I like small places with character, good service and a chef that knows how to prepare interesting dishes and Tartine checked off all of those. In the Historic District of Rocky River this small restaurant with bar has a small but very interesting menu with a staff that was friendly and helpful from our entrance. The menu has two sides with meat and vegan choices with a focus on tartines, appetizers and soups. We had the Fromage Board, Butternut & Apple Bisque and the Duck Tartine. The cheeses were not exotic but abundant served with a good bread and jam. The Butternut Apple soup lacked flavor of Butternut Squash or Apple but the Duck Tartine was delicious. The star was our desert - the Pistachio Cheesecake tooped with an Italian Meringue which was outstanding. I'd be happy to return and try the other choices.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Duck Confit Tartine
Christine Stephanie
Excellent food, wonderful customer service! Great atmosphere! Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chris Shee
We have been wanting to try Tartine for about a year. Wife is vegan and I mostly Choose plant based meals. This place is super charming , excellent food and great service. Love it
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Caroline Benedum
A great place for friends to meet and have a great time together while enjoying great wine and delicious food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Steve Rudolph
Outstanding experience. Appetizers and entrees were excellent. Going again very soon.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Megan Spoerndle
Intimate and cozy. Great food and service. Large selection including separate vegan menu.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
VeganMegantron
Intimate and cozy. Great food and service. Large selection including separate vegan menu.
Tiffany Vee
Finding a fine dining restaurant with a large vegan selection is rare so I enjoyed every second of this experience. I loved the sophisticated ambiance and service we received. I highly recommend this establishment.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kenneth Koehler
My partner and I made reservations tonight for our 6 year anniversary. It was our first time at Tartine and will most certainly be our last. We were seated at the table by the door, which was cold (there was another table available further back). The seats are wooden and very uncomfortable. Our server seemed friendly and knowledgeable, however, after taking our app/entree orders we didn't see her again for about a half hour. Never asked if we needed another drink or to ask how the app was. She stopped by to say our entrees would be right out, so I asked for a box for the app, which she boxed for us. But then 20 mins went by before we received the entrees. I ordered my pork med well but it was med rare. She legitimately never returned after dropping the food. The pan sauce that came with it was underwhelming, moreso like a light gravy that lacked flavor. My partner said his duck was just fine but also lacked flavor. At that point we were ready to go. 35 minutes passed and our server was nowhere to be found. I had my plate pushed forward and was looking around to see if I could wave her over, but never saw her. We snagged boxes from the host stand and boxed our food, then I had to ask the bartender to bring our check. She took our drinks off the bill, probably because she knew we were unhappy, but she never did get our server. So we paid and left- still hungry. I thought this was an upscale restaurant, so I expected basic steps of service to be carried out i.e. 2 bite/2 min check back, up selling another round of drinks, offering dessert, etc. as well as better quality food. Med rare pork? It was inedible. Unacceptable.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
John McElfresh
Listen to Really cozy place. The bartender was really nice. We sat at the bar, did the happy hour special. I had the happy hour cocktail, which was okay. Not my thing. I should have just gotten a genomic.That's my fault. Muscles were really good however the risoto lacked creaminess. Didn't have that rich buttery flavor kind of flavor when simmered for a long time in heavy cream. It was almost like it was boiled in water and then cream added later.
A lot of hype, and potential, but Tartine Bistro is a swing and a miss for me!
Let’s start by highlighting the things this restaurant is doing well. I love the location in Rocky River! The venue is also done up fashionably with a cute interior, lovely front patio for dining al fresco, and a beautiful private dining area in the back for events. I also greatly appreciate the thoughtfulness to include a menu featuring a mix of upscale options like steak and risotto as well as more approachable options like pizza and tartines. (However, pizza is clearly not a French inspired item which breaks the theme of the menu for me).
Now let’s address what went wrong with this experience…
Upon entry it took the staff an abnormally long time to greet us and seat us at a table, despite there being many open tables available. Subsequently, it took even longer for the server to swing by and ask about a drink order. When asked about anything on the menu, the server seemed confused and also incredibly disinterested. When asked if he could recommend anything he said he doesn’t eat the food and will never. This doesn’t instill confidence. If a restaurant doesn’t make the staff try the food then how can they help guests with orders? Sort of brazen of the restaurant for letting servers go rogue.
