Le Napoléon — Restaurant in Nîmes

The place is visually really nice. The lack of interest in serving me was appaling. The moment I stepped in the place I got the impression they didn't want me there. Initially ordered a coffee and then I was asked to move to a neighbouring table for a bigger group, which I didn't mind at all, the way they went about it though was very was poor. I mentioned I didn't speak French and then the servers arms went up in the air as if he was really put out and continued to talk about me to the new occupants of the table I was sat at. Then came to the bill which I requested. 15 mins later, the bill still hadn't arrived, so I asked again and was just told to go to the bar area to pay. Again I don't mind that but don't make me wait 15 mins, they were taking payment for other tables while they were seated. Then they overcharged me charging for the order of the table I was sat at initially. Only after payment went through did I realise (no bill was produced and I paid by card) this was raised and then rectified by paying me...

Really nice old cafe with an impressive ceiling, bar and seating arrangement. It is usually crowded, especially during the winter and in the afternoons. The food is not that great. I can only recommend the burger which I enjoyed in one of my visits. Service is really relaxed. Maybe more than what you would expect in a historic cafe. Also, prefer to sit outside or if you go inside choose the tables in the bar area if they are available. The tables in the second room are not that great, the set-up is darker and you get the noise from the kitchen and the people visiting the toilets all the time. I prefer going there for a quick coffee or a hot chocolate with the kids, rather than for lunch or dinner. For that i would give it 5 stars, but the lunch/dinner experience is...

Beautiful place with relaxing, great atmosphere for a drink with friends or just to sit there and read a book whilst enjoying a nice drink and some delicious pie perhaps. My wife and I went here on a Saturday afternoon for lunch but unfortunately in the weekends the chef doesn’t work so there’s only option for pie or cookies. And drinks, of course. The only person working at the time was a young guy who works here parttime as a student. Even though he was running all over the place he was a good host and always cheerful. This place is lucky to have him (unfortunately I forgot to ask...