Bibou
Bistro · Nantes
4 Quai Hoche, 44200 Nantes, France
Highlights
Cozy bistro with fresh seasonal lunch, sharing plates, wine
Cozy bistro with fresh seasonal lunch, sharing plates, wine
"Chef Pierre Calmel’s legendary tasting menus at Bibou might be on hold for the moment, but in the meantime, the BYO space has been deftly transformed into a boutique offering haute French imports. Order online and stock up on pralines and truffles from famed Parisian chocolatier La Maison du Chocolat, bottles of lightly effervescent Badoit mineral water, and expertly executed classics like pâté en croûte and bake-at-home escargot." - Caroline Coral
"Bibou Boutique transports diners to Paris via a prix-fixe menu of lobster and scallop mousse, beef wellington and mango meringue tart for pickup ($90 per person). Peruse its online pantry to add imported cookies, black truffle Dijon mustard, and cutlery." - Maddy Sweitzer-Lamme
"Though Bibou is located a stone’s throw from South Philly’s Italian Market, the petite restaurant helmed by Lyonnais chef-owner Pierre Calmels is Philadelphia’s most genuinely French dining experience. Calmels’ menu changes every week, based on seasonality and availability, but two courses always remain: foie gras and a souffle. Expect upscale French-style service: an amuse-bouche starts the meal, dishes are sauced tableside, truffles get shaved over plates, and wine is poured from decanters. Speaking of wine: Diners bring the best bottles they have to this BYOB. Follow suit and take a bottle of bubbly, Burgundy, or Bordeaux — or maybe all three." - Sarah Maiellano
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