Le Mans
L'auberge De Bagatelle

L'auberge De Bagatelle

489 Avenue Léon Bollée, 72000 Le Mans, France, French Republic

Fromage • Desserts • Terrasse • Français


"A moderately conclusive experience Originally from the region but not having had the opportunity to go to the Auberge de Bagatelle since obtaining a Michelin star, I decided to try the experience on Christmas Eve. Although the dinner was auspicious, we soon encountered a number of inconveniences, some of which clearly marred the experience. We started with a glass of wine as an aperitif while we ordered the tasting menu and chose a bottle of wine to accompany the meal. The appetizers were nicely presented, generally classic in flavors but effective, it worked quite well and suggested a sequel of the same level. Unfortunately, with the arrival of the other guests we quickly noticed that it was cold and mentioned it for the first time. The dishes followed in a rhythmic manner and were, like the appetizers, classic but good. However, another element detracted from the experience: an altercation between two waitresses in the center of the restaurant, one criticizing the other for not doing much. If this is not acceptable in a restaurant, it is even less so in a Michelin-starred one. This event surprised us, it is the first time that we have noticed a “settling of scores” in a gourmet restaurant. Furthermore, although the wine I had chosen was excellent, the sommelier did not follow the temperature of the wine that I was forced to take out of the ice bucket, the latter being much too cold: it is certainly a lesser evil and I don't hold it against the sommelier, however this should not happen in a Michelin-starred restaurant either. We reported a second time that we were cold and one of the waitresses told us that they were trying to resolve it properly... The cold could perhaps have been controlled if a particularly noisy group with a serious lack of interpersonal skills did not had not decided to come to dinner that same evening: this is the first time that I have seen a guest go and get a toolbox during a meal: construction site joke or other joke in bad taste, we will never know but we have noted the astonishment, to remain measured, on the part of the servers. Many guests were also surprised by the clothing style of the said group, the OM jogging leaving something to be desired in a star-studded outfit, but perhaps I am too conservative, it's a detail, I readily admit. As we approached the cheese we expected to see the cheese cart arrive but instead we got a dish based on melted cheese that was generally disgusting. Not that it was bad but one spoon was more than enough. Finally, I didn't like the dessert but it's a matter of the palate. When we left we reminded us that we had been cold, we were told that they were aware and that someone would have to come and do what was necessary in the coming days. The problem existed before our arrival, was known and no waiting measures had been planned. I'm sorry but for a star, this is not normal. Dining while being disturbed by the temperature clearly ruined our experience, especially since the bill was rather hefty: 145 euros per head excluding drinks. Ultimately, for more than 400 euros we expect something else. The dishes were good but the experience did not live up to legitimate expectations for such an establishment, which is a shame. We will not return and will invite our loved ones to go elsewhere."

Auberge Des 7 Plats

Auberge Des 7 Plats

79 Grande rue, 72000, Le Mans, France

Poisson • Français • Boissons • Végétarien


"I can say that I have been going there for about 13 years or so , never had any problems, only compliments. Last Saturday was the worse time I've ever spent there. We were greeted by a speedy Gonzales of a chef de salle/service who was extremely disrespectful, unprofessional and out of line/control. When we got there, we prepared our pass sanitaire to show her, she told us that she was going to check it later. SHE NEVER DID thus putting ALL of us in jeopardy. From unpleasantly talking down to people to going as far as throwing the utensils that we asked for on the table. When I had enough of her behavior, I asked to speak with the manager, she stated that she was in charge and to go sit down almost just as if I was her child. I did ask her to NOT return at our table and to let us finish our meal STRESS FREE. At least she respected that and sent us other beautiful souls. All of the other colleagues were excellent and very professional. As we were leaving, she was downstairs, we said goodbye to her and her colleague, she didn't even bother acknowledging us. I called the restaurant this morning, spoke with someone who told me that they were aware and somewhat denied that the allegations ever took place and NEVER even bother to apologize. The reason for this LOW review is to put management on guard to make sure that sanitary rules are there for a reason and a chef de service busy or not should NEVER EVER behave as such. Besides that, the food is and has always been excellent except this behavioral problem."