The Webb Ellis Rugby bar, was a great place for the rugby fans to meet up before the World Cup. The owner made everyone very welcome, with big screens for people to watch the rugby matches being played in other parts of France..
The bar is decorated with rugby memorabilia from all over the world.
Favorite Dish: We had some lovely Pate from the local market with lots of fresh French bread, they served all types of local food.
They have their own label wine and lots of different beers.
Updated Feb 5, 2012
Website: http://www.webbellis.eu/accueil.php
We were a group of 5 people looking for something cheap to eat, while walking near the train lines we noticed this italian restaurant and we entered inside although the view outside was really bad due to road constructions (pic 1).
There was a big room full of locals. The service was a bit slow but we didn’t really care.
The menu was typical Italian with many salads(7,5-10,5e), pasta and other mains. There’s a great variety of pizzas of course (from 9,8e to 13,9e), we were a group of 5 people so we tried several different ones and we shared. Calzone (pic 2) was nice but cant say the same for the others especially the spicy one that was a killer for the stomach.
I was excited to check the famous crème brulee (pic 3) which was supposed to be homemade but I felt a bit disappointed from that and I missed the amazing crema catalana (they are similar anyway). They also have crème caramel, chocolat mousse, tiramisu and many more (from 4 to 6 euros)
Written Jul 3, 2011
Address: 5 Cours Olivier de Clisson, 44000 Nantes
Phone: 0251720303
Website: www.piazza-italia.nantes.com
Oh, how lovely are the French people when they don’t know English! :)
We had some funny moments here, it was a morning that we were heading for the wooden elephant but we stopped here for a coffee. There are some tables outside so it was perfect on a sunny day of june. The lady came:
-bonjour!
-bonjour! We would like a cappuccino
-cappuci?
-coffee,
-...
-cafe
-...
She actually said something in French so I followed here inside and she showed me some cups of coffee! I pointed out the big one and I also asked for a sandwich, she seemed she was listening a really unique new word from a place somewhere in the desert of west sahara.... a client came, he heard the dialogue and told her that we wanted a sandwich (which is actually the same word in French...)
5’ later the lady came with a tiny cup of coffee (not the one I pointed at), a big cup of coffee and a sandwich (actually a big peace of fresh bread with jam and pickles! We loughed, we ate the sandwich, we enjoyed the sun and we gave 4,5e for the coffee and the sandwich. It was time to meet the wooden elephant
Written Jul 3, 2011
Address: 21 Quai de la Fosse, 44000 Nantes
Phone: 0240695979
This could be a tourist trap also, while most of the eating places were closed (it was around 23.00 on a weekday) we decided to eat a kebap on this small Turkish place.
It seemed a bit dirty but nothing we havent seen before, some locals with beers were chatting at the back but the problem was that the meat seemed really bad. My friends tried some sandwiches with kebap, they all survived but according to them the taste was mediocre. I preferred to be on diet that evening :)
They gave 5 euros for each sandwich and we left the place. There were on display some other “Turkish” items like lokums and baklava but no one dared to try any :)
Written Jul 3, 2011
Address: rue Paul Bellamy
One evening we entered at DANA, a tiny bar/brasserie for a glass of wine.
There is some space inside, a big table at the back room (pic 3) but also some space outside, 2 tables actually (pic 2) if you don’t want to listen to music. We ended up staying there for hours drinking Saint Gustan rouge beer (3euro each) and having some great long chats.
The guy behind the bar was very friendly, there was a nice collection of beers, wines(some organic ones but we didn’t try them), and long drinks but we also loved the music at the background, there was a nice playlist on the computer from indie rock to several different genres.
It’s open Tuesday to Sunday 14.00-02.00am
Written Jul 3, 2011
Address: 2 rue de la paix 44000 Nantes
Phone: 02 85 37 41 28
Walking around the old city (the city center anyway) were stopped here for something light to eat.
We liked the tables outside anyway, it was great spot to see the people passing by without having to pay a fortune for a coffee. This small place has some very tasty fresh sandwiches for about 3 euros but also hamburgers with frites (5,40e), Double burger ou cheese ou chicken ou bacon (4,90e), some pastries, ice cream etc
The girl that served us was very sweet too! :)
Written Jul 3, 2011
Address: Rue du Chateau, Nantes
A really lovely little place to sit and have a coffee or a beer. There are a group of tables outside, with waiter service, and it's nice to relax and watch the world go by.
The drinks are a little expensive though - 3.40 euros for a cafe au lait, and 3euros for a coke.
Written Jan 31, 2010
Address: 1 Place du Pilori, 44000 Nantes
Phone: 02 40 47 45 05
Extraordinary beautifull restaurant, but ofcourse a bit expensive :)
VERYY suitable for romanitc dinner (dimmed light, nice music ...)
Food is amazingg specially Fish and Service is excellent.
No one speaks English.
Written Sep 24, 2009
A very great and familial ambiance in this french food restaurant, galettes and crepes are delicious. We feel good in this creperie near the CHU and the Commerce Place
Favorite Dish: Specialities of the chef Carole are my favorites galettes, I like the chocolate crepe too. The "pralinette" is delicious: my favorite dish!
Written Feb 6, 2008
Address: 3 allee de l'ile gloriette 44000 Nantes
Phone: 02 40 47 78 08
Website: http://pagesperso-orange.fr/pommier.laprugne/
The ambience here is all important. You are surrounded by Art Nouveau architecture of the highest standard. The food and service matches the ambience.
Favorite Dish: We had the set price menu which is the same price as you would pay in a much less prestigious establishment, thought you can pay very much mroe here if you want something special.
Written Sep 17, 2007
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