Found in Yelp after several unsuccessful attempts at others. We were tired and hungry after a long…read moreday of travel. Eric was kind enough to open a half hour early for us. The food was a spectacular mix of homemade and sophistication paired with a warm atmosphere and beautiful background music. The wine selection was perfect. It's no surprise this restaurant has a 30-year history

It is a really good small restaurant. Very nice, good for couples or small groups searching for a…read moregood meal and a pleasant environment with reminiscences to films of 60's or 70's and even 80's. The server/owner was very warm also.

From the owner: Un lieu très complet L' hôtel restaurant La Marine vous propose le calme et le confort, avec…read moreparking, la proximité d'un parc et du zénith, du centre de Nantes et du périphérique nantais. L'hôtel restaurant La Marine vous accueille pour votre hébergement, vos séminaires, vos repas d'affaires ou de famille, passage au zénith. L'hôtel restaurant dispose dans ses chambres agréables, accessibles par ascenseur, avec vue sur le parc.

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

Good food, friendly service, great choice of background music…read more Touristy location but the place is nice.

A nice little place not far from our hotel. The interior contains all sorts of tschokies and other…read morememories from the childhood of Mama's Boys. We were happy to see a number a good reviews on Yelp and an interesting menu and decided to have dinner here. Our waiter was very friendly but did not speak much English and we speak French rather badly, but we were all able to manage just fine. I ordered the Charcuterie platter for my dinner, which was delicious. Dining companions had a chicken dish and the fish du jour. Everyone was happy with choices. Good food. Good service. I would certainly come back.

Pickles chef has a very unique menu with flavourful dishes. There is a set menu available for the…read morelunch & dinner service. Book a reservation in advance. Great English speaking servers explaining each plate. They have local wines to ensure with the meal!

I had the pleasure of enjoying lunch at Pickles during a business trip. The business partner I was…read morevisiting lives in Nantes, so he was prepared to take us to an authentic, fantastic restaurant, and Pickles delivered. Chef Dominic came out and explained each dish - the flavor profile, why he chose certain ingredients, where his inspiration came from, and more. He was a delight to speak with, but his food was even better. I had the vegetarian starter and main. The mushroom ravioli were divine. But the beet dish as my main was inventive and bright. The brownie at the end of the meal was utterly fantastic. All of this was paired with a local beer from Nantes, and everything played well on the tongue. I walked out super satiated - and happy to have experienced such an incredible lunch.

L'Ambassade survived the COVID pandemic and is better than ever. It features creative French…read morecuisine and a fabulous--and inexpensive--wine list. I had the tuna, which was perfectly cooked and surrounded by a succulent puree of red peppers with leeks. The wife had the lamb, which she also said was delicious. For a starter we tried the scallops in a cream sauce--so tender and NOT overcooked. Desert was a homemade mille feuille that used whipping cream instead of pastry cream, making it much lighter than your usual mille feuille. The service was brisk and efficient. If you can get a table on the terrace, go for it. The restaurant was packed on a Thursday night so be sure to make a reservation and expect tight tables--typical in France. The place as crowded with happy locals, a sure sign that it delivers great food at a fair price.

Not sure why such high reviews. My gazpacho was green and in dire need of salt, although the…read morefalafel in the Lebanese special was excellent with its super crisp outside and soft inside. However even salt didn't help the orange hummus in the plate. Dessert was good, service was friendly but overwhelmed.

You don't really notice the restaurant when you pass but the inside is so authentic and original…read more The decoration is so unique. The service was really nice and friendly. The food was delicious. I totally recommend this place!