Restaurant L'instinct by C&M
Allée du midi 11, 54270 Essey-Les-Nancy
Closed now · opens 12:00
French€€€€
Menu
Source: the restaurant's website, read on 13 September 2026. Prices and dishes may have changed since.
Calories and carbohydrates are estimates by an AI model based on this menu, made on 14 September 2026, for a typical portion. They are not medical advice and do not replace what the kitchen can tell you. "Diabetes-friendly" means: modest carbohydrates for the course, little sugar and no fast-absorbing base such as fries, white bread or white rice.
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Apricot Houmousvegan
13.00
Houmous abricot — Chickpea cream, roasted apricots, sumac, extra virgin olive oil & pita bread
estimate≈ 450 kcal42 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70
Shrimp Tacos
13.00
Tacos aux crevettes — Crispy shrimp, avocado cream, mango salsa & pickles
estimate≈ 520 kcal38 g carbs
Heirloom Tomatoes & Creamy Burratavegetarian
15.00
Tomates d’antan & burrata crémeuse — Roasted apricots, basil, toasted pistachios, honey vinaigrette
estimate≈ 480 kcal18 g carbsbalanced 70
Extra AOP Cured Ham 24 months
5.00
Supp jambon cru AOP 24 mois
estimate≈ 180 kcal1 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
L’Instinct Caesar Salad
19.00
Salade César de L’Instinct — Romaine, grilled chicken, cherry tomatoes, golden croutons, parmesan, crispy coppa & homemade Caesar sauce
estimate≈ 750 kcal22 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 78
Famous Spanish Ham Croquettes
15.00
Les fameuses croquettes de jambon à l’espagnole — Cured ham, cheese and truffle
estimate≈ 580 kcal32 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 65
Rock Shrimps
15.00
Crispy shrimp, spicy Japanese-style mayonnaise, spring onion and lime
estimate≈ 540 kcal24 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Crispy Fried Calamari
14.00
Friture de calamars croustillants — Lemon & tartar sauce
estimate≈ 480 kcal28 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 65
Fine Charcuterie Tasting
16.00
Dégustation de charcuteries fines — Selection of the moment
estimate≈ 650 kcal8 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
Fine Charcuterie Tasting
29.00
Dégustation de charcuteries fines — Selection of the moment
estimate≈ 1100 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Extra Puglia Burratavegetarian
5.00
Supp Burrata des Pouilles
estimate≈ 320 kcal4 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
MAIN COURSES
Beef Tartare Classic or Italian
21.50
Tartare de bœuf au couteau classique ou à l’italienne — Hand-cut, served with mixed salad and pressed potatoes or homemade fries
estimate≈ 780 kcal45 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 72
Beef Tartare Classic or Italian
29.50
Tartare de bœuf au couteau classique ou à l’italienne — Hand-cut, served with mixed salad and pressed potatoes or homemade fries
estimate≈ 950 kcal55 g carbsbalanced 65
Honey & Paprika Glazed Chicken Skewer
23.50
Brochette de poulet laqué au miel & paprika — Greek yogurt and fresh herb sauce, roasted baby potatoes
estimate≈ 680 kcal38 g carbsbalanced 65
Tigre qui pleure
26.50
Sirloin marinated in soy sauce & ginger, sautéed rice with crunchy vegetables
estimate≈ 720 kcal52 g carbsbalanced 65
Apricot Duck Breast
27.00
Magret de canard à l’abricot — Roasted apricots, chanterelle pickles, toasted almonds & mashed potatoes
estimate≈ 820 kcal32 g carbs
Gilt-head Bream à la planchapescatarian
28.50
Daurade royale à la plancha — Cherry tomato compote with basil, capers & olives, roasted baby potatoes
estimate≈ 640 kcal34 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 73
Veal Escalope à la milanaise
25.50
Escalope de veau à la milanaise — Accompanied by linguine with tomato
estimate≈ 880 kcal68 g carbs
Roasted Trout Filletpescatarian
24.50
Filet de truite rôti — Sautéed vegetables and light lemon & caper cream
estimate≈ 580 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 78
Linguine with Gambaspescatarian
25.00
Linguine aux gambas — Shellfish cream, stracciatella, confit tomatoes & pistachio pesto
estimate≈ 850 kcal62 g carbs
Beef ribeye (approx. 300 g)
33.00
Noix d’entrecôte de boeuf (env. 300 g) — Plancha grilled, homemade fries and choice of sauce
estimate≈ 1100 kcal55 g carbs
