The 11 best spots for soup in Nantes

First time in France as we were on an Extreme Day Trip - We went to Nantes and found this treasure of a place. The staff were brilliant, made us feel very welcome and THE FOOD WOW! THE FOOD WAS INCREDIBLE.

Got the Jigoku ramen and gyoza. The ramen was amazing. The taste is just right. For gyoza, it’s not the best I’ve tried but okay. Overall, good experience, good food.

The food was tasty, but the service was under par. I had a meal there on 31 Jul at 16.20 and was greeted by a less than friendly server. I made every effort to speak French only to get a curt Huh? Huh? from him. His attitude implied: the menu is in front of you, it's not that difficult to figure out. To make matters worse he sprayed the cleaning product on the table I was sitting at and got it on me. It didn't make me feel very clean. Mind you that the restaurant was almost empty and the table could have been cleaned beforehand. As a courtesy, he could have asked me to stand up or, better still, added the cleaning product on the rag and not on the table. Who trained this guy?! P.S. The ramen spoon was wet before it touched the Ramen. Substandard.

Great ambiance and service, it’s a kind of trendy and young ramen place in Nantes. I have been to Nantes many times but never knew this place exists. I like how efficient it is, you pay upfront then you get a seat, so the turnover is quite fast despite the queue being long. The staff was super friendly and kind. We sat at the counter and there was sufficient place under the table to hang bags and coats so it was very convenient. I would not really say the quality of the noodle soup was that great. I ordered the jigoku with spice level 2. The noodles were a bit soggy (instead of normal I should have taken Al denté for the noodles…), the egg was a bit powdery, soup a bit salty and not chilly at all, but the meat was good though. We also ordered the chashu don, the chicken dices were pasty with a bit of sauce on top, a bit of a boring dish unfortunately…

Such good food and such bad service, the guy at the cashing machine didn’t even say hello, we order, he didn’t take the full order and it was not correct. When at the table I realized they didn’t even asked for the size of the noodles or the cooking we wanted, so sad to have a bad experience in a restaurant we love.

Stopped by the ramen restaurant by chance. The soup is strong enough and the noodles were cooked well. We’re from Taiwan and have tried quite a lot Ramen in Asia, I would say this ramen is local, good and recommended. Also the price is reasonable in Europe :)

Tried the ramen here and it was absolutely delicious! I enjoyed every bite. The service was excellent and the place itself is very pleasant.

What an incredible meal! Perfectly prepared and presented, delicious wine pairing, kind service. Highly recommended.

Dining at Pickles in Nantes was an experience to remember! This restaurant truly stands out for its inventive approach to cuisine, blending traditional French techniques with Asian flavors in a way that is both surprising and delightful. The menu was carefully though of and is seafood-heavy (which I consider a plus!). Each plate was a work of art, with vibrant colors and textures that promised—and delivered—exceptional taste. The ambiance of Pickles is just as noteworthy. Its modern interior creates a perfect backdrop for a meal that feels both sophisticated and relaxed. What impressed me most was the price point. This place serves Michelin-level food and service without the air of snobbery. The staff were amazing and added to the experience with their warmth and professionalism, making us feel well looked after throughout our entire dining experience. Pickles is a must-visit in Nantes for anyone looking to enjoy innovative dining in a welcoming environment. An absolute degustation experience that leaves you eager to return back for more.

Truly impeccable food! Every course (more than they let on!!) was delicious. My wife is a vegetarian and they made an extra special effort to accommodate her. The chef came out to speak to each table and present the food which was a brilliant touch. Amazing service! Whilst it was a lot of food the restaurant timed each course perfectly so we enjoyed a long relaxed meal. 10/10!!

We loved our experience at Pickles from start to finish. We didn’t have a reservation, but they were able to fit us in. Theo, our waiter was excellent, and he helped explain all the meals in English for us. The ravioli with the chorizo was amazing with the black garlic. It was so flavorful. We each had the conchon which was also tasty. It was crispy on the outside and it was served over white beans that were in a lemon sauce, simply delicious. For our desserts, I had a dessert with a plum and plum sauce with a cardamom sauce and a meringue with pomegranate seeds, and it was just exquisite. My partner had an almond flavored dessert with roasted nuts on top. Later, the chef named Dominic came over and talked with us, which made the experience for us much more special. If you’re in Nantes and want a delicious and unique food experience, you should definitely try this restaurant. Oh, and the Chardonnay wine was delicious as well. It is a quiet and clean restaurant with a soothing vibe, unlike many of the restaurants in the historic area.

