Le Chat Noir French Restaurant

Absolutely fabulous. The service was above and beyond. The food is exquisite.

Service impeccable. Food stellar. Small, intimate French restaurant. VERY pleased.

Guy was a bad waiter. Bad attitude , smart ass and I told him I can’t have butter and he said then this place isn’t for you. Also had an attitude over the wine selection . Wouldn’t have tipped him but he took a long time finding change. Been here many times before I was visiting the city and decided to stop by.

This is my go to fine dining restaurant in Riverside

We had Salmon Appetizer was perfect, The Filet at 60$ was ok My Tournedos were ok Mushroom Cream sauce SAD tasteless. Both presentations excellent. We got desserts to go. Only ok not fabulous.
I'm a retired Executive Chef
I was hopping to be amazed. It is a very hard time to operate a restaurant in a French restaurant everything should be highest quality. Make your own Demi Glace not SK. Your customers are there to be thrilled and impressed.
Price does not really matter but the food taste and flavors do.
Your Wait Staff Excellent
Sincerely
Craig

The food was delicious and service was fantastic. The pricing was very fair and more affordable than other fancy restaurants. We will definitely be returning soon because there are so many thing we still want to try.

My students and I went there as our end of the year French banquet and they were all impressed!!

Had a date night with that married Lady I live with. Wonderful food. Attentive service. A good wine list makes me want to come again and again.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Creme Brulee, Duo of Salmon, Lamb Loin

The food was OK. It was not amazing and for the price should have been. The sauce in the salmon was so bland I could not tell what it was supposed to be. Also charging for bread service with the cost of the entries is crazy

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 5

What an absolute hidden gem in Riverside. Such an amazing experience. Very intimate great for date night. The food is absolutely amazing top to bottom. Always ask for the special and ask what specialty dessert they have. I love this place

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pastry of the Day, French Onion Soup with Gruyere, Champignons Farcis Aux Escargots De Roquefort, Creme Brulee, Chocolate Mousse, Crème Brûlée, Duck Breast, Rack of Lamb, Pheasant in a Champagne Mushroom Sauce

This place is a hidden gem! It's tiny, I'm not sure if they only allow reservations but I recommend making one. Service is impeccable. Our waiter was awesome, attentive, knowledgeable and kind. Food was beyond delicious! We tried the escargot which was delicious and the three different fish specials. All three were amazing! I loved everything about this place! Can't wait to come back !! Must try!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I'd like to first start off by saying how wonderful my experience at this restaurant was and boy I gotta say it's definitely a place I'd love to come back to, especially to try the rest of the menu. I had taken my girlfriend here and we started off with the French onion soup and escargot. Both of these menu were remarkably delicious. Afterwards we ordered two entrees, the Lamb loin and Duck in peppercorn sauce which were to die for, I highly recommend them if it's your first time here. Lastly I'd like to give thanks to our waiter Johannes for his spectacular customer service and being super helpful and informative.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: French Onion Soup with Gruyere, Champignons Farcis Aux Escargots De Roquefort, Lamb Loin, Duck Breast, Perfect

Me and my boyfriend came here for a date and it was perfect! The food , the servers and the whole vibe of the place. It was very comfy and the food was amazing. Our server Johannes was incredibly attentive and kindly explained some dishes to us because it was very new to us. I recommend for anyone who is open to trying new things. The price for the dishes is worth the taste. I hope to come back many more times.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: French Onion Soup with Gruyere, Lamb Loin, Duck Breast, Perfect

We order Coming to LA shanwa was an exquisite experience. We have ordered, I don't know, it's perfect. Poirine de poulet au provincial. Adrian What's accommodating? And we were excited to hear him speak French, love the décor and the tight flower invaders. We will certainly do it again.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Our first time here, This place was just amazing, the food the wine for sure be back soon.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5