Truffle Agnolottivegetarian
22.00
Agnolotti à la truffe — Truffle parmesan cream and truffle oil
estimate≈ 650 kcal50 g carbs
Truffle ham soup
5.50
Supp jambon à la truffe
estimate≈ 120 kcal2 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Petits farcis niçois
26.00
Stuffed tomato, round zucchini and mushroom with veal, reduced veal jus with herbs, pistou and parmesan
estimate≈ 450 kcal25 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 78
Aged côte de bœuf
75.00
Côte de bœuf affinée par nos soins (à partager ou pas) — Served with choice of sides & sauce
estimate≈ 1600 kcal40 g carbsdiabetes-friendlyheavy 39
PIZZA
Burratissimavegetarian
16.50
Tomato sauce, fior di latte, Puglia Burrata, basil, arugula and extra virgin olive oil
estimate≈ 850 kcal60 g carbs
Brooklyn
17.50
Tomato sauce, fior di latte, ventricina, cheddar, red onions, jalapenos & homemade burger sauce
estimate≈ 950 kcal65 g carbs
Provençale
17.50
Tomato sauce, fior di latte, lemon and thyme marinated chicken, grilled vegetables, feta & olives
estimate≈ 800 kcal60 g carbs
Formaggiovegetarian
16.00
Tomato sauce, fior di latte, Gorgonzola AOP, ricotta, Taleggio AOP and parmesan
estimate≈ 900 kcal60 g carbs
Boréalepescatarian
19.00
Black garlic cream, fior di latte, smoked Vosges trout, stracciatella, capers, red onions, dill & lemon zest
estimate≈ 850 kcal60 g carbs
Di Parma
19.00
Tomato sauce, fior di latte, 24-month Parma ham AOP, Puglia Burrata, basil
estimate≈ 880 kcal60 g carbs
Regina
15.00
Tomato sauce, fior di latte, prosciutto cotto, mushrooms
estimate≈ 750 kcal60 g carbs
Mortabella
18.50
Pistachio pesto, fior di latte, pistachio mortadella, arugula, Puglia Burrata and pistachio
estimate≈ 950 kcal60 g carbs
Tartuffa
19.50
Truffle cream, fior di latte, truffle ham, arugula and truffle oil
estimate≈ 850 kcal60 g carbs
Steakhouse
19.00
Old-style mustard cream, fior di latte, ground steak, caramelized onions, cheddar & pepper sauce
estimate≈ 980 kcal65 g carbs
Children's Menu
Children's menu
12.00
Menu enfant — For children aged 2 to 12. Drink + Main + Dessert
estimate≈ 800 kcal80 g carbs
SIDES & EXTRAS
Mixed saladvegetarian
4.50
Mesclun de salade
estimate≈ 80 kcal6 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Sautéed vegetable platevegetarian
4.50
Assiette de légumes sautés
estimate≈ 150 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 66
Linguine with olive oil and tomato saucevegetarian
4.50
Linguine à l'huile d'olive et sauce tomate
estimate≈ 250 kcal40 g carbs
Plate of homemade friesvegetarian
4.50
Assiette de frites maison
estimate≈ 450 kcal45 g carbs
Truffle and parmesan mayonnaisevegetarian
1.50
Mayonnaise à la truffe et parmesan
estimate≈ 120 kcal2 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Sautéed rice with vegetablesvegetarian
4.50
Riz sauté aux légumes
estimate≈ 320 kcal45 g carbs
Mashed potatoesvegetarian
4.50
Purée de pommes de terre
estimate≈ 250 kcal30 g carbs
Sauce
2.50
Supp sauce
estimate≈ 80 kcal4 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
DESSERTS
Aged cheese plattervegetarian
9.50
Assiette de fromages affinés — Selection of 3 current cheeses, homemade chutney & country bread
estimate≈ 550 kcal35 g carbs
Fresh pineapple carpacciovegan
10.00
Carpaccio d’ananas frais — Homemade exotic sorbet, lime & toasted coconut
estimate≈ 220 kcal32 g carbsheavy 35
Honey roasted apricotsvegetarian
10.00
Abricots rôtis au miel — Vanilla ice cream, almond crumble & apricot caramel
estimate≈ 420 kcal48 g carbsheavy 35
French toast with salted butter caramelvegetarian
9.00
Pain perdu au caramel beurre salé — Served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream
estimate≈ 650 kcal75 g carbsheavy 29
Jack Daniels flambé
3.00
Flambé au jack daniels
estimate≈ 110 kcal4 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Summer Pavlovavegetarian
12.00
Pavlova d’été — Crispy meringue, homemade vanilla whipped cream, red fruits & raspberry coulis
estimate≈ 480 kcal55 g carbsheavy 39
Grand Marnier flambée
3.00
Flambée au Grand Marnier
estimate≈ 120 kcal5 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Gourmet Profiteroles
11.00
Profiteroles gourmandes — Homemade choux craquelin, vanilla ice cream & hot chocolate sauce
estimate≈ 580 kcal52 g carbsheavy 29
Honey and nut frozen nougat
10.00
