Everything excellentParking: There is always parking on the street in front if the distance is half a block.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alex Vasquez
Walked by it for years and only recently tried it. So good. Had a special of white asparagus soup which was delicious. I had their strip which was well prepared. Our server was lovely and great at directing us. Lovely little. Spot. Reservations are strongly recommended.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
JESSICA ZHOU
Great little French spot in Pasadena! The chef is incredible nice and comes out to greet/check in on tables. On Thursdays it’s the farmers market so fun to walk around before or after. He said that he gets his veggies from the farmers markets too so you know it’s great quality produce!The specials are always lovely (love the shrimp). Highly recommend if you’re in the area and worth the drive from LA
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gerard Boisse
We had an absolute PERFECT evening...This was the true French dining experience. No rushing, we had the table for the night. Food was amazing. Our servers were charming and funny... We had a party of 10 and it felt like a little café in France just for us.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Escargots De Bourgogne, Chocolate Mousse, Seafood Pasta Special, Moules Marinieres
Deborah Van Cleve
I love Bistro de la Gare. It’s our go-to place to have a delicious meal - whether a special occasion or just spur of the moment.Bruno is a wonderful chef and his staff is top-notch: Fabienne, Lorena, Mary and others…all welcoming and good at making sure their customers feel special.We always leave feeling pampered and well-fed. What a great place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Escargots De Bourgogne, Tarte Tatin, French Onion Soup, Confit De Canard, Seafood Pasta Special, Moules Marinieres, Chicken Liver Mousse, Clams, Apple Tart
Wes Harrington
Good food & presentation.Kid-friendliness: Kids menu was great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Escargots De Bourgogne
Zoey Kang
Really good tastes and services.It has already been my favorite place.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Seafood Pasta Special, Soup, Mushroom Soup
Mamie Ju
This is a very cute neighborhood restaurant serving a blend of French and other European dishes. The pate appetizer croutons were teeth-breaking hard. We had to order a side of bread instead. So that was a miss. Mains and desserts are good. Nice selection of wines. Be prepared to pay what you would in Paris with portions to match. It was just enough for us so I can't complain. But we easily spent $300 for two people.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Escargots De Bourgogne
Amanda Hendershot
I have never been here. It was my moms birthday on Sep. 27 and I wanted to take her somewhere different. After a quick search, I found this gem. I looked at the menu online and there wasn’t an item my mom wouldn’t like. We showed up and wow the place is gorgeous. Lovely atmosphere! To start, we had the French onion soup and chicken pâté Both were delicious. Entrees; NY special, Filet Mignon, and a burger. All 3 were amazing but…. The burger…. Oh my lord… I don’t know what the chef did but we were all in awe… the best burger I’ve ever had in my life! We were astonished by this burger and the amazing flavor ! For dessert, we had crème brûlée and the apple tart What a great way to end the night. My moms absolute favorite was the coffee. Best coffee she has ever had. We will definitely be back, no doubt.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mashed Potatoes, Braised Short Ribs, French Onion Soup, Soup, Chicken Liver Mousse, Mushroom Soup, Apple Tart
John B
My wife and I love this restaurant. The owner is also the chef and he takes great pride in his establishment, investing extensively to create an authentic French experience. The food is outstanding. My wife lived in Europe (France and Italy) for many years and is wonderful judge of French cuisine; we both think the food is EXCELLENT. The servers are very professional also; oh, and nice to have the chef/owner visit our table at the end of our meal. There are few places of this caliber East of Downtown LA. We love the place and recommend it without qualification.
We are French and love refined and tasty food.We were absolutely satisfied !On top of that, the service was perfect.We will come back on a regular basisThank you Chef Bruno and his team
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Libby Lee
I love that there's such a good French food so close to home. The food is delicious, really enjoyed the escargot and my confit. Service is wonderful, staff is friendly and knowledgeable.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Charles-Etienne Devanneaux
Un petit coin de gastronomie française .. Loved the food quality and taste. We enjoyed the chef stories … wine list is great and menu offer is beautiful
Ralph MacMillan
Wonderful authentic French food, great little bar, and nice sidewalk seating. Do yourself a favor and order the mashed potatoes, it's a side dish but magnifique!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dan C
Recommend for the food, service and setting. Made a reservation, on a Thursday same day as the farmers market. Parking was a little challenging due to the farmers market and had the bonus farmers market. We were seated promptly and the specials were reviewed. Staff are seasoned professionals, did not ever feel hurried to order a next course. Wine pairing options are available by the glass and again the staff is ready to help. Tried the steak and another special. Everything came out to order, well seasoned and good. The setting is inviting. Recommend for a nice dining experience and good food.