The menu was exciting in many ways because it’s really rare to find French food made vegan. I ordered the steak au poivre, a French classic. Sometimes a French bistro should nail, right? No! The steak ate more like the texture of a pot roast. The sauce which is supposed to be the star of this dish was bland and reminiscent of a subpar store bought gravy. The broccolini was overcooked and the veg hash was lukewarm at best. Worst of all, the broccolini had a hair in it. 🤢
The other guests in my party enjoyed their pizza and salad, but I was told the chicken on the salad was bland and the pizza crust was overcooked.
Overall, based on the experience I had, I cannot recommend this restaurant to diners. The service and food experience were disappointing and subpar for the area.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 1
Elliott Frank
Excellent service and outstanding food.
Plenty of vegan and vegetarian options. Their signature cocktails are also outstanding.
The entire staff was engaged, helpful and demonstrated a comprehensive understanding of everything on their menu.
If you're a desert person, the pistachio cheesecake is unbelievable.
I had a very enjoyable evening here on the patio with my dog Tony. The server Mila was amazing, so nice (and cute) and put up with my 50 questions and special requests. I came here for vegan food and the patio. Vegan French onion soup was amazing and the vegan creme brûlée as well. I did not like lemongrass dip, and Mila offered to take it away and off the bill which I appreciated. The broccoli was ok. Next time I will try a pizza or vegan steak. Wilamette valley pinot noir was very nice and so was the salty dog. They brought Tony a water bowl and everybody was so nice to him. Perfect night on the patio. Thank you for having several thoughtful vegan options! I love when I can try some vegan food that isn’t burgers and deep fried. Thank you Mila
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Alayna Monachino
If you’re thinking about where to grab dinner on the west side, you gotta try Tartine. This place always hits the spot and the staff make story reel like a million bucks. We love seeing Dea & Dylan, and the French cuisine is delicious and unique
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: French Onion Soup, Chicken Tartine, Charcuterie Board
Teresa Hoenig
My Herb Farro Salad was tasteless and I have never had to pay $20 for an Old Fashioned, even at Chez Francois! We sat outside because the inside air was oppressive. Service was fine although the water glasses were dripping water through the wrought iron table onto clothing. My friends' Tartines were good.
I like small places with character, good service and a chef that knows how to prepare interesting dishes and Tartine checked off all of those. In the Historic District of Rocky River this small restaurant with bar has a small but very interesting menu with a staff that was friendly and helpful from our entrance. The menu has two sides with meat and vegan choices with a focus on tartines, appetizers and soups. We had the Fromage Board, Butternut & Apple Bisque and the Duck Tartine. The cheeses were not exotic but abundant served with a good bread and jam. The Butternut Apple soup lacked flavor of Butternut Squash or Apple but the Duck Tartine was delicious. The star was our desert - the Pistachio Cheesecake tooped with an Italian Meringue which was outstanding. I'd be happy to return and try the other choices.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Duck Confit Tartine
Excellent food, wonderful customer service! Great atmosphere! Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We have been wanting to try Tartine for about a year. Wife is vegan and I mostly
Choose plant based meals. This place is super charming , excellent food and great service. Love it
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A great place for friends to meet and have a great time together while enjoying great wine and delicious food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Outstanding experience. Appetizers and entrees were excellent. Going again very soon.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Intimate and cozy. Great food and service. Large selection including separate vegan menu.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Intimate and cozy. Great food and service. Large selection including separate vegan menu.
