4.8 – 2,382 reviews • Restaurant
Friendly restaurant serving bistro-style dishes like rillettes, foie gras, duck breast & tartare.
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Hours
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 12–1:45 PM, 7–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 12–1:45 PM, 7–10 PM |
| Thursday | 12–1:45 PM, 7–10 PM |
| Friday | 12–1:45 PM, 7–10:30 PM |
| Saturday | 12–1:45 PM, 7–10:30 PM |
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Ruth Roddison
An amazing find, if you are in La Mans you must visit this restaurant. The staff are super friendly, the service is excellent and the food is outstanding. Lots of little extras thrown in. Excellent value. Probably best to book to avoid disappointment
… moreAntonio Baldari
La Vieille Porte is a charming and cozy restaurant with a warm atmosphere that makes you feel welcome as soon as you step inside. The decor is simple but full of character and the intimate setting creates a pleasant mood for a relaxed meal.
The staff is kind and attentive and they manage to keep the service smooth even when the restaurant gets busy. Their recommendations are helpful and they take the time to explain the dishes with a genuine smile which adds a very personal touch to the experience.
The food is delicious and clearly prepared with care. The flavors are well balanced and the ingredients taste fresh. The menu is not extremely large but every option feels thoughtful and nicely executed. Portions are fair and the presentation shows attention to detail. The dessert selection is also very satisfying and finishes the meal on a high note.
If I had to mention one thing, the seating area can feel slightly tight at peak hours so booking ahead is definitely a good idea.
Overall La Vieille Porte is a lovely place to enjoy a well cooked meal with friendly service and a welcoming atmosphere. A solid choice for a pleasant evening in Le Mans and very easy to recommend.
… moreMark Houston
Visited here yesterday. Amazing restaurant, loved the food, very authentic french food. Just perfect. Staff so friendly and welcoming. Had lovely complimentary bread and cheese to welcome us. All finished off perfectly with a lovely complimentary cherry liqueur digestif. Also, the mashed potatoes were out of this world amazing.
… moreG S
A beautiful little bistro with delicious fare. The salads, entres and desserts were extraordinary. A good value for the cost. A set price for the 3 course meal.
… moreNXV2015
I really like this restaurant. The service is so nice and the location is near to the city centre.
… moreNikki Jackson-Cook
Amazing food in excellent family restaurant atmosphere. Staff were really helpful and had a menu in English too. Three courses for €23.90 you can’t beat it. Best meal we’ve had all week.
… morePaul Bowman
Great place, we have been stopping off here and going to Le Vieille Porte for many years now, consistent friendly, efficient staff and excellent food, delivered in an expected time even when they are flying around with a packed house, dealing with the many ‘walk ins’ as well. The menu is fairly simple, all good and with something for all. We are there on Fridays, always a day when you need to book. If you don’t think your French is up to it knock on the door if there is someone there before 7pm and they will take a booking. Turn up at 7pm and you will probably be too late unless happy to come back later. We are 60+, 2 starters, 2 mains, both then had cheese and all with a carafe of house wine and left very happy. 68 Euros plus a well earned tip makes it very affordable.
… moreBadr Fennane
If i could put 6 stars i would.
Excellent service. Very friendly staff even if they are amazingly busy. And food is so tasty!
… moreElizabeth Horton
Really great restaurant. Although busy they found a table for us and we were so glad they did. Food was excellent and service friendly and attentive. Would go back in a heartbeat.
… moreSteve Roddison
Lovely, atmospheric bistrot with friendly and personable staff; food (lots of choice within the “set” menus, although you can eat à la carte) absolutely delicious and not overpriced. On the back of our first (evening) visit, we made a lunchtime booking. Deservedly popular, so advisable to book, but they did accommodate some without bookings while we were there; but you take a risk. A bit of a “find” for us, as short-term visitors to Le Mans.
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