3 french bistro spots in Graslin, editor-picked by TableJourney. All of Graslin's food · All french bistro in Nantes.
Le Petit Boucot ★ 4.3
3 Rue Lekain, 44000 Nantes
Le Petit Boucot seats just 24 covers in the Graslin quarter of Nantes, working a weekly-changing card of creative plates built on seasonal produce.
Tip: Reservation is effectively mandatory at this size; dinner only happens Friday and Saturday.
Balthazar ★ 4.3
6 Rue Santeuil, 44000 Nantes
Balthazar is a bistro in the Graslin quarter of Nantes serving aged meats, kidney sautés and saucisse au Muscadet against a Loire-leaning cellar.
Tip: Fish comes straight from the local ports rather than the wholesale market; Saturday runs continuous service all day.
Bistro Melon ★ 4.2
6 Rue Copernic, 44000 Nantes
Open since 2024 on the gastronomic stretch of Rue Copernic, Melon works as bistro and wine cellar with over 200 grower bottles on the shelves.
Tip: The room seats 32 with 20 more on the shaded terrace, and the cellar list is drinkable at retail plus corkage.