Les Copains d'abord, French restaurant in Metz, France.
Les Copains d'abord is a French restaurant in Metz serving pan-fried prawns, zucchini flower fritters, burgers, and traditional dishes like boeuf bourguignon in a casual setting. The kitchen blends classic French recipes with lighter fare and contemporary touches throughout the menu.
The restaurant displays a wall mural referencing the French film Les Tontons flingueurs, tying the space to French cinema traditions. This cinematic reference links the establishment to decades of film culture that remains important to the region.
The restaurant encourages group dining through shared platters of regional cheeses and cured meats, following French traditions where meals are meant for sharing. This social style of eating connects people and remains central to how locals enjoy their food.
The restaurant is centrally located and operates Tuesday through Saturday with separate lunch and dinner service windows. Arriving during off-peak hours helps ensure a more comfortable dining experience.
The restaurant creates daily changing dishes based on fresh market ingredients, rotating the menu with each season. Staff members are trained to recommend wines that pair well with whichever dishes you choose that day.
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