Brasserie L'Excelsior

I almost never make reviews so this one is for the skeptical readers—There’s so much mixed comments about this place that I can’t even begin. I decided to visit and thank God I did—we had a wonderful time. Yes, the food indeed took some time but nothing absurd or unusual. Dishes were delicious. We had oysters, the duck and the steak. Everything great. Desserts, ugh. 🤤 The profiteroles + crepe were so, so good. The place itself is beautiful and we had a lovely waitress who made us feel welcome.

It’s like time slipping into the Art Nouveau era. Perfect place for a date but a little noisy. Going there early was a good idea o avoid the massive crowd. Food was nice. Choucroute was lovely. The cabbage was perfect, a little on the soft side though.

We visited Excelsior in Nancy with our child and ordered a kids menu with ground beef. Unfortunately, when it arrived, the ground beef was completely raw (not rare, but uncooked). We understand that French cuisine may serve meat differently, but for a kids menu this was unexpected and concerning. The staff did offer to replace the dish, which we appreciated. However, the service was already quite slow and our child was tired and no longer in the mood to wait, so we decided not to proceed with the replacement. Hopefully this can be improved in the future, especially for children’s meals.

Not recommended at all! The first thing I saw in front of this restaurant was a line of chefs smoking outside in the same uniform they will cook in a few minutes! Shock😱 The dish was awful (price 25€), I simply couldn’t cut the meet and purée was not fresh at all. The waiters were polite but other stuff was cleaning the floor and polishing the furniture at 18:30 right in front of their customers. 0 points from 10!

Highly recommend, definitely worth making a reservation. Food is not too fancy, traditional and fairly priced. Ambiance is amazing, staff is great.

Had dinner at Brasserie L'Excelsior in Nancy, and the Art Nouveau interior is absolutely stunning. The ornate ceilings, stained glass, and the central tree installation create a unique and memorable atmosphere. I ordered the Choucroute Strasbourgeoise as my main dish. It was not bad at all, featuring a generous portion of sauerkraut and assorted meats. However, it didn't particularly stand out in terms of flavor or presentation. For dessert, I had the Tout Nancy, a local specialty parfait with bergamot and mirabelle. It was pleasant and light, offering a nice regional touch to end the meal. The service was totally fine, with staff being attentive and courteous throughout the evening.

We had a late breakfast with pastries, coffee and hot chocolate stopping off on the self guided Art Nouveau walking tour. Server was patient with our basic understanding of French.

Ideally located with well maintained distinguished decor. The staff are nice and polite. Typical continental breakfast with fresh bread, pressed orange juice and hot drink. We tried that large plate with a variety of cheeses before going home. This was our preferred breakfast place for the duration of our stay.

I give 5 stars for the absolute beauty of the setting. Perfect Art Nouveau atmosphere in this charming building. The Quiche Lorraine was very good to, but also a nice place to stop for coffee and just sit and soak in the charm of the restaurant

I didn't have reservation on a Saturday night- but the wonderful maitre-d hooked me up! Wonder wine from the region. Starters: oysters and escargot - yum! For main I had lamb- very flavorful and amazing eggplant side. And dessert- something creamy, light, delicious, and cold. A super sweet couple sitting next to me gave me fantastic dessert idea (and helped me with eating the escargot-lol). And we're just all around delightful! Yerp. I'll be back!

Excellent !! Amazing decor, service, and most importantly - food! I had the menu of foies gras and then the steak tartar . Unbelievably tasty fresh.. Home made fries and mayo ! Great wine list. UNbelievably good desserts! Try the profiteroles creme brûlée and Le tout Nancy!!! Very very enjoyable, high class.

The venue is very beautiful. An old jugend styl, you feel like taking part in a Gatsby 's party (super chic chic feeling) Just went for a tea time... But was really disappointed about the quality.. Coffee too strong, and apple cake too artificial... Sad... Maybe lunch or dinner is better quality... But until then only 2 stars

4 stars for the experience of dining in a fine sensitively restored brasserie of the 1920s, everyone who dined there seem to appreciate and share in paying homage by wearing their Sunday best. It is actually one place you can't fault someone for overdressing. 3 stars for the food, nice and decent in quality porcelain but lacking in finer touches of good suitable accompanying sauce at times. Our wait staff was friendly but it was busy lunch hour so getting their attention didn't guarantee immediate service. They have a la carte as well as menus where you can choose 2, 3 courses or their premium set, starts from €35. Not good with salad selection, all heavy meat plats. They seem to stand out also for their seafood platters.

On a rainy night this brasserie looked fantastic from outside, bustling and glowing in restored deco splendor. However, as a single diner I was shunted to a side room, given an awkward table and left without attention. The menu had absolutely no vegetarian options, other than sides of green beans and mashed potatoes. I departed without ordering. No one seemed to notice. Meh!

Enjoyed dinner here last night. Typical French brasserie with all the dishes you'd expect. We asked about the langoustines on the way in and when we received our plateau the guys had kindly added an extra one! Meat was well cooked and sides very nice. Overall I would recommend it for the beautiful room and typical dishes. Don't go if you're vegetarian!