La Mercerie - Nancy

This small restuarant is 15-20 mins walk from Place Stanislas, and you have to go past dozens of restaurants to get here, and then down some fairly empty streets. But the interesting menu, friendly welcome and high quality food (including seafood) at decent prices made it very worthwhile. The mirabelle kir to kick off was a treat, too. Highly recommended.

One of the pleasures of Nancy is seeking out Art Nouveau villas in outlying area. This was how I came across La Mercerie which is a bit beyond the historic City Centre. On the way I passed little restaurants with no clients at all. Through the window of one empty one I saw le patron sitting with his head in his hands. Very sad. But La Mercerie was very busy and, being on my own, I was lucky to get a table. La patronne seemed to know most of her clients personally and greeted them with pecks on cheeks. They seemed to be local, family people and the atmosphere is very cosy. I had a wonderful meal starting with a salad with smoked salmon, smoked duck and pate de foie. Then maigret de canard in honey sauce and noodles. After that a slice of chevre cheese and a special tarte aux pommes laced with something delicious and alcoholic. With 25cl of wine and coffee the bill came to 32€. La patronne was charming and it amazed me that ordinary family folk eat such sophisticated food. That’s France for you.

Very good meal. Friendly and smiling service. We're going back there soon as a family.

Super good food and super friendly staff a good atmosphere

Great is the second time we're coming. It's too good and the super nice boss always a word to put the mood.Next trip to Nancy we'll go back there.