Andrea Bistro sur Saint-Macaire-En-Mauges

More aesthetically pleasing than delicious! We chose this restaurant because the photos featured on Google promised a wonderful discovery, but in the end, we were a little disappointed. Indeed, the place was attractive, bright, clean, and modern, and the cutlery was high quality (Couzon, Laguiole knives). However, regarding the ambiance, we really didn't appreciate the fact that there was a TV directly above us (or opposite us, depending on our seat) constantly displaying the daily specials. It's unnecessary light pollution that prevents us from fully enjoying our fellow diners because we constantly have blue light in our faces. Despite this, it's not possible to turn it off since it's what allows other customers to make part of their choices. Finally, just one small detail: you really should do something about your restroom door (at least the women's one) because it squeaks terribly. Regarding the food: we opted for pizzas, including the summer pizza and the chef's suggestion, which sounded very appetizing: salmon fillet with beurre blanc sauce and chef's toppings. The dishes arrived beautifully presented, but the expected flavors weren't quite there. First, concerning the salmon, it's fortunate that there was sauce to give it a bit more flavor, because otherwise, salmon bought from the supermarket would have been exactly the same. Furthermore, in the attached photo, the salmon fillet looks substantial, but in reality, there's a good third of it where there's practically nothing to eat. The side dishes were good, except for the turnips (which unfortunately made up the majority of the dish!), which were very fibrous and therefore hard. We were promised fresh produce, but we were given old turnips... As for the pizza, the crust was decent, but nothing special (nothing beats a good Italian pizzeria). Given the quality, we would have been just as satisfied making our own pizza with store-bought dough and ingredients… The summer pizza was covered with a super thick layer of Emmental cheese, while the mozzarella was so well hidden we couldn't taste it. The vegetables on top were good, but they were a bit stingy with the quantity and sprinkled everything with a generous layer of arugula to make the pizza look well-topped, which it wasn't really (except for the arugula, of course, haha). The other pizza we ordered (the Italian one) was cold (probably intentional?), but it wasn't mentioned anywhere that it would be cold. Fortunately, the person who ordered it was pleasantly surprised, but that's certainly not the case for everyone, since when you order a pizza, you generally expect something hot… In any case, to those who come to this restaurant, avoid the pizzas, that's for sure, and I think you should opt for the burgers or the meat dishes with fries, which look good. Finally, the service was adequate, but nothing special. The waitresses were too busy to really care about the customers' well-being. When our food arrived, one of them asked us if we needed anything, even though we'd been out of water for quite a while. And finally, when we left, not even a "good evening" or "goodbye," despite our having left a short message. In short: overrated restaurant.

The fish was perfect, and the chocolate peanut dessert was absolutely amazing! 👌

A meal with former colleagues, our second time eating there. Everything was perfect: the decor, the welcome, the presentation of the dishes—a real delight. I highly recommend this place.

Excellent restaurant, the staff are very pleasant and helpful, the meal was delicious and generous, a great place to discover.

A very warm welcome, impeccable service, and the cuisine was a journey of flavors. Thank you to the whole team. Excellent value for money. The fresh ingredients were a delight. We will definitely be back.

Very good! The daily special (fish) was excellent. Very welcoming. However, it was noisy at lunchtime on weekdays.

We received excellent service from Bénédicte, who was very friendly and helpful. The meal was generous, beautifully presented, and absolutely delicious! A sure bet.

Thank you for the warm welcome and the quality of the food!

We used their catering service for our back-to-work cocktail party: the entire team and our guests were very satisfied with the service, and we highly recommend this establishment for both catering and restaurant dining. The team is very welcoming and professional. A big thank you for their professionalism! It's always a great pleasure to work with them!

We received a warm welcome. The service was very friendly and pleasant. The dishes were delicious, generous, and beautifully presented. I highly recommend this restaurant. They accept holiday vouchers.