Nougat glacé aux fruits secs & au miel — Seasonal roasted peaches & lemon verbena
estimate≈ 410 kcal42 g carbsheavy 36
Gourmet coffee or tea
12.00
Café ou thé gourmand — Assortment of homemade mignardises
estimate≈ 450 kcal50 g carbsheavy 31
Gourmet Champagne
20.00
Champagne gourmand — Assortment of homemade mignardises
estimate≈ 550 kcal60 g carbsheavy 27
Homemade ice cream and sorbet
5.50
Nos glaces et sorbet Maison — Organic Madagascar Vanilla, 70% Dark Chocolate, Lemon Meringue Tart, Vanilla Nougatine, Pistachio, Mocha, Praline
estimate≈ 210 kcal22 g carbsheavy 42
Homemade ice cream and sorbet
7.50
Nos glaces et sorbet Maison — Organic Madagascar Vanilla, 70% Dark Chocolate, Lemon Meringue Tart, Vanilla Nougatine, Pistachio, Mocha, Praline
estimate≈ 310 kcal32 g carbsheavy 42
Affogato
6.00
Scoop of vanilla ice cream and espresso
estimate≈ 180 kcal20 g carbs
L’Éclat Citron
11.00
Lemon meringue ice cream, lemon basil sorbet, meringue pieces, whipped cream, lemon coulis & lemon powder
estimate≈ 380 kcal45 g carbsheavy 43
La Dubaïote
11.00
Chocolate ice cream, pistachio ice cream, crispy kadaif, caramelized pistachio, chocolate sauce, whipped cream
estimate≈ 620 kcal58 g carbsheavy 27
Le Praliné d’Or
11.00
Hazelnut praline ice cream, nougatine ice cream, crunchy crumble, homemade praline sauce, whipped cream & nougat pieces
estimate≈ 850 kcal75 g carbsheavy 18
Dame Blanche
10.00
Vanilla ice cream, meringue, whipped cream, chocolate sauce
estimate≈ 620 kcal60 g carbsheavy 24
Le Verger d’Été
11.50
Apricot sorbet, vanilla ice cream, honey-roasted apricots, almond crumble, apricot coulis & homemade whipped cream
estimate≈ 580 kcal65 g carbsheavy 39
Touch’ Instinct
3.00
Touch’ Instinct en supp /Un petit verre — Extra / A small glass
estimate≈ 120 kcal15 g carbs
La Chocolat Gourmande
11.00
Chocolate ice cream, mocha ice cream, brownie, chocolate sauce, cocoa nibs & homemade whipped cream
estimate≈ 920 kcal85 g carbsheavy 19
L'Instinct Signature
11.50
Pistachio ice cream, peach-verbena sorbet, roasted peaches, toasted pistachio pieces, peach-verbena coulis, whipped cream
estimate≈ 550 kcal50 g carbsheavy 30
L’Évasion Tropicale
10.00
Exotic sorbet, mojito sorbet, mango coulis, homemade whipped cream & toasted coconut
estimate≈ 480 kcal55 g carbsheavy 39
Le Nuage Framboise
10.00
Raspberry sorbet, vanilla ice cream, crunchy meringues, raspberry coulis & homemade whipped cream
estimate≈ 520 kcal62 g carbsheavy 37
Whipped cream
1.50
Chantilly
estimate≈ 110 kcal3 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Caramel coulis
1.50
Coulis de caramel
estimate≈ 120 kcal18 g carbsheavy 40
Chocolate sauce
1.50
Sauce chocolat
estimate≈ 110 kcal15 g carbs
Alcoholic sundae
11.00
Votre coupe alcoolisée — 2 scoops of ice cream and choice of alcohol: Vodka, Gin, Tequila, Limoncello, Rum
estimate≈ 550 kcal45 g carbsheavy 27
Butcher's cut on the plancha
Pièce du boucher à la plancha, sauce maison, frites maison et mesclun de salade — Homemade sauce, homemade fries and mixed salad
estimate≈ 850 kcal55 g carbs
Pizza of choice
Pizza au choix
estimate≈ 900 kcal110 g carbsbalanced 71
Café gourmand
estimate≈ 450 kcal45 g carbsheavy 31
Ice cream sundae 2 scoops
Coupe de glace 2 boules
estimate≈ 320 kcal35 g carbsheavy 41
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French cuisine with vegetarian options
How well a vegetarian eats here, read from the menu. Not a review score.
You can order truffle agnolotti or a Formaggio pizza. For vegans, there is apricot hummus and pineapple carpaccio.
18 vegetarian and 2 vegan dishes out of 76
79dia
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French cuisine with carb options
How well someone with diabetes eats here, from the menu and estimated carbohydrates. Not medical advice.
This restaurant offers various protein-based main courses and vegetable sides. The selection of meat and fish simplifies carbohydrate management.
20 diabetes-friendly · 74 dishes
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- Address
- Allée du midi 11, 54270 Essey-Les-Nancy
- Hours
- Mon—Tue12:00–14:30, 19:00–22:30Wed12:00–14:30, 19:00–22:30Thu12:00–14:30, 19:00–22:30Fri12:00–14:30, 19:00–22:30Sat12:00–14:30Sun—
- Contact
- +32383364305
- Sources
- Overture Maps Places (CDLA-Permissive 2.0), linstinctbycm.fr/
- Record
- completeness 83 %, confidence 94 %