an explosion of sea/land/vegetal flavours brought to their highest …

Les Chants d'Avril

Les Chants d'Avril

An almost religious attachment to quality produce, technical cooking methods and a Mystery Prix-fixe menu are the foundations of this delicious haunt. The chef, Christophe François, took over this Nantes …

Crêperie Heb Ken

Crêperie Heb Ken

In the shopping area, have a traditional crepe or a galette.Not far from the famous Place …

La Civelle

Everything is perfect, decoration, food and the location, on the bank of Loire. A reference in Nantes! On the other side of the river Loire, take the ferry, in 10 minutes you will be …

Lamaccotte

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Le Petit Boucot

Le Petit Boucot

Situated near the theatre Graslin, the restaurant owned by young chef Frédéric Chiron is recommended by Gilles …

Villa Mon Rêve

Villa Mon Rêve

Based inside a charming 19th-century villa with a large garden, chef Jérôme Ponchelle's menu boats delicious fresh fish and seafood as well as French …

L’Abelia

Housed in an immaculate stone mansion, dating from 1900, L’Abelia serves fine, traditional French cuisine peppered with modern touches, including sea bass in foamed cream sauce, and a crème brulée to die for. Fresh food from the day …