Kaboul Restaurant
Gloriette - Feydeau, Nantes
Restaurant in Nantes, France
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Dress
Casual
Why go
Kaboul Restaurant is a practical central Nantes option when ease and location matter more than a highly defined dining format. It is better for a low-pressure meal than a major celebration; for a more clearly positioned contemporary or creative dinner, compare Vacarme and Sépia first.
About Kaboul Restaurant
Should you book Kaboul Restaurant in Nantes? Information is limited, so the safest way to assess it is practical: it is a Nantes restaurant with lunch and dinner hours Monday through Saturday, Sunday closure, a casual dress code. Treat it as an option to consider when those basics fit your plans, rather than as a restaurant with a fully documented menu, price point, or service format.
A Nantes option with hours and casual dress
Kaboul Restaurant's clearest strengths are logistical. It opens for lunch and dinner from Monday to Saturday, with later dinner closing times on Friday and Saturday, it is closed on Sunday. Dress is casual, which makes it easier to plan around than a venue requiring formal attire.
For a special occasion, compare it carefully with other dining options before committing, because it does not feature cuisine details, pricing, menu format, chef information, dietary handling, or seating style. If you want to cross-shop other restaurants, Vacarme and Sépia are useful comparison points, but Kaboul Restaurant itself should be judged only on its basics.
Book it when its basics fit your plan
Kaboul Restaurant is easiest to evaluate by schedule. Lunch is Monday through Saturday from 12:00 to 2:30 PM. Dinner is Monday through Thursday from 7:00 to 10:00 PM, Friday to Saturday from 7:00 to 10:30 PM. Sunday is closed.
Beyond those hours and the casual dress code, do not assume unlisted details. Details such as a tasting menu, named dishes, price range, counter seating, takeout, delivery, or allergy accommodations are not available. If this is one stop in a broader Nantes trip, use our full Nantes restaurants guide to compare other dining options, our full Nantes hotels guide if the meal needs to fit around an overnight stay.
Planning details
- Location
- Rue Kervégan, 44000 Nantes, France
- Reservations
- Book on TheFork
- Website
- kaboul-restaurant-nantes.fr
- Phone
- +33950945035
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Kaboul sits on Rue Kervégan in Nantes’s Île Feydeau, a part of the city that reads like a small historic district: wide pavements, tall stone facades and a concentration of architectural detail. The restaurant positions Afghan cuisine within that context, offering something distinct from the region’s Loire- and Atlantic-focused tables. The write-up frames Kaboul as a neighbourhood destination where local residents, students and visitors converge, giving the place an approachable, context-rich character rooted in the surrounding streets and the city’s broader, evolving dining identity.
Best For
Kaboul is well suited to diners who want to explore Afghan cuisine in a neighbourhood setting rather than a formal, destination restaurant. The location on Rue Kervégan attracts a mixed local crowd — long-standing residents, students and visitors — so it works for people seeking authentic, less-familiar flavours during an evening out or while wandering the Feydeau quarter. It appeals to curious solo diners and neighbourhood regulars who appreciate food from beyond France’s mainstream culinary canon.
Ordering Tips
Standout dishes named for the restaurant include lamb shank, mantu dumplings, kofta, Qhabouli palaw ouzbaki and Afghan ravioli. Those signatures give a clear entry point: if you want a sense of the kitchen’s range, start with the mantu and the lamb shank, then sample the kofta or the Qhabouli palaw ouzbaki to experience a primary staple of Afghan cuisine as presented here.
Venue details
Ambiance
Warm and welcoming atmosphere with decoration that transports diners to Afghanistan; intimate setting with personal service and attention to detail in each dish.
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Vibe
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Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- Lamb shank
- Mantu dumplings
- Kofta
- Qhabouli palaw ouzbaki
- Afghan ravioli
Planning details
Location
Rue Kervégan, 44000 Nantes, France · Directions
Restaurant context
How it compares in Nantes
Kaboul Restaurant is the easier, lower-commitment choice in this Nantes set, mainly because it does not read as a hard-to-book destination. That makes it useful for a central meal when plans are flexible. Sépia, by contrast, is the more intentional celebration pick: Creative, €€€, and better suited to diners who want a more structured food-led evening.
Vacarme is the sharper value comparison if you want contemporary cooking without moving into the higher €€€ bracket. Pick Vacarme over Kaboul Restaurant when price clarity and a defined contemporary style matter. Choose Kaboul Restaurant when convenience and an easier table are the deciding factors.
Dakoo, Crêperie de Brocéliande, La Passagère are worth checking if the priority is simply staying in Nantes and finding a better fit by mood. For a casual fallback, Crêperie de Brocéliande is the obvious contrast; for a more restaurant-shaped evening, start with Sépia or Vacarme.
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Compare Kaboul Restaurant
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaboul Restaurant | Nantes | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Dakoo | Nantes | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Sépia | Nantes | Creative | €€€ | No published awards |
| Vacarme | Nantes | Contemporary | €€ | 2025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| Crêperie de Brocéliande | Nantes | ; | ; | No published awards |
| La Passagère | Nantes | ; | ; | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kaboul Restaurant good for a special occasion?
That depends on what you need from the occasion. It offers a Nantes location, lunch and dinner hours from Monday to Saturday, Sunday closure, casual dress, but menu format, pricing, cuisine details, or service style are not listed.
What should a first-timer know about Kaboul Restaurant?
Check the hours before you go. Kaboul Restaurant opens for lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday, it is closed on Sunday. Dress code is casual.
Is lunch or dinner better at Kaboul Restaurant?
Both lunch and dinner are available. Lunch runs Monday to Saturday from 12:00 to 2:30 PM. Dinner runs Monday to Thursday from 7:00 to 10:00 PM, Friday to Saturday from 7:00 to 10:30 PM.
Does Kaboul Restaurant handle dietary restrictions?
Can I eat at the bar at Kaboul Restaurant?
Bar seating is not listed, so do not count on it without checking directly with the restaurant.
What are alternatives to compare with Kaboul Restaurant?
For comparison, you can also look at Dakoo, Crêperie de Brocéliande, Sépia, La Passagère, Vacarme, depending on the kind of meal you are planning.
