"After 10 years in Paris, chef Jean-François Pantaleon left the city behind (along with his much-loved neo-bistro Coretta) for the Graslin neighborhood in the center of Nantes. In 2017, he opened his new gastronomic bistro in a stunning space with exposed brick, oversize mirrors, and velour banquettes, and he earned his own Michelin star in 2021. Dishes rotate regularly, but you can bank on the chef’s signature ris de veau, grilled on one side and tender on the other, served with seasonal vegetables. Reservations are highly recommended. [$$]" - Lindsey Tramuta