After Metz, Nancy is the largest city in the Lorraine region. This is quite a strange fact, because when you walk through Nancy, you feel much more like you are walking in a big city than in Metz. This is probably due to the way Nancy is built; the beautiful squares, the special shopping streets and the impressive museums. This is one of the reasons why Nancy is a fan-favourite for domestic travel in France! With gorgeous but reasonably priced hotels and fine dining that won’t break the bank, Nancy should be high on your list for your next little city trip! In order to help you plan your trip to Nancy in France, I have put together a list of the best restaurants in Nancy! That way you know what restaurants to book in Nancy and where to go and have lunch!
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La Pauz Restaurant Nancy
Do you like Pizza? Then head to Restaurant La Pauz near Porte Sainte Catherine in Nancy. This amazing Italian restaurant offers home made fire-baked pizzas made with the best ingredients as well as great fries and nicely grilled meats. Sure, La Pauz Restaurant in Nancy is not fine dining, but it is one of the best reviewed restaurants in the city mainly because of its big portions, the great service and delicious food.
La Pauz Restaurant in Nancy is a great restaurant to visit with kids. They have lots of nice dishes on the menu that are kid friendly, and the fact that this Nancy Restaurant is neither chic nor pretentious means that you can enjoy a nice meal without having to stare down your kids when they make some noise.
Reviews praise the Italian-style pizzas to be authentic and delicious and mention that the restaurant caters to vegetarian needs. Especially the pizza with goats cheese and honey is a classic, and many mention how welcoming and kind the owner of the restaurant is.
If you are on a budget and want to eat where the locals eat – La Pauz restaurant in Nancy is the best place to go!
Address: 38 avenue du 20e Corps, 54000 Nancy France
Great for: Families and people who are craving good pizza.
Cuisine: Italian
Price Range: $
Outside seating: Yes
Dog-friendly: Not sure
Pidélice Restaurant in Nancy
Pidelice Restaurant in Nancy is a top-rated Turkish restaurant in the centre of the city, known for its amazing pastries, Turkish pizzas and delicious kebabs.
Sure – when you hear the word Kebab you will probably think of the late night snack you pick up after a heavy night in the pub. Well, the kebabs and food served at Pidelice in Nancy is different. In fact, they offer a more authentic style of Turkish food, made with the finest ingredients and care.
On the menu you will find pidelices with feta and paprika or olives and even minced meat and sausage. You will also be able to order home made juices and even ice creams!
Pidelice in Nancy can be found close to the station and is a great place to have a speck of lunch, or to grab a little pastry before hopping onto the train!
Address: 25 rue Raymond Poincare, 54000 Nancy France
Great for: Lunch! And people looking for a light something to munch on before taking the train.
Cuisine: Turkish
Price Range: $
Outside seating: No
Dog-friendly: Not sure
A La Table du Bon Roi Stanislas
A La Table du Bon Roi Stanislas is one of the best restaurants in Nancy and attracts many tourists and French fine diners alike. The restaurant serves great french food and we promise you that you will not leave this Nancy restaurant hungry!
A La Table du Bon Roi Stanislas is known for its delicious filet mignon – one of the best cuts of steak there are, their donuts and amazing wine list. At the end of your meal you will be offered a large coffee with some cookies.
The menu of A La Table du Bon Roi Stanislas is inspired by Stanislas who was a gourmand. This is why, apart from amazing French fare, you will also find polish dishes on the menu such as Boudin Blank with Truffles, Barszcz and Pike-perch with lard and beer.
As this Nancy restaurant is located near the Place Stanislas, it is very easy to find. Reviewers praise their helpful staff, the amazing food and the attractive price of the food.
Address: 7 rue Gustave Simon Ville Vieille/Stanislas, 54000 Nancy France
Great for: Fine Dining
Cuisine: French and Polish
Price Range: $$$$
Outside seating: Yes, with some nice views
Dog-friendly: Not sure
La Maison Dans le Parc Nancy Restaurant
Located in the city of Nancy, La Maison Dans le Parc is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike. The restaurant offers a variety of dishes, from classic French cuisine to modern fusion dishes.
La Maison Dans le Parc is a nancy restaurant with a kitchen that is open to the world. Diners have come here for years due to the great wine list, the beautiful park with large hundred-year-old trees and the beautiful outside terrace under the trees.
Located on the ground floor of a 19th century deumeure, you will appreciate the chic and contemporary setting in shades of gray with bright colours. On sunny days you can enjoy the beautiful terrace with its large umbrellas, ideal for a summer lunch.
In the kitchen you will taste high quality dishes carefully composed by a team orchestrated around Françoise Mutel. The tone is set from the appetizers with smoked chilli chicken wings but also the pebble of foie gras and squid, beef and hazelnut tartare where precision rubs shoulders with frank and incisive flavors, or even the veal tartare, comté of caviar, a land / sea alliance full of freshness and roundness.
Address: 3 rue Sainte Catherine, 54000 Nancy France
Great for: Couples and those wanting to experience Michelin star food in an amazing setting
Cuisine: French
Price Range: $$$$
Outside seating: Yes, with amazing views on the trees and the park
Dog-friendly: Not sure but probably not
Le V-Four
Le V-Four is a great restaurant that offers its diners a view of the Musee Historique Lorrain, the regional historical museum. Le V-four serves great French cuisine and I would recommend tasting the cheese or even the duck pate.
