Restaurant
Topaze
Saint-Nazaire · Loire-Atlantique
In Saint-Nazaire, Baptiste Bouilly and Camille Chataigner serve inventive market cooking at Topaze, in a small dining room where tables can be hard to get.
- Suggested time
- 1 h 15 to 2 h 15
- Type of place
- Creative French bistronomy, local produce, fine sauces and cooking
- Atmosphere
- A small dining room of about twenty seats, warm atmosphere and terrace
- Getting there
- 103 rue Aristide-Briand, 44600 Saint-Nazaire
Who this place suits
- With family
- 8/10
- As a couple
- 8/10
- With friends
- 10/10
- Solo
- 6/10
- With a dog
- 6/10
- Reduced mobility
- 8/10
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About
In Saint-Nazaire, Baptiste Bouilly and Camille Chataigner serve inventive market cooking at Topaze, in a small dining room where tables can be hard to get. The couple opened Topaze at the end of 2022 after working, among other places, at Ze Kitchen Galerie in Paris. Chef Baptiste Bouilly creates precise pairings, with gentle cooking and seasonal produce, fed by direct deliveries and the changing vegetables of the year. Camille Chataigner looks after the welcome and gives this intimate restaurant its friendly personality. The dining room seats about twenty, so slots are limited and booking well ahead is recommended. A terrace adds a few seats in fine weather. The restaurant is known for good value for money. A visit to the submarine base and the seafront of Saint-Nazaire can round off lunch or dinner.
What you will see
- Cuisine: creative French bistronomy, local produce, fine sauces and cooking.
- Team: Baptiste Bouilly in the kitchen and Camille Chataigner front of house.
- Opened at the end of 2022 by a couple who worked at Ze Kitchen Galerie in Paris.
- About twenty seats: book well ahead.
- Direct deliveries and vegetables that change with the seasons.
- Known for good value for money.
Practical information
- Address
- 103 rue Aristide-Briand, 44600 Saint-Nazaire
- Nearby
- The submarine base and the seafront of Saint-Nazaire
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.
- Book well in advance: the dining room only has about twenty seats.
Frequently asked questions
Why choose Topaze?
In Saint-Nazaire, Baptiste Bouilly and Camille Chataigner serve inventive market cooking at Topaze, in a small dining room where tables can be hard to get.
Which town is the restaurant in?
Saint-Nazaire, Loire-Atlantique.
What kind of cuisine is served?
Creative French bistronomy, local produce, fine sauces and cooking.
What is the atmosphere like?
A small dining room of about twenty seats, warm atmosphere and terrace.
Who is the chef?
Baptiste Bouilly, with Camille Chataigner front of house.
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