La Rêverie

Restaurants nearby

• L'OrangerieBib Trained by some of the best (Alain Dutournier, Jean-Michel Lorrain, Alain Ducasse), chef Julien Lainé crafts enticing food that surfs between tradition (leek vinaigrette; veal vol-au-vent; chocolate fondant cake and cocoa sorbet) and modernity (carpaccio of croaker and blood orange dressing; pan-seared line-caught seabass with a haddock emulsion). In a seaside resort such as Pornic, this eatery with two colourful little dining areas and an open kitchen is most welcome.1.2km
• Anne de Bretagne★★ Michelin On the south bank of the Loire estuary, this imposing contemporary building overlooks the small port of Gravette. Talented chef Mathieu Guibert, a local lad from the Retz region and a farmer’s son, has forged solid ties, founded on respect, with producers from the region who are as passionate about what they do as he is. It is no surprise that seafood plays a star role here. Depending on the catch of the day, the menu might feature lightly cooked prawns, pommes soufflées (‘puffed potatoes’) and an infusion of green cardamon; risotto of haddock, langoustine carpaccio and parmesan emulsion; stuf8.4km
• Beau BoucotBib Facing the Grande Plage de Tharon, this bright seaside bistro is an offshoot of chef Mathieu Guibert's restaurant, Anne de Bretagne. You can get a taste of the sea, both in the dishes (some of which, such as the seafood platters, are for sharing) and in the surrounding scenery. Vegetarian and meat options are also served. The impeccable quality of the dishes benefits from the chef's network of suppliers. From the fried prawn amuse-bouche to the new take on vitello tonnato, and not forgetting the smoked trout, everything is on point. The service, provided by a young, smiling team, is the epitom6.7km
• La Marine★★★ Michelin La Marine has had a facelift. In the elegant new setting, opt for the extensive tasting menu, which is constantly updated depending on the season's produce. It showcases the finest ingredients with a noble touch and a simplicity only attained by the world's top chefs – who know what and where to strip back and pare down to release the flavours and tantalise the diner's imagination. The quality of the fish, seafood and vegetables is exceptional. Alexandre Couillon's other talents include cooking over a fire, harvesting coastal plants, preparing fruit coulis, vegetable pickles, stock reductions 17.5km
• Le 21 This restaurant enjoys a truly enviable location overlooking Plage de la Birochère, whose sandy cove surrounded by rocks is visible from the restaurant. Chef Sylvain Belouin and his wife Valérie, an oenologist and sommelier, are the brilliant duo behind this 21C Pornic institution. The chef cooks up modern cuisine with an emphasis on precise cuissons and the quality of the terroir – the perfectly crispy sole meunière is testament to this. His authentic approach places the emphasis on flavour. The extensive wine list homes in on biodynamic wines, and friendly, down-to-earth service contributes 2.4km
• Au G'Retz des Saisons Well-travelled young chef Samuel Duchêne aligns his cooking with the seasons. His short menu, which changes every month, showcases first and foremost local Pays de Retz farmers and artisans – fish, free-range eggs, sea salt. Beetroot marinated in cider, confit egg yolk, watercress coulis or fillet of sea bass, carrot, coconut emulsion, turmeric: hard work, audacity and flavour. The house-made bread is very good, too. Limited capacity, so it's best to book in advance.7.3km
• L'Assiette au JardinBib Imagine a small cheerful bistro-style dining room whose shelves are laden with fine deli produce, a pretty conservatory and a small terrace. The scene is set to sample tasty food in which tradition is cleverly paired with wayfaring influences: Asian and North-African notes flank the Fujiyama oyster (house specialty), the catch of the day and a seasonal vegetable tajine, or “A night in Essaouira” dessert based on dates, fresh dairy ice cream and honey. Delightful.16.3km
• Le Saint Paul In this charming little town on the Atlantic coast, this restaurant with pared-back interior decor has a light and bright atmosphere. A native of the area, chef Maxime Roullier (who previously worked for Éric Guérin at La Mare aux Oiseaux and Le V in Paris) refurbished his parents' brasserie, where he now serves creative market cuisine: pea tartlet and burrata espuma; 48hr pork belly confit glazed with raspberry vinegar, honey and soy sauce. The service – under the guidance of Johanna, the chef's wife – is diligent and nicely paced.7.9km
• TopazeBib This little gem of a restaurant in the town centre is intimate, inviting and irresistible. It was opened by a couple of professionals (who met at William Ledeuil's Ze Kitchen Gallery, in Paris); he operates in the kitchen, she front of house. The chef proves himself to be a master craftsman who leaves nothing to chance, and you can expect fresh, local produce based on seasonal availability, gentle and precise cooking, flavours and colours. We feasted on the beef tartare with an iced oyster cream dotted with samphire, followed by unilaterally pan-seared pollock with mashed potatoes and celeriac19.7km
• Le Petit Banc Originally from the Lyon area, Véronique and Gilles have been at the helm of this pretty regional building at the foot of the Château de Noirmoutier for some 10 years. The quaintly quirky interior sports red Skai banquettes, bistro furniture, mirrors and old wooden floorboards. The menu stars charcuterie from Lyon and Vendée delicacies in a reasonably priced set menu that changes frequently. The vibe is suitably buzzy and casual and reminiscent of a “bouchon lyonnais” that has been uprooted to the island of Noirmoutier, much to our delight!16.4km

Includes Michelin / Black Pearl / guide picks (reference quality, no prices); data from Overture, Michelin Guide and others.