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    La Cigale

    3.6 (285 reviews)
    PriceyFrench
    Open 7:30 am - 12:30 AM (Next day)

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    Moderate noise
    Romantic
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    This brasserie is a real gem: its 1895 interior is intact, and absolutely amazing. The interior is dense with mosaics, mirrors and paintings: a feast for the eyes before you even get your food! However, the restaurant is more than a museum piece. In fact, it's so popular that I would recommend booking for main mealtimes. The food is superb: my steak tartare was prepared in front of me, and is the best I've ever eaten. Service was brisk but pleasant and helpful. Outside mealtimes, the brasserie operates as a salon de the. Prices reflect the surroundings as well as the quality of the meals, so they're not cheap but are justified by the experience.

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    This brasserie is a real gem: its 1895 interior is intact, and absolutely amazing.

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    Un Nouveau Monde

    Un Nouveau Monde

    4.2(107 reviews)
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    I took my family here last year during my semester abroad (I'm American) in Nantes. I was told by…read moreone of my French friends not to miss this place. The building itself is remarkable because the famous writer Jules Verne was born here. The ambiance is classy, and the place was pretty empty when we went, which I was surprised by. The wait staff was very knowledgeable and accommodating of my father's dietary restrictions (no dairy, meat, gluten etc...). Normally, dining out with such food restrictions in France is a nightmare. At several other restaurants we went to in France, the staff acted offended when asked to prepare a meal for my father, but not here! They made him a nice salad and vegetable dish, which he enjoyed. My mom, sister, and I were able to sample some classic French dishes here. Our meal was fantastic. I tried frog's legs (les cuisses de grenouilles provençales) and escargots for the first time. Both dishes were excellent. The frog's legs were lightly fried--perfectly crispy, and topped with seasoned chopped tomatoes. The escargots were well cooked, served with oyster mushrooms (pleurottes) and a delicious sauce. We enjoyed pork cheek (la cocotte de joues de porc au sirop d'érable) and two fish dishes for our main course. The wine we had (Domaine Martin Côtes du Rhône Villages, Plan de Dieu, 2013) was also excellent. All-in-all, this was a wonderful, authentic French meal. For anyone seeking a nice dining experience that's not too expensive in Nantes, definitely come to Le Nouveau Monde!

    Had the John Dory. It was fantastic. Very popular place and we saw why. Highly recommended.read more

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