Exceptional restaurant in Le mans downtown. Found this place on yelp and we glad we did. We were…read morelooking for authentic traditional French food. Home made from scratch, we tried many of the dishes and we haven't been disappointed at all. The head chef William Sarazin know what taste and flavor means. What an amazing lunch !!! On the front of the house, things got even better, Matthieu, our host, server and also owner took care of us from A to Z. Very knowledgeable in food and wine pairing. The atmosphere is warm and inviting. Contemporary rustic décor. The environment is laid-back yet elevated. The bar area has a first-come, first-served seating which is great during peak times without a reservation. A seasonal menu in flux with an emphasis on elevated traditional French cooking. It is apparent that fair amount of effort went into finding and retaining top talent. It is always refreshing to experience a meal being served by the owner. The wait staff knows their menu backwards and forwards. Bottom line: If you are looking for a laid-back fine dining experience that is sure to satisfy your taste buds, look no further. Le Mans have found another great terrific place to enjoy a great meal at very reasonable price.

From the owner: C'est au cœur du centre ville du mans que c'est installé popote et papilles. Une seule volonté,…read morerevenir aux valeurs traditionnels de la cuisine française. Popote et papilles c'est l'amour du fait maison et toujours plus de produits frais sélectionnés par son chef william sarazin. Retrouvez la carte, les menus popote et papilles mais aussi la formule bistro

The only place open on a Sunday in Le Mans, which we appreciated as we had just traveled to France…read more Excellent burger, beautiful patio, and lovely service from everyone we encountered. Great location in Republique, just off the tramway.

Good food great ambience Excellent lemon meringue pie an espresso. Service was very accommodating…read moreand added to the experience. Not a five star but close.

I've been traveling across France for the past week now and I can honestly say that this has been…read moremy favorite meal in France so far. After a week of eating every meal accompanied by either a block of cheese or stick of butter this was a nice and healthy break from the heavy foods I had been eating the entire week. The best part was the food was incredibly delicious mostly in part due to the organic vegetables used. There is seating available outside on the street as well as inside (which is air conditioned as a bonus!) The owner of the restaurant was nice enough to translate the menu posted in the front of the shop into English for me. We ordered a few items off the menu: - Emulsion of Tomato: I absolutely adore gazpacho and this is the best that I've had in a long time mostly due to the small hint of heat in the dish. This was my favorite item we ordered off of the menus. - Vegetable Box: This is the first vegetable dish I've had in France which doesn't just consist of sauteed vegetables in butter. Each of the vegetables in this dish was expertly prepared and delicious. -Tartine: On top of a grilled piece of bread, a melody of warmed vegetables. The poached egg on top added the perfect amount of gooey-ness to the dish. The restaurant does offer meat dishes but they know how to prepare vegetables to bring out the best flavors in them. Would absolutely recommend that you stop in here for a meal!

Our family of 6 drove into Le Mans for the afternoon on our way to the Loire Valley. We found this…read moresmall gem from yelp reviews and are so glad that we did. The food was exceptional and the service was friendly and quick. The tomato soup was one of the highlights of our culinary adventures in France. This meal was a welcome respite from the heavy food that we have been eating over the past week. We enthusiastically recommend!

From the owner: Un maestro en cuisine Une cuisine inventive et raffinée à des prix corrects : c'est ce que propose…read moreLa Fontaine des Saveurs. En salle, la décoration soignée et élégante répond parfaitement aux assiettes. Le chef travaille les produits du marché et révèle les saveurs, les textures et les odeurs de tous ces produits. Une véritable symphonie.

Our group of six came here on what is surely the busiest night of the year for any good restaurant…read morein Le Mans, the Friday night after the drivers parade for the 24 hours. There was a line out the door, but they told us it would be thirty minutes, and sure enough thirty minutes later they led us downstairs to the cool cave dining area. Great menu of traditional French fare, our entire party was totally impressed. At the end we were presented with our desserts and a complimentary cherry brandy that was so so delicious! Everyone couldn't believe that we'd each had this amazing meal of three courses and that we each paid only 25 euros. So, fantastic food all at a great bargain, and atmosphere to boot!

Definitely deserves a star from Michelin. Freshest ingredients. Top service. Every course was…read moresomething memorable. We ate with a group in the private room. Fish was excellent but veal limosin looked amazing too.

What an amazing dinner in Le Mans! Google maps told us the restaurant opened at 6:30p but when we…read morearrived the owner told us he was still preparing for the night and to come back around 7:15-7:30p which we agreed to. It seems very typical of French restaurant to not begin serving food until around 7:30p so mistake on our part! When we came back at 7:30 half of the restaurant was already full but the owner gestured to a table which was reserved for us. I think what was most impressive is this restaurant is a one man show. The owner is both the chef and the server and is able to do everything for the restaurant at the same time. While we were dining, many locals stopped in to get to-go salads or tabbouleh which really shows that this is one of the best spots to go to in Le Mans. For food we ordered a charcuterie plate, gazpacho, vegetarian salad, and an aperetif. All the food was extremely delicious. My favorite was definitely the gazpacho which had the perfect amount of kick to it. I'd also never had melon with my salad with spices on top, the mixture of the sweet and savory was amazing. I will definitely be back here if we are in Le Mans again. The service we received was amazing, the food prices were reasonable, and the food was impeccably delicious. The owner spoke some english and we were able to order with my limited knowledge of french, he stopped by many times throughout the meal to ensure we were liking the food and to see if we wanted anything else.

Food is decidedly lacking in flavor and freshness. Tuna tasted fishy...ugh. Fries ..no flavor. And…read moregood grief the bread...tasted American...we are in France...how do you screw up a baguette for goodness sake. Do not waste your time or money here....

Hello to Patrick and Marie Just a word from Eddie and Melvin…read morefrom Dallas, Texas. Patrick and Marie and staff are wonderful and we shall never forget all their hospitality and kindness. We felt like we belonged there from the 1st day. Do you still have the globe that we gave you before we left? Dallas clock still on wall? Please never forget us as we made friendships for life. Jean Michel hope all is well with you.

From the owner: Un Globe bon enfant La déco de la brasserie invite au voyage. Dès que les premiers rayons de soleil…read moresont suffisamment chauds, on peut s'installer en terrasse. Un grand nombre d'habitués consomment régulièrement une entrée et un plat du jour. Le week-end, on peut rencontrer rugbymen, handballeurs, volleyeurs du Mans... D'ailleurs, Patrick qui va souvent soutenir sa clientèle lors des matchs a décoré l'une de ses salles aux couleurs du sport. Le service est rapide et attentif, tout comme sont attentifs les responsables qui veillent sur la valse des serveurs et les assiettes des clients.

From the owner: Un endroit où il fait bon manger En plein centre du Mans, dans une rue piétonne, venez savourez une…read morecuisine maison ou tout simplement boire un verre entre amis. De la simple salade aux produits du terroirs, un grand choix de plats vous sont proposés dans une ambiance conviviale et un cadre chaleureux.