Finding a fine dining restaurant with a large vegan selection is rare so I enjoyed every second of this experience. I loved the sophisticated ambiance and service we received. I highly recommend this establishment.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My partner and I made reservations tonight for our 6 year anniversary. It was our first time at Tartine and will most certainly be our last. We were seated at the table by the door, which was cold (there was another table available further back). The seats are wooden and very uncomfortable. Our server seemed friendly and knowledgeable, however, after taking our app/entree orders we didn't see her again for about a half hour. Never asked if we needed another drink or to ask how the app was. She stopped by to say our entrees would be right out, so I asked for a box for the app, which she boxed for us. But then 20 mins went by before we received the entrees. I ordered my pork med well but it was med rare. She legitimately never returned after dropping the food. The pan sauce that came with it was underwhelming, moreso like a light gravy that lacked flavor. My partner said his duck was just fine but also lacked flavor. At that point we were ready to go. 35 minutes passed and our server was nowhere to be found. I had my plate pushed forward and was looking around to see if I could wave her over, but never saw her. We snagged boxes from the host stand and boxed our food, then I had to ask the bartender to bring our check. She took our drinks off the bill, probably because she knew we were unhappy, but she never did get our server. So we paid and left- still hungry. I thought this was an upscale restaurant, so I expected basic steps of service to be carried out i.e. 2 bite/2 min check back, up selling another round of drinks, offering dessert, etc. as well as better quality food. Med rare pork? It was inedible. Unacceptable.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
Listen to Really cozy place. The bartender was really nice. We sat at the bar, did the happy hour special. I had the happy hour cocktail, which was okay. Not my thing. I should have just gotten a genomic.That's my fault. Muscles were really good however the risoto lacked creaminess. Didn't have that rich buttery flavor kind of flavor when simmered for a long time in heavy cream. It was almost like it was boiled in water and then cream added later.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
A lot of hype, and potential, but Tartine Bistro is a swing and a miss for me!
Let’s start by highlighting the things this restaurant is doing well. I love the location in Rocky River! The venue is also done up fashionably with a cute interior, lovely front patio for dining al fresco, and a beautiful private dining area in the back for events. I also greatly appreciate the thoughtfulness to include a menu featuring a mix of upscale options like steak and risotto as well as more approachable options like pizza and tartines. (However, pizza is clearly not a French inspired item which breaks the theme of the menu for me).
Now let’s address what went wrong with this experience…
Upon entry it took the staff an abnormally long time to greet us and seat us at a table, despite there being many open tables available. Subsequently, it took even longer for the server to swing by and ask about a drink order. When asked about anything on the menu, the server seemed confused and also incredibly disinterested. When asked if he could recommend anything he said he doesn’t eat the food and will never. This doesn’t instill confidence. If a restaurant doesn’t make the staff try the food then how can they help guests with orders? Sort of brazen of the restaurant for letting servers go rogue.
The menu was exciting in many ways because it’s really rare to find French food made vegan. I ordered the steak au poivre, a French classic. Sometimes a French bistro should nail, right? No! The steak ate more like the texture of a pot roast. The sauce which is supposed to be the star of this dish was bland and reminiscent of a subpar store bought gravy. The broccolini was overcooked and the veg hash was lukewarm at best. Worst of all, the broccolini had a hair in it. 🤢
The other guests in my party enjoyed their pizza and salad, but I was told the chicken on the salad was bland and the pizza crust was overcooked.
Overall, based on the experience I had, I cannot recommend this restaurant to diners. The service and food experience were disappointing and subpar for the area.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 1
Excellent service and outstanding food.
Plenty of vegan and vegetarian options. Their signature cocktails are also outstanding.
The entire staff was engaged, helpful and demonstrated a comprehensive understanding of everything on their menu.
If you're a desert person, the pistachio cheesecake is unbelievable.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Vegan, Fantastic Cheese Plate, Charcuterie Board
I had a very enjoyable evening here on the patio with my dog Tony. The server Mila was amazing, so nice (and cute) and put up with my 50 questions and special requests. I came here for vegan food and the patio. Vegan French onion soup was amazing and the vegan creme brûlée as well. I did not like lemongrass dip, and Mila offered to take it away and off the bill which I appreciated. The broccoli was ok. Next time I will try a pizza or vegan steak. Wilamette valley pinot noir was very nice and so was the salty dog. They brought Tony a water bowl and everybody was so nice to him. Perfect night on the patio. Thank you for having several thoughtful vegan options! I love when I can try some vegan food that isn’t burgers and deep fried. Thank you Mila
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
If you’re thinking about where to grab dinner on the west side, you gotta try Tartine. This place always hits the spot and the staff make story reel like a million bucks. We love seeing Dea & Dylan, and the French cuisine is delicious and unique
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: French Onion Soup, Chicken Tartine, Charcuterie Board
My Herb Farro Salad was tasteless and I have never had to pay $20 for an Old Fashioned, even at Chez Francois! We sat outside because the inside air was oppressive. Service was fine although the water glasses were dripping water through the wrought iron table onto clothing. My friends' Tartines were good.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 4
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