Hippopotamus Nantes Atlantis, France sur Saint-Herblain

25/08/2026: Having been here before, I can say the restaurant is a mere shadow of its former self. The service was friendly but completely disorganized. In fact, a couple behind us left, probably finding the wait too long. The aperitif was a warm, flat, sparkling white wine without peanuts, which I had to ask for twice. It was eventually changed, but it didn't bode well for the rest of the meal. The starter was a very good chicken terrine, but not as described on the menu. I ordered a 400-gram hanger steak, but the side dish and "shallot sauce" were clearly meant for a 220-gram portion... the caponata had the consistency of mush... I think a staff training program is essential at all levels. Still, it came to 96 euros with wine and aperitif.

22/08/2026: We sometimes stop here when we're in Nantes, and we're generally satisfied. However, in the "children's menu," the lasagnas are the size of a credit card and there's hardly any Bolognese sauce inside. It's supposed to be a menu for children up to 10 years old, but it's more like a tiny portion. So avoid it if you have a child with a normal appetite, and especially if they have a big appetite or if lasagna is their favorite dish; they'll be disappointed 😕