L'instinct gourmand

Restaurant · Nantes

L'instinct gourmand

Restaurant · Nantes

1

14 Rue Saint-Léonard, 44000 Nantes, France

Photos

L'instinct gourmand by null
L'instinct gourmand by null
L'instinct gourmand by null
L'instinct gourmand by null
L'instinct gourmand by null
L'instinct gourmand by null
L'instinct gourmand by null
L'instinct gourmand by null
L'instinct gourmand by null
L'instinct gourmand by null
L'instinct gourmand by null
L'instinct gourmand by null
L'instinct gourmand by null
L'instinct gourmand by null
L'instinct gourmand by null
L'instinct gourmand by null
L'instinct gourmand by null
L'instinct gourmand by null
L'instinct gourmand by null
L'instinct gourmand by null
L'instinct gourmand by null
L'instinct gourmand by null
L'instinct gourmand by null
L'instinct gourmand by null
L'instinct gourmand by null
L'instinct gourmand by null
L'instinct gourmand by null
L'instinct gourmand by null
L'instinct gourmand by null
L'instinct gourmand by null
L'instinct gourmand by null
L'instinct gourmand by null
L'instinct gourmand by null
L'instinct gourmand by null
L'instinct gourmand by null
L'instinct gourmand by null
L'instinct gourmand by null
L'instinct gourmand by null
L'instinct gourmand by null
L'instinct gourmand by null
L'instinct gourmand by null
L'instinct gourmand by null
L'instinct gourmand by null
L'instinct gourmand by null

Highlights

Modern French bistro with inventive dishes, market-fresh ingredients  

Featured on Michelin
Placeholder

14 Rue Saint-Léonard, 44000 Nantes, France Get directions

linstinctgourmand.com
@restaurant_linstinct_gourmand

€30–50

Reserve

Information

Static Map

14 Rue Saint-Léonard, 44000 Nantes, France Get directions

+33 2 40 47 41 64
linstinctgourmand.com
@restaurant_linstinct_gourmand

€30–50

Reserve

Features

payment credit card
Tap to pay
reservations
reservations required
wifi

Last updated

Aug 18, 2025

Powered By

You might also like

Terms of Use • Privacy Policy • Cookie Policy
 © 2025 Postcard Technologies, Inc.
@michelinguide

L'Instinct Gourmand

"Two young men, who met in Oxford, have teamed up in this ‘no label’ bistro, determined to forge a name for themselves without the usual traditional trappings. Simple, fresh food is their goal, illustrated by the enticing slate menu that changes daily depending on market produce. Trust your own instincts and book a table!" - Michelin Inspector

https://guide.michelin.com/en/pays-de-la-loire/nantes/restaurant/l-instinct-gourmand
View Postcard for L'instinct gourmand

Jody W.

Google
Had lunch here, every dishes had been delicious, service was very friendly. It’s one of the best meals I had had in France over years of traveling. I love the seasoning so much as it tastes special (in a good way), not the ordinary taste. Just that the cocktail was just Aperol Spritz with little juice and it’s quite disappointing. Anyway, I wish I had more time in Nantes to taste the food again.

Mari Williams

Google
Rightly in the Michelin guide. Simple place with food that speaks for itself. The octopus terrine was the hit for me. Chunky and perfectly seasoned. Unusual and brilliant. The peas with the veal were also amazing. Cherries three ways were also a great way to finish. Professional, friendly service. The front of house guy worked with Raymond Blanc. No wonder the food so good. Also very good value with three courses.

Davide Ferrara (dadox)

Google
Delicious food and amazing price/quality. The service was uncanny and made us feel super confortable. Missing a little ambient music as background sound.

Mariana Goncalves

Google
Amazing menu for dinner, rapport quality/price is completely accurate. The waitress was extremely nice and friendly Special 5 stars for their fondant au chocolate et son cœur caramel beurre salé

David Clark

Google
We were a table of five, and all of us loved the food. The cod and the lamb were cooked to the exact point. The desserts were beautifully plated and creative. Sylvan made sure our experience was great. He gave us an amuse bouche after each course and plenty of delicious bread.

Robert Hulland

Google
Excellent food, the chef really understands flavour and the combinations are perfect. We had 3 courses but they also give amuse bouche and predessert. It is not expensive compared to the quality of the restaurant. The serving lady was very warm and friendly

Susan Yang

Google
Simply one of the best restaurants in Nantes! Very cosy restaurant so you need to make a reservation no matter when you go. The quality of the food and service is incredible, had he best magret de canard here. The entrée (rabbit) and dessert (madeleine cake) were phenomenal as well. The atmosphere is absolutely lovely — must go!

Philip Kahn

Google
Magnificent meal. My favorite of four weeks traveling in Atlantic France, and we have been to many including two Michelin rated (which are wonderful but overwrought). Each dish used very fresh local ingredients combined in a fine balance of many components. A starter bouche, followed by a fresh open ravioli with complexity in perfect balance (a crisp, seafood foam, black sesame cracker, mushroom and celery sautéed with dollops of chèvre and other flavors). My main was a slow cooked rump that tasted like a tender tender flavorful short rib, with masterfully prepared trumpet mushrooms, squash mash, and other tastes and a beef au jus, all in a balanced and complex flavor. My wife had the fish shown which was also superb. A pre-dessert bouche of an ice cream ball with chocolate and hints of anise. Dessert was a haute apple dish of complexity and balance: minced green apple with an apple foam and apple sorbet and smatter of fresh apple sauce, caramelized sugar crisp, and cinnamon (?) sugar granules. Just fantastic! Ended with a cafe noisette, and went home quite happy. Very friendly and delicious!
google avatar

Sydney W.

Yelp
A wonderful little bistrot with lots of flavor. The service is excellent and the menu was inventive and each dish was superbly executed! Can't say much more than "Fantastique!"