Now one of my favourite organic fine eateries in a quiet street of the city centre! Highly sought after, important to reserve a table ahead of time for lunch or dinner in this modern, minimalist yet comfortable restaurant. The chefs fine and innovative variety of fusion dishes (suitable for vegetarian, pescatarian, vegan and meat lovers) are guaranteed to tickle the palette and delight the senses. The house offers a very extensive, carefully chosen wine list with a welcome focus on local and organic cepages to enhance flavours and the overall dining experience. The knowledgeable staff are happy to answer questions and propose wines to suitably accompany each dish. A truly extraordinary and delicious dining experience, I can only highly recommend reserving your table at Pickles to experience such delights!

Fantastic, small fine dining restaurant with very friendly staff and lovely ambience. They happily provided two vegetarian tasting menus and one meat/fish tasting menu to our table and all courses were delicious.

Best food in Nantes.. farm to table galore.. the chef, a Brit who came to Nantes for the love of a woman, really shines!!! Food is tasty and well thought of, the craftsmanship in the kitchen shows and the chef will be out there with every dish to talk about it! Great experience all together. Make sure you book in advance!

We waited for dessert too long because the kitchen served all the desserts at the same time. When we finished our main dish, we had to wait for the desserts from the table next to us to be served at the same time! And they came an hour later than us.

If you want to try something different than French cuisine this is an excellent choice. The ambience is very nice, too

A good restaurant that serves good dishes influenced by eastern Asia. Prices are higher than usual, but they have offers for lunch. Good quality, waiters are very polite.

Asian fusion food. Nice design, great service.

Really good food. Service was a little off, but ok in the end.

Amazing service!!!! And the best food. Very fresh and delicious. Best place I've eaten in France.

Very delicious dishes with great mix of taste.

Great place for a traditional French dinner. It used to have a Michelin star. The server spoke English well and explained the concept of each of the chefs dishes. We sat in the back where you can see the food being prepared and I highly recommend that.

Aside from my two main challenges (trying every Michelin Star in Paris and every 3 stars in France) I also try all the stars a région or a city. I did Lille and Vendée. Now, I’ll do Nantes and around. So it’s the first one I try there. What’s interesting here? It’s in between bistronomic and bourgeois. The setting is more Bistronomic, but with decent space, confortable etc… so a bit more bourgeois. The cuisine is also very deeply rooted in the more bourgeois (with a spice of traditional) than bistronomic. So it’s a bit disturbing but none the less pleasing, especially on the salty where he’s more at ease. I did have a Terre/Mer dish by the way. Now, look at the prices, especially the lunch. You have a whole menu in a Michelin Star for less than a gas tank refill… So one should factor this in when judging this restaurant. And I know that you could compare it to the Michelin in Vendée, but it wouldn’t be fair because you would compare a restaurant in the countryside against one in a national city center. So it does deserve its star.

One of my favourite lunch spot in Nantes. After a dozen experiences there I keep coming back as the food of always so tasty, seasoning is spot on and really well dressed. Roza never disappoints, from starter to deserts, team is super focused, even the bread is good. Which is often overlooked in French restaurants. Way to go!

This restaurant is in front of the 'histoire naturelle de Nantes'. The area is therefore very nice. In the evening, it is a pretty romantic place. Inside, the light are really well manage, you can see everything but with a charming shadow effect... We went there for our 23 anniversary wedding. We were both really enjoying our meals with very nice wine (we were allowed to get glasses of wine). The price is around 50€ each! Very nice place for a particular occasion...

Amazingly friendly and well functioning staff! Thanks guys!! Priced on par with the experienced servers and excellent dishes.

Hidden gem, Michelin star deserves cuisine at affordable price… Must try while you are in Nantes… 👍🏼

Lovely food- we did the degustation menu with paired wine in the evening, which was absolutely excellent!