Everything excellentParking: There is always parking on the street in front if the distance is half a block.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Walked by it for years and only recently tried it. So good. Had a special of white asparagus soup which was delicious. I had their strip which was well prepared. Our server was lovely and great at directing us. Lovely little. Spot. Reservations are strongly recommended.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great little French spot in Pasadena! The chef is incredible nice and comes out to greet/check in on tables. On Thursdays it’s the farmers market so fun to walk around before or after. He said that he gets his veggies from the farmers markets too so you know it’s great quality produce!The specials are always lovely (love the shrimp). Highly recommend if you’re in the area and worth the drive from LA
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We had an absolute PERFECT evening...This was the true French dining experience. No rushing, we had the table for the night. Food was amazing. Our servers were charming and funny... We had a party of 10 and it felt like a little café in France just for us.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Escargots De Bourgogne, Chocolate Mousse, Seafood Pasta Special, Moules Marinieres
I love Bistro de la Gare. It’s our go-to place to have a delicious meal - whether a special occasion or just spur of the moment.Bruno is a wonderful chef and his staff is top-notch: Fabienne, Lorena, Mary and others…all welcoming and good at making sure their customers feel special.We always leave feeling pampered and well-fed. What a great place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Escargots De Bourgogne, Tarte Tatin, French Onion Soup, Confit De Canard, Seafood Pasta Special, Moules Marinieres, Chicken Liver Mousse, Clams, Apple Tart
Good food & presentation.Kid-friendliness: Kids menu was great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Escargots De Bourgogne
Really good tastes and services.It has already been my favorite place.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Seafood Pasta Special, Soup, Mushroom Soup
This is a very cute neighborhood restaurant serving a blend of French and other European dishes. The pate appetizer croutons were teeth-breaking hard. We had to order a side of bread instead. So that was a miss. Mains and desserts are good. Nice selection of wines. Be prepared to pay what you would in Paris with portions to match. It was just enough for us so I can't complain. But we easily spent $300 for two people.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Escargots De Bourgogne
I have never been here. It was my moms birthday on Sep. 27 and I wanted to take her somewhere different. After a quick search, I found this gem. I looked at the menu online and there wasn’t an item my mom wouldn’t like. We showed up and wow the place is gorgeous. Lovely atmosphere! To start, we had the French onion soup and chicken pâté Both were delicious. Entrees; NY special, Filet Mignon, and a burger. All 3 were amazing but…. The burger…. Oh my lord… I don’t know what the chef did but we were all in awe… the best burger I’ve ever had in my life! We were astonished by this burger and the amazing flavor ! For dessert, we had crème brûlée and the apple tart What a great way to end the night. My moms absolute favorite was the coffee. Best coffee she has ever had. We will definitely be back, no doubt.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mashed Potatoes, Braised Short Ribs, French Onion Soup, Soup, Chicken Liver Mousse, Mushroom Soup, Apple Tart
My wife and I love this restaurant. The owner is also the chef and he takes great pride in his establishment, investing extensively to create an authentic French experience. The food is outstanding. My wife lived in Europe (France and Italy) for many years and is wonderful judge of French cuisine; we both think the food is EXCELLENT. The servers are very professional also; oh, and nice to have the chef/owner visit our table at the end of our meal. There are few places of this caliber East of Downtown LA. We love the place and recommend it without qualification.
Restaurantji Recommends
We are French and love refined and tasty food.We were absolutely satisfied !On top of that, the service was perfect.We will come back on a regular basisThank you Chef Bruno and his team
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I love that there's such a good French food so close to home. The food is delicious, really enjoyed the escargot and my confit. Service is wonderful, staff is friendly and knowledgeable.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Un petit coin de gastronomie française .. Loved the food quality and taste. We enjoyed the chef stories … wine list is great and menu offer is beautiful
Wonderful authentic French food, great little bar, and nice sidewalk seating. Do yourself a favor and order the mashed potatoes, it's a side dish but magnifique!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommend for the food, service and setting. Made a reservation, on a Thursday same day as the farmers market. Parking was a little challenging due to the farmers market and had the bonus farmers market. We were seated promptly and the specials were reviewed. Staff are seasoned professionals, did not ever feel hurried to order a next course. Wine pairing options are available by the glass and again the staff is ready to help. Tried the steak and another special. Everything came out to order, well seasoned and good. The setting is inviting. Recommend for a nice dining experience and good food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5