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Elegant dinners and high-quality French gastronomy.
Le Lion et L'agneau
FR
French Restaurant·Refined, Relaxed, Elegant
Located in the heart of Nantes, Le Lion et L'agneau specializes in the rich and rustic flavors of Southwestern France. The dining room seamlessly blends modern sleekness with traditional exposed stone, creating an atmosphere that is both polished and welcoming. Guests can enjoy a focused menu featuring standout dishes like razor clams with chorizo, guinea fowl, and langoustines. For a more immersive experience, the kitchen bar offers a front-row seat to the calm and organized culinary team at work. With a reputation for friendly service and excellent value—particularly for its multi-course dinner menus—it is a standout destination for those seeking a high-quality meal without excessive formality.
Located in the heart of Nantes, Le Lion et L'agneau specializes in the rich and rustic flavors of Southwestern France. The dining room seamlessly blends modern sleekness with traditional exposed stone, creating an atmosphere that is both polished and welcoming. Guests can enjoy a focused menu featuring standout dishes like razor clams with chorizo, guinea fowl, and langoustines. For a more immersive experience, the kitchen bar offers a front-row seat to the calm and organized culinary team at work. With a reputation for friendly service and excellent value—particularly for its multi-course dinner menus—it is a standout destination for those seeking a high-quality meal without excessive formality.
Highlights
Artfully presented Southwestern French specialties.
Intimate kitchen bar seating with views of the culinary team.
Carefully curated multi-course set menus offering great value.
Exceptional service with personalized wine recommendations.
Thoughtful complimentary touches like garlic cream and chocolate truffles.
Reviews
4.9
Excellent870 reviews
Le Lion et L'agneau is widely praised for its exceptional food quality and warm, professional service. Reviewers frequently mention the high standard of Southwestern French dishes, specifically highlighting the razor clams with chorizo and the perfectly cooked guinea fowl. The restaurant's atmosphere is described as elegant yet relaxed, with many guests enjoying the view of the organized kitchen from the bar seating. While the menu is concise, diners appreciate the superb execution of every dish and the thoughtful extras like garlic cream and chocolate truffles. The staff is noted for being accommodating, even creating bespoke menus for vegetarians upon request. Overall, it is considered excellent value for the quality of the dining experience provided.
Address
40 Rue Fouré, 44000 Nantes, France
Websitele-lion-et-lagneau.fr
Phone02 55 10 58 74
Hours
ClosedMon
12:00 - 1:30 PM7:30 - 9:30 PM
Tue
12:00 - 1:30 PM7:30 - 9:30 PM
Wed
12:00 - 1:30 PM7:30 - 9:30 PM
Thu
12:00 - 1:30 PM7:30 - 9:30 PM
Fri
12:00 - 1:30 PM7:30 - 10:00 PM
Sat
Closed
Sun
Closed
Dietary Options
vegetarian-friendly
Time of Day
Lunch, Dinner
Occasion Tags
Date Night, Special Occasion, Locals, Tourists
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Location
Nantes, Pays de la Loire, France