Straight forward french cousine of high quality and fresh ingredients and decent portion side. Technically well executed, honest and tasty. 5 / 5 recommendation.

great concept. the food is just outstanding !! LIKE AN EXPLOSION OF FLAVORS IN YOUR MOUTH. we really enjoy the experience and will definitely will go back on my next trip to Nantes.

What a charming little restaurant in Nantes. The Service was truly friendly, speaking in French or English. The wine which was local tasted like nothing I had tasted before & the 3 course mystery/ fixed menu was Excellent. Perfectly cooked Fish as our main course & both starter & desserts were exceptional & innovative!

What a wonderful restaurant in Nantes ! The food, the wine, the enviroment, the staff..all was perfect. The special thing of this place is that they offer you a surprise menu. The result? Beyond all expectations!! All this at a very affordable price and at few steps away from the center of the beautiful Nantes!

I liked the food which was selected by them. We didn't have option to choose the food.

Very nice lunch...

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The servers were extremely friendly and very attentive. The food was absolutely amazing! I highly recommend

Amazing experience. Had a lunch here in August ‘25 … easy to give a 5 star rating for welcome, humble and friendly service, clarity of concept and how the two brothers bring that to their menu. Highly recommend the 5 or 7 course menu with the wine pairings, each having their own story about how (or where from) they came to the table. Only constructive point is the slight noise disturbance with trams and cars driving by … happens only when sitting outside though.

We had a perfect lunch here. Fish-oriented 4 course Menu + amuse bouche. Everything perfectly executed and simply delicious. Service was smooth, super friendly and calm. Restaurant bright and cozy. Highly recommended If you are not in a hurry for lunch. Maybe we will try the dinner menu next time as well when we are in town. Un grand merci à toute l'équipe!

Very much desired one star. One of the best wine pairings I ever had. I recommend eating here!

We and our 1 year old son were wonderfully looked after for lunch, such a highlight!

One of the best fine dining options in Nantes. The dishes were well designed, contained traditional recipes with modern twists. Wine pairing is absolutely recommended. Staff is extremely nice as well. You should definitely book in advance (like a week before), especially for friday/saturdays.

Easily the best dinner I had while in Nantes. The room is stunning, the service very welcoming and the food incredible.

What can i say... One thing that i love about traveling is exploring places where the locals go do their every day shopping. The Talensac market was one of the places where I just wandered just to feel the vibe. The smell, the noises, the people. I didn't buy anything but i feel like cash is the way to go. Also one thing, i didn't see some seating area for you to consume the fresh produce that you just bought. I get it It's a market place not a chilling area but it could still be fun.

Great experience! Slightly more expensive than the local market, but the quality is also much better. Would definitely recommend for all to visit!

The market has fruit and vegetables at the exterior and cheese, meats, cakes and other specialties inside. It is quute large, prices bigger than supermarket for many products but also great diversity and quality.

Great place to get some local produce. Fresh fruit and veggies plus meat and cheese from all over the France and abroad. Staff is very friendly and helpful.

Very nice market just very close to tram stop 50 o'tage. The price is quite reasonable for the center citizen. I can find all kind of fresh foods.

Very fresh produce. But also very French; just because it’s a market doesn’t mean it’s cheap. Everything is a bit to a lot more expensive than in a regular supermarket, so only come here for the nice things you want to indulge in— fruit, oysters, wine, cakes, foie gras, jams

Wow what a place, fabulous fresh food of every description. It's a must on a Sunday morning.

Food is good an concept is original (Italian fried specialities) but the general execution is bad: food is served on a piece of paper (no plate), salads in a plastic cup, interior choises are strange and messy, open kitchen looks messy. No music. Stock area with piles of carton boxes visible. Charming waitress however.

I never tried this kind of italian food and I thought that it wouldn't satisfy my hungry stomach, but surprisingly it was. The "suppli" is big enough for me and the curry taste was good (not too much, not bland) which is an extra point for me. Their tiramisu was also good. I just wasn't a fan of the panacota because it's not as sweet as I have imagined. The little ball (sorry I forgot the name) was good too. As someone who's not a big fan of veggies it was great! The bolognais sauce tasted very good.

