Restaurant
Les Bouteilles
Nantes · Loire-Atlantique
Near the Talensac market in Nantes, Les Bouteilles is a wine bistro with 1,500 wines, homemade cooking and well-crafted tapas.
- Suggested time
- A meal
- Type of place
- Wine bistro and wine shop · MICHELIN Guide selection
- Atmosphere
- A bistro for regulars, walls of bottles and a terrace
- Getting there
- 11 rue de Bel-Air, 44000 Nantes
Who this place suits
- With family
- 7/10
- As a couple
- 8/10
- With friends
- 8/10
- Solo
- 6/10
- With a dog
- 4/10
- Reduced mobility
- 5/10
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About
On Rue de Bel-Air, right next to the Talensac market, Les Bouteilles is both a restaurant and a wine shop. Bottles rule here: about 1,500 wines, with a fine place for Burgundy, and wines by the glass from 3.50 € to 15 €. On the plate, there is homemade traditional cooking and well-crafted tapas, made from local produce. The MICHELIN Guide includes this wine bistro in its selection for its locavore cooking. The atmosphere is that of a place for regulars, with a terrace in fine weather. You can leave with the bottle you discovered at the table. On Saturday lunchtimes, bottles over 50 € on the list are 25 % off when drunk on site.
What you will see
- About 1,500 wines, with a fine place for Burgundy.
- Wines by the glass from 3.50 € to 15 €.
- Homemade traditional cooking and well-crafted tapas.
- Included in the MICHELIN Guide selection.
- Next to the Talensac market.
- A terrace in fine weather.
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.
- Come on a Saturday lunchtime: bottles over 50 € are 25 % off on site.
- Visit the Talensac market before lunch.
Frequently asked questions
Why choose Les Bouteilles?
Near the Talensac market in Nantes, Les Bouteilles is a wine bistro with 1,500 wines, homemade cooking and well-crafted tapas.
Which town is the restaurant in?
Nantes, Loire-Atlantique, next to the Talensac market.
What kind of cuisine is served?
Wine bistro and wine shop · MICHELIN Guide selection.
What is the atmosphere like?
A bistro for regulars, walls of bottles and a terrace.
Who is the chef?
The Les Bouteilles kitchen team.
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