Balthazar

Rating: 11
Author: Gault&Millau

44000 NANTES

11/20
Gourmet Restaurant

BOOK

7 PHOTOS

Cooking: French | Traditional
Services: Terrace
Style: Bistro/Brasserie | Casual | With friends

Budget (€)

Indicative price per person (excl. drinks)

17.50 to 21

Gault&Millau's review 2026

In the heart of the Graslin district, Balthazar cultivates the spirit of a lively neighborhood bistro, where people come to share honest cuisine in a convivial atmosphere. The warm, lively dining room blends exposed stone, wood and subdued lighting in a meticulously designed setting, true to the image of a place conceived as a landmark for bon vivants. At lunchtime, a simple menu is based on a short slate that changes with the market. The complete menu extends this bistro spirit with revisited classics: mimosa eggs, country terrine and pickles, onion soup, or mushroom and chestnut ravioli for starters. Dishes are based on familiar French products, such as sausage with Muscadet, duck breast with pears, veal kidneys with mustard or ricotta and truffle gnocchi. Desserts remain faithful to this gourmet approach, with crème brûlée, rice pudding, chocolate fondant and brioche perdu with salted butter caramel. The wine cellar is a natural accompaniment to this bistro-style cuisine, with an accessible selection largely focused on the Loire region, complemented by a few wines from other regions. Wines are also available by the glass, making them easy to match with the dishes on the menu.