"Better than a Paris Restaurant"
Friday, May 09, 2008
This review is to counter the one that said the food was mediocre and cafeteria-quality.
I took my visiting friend to the Cafe de Paris recently. At first, he was disappointed that the waitress did not understand him, when he ordered completely in French! But when his food arrived, he was in heaven.
I forgot to mention that my friend is 100% French. After our meal, he was so thilled that he insisted that we go back and congratulate the chef, which we did. They both had a wonderful time chatting in French, (finally.)
On our way home, my friend informed me that his meal was the BEST French food he had ever had -- better than the best restaurants in Paris (!!) At first, I though he was just exaggerating, but he kept going on and on, but I eventually believed him. I did enjoy my meal, by the way.
The music on guitar by Enrique was charming, and our server was sassy, and nice. Best of all, the $$ cost was reasonable. It is not the classiest atmosphere you've ever seen, but functional, clean and nice.
When my friend visits again, I will definitely be taking him back there.
I am taking my Mother there tomorrow for Mother's Day...
Pros: Good service, good service, good food
Cons: Not a beautiful decor, but nice