If youâre visiting the iconic Mont-Saint-Michel and looking for a place to grab a reasonably priced bite without too many expectations, La Nouvelle Terrasse might be a decent option. Located along the main tourist street (Grande Rue), this restaurant offers a convenient stop for lunch or a quick meal while exploring the island.
Location & Atmosphere The location is definitely one of the highlights. Set right in the heart of Mont-Saint-Michel, the restaurant provides a lively view of the bustling street, and if youâre lucky enough to get a table outside, you may catch a glimpse of the bay. The interior is quite basic and has a bit of a dated, touristy feel. Itâs not a cozy or intimate place, but thatâs expected in such a high-traffic area.
Service Surprisingly, the staff were very friendly and welcoming. Despite the crowds, our server took the time to explain the menu, smiled throughout, and even spoke multiple languages to accommodate international guests. The service was fast and efficient, which is a plus if youâre short on time. That said, some staff seemed a bit overwhelmed, especially during peak hours.
Food Quality & Presentation Now, about the food â itâs nothing to write home about, but it does the job. We ordered an omelet and a dish of mussels with cream sauce. The omelet was soft but underseasoned, served with fries and a small salad. The mussels were well-cooked and fresh, though the sauce was on the thinner side. Presentation was fairly plain â donât expect gourmet plating. If youâre craving high-end French cuisine, this isnât the place. But for a touristy spot, it was fine.
Value for Money One of the most pleasant surprises was the pricing. Compared to other restaurants on Mont-Saint-Michel (which are often overpriced), La Nouvelle Terrasse offers relatively cheap meals. For two main dishes and drinks, we paid under âŹ40 â quite reasonable given the location. Itâs not the cheapest in France, of course, but for a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it felt fair.
Accessibility & Extras The restaurant is easy to find as you walk up or down the main street. Inside seating is a bit cramped, but thereâs more space on the terrace. Itâs not particularly wheelchair-friendly due to the layout and cobblestone street outside. Restrooms are available and were in acceptable condition.
Conclusion La Nouvelle Terrasse wonât blow you away, but it offers a good value, quick meal in one of Franceâs most visited landmarks. The food is simple, the service is kind, and the prices are surprisingly reasonable for such a prime location. If youâre just looking to rest your feet, enjoy a drink, or have a basic meal during your visit to Mont-Saint-Michel, this is a solid choice. For more refined dining, consider restaurants off the island or book...
   Read moreIf I could give negative stars, I would! Not because the food was bad (it was average, what I would expect for a tourist area), not because it was over-priced (it was not a great value, but again what I would expect for a tourist area), but because they effectively chased away from the table!! And not just a little, but rather trying to come and take our plates when we were only 1/2 finished! Then, after we we finished quicker than we should have had too and making the plates available (in case they were running low on dishes, a question we asked ourselves to try to explain the rush) but while we still had 1/2 a bottle of cider to finish, a waiter came over and told us they have a reservation at the table in 5-mins! This was not expressed when we were seated, and we had not been at the table any longer than anyone else and certainly less time than some of the other groups around us. We would have liked to enjoy the rest of the bottle, perhaps a second bottle, and maybe a coffee (something we tried to express to the waitress,) Moments later the waitress comes back with the check (unasked for). No offer to move outside (if as expressed, inside is for food (we ordered!) and outside is for drinks (then let us enjoy our remaining in peace and maybe even spend more!) Feeling completely rushed at this point, we slammed the other half. Don't bother going here unless you are in a hurry and just need to inhale your food!! What could have been an acceptable, even enjoyable experience ruined by the need to churn and burn customers, so...
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Ce restaurant réussit l'exploit à se hisser dans le top 3 des pires restaurants que j'ai pu fréquenter !
Nous avions rĂ©servĂ© pour 22 personnes et leur avions mĂȘme communiquĂ© le type de plats que nous allions prendre Ă l'avance pour qu'ils puissent prĂ©parer au mieux la mise en place.
Lors de notre arrivĂ©e, rien n'Ă©tait prĂȘt et l'homme qui nous Ă accueilli (impossible de dĂ©terminer son rĂŽle on aurait dit qu'il ne travaillait pas ici) ne savait pas oĂč nous placer alors que nous Ă©tions censĂ© avoir un Ă©tage dĂ©diĂ©. Une fois rendu Ă l'Ă©tage nous nous sommes retrouvĂ©s sur des tables sĂ©parĂ©es qui auraient pu ĂȘtre mise bout Ă bout facilement.
La serveuse (qui n'avait pourtant pas l'air d'ĂȘtre arrivĂ©e la veille) Ă Ă©tĂ© d'une lenteur record et rien n'allait : la prise de commande Ă©tait laborieuse, elle allait Ă une table, puis retournait Ă son comptoir pendant 10 minutes avant de venir Ă une autre table et de recommencer. Voyant que cela prenait du temps nous avons demandĂ© Ă commandĂ© les desserts en mĂȘme temps que les plats ce qu'elle Ă sĂšchement refusĂ© alors qu'elle Ă acceptĂ© pour une autre table de notre Ă©tage. Ensuite les tables ont Ă©tĂ© servies dans le dĂ©sordre, les plats et couverts Ă©taient posĂ©s Ă l'arrache sur la table sans aucune cohĂ©rence, Ă plusieurs reprise elle nous Ă donnĂ© des couverts en les tenant par le bout, et bien sĂ»r aucune sympathie. Pour les dessert elle Ă fait trĂšs fort en servant 1 mousse au chocolat Ă notre table et 1 mousse au chocolat Ă la table d'Ă cĂŽtĂ© alors que nous en avions demandĂ© 2 pour notre table. Le reste de la table Ă ensuite attendu ses desserts pendant que toutes les autres tables se faisaient servir, bien qu'elles aient commandĂ© aprĂšs. Je ne vais mĂȘme pas parler de l'attente pour chacun des plats parce que passer 2h dans un restaurant pour recevoir une galette surgelĂ©e et des crĂȘpes c'est vraiment admirable.
CĂŽtĂ© cuisine c'Ă©tait pas franchement mieux, sentant le traquenard venir j'ai dĂ©cidĂ© de commander une galette chĂšvre miel (14 euros pour une galette qui en vaut 5 et qui en + est meilleure ça fait mal) en me disant "le pire qu'il puisse m'arriver c'est que la galette soit froide" devinez quoi ? Elle l'Ă©tait. Rien n'avait de goĂ»t, les galettes comme la salade venaient probablement tout droit du supermarchĂ© et mes voisins eux avaient une galette aux champignons sortis d'une boĂźte de conserve Ă n'en point douter. Bref rien n'avait de goĂ»t ou Ă©tait de bonne qualitĂ© et ça coĂ»tait une fortune. Pour le dessert, et bien je ne pensais pas que l'on pouvait rater une crĂȘpe, mais si ! J'Ă©met dĂ©jĂ un gros doute sur le caramel beurre salĂ© maison vu la tĂȘte des autres desserts maison, et ma crĂȘpe et bien elle Ă©tait sĂšche et pĂąteuse, bref de la semelle.
Ce qui est formidable c'est que j'ai payĂ© 20 euros pour une galette et une crĂȘpe moins bonne que celles que je fais moi-mĂȘme avec des produits eco +
En rĂ©sumĂ©, je vous recommande fortement ce restaurant si vous avez de l'argent Ă jeter par la fenĂȘtre, la performance artistique (parce qu'autant de mĂ©diocritĂ© c'est de l'art) en...
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