La Table de Clément Paillard
Cathédrale Saint-Maurice, Angers
Restaurant in Angers, France
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Book La Table de Clément Paillard when you want a composed Angers dinner with a Michelin Guide 2026 Plate signal, not a loose casual meal. It is a stronger fit for couples or repeat visitors planning one polished city-center meal than for groups seeking maximum flexibility.
About La Table de Clément Paillard
Should you book La Table de Clément Paillard in Angers? Yes if you want a Michelin Guide-recognized restaurant with limited service windows and a smart-casual expectation. The restaurant is in Angers, holds a Michelin Guide France & Monaco 2026 Plate, opens for dinner Monday to Friday, with lunch also listed on Thursday and Friday.
The reason to choose it is the planning clarity. Service is not all day: dinner is listed from 7:30–9 PM Monday through Friday, lunch from 12:30–2 PM on Thursday and Friday. That makes it a deliberate restaurant booking rather than a drop-in backup. Visitors can still use Our full Angers restaurants guide, then fill the rest of the trip with Our full Angers hotels guide, Our full Angers bars guide, Our full Angers wineries guide, Our full Angers experiences guide.
Pick it when the night needs polish, not noise
For someone choosing where to spend a more considered meal in Angers, La Table de Clément Paillard has one clear quality marker: the Michelin Guide France & Monaco 2026 Plate. That gives it a useful signal without assuming a specific cuisine, menu format, chef-led concept, price point, or room style.
It is less suitable when the brief is maximum flexibility, late hours, or a casual plan. In that case, Restaurant pizzeria Il Fiore Angers may be an easier call. If the group is comparing other Angers options, Autour d'un Cep, DAR DAR, Le Clos du Roi, Les Petits Prés are natural names to keep on the wider short list.
Where it fits in an Angers itinerary
This is a planned-meal choice in Angers: useful for visitors who want one Michelin Guide-noted restaurant booking without turning the whole trip into a restaurant chase. It pairs best with an itinerary that respects the posted hours, especially because Saturday and Sunday are listed as closed.
Without a stated bar format, tasting-counter setup, named chef-led menu, cuisine, price, or seating style, the safest expectation is simply to treat it as a restaurant reservation in Angers. For broader comparisons, use other dining in Angers generically or compare it with nearby options such as Autour d'un Cep, DAR DAR, Le Clos du Roi, Les Petits Prés, Restaurant pizzeria Il Fiore Angers.
Planning details
- Location
- 5 rue Saint-Christophe
- Website
- clementpaillard.fr
- Phone
- +33 2 41 60 05 09
The take
The Take
The Vibe
La Table de Clément Paillard trades theatrical flourish for a quietly assured environment. Large picture windows frame the façade of the 12th-century Cathédrale Saint-Maurice, making the church's stonework the room's primary ornament. The dining room itself is bright and considered — light wood tables, blue-grey carpet and a modern architectural shell — and an open kitchen keeps attention on precise cooking rather than staged ambiance. The result is a scenic, modern setting that feels restrained and purposeful: atmosphere comes from place and provenance rather than mood lighting or decorative excess.
Best For
This is a restaurant for focused, intimate dining occasions: it naturally suits date nights and special celebrations that prize calm refinement and a memorable view. The emphasis on seasonal Loire produce and technically precise preparations also makes it an apt choice for quieter business dinners where conversation and food are equally important. Parties that favor a composed, location-driven atmosphere — diners who want to pair regional wines with thoughtful, texture-led dishes while looking out at the cathedral — will find the room particularly well matched to their plans.
Ordering Tips
Menus here favor restraint, seasonality and textural finesse, so lean into courses that showcase Loire ingredients and precise technique. The description highlights dishes such as veal sweetbreads with artichokes and wasabi peas as examples of the kitchen's approach; expect shorter, tightly curated selections rather than heavy classical plates. Ask for a window table to enjoy the cathedral backdrop, and consider pairing dishes with Loire-region wines — from bone-dry Muscadet to sweeter Coteaux du Layon — to complement the restaurant's regional focus.
Venue details
Ambiance
Bright, intimate space with open kitchen, light wood tables, blue-grey carpeting, cozy, warm, and elegantly decorated.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
View
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Quiet
- Service Style
- Formal
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Intimate
Planning details
Location
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Where to go if this is not the right fit
Try Autour d'un Cep if you want Modern Cuisine in Angers with a visible €€ price tier. Pick Restaurant pizzeria Il Fiore Angers when the table wants something more casual and easier for mixed preferences.
Restaurant context
How it compares in Angers
La Table de Clément Paillard is the more polished pick if the goal is a composed dinner with a Michelin Guide Plate signal. Autour d'un Cep is the clearer value reference because it is listed as Modern Cuisine at €€, making it easier to judge before committing. Choose Autour d'un Cep when budget clarity matters more than the Guide signal.
DAR DAR, Le Clos du Roi, Les Petits Prés work better as cross-shops when the priority is staying flexible within Angers rather than chasing a more formal meal. Without a listed price tier for those peers, the safer move is to use them as alternates when availability or mood does not fit La Table de Clément Paillard.
For the easiest group compromise, Restaurant pizzeria Il Fiore Angers is the practical fallback: pizza is simpler for mixed preferences and casual pacing. La Table de Clément Paillard is the better call for a quieter occasion; Il Fiore is the better call when the table wants low-friction comfort.
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Compare La Table de Clément Paillard
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Table de Clément Paillard | Angers | ; | Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262026 Michelin Plate | ; |
| Autour d'un Cep | Angers | Modern Cuisine | Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate | €€ |
| DAR DAR | Angers | No published awards | ; | ; |
| Le Clos du Roi | Angers | No published awards | ; | ; |
| Restaurant pizzeria Il Fiore Angers | Angers | No published awards | ; | ; |
| Les Petits Prés | Angers | No published awards | ; | ; |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What are alternatives to La Table de Clément Paillard in Angers?
Other Angers options to compare include Les Petits Prés, Autour d'un Cep, DAR DAR, Restaurant pizzeria Il Fiore Angers, Le Clos du Roi. Choose based on the kind of meal and timing you want.
What should I wear to La Table de Clément Paillard?
The dress code is smart casual. Plan on neat, polished clothing suitable for a restaurant meal in Angers.
Is La Table de Clément Paillard good for solo dining?
It can work for a solo meal if the posted hours fit your plans. Lunch is listed on Thursday and Friday from 12:30–2 PM, dinner is listed Monday through Friday from 7:30–9 PM.
Is La Table de Clément Paillard good for a special occasion?
It is a sensible option to consider for a more planned meal in Angers, especially because it holds a Michelin Guide France & Monaco 2026 Plate. The dress code is smart casual.
Is lunch or dinner better at La Table de Clément Paillard?
Choose based on timing. Lunch is listed Thursday and Friday from 12:30–2 PM. Dinner is listed Monday through Friday from 7:30–9 PM. Saturday and Sunday are closed.
