Leon De Bruxelles - Fagnières

We went in on 15th June at approx 7pm. We ordered drinks which one arrived wrong, manager then came out and asked if 'l ' had made a mistake, turns out they do not do a G&T so waitress brought me her version which l returned. Ordered starter of dozen oyster, we waited and then one main course was then brought out, we explained we had not had starter, so sent it back, starter then arrived with no fork to eat the oysters, then and the stray of ice oysters were on was leaking over our clothes. Whilst eating oysters one of our mains, mussels, turned up, sent it back and explained we were still eating starter. When starter finished was then brought out the other of our main courses, fish and chips which was stone cold. We gave up, paid for the oysters and the two drinks we had, personally l would not have paid for those but my partner did. Worse experience yet.

I thought I would give it another chance because I love the idea of it and it is next to a motel I use. This time (14 June 21022) was the worst visit ever.... Staff are UNTRAINED. There is no uniform and they are wearing casual clothes, even jackets (gilets) indoors). No bread was given to me, nor water. I had to actually ask for the bread after I had receioved my main course. Same for water. PORTIONS ARE TINY: This time I had the deep fried vegetables. Seriously overpriced toiny tiny peices of some kind of vegetables ona small plate with a dip. For 7 eaurois? are you serious? MUSSELS: This time, to be absolutely sure I got the old fashioned LEON large portion of mussels I ordered the XXL. Still too small. Small mussels, small amount. Also small amount of fries in a mug. Very very very disappointing. If you go here and do not feel cheated you must have very low standards. Very small protions, terrible service. Any to make a panna cotta look better they just throw a load of squirty can cream on top. AWFUL.

One point for the reception and friendly service. I'll add one for the nice wine. But that's it. French fries were luke warm at best. Mussels were tasteless and the portion (XXL! was pathetically small. I don't understand the positive reviews. We will not return.

Very very bad value for money, tiny portions and bad management. I have been to this Leon restaurant in Saran 4 times before and I had got a Leon loyalty card following my last visit. I had always enjoyed it and had moules frites each time. Tonight I went in at 7.45pm and there were very few diners in. Nevertheless, the Manger placed all diners in one small section of the restaurant. Even with Covid. I was concerned when a couple were placed on the small table next to mine half way though my starter. Just a matter of 50cm away, when the whole restaurant was virtually empty. Why would she organise the restaurant like this? Meanwhile, I was so hungry after 7 hours driving I was rally looking forward to a big dinner. I ordered a starter. I had the petits poissons friture with tartare sauce. The portion was so small it was laughable but i did not complain and padded it out with bread dipped in to the sauce. When my mussels came I could hardly believe the small portion. Much less than on my previous visits. Why, i do not know. Something must have happened. The mussel pot they were in was tiny. Not like the ones on sale in the reception area. Frankly ridiculous. It was at this point I noticed that you could order an XL version for only 3 euros more. Too late. Half way through the small portion of mussels the couple on the table next to me set up a facetime with their phone pointing across their table directly at me. The waitress and manager seemed oblivious to this. It went on and on for about half an hour. Why, during these times, when a mask is mandatory in the restaurant and a covid pass must be shown, were myself and this rude and arrogant couple sitting much less than one metre away from me, with no masks, and clearly invading each other's privacy. I also have to ask why a Manager of any half decent establishment, having decided to seat people so closely, would not have a word with the Facetimers. It is completely antisocial. it is not why I choose to go out and pay for a dinner in a restaurant. My mussels and chips was so small and so disappointing i had to ask for more chips and also some more bread. The bread was the only thing stopping me thinking about having something to eat when I got back to the hotel. I had a dessert simply to fill the gap. I did order a coffee with the desert but it didn't arrive. I paid and left and i will definitely not be going back there. Way too many problems and way too much disappointment. Very very bad value for money. I think that the Leon management team at Saran last night should be ashamed of themselves. Is this what going to a restaurant is like now, post Covid......masks, passes, uncaring management, uncaring waiting staff, tiny portions of food for the same money as before, and seating people in one small area, presumably to make them or perhaps people passing by outside think the restaurant is busier than it is. Massive disappointment and a waste of money. All it does is make me not want to go out to eat. Avoid Leon, Saran.

We will regularly eat at Leon with our children, we are always so satisfied. Different dishes and good atmosphere. The kids love us, too. We go there sometimes with friends for a friendly moment. And if you want to be served quickly at noon, just specify the time you have to leave.