What to order at Chez ta mère

Signature dishes
French comfort plates, Small plates to share
Editor tip
Sunday is the closing day; the kitchen shows best in the middle of the week, before the late-night bar trade fills the room.
CuisineFrench bistro
Price€€
NeighborhoodDecré
HoursMon 08:00-01:00; Tue-Wed 08:00-00:00; Thu-Fri 08:00-01:00; Sat 09:00-01:00; closed Sun
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Signature dishes: French comfort plates, Small plates to share

Tip: Sunday is the closing day; the kitchen shows best in the middle of the week, before the late-night bar trade fills the room.

Location

Address: 4 Rue des Deux Ponts, 44000 Nantes

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