Michelin Restaurants in Nimes
Gigi, Table Méditerranéenne
A separate entrance from the hotel's leads to this bistro boasting vaulted ceilings and carmine hues – the space is elegant and cosy, in keeping with the fine dining cuisine of chef Georgiana Viou, who also devised Gigi's menu. All the dishes come from the same kitchen as Rouge, but of course are much simpler, comprising sun-drenched Mediterranean cuisine. Crépinettes of Alpilles lamb, roasted peppers, garlic and herb cream; mackerel from Le Grau-du-Roi, Catalan escabeche-inspired stuffing and broccoli. At the back, a table d'hôte welcomes small groups and even guests eating solo.
Nîmes - FRANCE
Menna
It's a family affair here: the father cooks, his daughter makes the desserts, bread and appetisers; her partner Jonathan is your host, presiding over the restaurant floor in tandem with his mother-in-law. All the food is home-made and in keeping with traditional Mediterranean style: courgette flowers and sea cicada broth; rabbit ballotine with herbs; Provençal stuffing; quasi of Aveyron veal and a vin jaune jus; rice pudding with rhubarb. From the pigeon to the Camargue rice, the olive oil and the meat from the butcher and beef farmer at the covered market, the ingredients don't have to travel far. This bistro is located in the centre of town, in a pedestrianised street near the Roman amphitheatre. The terrace overlooks a small square.
Nîmes - FRANCE
La Table du 2
This contemporary brasserie – part of the Musée de la Romanité – is perfectly in tune with the architecture of the building. It offers an unobstructed view of the Arènes de Nîmes (or amphitheatre), as well as a seasonal menu overseen by Michelin-starred chef Franck Putelat. Tuck into true traditional French cuisine: egg meurette (in a red wine sauce); calf sweetbreads and mashed potatoes with Maury jus; trout meunière; and even the iconic crêpes Suzette...
Nîmes - FRANCE
Jérôme Nutile
Veteran chef Jérôme Nutile is far from a rookie: "Meilleur Ouvrier de France" 2011, he notably presided over the heyday of Hostellerie Le Castellas, in Collias. In his Nîmes headquarters, a converted farmhouse, he celebrates the seasons: melt-in-the-mouth leeks cooked over Camargue fleur de sel, fondant of wild salmon confit; the iconic French hare ‘à la royale’ cooked two ways - in the style of Antonin Carême and Senator Couteaux's recipe, beautifully executed and equally tasty. Add to this slick friendly service and a fantastic list of regional wines, and you have everything you could ask for!
Nîmes - FRANCE
Duende
Duende! Come and see how the arts of bullfighting and flamenco dancing have set fire to the imagination of Pierre Gagnaire. The fine dining establishment of the Hotel Imperator has its own separate entrance, in line with the chef’s independent spirit. Premium ingredients, proven technical expertise, spontaneity and originality. The master chef has entrusted the keys of his house to his protégé, Nicolas Fontaine, and to Masaki Nagao, who seem to know their mentor and his rebellious spirit inside out. The tasting menu pays a subtle tribute to the finest produce from the Gard and the Mediterranean region (Baron des Cévennes pork, vegetables from small market gardeners, fish from the Mediterranean) in subtle, delicate dishes. The superb wine list of over 1,000 references demonstrates a clear penchant for regional vintages. Charming welcome paired with swish, highly professional and elegant service.
Nîmes - FRANCE
Skab
This gourmet bolthole located behind the Arènes, just opposite the Musée de la Romanité, is run by chef Damien Sanchez, a local boy with stints at the Cabro d'Or, La Réserve de Beaulieu, Christopher Coutanceau in La Rochelle and, finally, in his hometown alongside Jérôme Nutile. Damien’s cooking hits the spot every time, thanks to a strong focus on vegetables and crisp, vibrant flavours that showcase regional ingredients: shrimps from Grau-du-Roi cooked in stock, bavaroise of broccoli and a spring roll of green cabbage stuffed with shrimps; lightly seared John Dory, grilled squash and a honey sauce. As soon as the sun starts to shine, make a beeline for the patio shaded by maple trees.
Nîmes - FRANCE
Vincent Croizard
You will need to ring the bell at this discreet townhouse in a narrow street near the Carré d'Art in order to gain access. The self - taught chef composes lovely creative cuisine, striking out and experimenting with at times surprising combinations. His wife is behind the superb selection of wines, which showcases the Languedoc - Roussillon.
Nîmes - FRANCE
Le Bistr'AU - Le Mas de Boudan
In the annex of his Michelin-starred restaurant, Jérôme Nutile offers a market-fresh slate menu. The culinary line-up takes a new look at textbook Gallic classics and smacks of bistronomic creativity. Examples include creamy artichoke soup jazzed up with truffle oil and foie gras; a half duckling cooked over embers with a honey and thyme sauce; fish of the day from Grau-du-Roi fish auction; a sweet-toothed creamy vacherin with chestnut ice cream and a blackcurrant coulis.
Nîmes - FRANCE
Aux Plaisirs des Halles
For winter, a modern dining area with wood panelling; for summer, a pretty, flower-decked patio… and all year round, simple and nicely crafted cuisine made with market ingredients – cream of cauliflower soup with pigeon, toast with offal; red mullet fillets, squash stuffed with smoked bacon and cooking juices; Suzette-style crepes with Grand Marnier. With a bit of luck, your visit will coincide with a day when the chef is making a surprise dish on the block in the middle of the dining area, before diners' eyes… a show worth seeing!
Nîmes - FRANCE
La Pie qui Couette
Bang in the heart of Nîmes’ bustling food market, this eatery, run by a seasoned chef, will knock the socks off your tastebuds. Market fare crafted with fresher than fresh produce from the neighbouring market stalls. House specialties include matured meat, cod brandade, chopped beef tartare and île flottante (vanilla custard and meringue). Hearty helpings, an intelligent wine list, tightly packed tables and a good-natured, jovial vibe. No bookings possible, open from 11.30am to 3pm and always packed (try and come off peak at the weekend).
Nîmes - FRANCE
Rouge
This magnificent 15C town house is home to a restaurant with enthusiastic chef Georgiana Viou at the helm. Always working in conjunction with the seasons, her creative and tasty dishes are a fusion of Mediterranean influences (her adopted hometown is Marseille and she even opened her first restaurant there) and her Beninese roots, as in her dja – Beninese tomato sauce. When the weather permits, tables are set up in the large courtyard; otherwise, eat in the lovely, cosy interior, which has a large counter where the chef always takes the time to engage with her customers.
Nîmes - FRANCE
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