Ok, honestly we were a little unsure about testing it. We are from Rome so for us supplì is a really important institution. Living in Paris since 2019 we tried many times to eat them and every time they were ultra expensive and sub par. Luckily, with supplì factory we had a really pleasant experience. The suppli are for sure different. First of they are round and second, there is basilic in the sauce. Even if they are different, they are ultra good and cheap. They were crispy outside, with rice and mozzarella spot-on. The sauce, although different, was savory and really well done. GO THERE if you need a snack while roaming aroud. Only bad point, I think they have a great product, but form outside the shop looks like one of the many Italian knock-off. I advise them to better showcase their product at the entrance, because the smell of suppli can bring close to the shop everyone!

Good main dishes and desserts. Tried different varieties and liked it almost every time. But, severely understaffed on Monday noon. Dirty tables. Long wait to clean tables, take orders, and even give the bottle of water. Only one person running around trying to manage everything. Not so fast for a fast food restaurant.

An amazing place, definitely recommend!

The waitress was very good, tried her best in English. The food wasn't very good and the service was very, very, very SLOW. We waited 45 minutes for 2 hot dogs. Not worthy.

Excellent and different from your. Bog standard Italian standards. Good helpful service and the food is first class.

Visiting Nantes for only a single day, I happened upon this restaurant. Having never tried Quebecois cuisine before, the menu seemed interesting. Upon entering, the kind member of staff forgave my lack of French and ensured that I understood what I was ordering. The service was great, and I enjoyed my meal very much. As I went in the early afternoon, it was fairly quiet. It was definitely better than visiting one of the many nearby fast food establishments.

Super nice owner that really cares about making sure you are happy. The fries are great. The curds are disappointing compared to Quebec, but they're ok. The gravy is also different than what you'll get in Quebec, not as salty, or beefy, and the main flavor seems to be marjoram, which we don't love, so it's up to you. Maybe you'll love it! But it's a really nice place, and you'll enjoy it. We only tried one simple dish, and I'm sure the others are great.

Very good classic poutine, and if you miss QC beers they have some too. 👌

Delicious! I haven't had poutine since living in Vancouver, and that familiar feeling of a belly full of chips, gravy and cheese is comfort all in one package! Lovely staff and a friendly welcoming atmosphere, I'm looking forward to my next chance to come back, although with such generous portions I'll have to fast for a bit beforehand to be able to finish my large portion😁 Trop bien, merci à l'équipe ! (excellent gravy! A rarity in france😍)

Good place to eat something tasty.

The poutines are very tasty and the owner is very friendly. I recommend it!

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Nice evening with my family. We where travelling back north after the summer holiday in the south of France through Nantes. This place is just as good as it looks online, creative cuisine, fresh ingredients and a good choose from the menu for fish, meat and vegetarians. Really lovely experience. We did feel a bit rushed in our reservation as they try and cater two seatings a night - understandable during covid social distancing and cleanliness times.

Very good service and excellent food. All of the dishes I tried have their own twist to it, and they use local, high quality ingredients. Modern cuisine as it should be.

Excellent sea food restaurant. We had two diffrent menus and everything was a dream. For example, we recommend the tempura style thon and the super tender merluccius cooked in low temperature olive oil. The wine pairing was so excellent and I recommend everybody to let himself/herself guided buy the smiling and competent staff.

They were fantastic at accommodating my difficult food allergies and made a very pleasant experience with great food.

Good food, mediocre service and ambiance. A bit too expensive for what it's worth

Very nice staff. Food very good but nothing out of this world.

Plenty of flavor and attentive staff. No fault.

