Restaurants in Nantes
The main dining districts are the modern city centre and historic Graslin area. Both offer many affordable high-quality restaurants specialising in traditional French and regional cuisine. There's more sophisticated modern French or fusion dining too, notably at Nantes' premiere gastronomic name, L'Atlantide, on the waterfront of the Sainte Anne quarter. Last orders for dinner are generally about 9pm or 10pm. Service is included in menu prices, so there's no need for an additional tip.
Top-end
Expand all1. Atlantide Restaurant - Imaginative regional cuisine
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The Atlantide, on the fourth floor of a contemporary office building in the functional Sainte Anne waterfront area, offers refined and inventive modern gastronomy. Worldwide influences are brought to traditional local tastes and ingredients, with plenty of fresh local fish and seafood dishes. Tables enjoy wide views over a working stretch of the River Loire.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Mon-Fri 12pm-2.30pm, 8pm-9.45pm; Sat 8pm-9.45pm
Address
16, quai Ernest Renaud , Nantes 44100
Telephone
+33 (0) 2 40 73 23 23
Mid-range
Expand all2. Villa Mon Rêve - Charming garden restaurant
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Set within the rose garden of a 19th-century villa in the Basse Goulaine district, romantic Villa Mon Rêve is known for regional specialities and excellent local wines. Chef Gérard Ryngel's repertoire includes fish in butter and gazpacho generously studded with lobster.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Wed-Mon 12:15pm-2pm; Mon & Wed-Sat 7:30pm-9:30pm
Address
Route des Bords de Loire, Basse Goulaine, Nantes 44115
Telephone
+33 (0) 2 40 03 55 50
Transport
Car: via Route des Bords de Loire (D751) out of central Nantes, towards St Julien de Concelles
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3. Le Nouveau Monde - Local specialities
Show moreJules Verne was born on the site of this yellow-toned restaurant in 1828. Aside from its historic credentials, Le Nouveau Monde offers skilfully prepared local cooking, like hake in Nantais butter, and rice pudding with Berlingots (Nantes' sweet speciality).Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Tue-Sat 12pm-2pm & 7pm-11pm
Address
4, Cours Olivier de Clisson, Nantes 44000
Telephone
+33 (0) 2 40 48 03 04
4. La Cigale - Charming historic brasserie
Show more The outdoor tables of the popular, modestly priced brasserie La Cigale face the Opera across a handsome square in the heart of the Graslin quarter. With traditional glazed tiles, it preserves 19th-century décor and charm, and offers breakfasts and brunch or main courses such as oriental-spiced scallop salad and skate with sherry butter sauce.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Daily 7.30am-12.30am
Address
4, place Graslin, Nantes 44000
Telephone
+33 (0) 2 51 84 94 94
Budget
Expand all5. La Gavotte - Tasty informal eating
Show moreExcellent light crêpes and heartier galettes, both specialities of Nantes and neighbouring Brittany, are made in the popular and unpretentious little crêperie La Gavotte, in the Graslin quarter. There are both sweet and savoury options, and the prices are modest. Other tasty Breton specialities on offer here include Breton cider.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Sep-Jul Tue-Sat 11.30am-2pm, 7pm-10pm
Address
25, rue Voltaire, Nantes 44000
Telephone
+33 (0) 2 40 69 15 52
Transport
Bus no 11 to Jean V
6. Le Gressin - Traditional French cooking
Show moreWith rustic stone and wood décor, a relaxed atmosphere and art exhibitions on display, Le Gressin is a traditional local restaurant in the Madeleine area south of the château. It serves classic French cooking with good-value set menus that include foie gras , asparagus gratin, and Nantes speciality pike fillet in white butter sauce.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Mon-Sat 12-2pm; Tue-Sat 7pm-10pm
Address
40, rue Fouré, Nantes 44000
Telephone
+33 (0) 2 40 48 26 24
Transport
Busway no 4 to Carnot, bus no 24, 56 to Monteil
