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What to order
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Escargots
Mentioned multiple times as amazing, tasty, and delicious, with reviewers specifically recommending them as a standout starter.
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Crème Brûlée
Recommended for being very tasty and highly enjoyable, with several reviewers saying they would specifically order it again.
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Tomato Crumble
Praised as especially delicious in one review and also described as delicious alongside escargots in another.
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Seafood Plate
Recommended as absolutely delicious and part of the restaurant’s strong seafood selection.
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Monkfish Stew
Highlighted as amazing and warming, making it one of the most memorable main dishes mentioned.
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Salmon
Described as the best salmon the reviewer had ever had, tender, moist, and cooked to perfection.
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Tuna Steak
Included among the dishes described as impeccable, showing strong praise for the restaurant’s fish and steak offerings.
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Beef Steak
Mentioned as impeccable and later praised again as a hardy beef steak, suggesting it is a reliable favorite.
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Shrimp Risotto
Recommended for its flavorful taste, with reviewers also noting the sauce was good enough to enjoy with bread.
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Calamari In Carbonara Sauce
Called amazing by a reviewer, making it a notable and distinctive dish worth trying.
Details
About Les Pieds dans le Plat
Contemporary French fare in a spot with low wooden ceilings, stone walls & animal-print tablecloths.
Amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Wine
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Quiet
- Romantic
- Trendy
Crowd
- College students
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- Meal coupons
- NFC mobile payments
- Pluxee
Parking
- Paid parking lot
- Usually difficult to find a space
Pets
- Dogs allowed
Frequently asked
What is Les Pieds dans le Plat known for?
It is especially known for snails, foie gras, and seafood-focused French dishes such as monkfish stew, salmon, cod fish ceviche, and seafood plates. Reviewers repeatedly mention the flavorful sauces, balanced cooking, and the warm, pleasant setting in Nantes's historic center.
What dishes are most recommended at Les Pieds dans le Plat?
The most recommended dishes include escargots, foie gras, monkfish stew, shrimp risotto, and crème brûlée. Reviewers also highlight the seafood plate, tuna, beef steak, magret de canard, and tomato chèvre mint crumble as standout choices.
What is the atmosphere like at Les Pieds dans le Plat?
The atmosphere is described as cozy, warm, quiet, and romantic, with a charming interior of low wooden ceilings and stone walls. It works well for couples, solo diners, and groups that want a relaxed but refined meal, especially at dinner or on the outdoor street seating at night.
Is Les Pieds dans le Plat good value, and what is the price range?
Yes, reviewers call it reasonably priced for the quality, and the listed price range is €20 to €30. One lunch course was mentioned at 15 euros, and several reviews say the food and service feel well worth the cost.
Do you need a reservation at Les Pieds dans le Plat?
Reservations are accepted and recommended for both lunch and dinner. That is useful because the restaurant is popular with groups, tourists, and college students, and it is in Nantes's historic center where parking is reported to be difficult.
Is parking available at Les Pieds dans le Plat?
Yes. Paid parking lot, Usually difficult to find a space is available.
