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Café des Amandiers
★ 3.0(1 review)Restaurant
bistrotheatricalconvivial
About the Vibe
Café des Amandiers is the in-house restaurant of the Théâtre Nanterre-Amandiers, one of France's most respected Centre Dramatique National theatres. Located at 7 Avenue Pablo Picasso, it's a practical and convivial spot for a pre-show meal or post-performance drink, serving honest bistro fare to a mix of theatre-goers, local workers, and Nanterre residents who keep the place buzzing on show nights.
Why it's worth it
The in-house bistro of Nanterre's legendary Centre Dramatique National — honest food, show-night buzz, and zero fuss.
Highlights
pre-theatre diningbistro classicsshow-night atmosphere
Before you go
If you're attending a performance, arrive at least 45 minutes early — service slows down when the theatre crowd arrives all at once.
Known For
- •Pre-theatre dining
- •Bistro cuisine
- •Connection to Théâtre Nanterre-Amandiers
- •Post-show drinks
Best For
pre-theatre dinnercasual lunchpost-show drinks
1 review
City InsidersEditorialJuly 9, 2026
The theatre's reliable dining room
Café des Amandiers sits right in the heart of the Théâtre Nanterre-Amandiers complex on Avenue Pablo Picasso, making it the natural dining choice before or after a performance at one of France's premier Centre Dramatique National venues. With a 4/5 rating on Tripadvisor across 11 reviews and a solid 83/100 score on Sluurpy (aggregated from 266 customer reviews), it's a reliable rather than remarkable spot — and that's perfectly fine for what it is. The menu leans classic bistro, with around 9 main dishes that won't surprise you but won't disappoint either.
The real draw here is convenience and atmosphere on show nights. You'll find a mix of theatre subscribers, students from the nearby university, and local workers from the La Défense-adjacent neighbourhood. It's the kind of place where you can grab a decent plat du jour at lunch or settle in for a pre-show dinner without worrying about timing. Service can get stretched when the theatre lets out, so factor that in.
Don't come expecting gastronomy — come expecting a practical, friendly meal in a culturally rich setting. If you're seeing something at the Amandiers, eating here is a no-brainer. If you're not, there are more exciting food destinations elsewhere in Nanterre.