(Translated by Google) Lovely grocery/pastry/bento takeaway. The shop's specialty is grinding its buckwheat flour on site and preparing soba (buckwheat noodles) on site as well. You can see through a window the preparation of its pasta using Japanese techniques. They serve mochi, cheesecake, bento, onogiri and fresh buckwheat noodles, miso and Japanese products or products made with French buckwheat. A super interesting fusion grocery store. The bento was delicious, it changes every week. There are always vegetarian options. Mine had pickled onions, cooked shitake, zucchini, cabbage and carrot salad, and feta cheese. All served with a little sesame vinaigrette. I also tried an onogiri with pesto rosso, rice seasoned with parsley and sesame seeds. The black sesame cheesecake is incredible. In short, everything is excellent. Remember to bring cutlery, because it's for taking home/to the park/to work. ;D (Original) Jolies épicerie/pâtisserie/bento à emporter. La spécialité de la boutique étant de moudre sur place sa farine de sarrasin et de préparer les soba (nouilles de sarrasin) sur place également. On peut voir à travers une fenêtre la préparation des ses pâtes avec la technique japonaise. Sont servie des mochi, cheesecake, bento, onogiri et nouilles de sarrasin fraîche, miso et produits japonais ou a base de sarrasin français. Une épicerie fusion super intéressante. Le bento était délicieux, il change chaque semaine. Il y a toujours des options végétariennes. Dans le mien il y avait des pickle d'oignons, du shitake cuisiné, de la courgette une salade de choux et carottes, ainsi que de la feta. Le tout servie avec une petite vinaigrette au sésame. J'ai goûté aussi un onogiri au pesto rosso, riz assaisonné au persil et graine de sésame. Le cheesecake au sésame noir, incroyable. Bref Tout est excellent. Pensez à prendre des couverts, car c'est pour emporter chez soi/ au parc/ au travail. ;D

(Translated by Google) Delicious, light, with exceptional products...I find sauces there that are impossible to find in stores. (Original) Délicieux, lègé, avec des produits exceptionnels..j’y trouve des sauces introuvables en magasin.

(Translated by Google) I think I've tasted a lot of things. I'm crazy about their mochi. The ramen is delicious, well-balanced in every way. The broth is homemade, as are the soba (incredible). Simply delicious. Everything is homemade. Bravo to Sophie and her entire team for treating us this way. It's just down the street from me. It's terrible for me😂 (Original) Je crois avoir goûté beaucoup de choses. Je suis dingue de leurs mochis . Les ramens sont délicieux, bien équilibrés à tout niveau. Le bouillon est fait maison ainsi que les Soba ( incroyable) Tout simplement délicieux . Tout est fait maison . Je dis bravo à Sophie et toute son équipe de nous régaler de cette façon . C’est en bas de ma rue . C est terrible pour moi😂

(Translated by Google) Discovery of this extraordinary store thanks to a friend already won over by the products on offer. A little far from my neighborhood but this authentic Japanese cuisine deserves a little effort 😃. The welcome is warm and the passionate owner explains her creative processes to us in all simplicity. The mochis are stunning, fresh, authentic and delicate flavors without any unpleasant sweetness. It is urgent to go back to discover other “homemade” treasures 🌸 (Original) Découverte de cette boutique extraordinaire grâce à un ami déjà conquis par les produits proposés. Un peu loin de mon quartier mais cette authentique cuisine japonaise mérite un peu d’effort 😃. L’accueil est chaleureux et la propriétaire passionnée nous explique en toute simplicité ses procédés de création. Les mochis sont renversants, des saveurs fraîches, authentiques et délicates sans aucune sucrosité désagréable. Il est urgent d’y retourner pour découvrir d’autres trésors « maison » 🌸

(Translated by Google) I thought carefully before posting and after several attempts, I find their soba quite disappointing. The broth is not very complex and the noodles lack intensity. I expected more from this brand which lacks originality and real plus. (Original) J’ai bien réfléchi avant de poster et après plusieurs tentatives, je trouve leurs soba assez décevante. Le bouillon est peu complexe et les nouilles manque d’intensité. Je m’attendais à plus de cette enseigne qui manque d’originalité et d’un vrai plus.

(Translated by Google) What a wonderful discovery! I went because the shop offers mochi to go. They are simply delicious. You can see the quality behind the product. Freshness, finesse, and refinement. The welcome and service are impeccable. A place to discover, Place Canclaux (Original) Quelle belle découverte ! Je suis allée car la boutique propose des mochis, à emporter. Ils sont simplement délicieux. On voit la qualité derrière le produit. Fraîcheur, finesse et raffinement. L'accueil et le service sont irréprochables. Une adresse à découvrir, place Canclaux

(Translated by Google) Thank you for your cooking! Finally, gluten-free pastries and cooking! I loved the dishes and even more so your mochis. It was a treat! Thanks again! (Original) Merci pour votre cuisine ! Enfin des pâtisseries et de la cuisine sans gluten ! J’ai adoré les plats et encore plus vos mochis. C’était un régale ! Merci encore !