Le V-Four also prides itself in its amazing wine menu. Do ask the garcon to recommend you a nice wine with your food. This Michelin star restaurant in Nancy us also known for its reasonable portion sizes and the gorgeous presentation.
Reviewers remark on the beautiful setting and the helpful staff as well as the great decor and the warm atmosphere.
Address: 10 rue Saint Michel, 54000 Nancy France
Great for: People who love fine dining
Cuisine: French
Price Range: $$$$
Outside seating: Yes
Dog-friendly: Not sure
Monsieur Fuji Sushi Restaurant in Nancy
Monsieur Fuji Sushi Restaurant in Nancy is a great place to visit if you are craving some sushi or sashimi during your trip to Nancy. They offer a large selection of Japanese dishes including some nice sushi rolls. The atmosphere is great and the food is very fresh. In case you would like to order some sushi to your hotel or Airbnb, Monsieur Fuji Sushi also delivers.
This Nancy Restaurant is easy to find as it is located in the commercial centre of the city. This successful Sushi restaurant in Nancy attracts many locals for its great sushi and reasonable prices. They offer sushi with fish an also cater to both vegetarians and vegans.
It has been voted the best sushi restaurant in Nancy, making it a must-book for sushi lovers!
Address: 41 rue Saint Dizier In front of Burger King & next to McDonald’s, 54000 Nancy France
Great for: Sushi lovers, vegetarians and vegans
Cuisine: Japanese
Price Range: $$
Outside seating: Yes, but only a couple of tables
Dog-friendly: Yes, outside only
Muraille de Chine - Chinese Restaurant in Nancy
Muraille de Chine or the Great Wall of China in English, is the best Chinese restaurant in Nancy, France. You can see the Porte Stanislas from the your window seat. This Chinese restaurant in Nancy attracts many locals due to its great buffet offering sushi, Chinese and Thai food.
Apart from a great buffet they also have an a la carte menu offering chinese and pan-asian dishes such as spring rolls. On the buffet however you will find dishes such as sweet and sour shrimp, chow mein, a nice selection of soups and a few kinds of sushi.
When looking at the drinks menu we do notice that the drinks are a bit more expensive than you would normally pay, but reviewers say the wine is nice. They also offer a nice selection of Asian beers and local/european beers.
Address: 17 rue de Serre, 54000 Nancy France
Great for: People who like buffets, lovers of Asian food
Cuisine: Asian
Price Range: $
Outside seating: No
Dog-friendly: No
Voyu Restaurant Nancy
Looking for some nice fries and a juicy burger during your stay in Nancy? Why not head to Voyou as these guys serve some of the best burgers in the whole of Nancy!
Voyou has been serving burgers since 201 and are known for their large selection of great burgers made with the best local ingredients.
Each specialized bun, designed by the baker next door, Frédéric Villa, is generously garnished with fresh, local produce. The recipes are as original as the names and the portions are gigantic! In addition, they are accompanied by delicious homemade fries and salad.
The restaurant is spread out over two floors, in an industrial and warm style. The indoor team is young, dynamic and cheerful! On sunny days, the terrace is open on rue Stanislas, a few steps from the gorgeous Place Stan.
Address: 20 rue Stanislas, 54000 Nancy France
Great for: Burger lovers!
Cuisine: Burgers
Price Range: $$
Outside seating: Yes
Dog-friendly: Yes, outside
La Gentilhommiere
Dominated by a majestic fireplace of character, the dining room of the restaurant La Gentilhommière, very popular in Nancy, displays a refinement that is reflected in the plates, at fair prices.
A safe bet in the city, the house is a real institution that many Nancy residents appreciate in several ways: first of all the quality of the table and the cuisine of Chef Francis Denise, indisputable and never denied, then the service, efficient and perfectly orchestrated, the setting, finally, all contemporary and in the best taste. No wonder then, to see the whole of Nancy parade in this beautiful Mansion that the owner of the place Alain Masson, directs with constant attention. The wisdom of the addition deserves to be underlined, it is easy to understand that the reservation has become essential.
Address: 29 rue des Marechaux, 54000 Nancy France
Great for: Lovers of seafood
Cuisine: French
Price Range: $$
Outside seating: Yes
Dog-friendly: Yes, outside
La Camaraderie
Last but not least, La Camaraderie is a great casual restaurant serving nice, freshly made food in the centre of the city. Whether you are looking ofr a burger, some fries, or even a nicely cooked piece of salmon or bream, La Camaraderie is the place to be.
This typically French restaurant offers a a large selection of wine and beers and is known for its great daily menus at reasonable prices!
Address: 18 rue Stanislas, 54000 Nancy France
Great for: Couples, Families, Friends
Cuisine: French
Price Range: $$
Outside seating: Yes
Dog-friendly: Yes, outside
Lieze Neven is a globetrotting travel writer and expat currently based in Nepal. With a passion for exploration, she has lived in Dubai, the UK, and Belgium, alongside her international teacher husband. Her parents live in France and she tries to visit Paris at least once a year. Together, they travel the world looking for the best hotels, experiences and food locations have to offer!