Metz
Decorated with one-of-a-kind artworks, this sleek, monochrome bistro by the river is one of Metz’ top foodie addresses. The season-driven menu emphasises…
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Nancy
Shining with one Michelin star, this restaurant is Nancy's bastion of fine dining. Service is faultless and the ambience one of urban sophistication, with…
Metz
This caviste (wine merchant) is a delight, with bistro seating in a bright, open-plan, lavender-accented dining area. Market-fresh ingredients go into…
Metz
Conjurer of textures and seasonal flavours, chef Christophe Dufossé makes creative use of local produce at this sophisticated Michelin-starred restaurant…
Lorraine
Such good old-fashioned, family-run bistros are a dying breed. No-nonsense L'Esprit goes for the classic look, with red-and-white checked tablecloths,…
Metz
Winningly fresh ingredients shine in regional cuisine, matched with an impressive array of wines, at Les Copains d'Abord. Dishes such as pike-perch with…
Metz
Combining the historic backdrop of a 16th-century townhouse with the lighting, bohemian flair and subtly spiced cuisine of Morocco, this is one of Metz’…
Metz
Worth the 3km trek out of town, Le Jardin de Bellevue is a class act. The backdrop is sophisticated, with white-linen-draped tables, shades of taupe and…
Metz
Huddled away in an old-town backstreet, this bright, modern bistro draws on the best of seasonal, regional produce. Dishes like crispy suckling pig and…
Metz
Housed in a listed building, with rich colours, wood floors and subtle lighting, this is a smart pick for a special lunch or dinner. The food tastes as…
Nancy
With just a handful of tables, this petite bistro is all about intimacy and understated sophistication. Mulberry chairs and crisp white tablecloths set…
Nancy
Warm-hued, subtly lit Le Gentilhommiere stands head and shoulders above most of the restaurants on rue des Maréchaux. Specialities like scallop tartlet…
Metz
Intimate lighting and cheek-by-jowl tables keep the mood mellow in this friendly bistro, which serves winningly fresh modern French dishes prepared with…
Lorraine
The chef’s penchant for Provence’s balmy climes shines through on the menu at this cosy lime-walled bistro, whose name translates as 'the rabbit hutch'…
Nancy
You can expect a warm welcome at this slick, monochrome bistro, which keeps its menu seasonal, simple and regional, along the lines of market-fresh fish…
Lorraine
It's not every day you get to dine at a bona-fide castle, so it's worth the 15-minute drive south of Verdun to this whimsically turreted château…
Nancy
On the main drag in Nancy's Vieille Ville, 'the little spoon' is an artful take on the bistro, with its muted colours, slick furnishings and quirky…
Nancy
Hip, split-level, doodle-daubed Voyou is hands-down the best place in town for a gourmet burger you can properly sink your teeth into. On the menu are…
Nancy
As opulent as a Fabergé egg with its stucco and stained glass, Excelsior whisks you back to the decadent era of art nouveau. Brusquely efficient waiters…
Nancy
Is it a pizza? Is it a sandwich? Well, a pidélice is kind of both, served hot, crunchy and stuffed with gourmet fillings – from feta and olives to steak…
Lorraine
The clue's in the name: family-run Chez Mamie does indeed dish up the kind of wholesome, hearty grub your French gran might make. Pull up a chair at one…
Nancy
Trading in spices, herbs and top-quality condiments, this friendly, modern, jar-lined bistro naturally uses these to flavour appetising day specials like…
Nancy
The food looks as good as it tastes at this upbeat, art-strewn bistro. Clean, bright flavours such as carpaccio of trout with coriander, and monkfish with…
Nancy
Resembling an overgrown doll’s house, this knick-knack-filled bistro specialises in cheese-based dishes such as raclette, tartiflette (creamy, cheesy…
À la Table du Bon Roi Stanislas
Nancy
À la Table du Bon Roi Stanislas dishes up good old-fashioned French food with lashings of bonhomie. Menu classics feature escargots with dill and duck…
Nancy
Healthy and 100% organic fast food is the raison d'être of L’Appétit Bio, which makes the most of fresh local produce in its tasty burgers, soups and…
Metz
Oh, the temptation! The window display says it all at this smart tearoom/chocolatier/patisserie, with an irresistible array of tarts (try mirabelle – plum…
Metz
At Chez Mauricette, Mauricette tempts with such Lorraine goodies as herby saucisson, local charcuterie and mirabelle (plum) pâté.
Nancy
A fresh-produce feast for the picnic basket, with several snack stands offering inexpensive lunches.
Metz
At Soupes á Soups, Patrick ladles out homemade soups, from mussel to creamy mushroom varieties.
