Restaurant
Le Lion et l’Agneau
Nantes · Loire-Atlantique
On Rue Fouré in Nantes, Thierry Lebé serves generous bistro cooking where the chef’s Gascon roots meet Janzé chicken, Pénestin mussels and market produce, with a particularly good-value lunch menu.
- Suggested time
- 1 hour 15 to 2 hours
- Type of place
- French produce bistro cooking, with south-west influences and Breton seafood
- Atmosphere
- A Nantes neighbourhood bistro, with a terrace in fine weather
- Getting there
- 40 rue Fouré, 44000 Nantes
Who this place suits
- With family
- 6/10
- As a couple
- 8/10
- With friends
- 9/10
- Solo
- 6/10
- With a dog
- 6/10
- Reduced mobility
- 5/10
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About
The name Le Lion et l’Agneau (the lion and the lamb) is intriguing in a Loire city. It comes from the coat of arms of Auch, Thierry Lebé’s home town. This personal reference sums up part of the house: bistro cooking that embraces French tradition, south-west flavours and a firmly Nantes base. The chef works with produce that can include Janzé chicken, cuttlefish and Pénestin mussels, linking the farms and the sea of western France. The season and the market guide the plates, with great care over cooking and sides. Sauces, the cooking of meat and sea seasonings are central. Le Lion et l’Agneau favours modernised traditional cooking over conceptual tasting. The lunch menu is noted for its value and is a good way to discover Thierry Lebé’s style on a first visit, with a meal length that fits a walk around town.
What you will see
- Chef: Thierry Lebé, from Auch, in the Gers.
- The name refers to the lion and lamb on the Auch coat of arms.
- Produce includes Janzé chicken, cuttlefish and Pénestin mussels.
- French classics in a bistro spirit.
- A good-value lunch menu.
Tips on the spot
- Book ahead for weekends and holidays, and make sure the booking is confirmed.
- Check the exact days and times of service, which can vary with the season.
- Check the current menu and prices: an old photo of a menu is not a guaranteed offer.
- Mention allergies, intolerances or dietary needs when you book, and ask which vegetarian options are really possible.
- For a special occasion, mention it discreetly when booking.
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- Ask about alcohol-free options and say your budget if you want a wine pairing.
- Check cancellation and deposit conditions, if any.
- With reduced mobility, confirm the route, the dining room and the adapted toilets.
- Allow enough time for a menu in several courses, and avoid an appointment straight afterwards.
- Try the lunch menu on a first visit.
- Ask for the terrace in fine weather.
Frequently asked questions
Why choose Le Lion et l’Agneau?
On Rue Fouré in Nantes, Thierry Lebé serves generous bistro cooking where the chef’s Gascon roots meet Janzé chicken, Pénestin mussels and market produce, with a particularly good-value lunch menu.
Which town is the restaurant in?
Nantes, Loire-Atlantique.
What kind of cuisine is served?
French produce bistro cooking, with south-west influences and Breton seafood.
What is the atmosphere like?
A Nantes neighbourhood bistro, with a terrace in fine weather.
Who is the chef?
Thierry Lebé.
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