L'instinct gourmand, French restaurant in Saint-Leonard district, Nantes, France.
Description
L'Instinct Gourmand is a restaurant in the Saint-Leonard area of Nantes focused on French cooking with seasonal ingredients. The dining room offers a classic setting where traditional techniques meet contemporary plating, creating dishes that balance simplicity with refinement.
History
Chef Sylvain Le Bras opened this restaurant after working in several respected French kitchens where he refined his craft. The restaurant earned recognition in 2020 for maintaining quality cooking at reasonable prices.
Culture
The name reflects a passion for fine food that shows in every dish prepared here with care and attention. You can sense how the kitchen values ingredients and technique, making this place matter to those who appreciate good cooking.
Practical
The restaurant opens evenings from Tuesday through Saturday with fixed menus at different price levels. Reservations are recommended, especially on weekends, and parking is available near the entrance.
Did you know?
The menu features surprising combinations like foie gras with Saint Germain liqueur that go beyond standard French cooking. These signature dishes show how the chef reinterprets classic products with unexpected flavors.
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