La Mandale
Trendy bistro with a Klein-blue façade, named in the Michelin Bib Gourmand list since 2024; bright, fresh dishes with Asian touches.
La Mandale was opened in 2019 by Maximilien Degroise and Léo Huet. The façade is painted Klein blue, and the interior is a vintage-furnished bistro. It first earned a Michelin Bib Gourmand in 2024 and kept it in 2025 and 2026. The dishes are fresh and bold, often with Asian elements, such as shrimp wontons in a tom yum broth with squid-ink crumble, and octopus with nduja and Korean chili sauce. The menu changes with the seasons. The Michelin price category is “€”, very good value in Nantes. Closed on weekends, with limited seating, so booking ahead is advised. Located in the north of the city centre, about 15 minutes' walk to Nantes Castle.
Opening hours
Mon dinner; Tue, Thu, Fri lunch and dinner; Wed lunch; closed Sat and Sun (check the restaurant's posted hours)
Nearby sights
- Tour Bretagne – Le Nid
- Marché de Talensac
- Basilique Saint-Nicolas
- Place Royale
- Passage Pommeraye
- La Cigale
- Bouffay Quarter
- Île Feydeau