Fun story on this one. We were personally escorted to this restaurant after a fun exchange at the…read morehotel. We were seated upstairs. This is a beautiful building and interior with all of the interesting qualities I love about restaurants in France. This is the type of place that others attempt to reproduce with facades but here... these bricks were real. We had a wonderful seafood dinner in a cozy setting which slowly filled up as our dining experience unfolded. I would go here again without hesitation. Delightful meal and experience.

People are very nice, the food are well presented but is too salty for me.read more

Everything about our lunch was superb! The entree + plus main course + dessert groups du jour were…read moreperfect. Paired with some nice local wines, the Chinon from the Loire valley and the Muscadet from Nantes made it that much better. Just coming from Paris the price was very reasonable. It is situated at the drawbridge to the Chateau le Duc de Bretagne and is quite scenic. A great place to listen to the sights and sounds of this pedestrian centered area. Service was attentive and not intrusive. We loved it!

I dined here last Saturday evening and had a wonderful Fillet au Bar with risotto l'encre sèche…read more After just watching the movie Arrival on the plane two days before I was skeptical about my black risotto but it was delicious and very reasonable considering the quality.

After spending the day traveling from Portugal, we were tired and hungry. Our first day in Nantes…read more We wondered from our apartment to the center of town and discovered La Cigale. Not having reservations we weren't sure we would be seated but were seated in the outside area. The evening was cool and umbrellas were raised for the setting sun. Our entrees were out standing, I had the duck breast and my husband the quail. Both were delicious and our glass of wine was full bodied. Great way to end our first night back in France.

Make reservations ahead!…read more Lovely interior and pretty legendary profiteroles, if you can make it to dessert with all the other things you might order.

We came here because all of the reviews were in French so we could tell locals approved. Delicious…read morefresh food, friendly service. Asked for a vegetarian option and we were more than pleased w the noodles and veggies we received.