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Mets et Vins Plaisirs, Angers

July 2, 2012 by Fiona Maclean 2 Comments

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Last Updated on May 26, 2019

Well, how perfect.  The name of this restaurant in Angers translates to ‘Food and Wine Pleasures’.   And the objective of the restaurant is to ensure that there are wines to match the food that you are served.  With over 300 wines to choose from, including a large number from local producers, our group had no problem selecting and enjoying.  We started with a Cremant de Loire while we looked at the menu.

Mets et vins Plaisirs Cremant de Loire

Chef Richard Cerini has two set menu price options at Mets et Vins, one slightly less expensive, although not lacking in choice or substance.  The restaurant itself is modern and informal with a large conservatory type room at the back and on the evening we were there with several groups of over 6 diners.  But service was fast and efficient and, where necessary, in English!

Mets et vins Plaisirs to Start

I started the meal with foie gras served with pear and apricot chutney.  Yes, I know, very bad…and I don’t do it very often.  I love the flavour though and it was the menu option I really wanted to try because the alternative was iberico ham, which I am all too familiar with from my trip to Barcelona recently.

mets et vins plaisirs sea bass

My main course of seabass with a tomato tart, an aniseed tomato reduction and some small roasted cherry tomatoes was delightful.  I suspect it’s the sunshine and perhaps the fact the tomatoes are properly stored that ensures a dish like this is really special.  And it was well executed with just a touch of aniseed flavour cutting through the sweetness of the tomatoes

mets et vins plaisirs cheese

To complete the meal, a simple platter of cheeses with a little watercress.

Now why is it that such a straightforward set of dishes works so well?  I am sure it’s the quality of the raw ingredients together with simple unfussy cooking.  And, I’d like to see more of it in the UK.

Most of the dishes served were well presented and well received.  Perhaps the only disappointment was the Pave of Iberico Pork which we had all anticipated would be a neat square of pork belly.  And, we drank a lot of very good wine which was chosen for us by some of my companions.

I’d recommend Mets et Vins Plaisirs if you happen to be in Angers or close by.

Mets et Vins Plaisirs
44 Boulevard Ayrault
49100 Angers

Filed Under: France, Travel Tagged With: Angers, France, Loire Valley, Restaurant

About Fiona Maclean

London based freelance writer and marketing consultant. I edit London-Unattached.com and write for a number of other publications. With a music degree and a background in marketing across many sectors, my passions include all types of music, food, restaurants, wine and travel

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  1. Kim says

    July 4, 2012 at 5:21 pm

    Such a shame I didn’t try this restaurant! I recently visited Angers and I found the town extremely charming. And I tried their delicious specialty called “Quernons d’ardoise”

    Reply
    • Fiona Maclean says

      July 4, 2012 at 7:51 pm

      yes I think our guide suggested we took that home as gifts! We went to a couple of other great restaurants, but both outside Angers…most posts to follow.

      Reply

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