Location: Saint-Germain-en-Laye
Top Restaurants in Saint-Germain-en-Laye
Top 10 restaurants in Saint-Germain-en-Laye, France
Saint-Germain-en-Laye in France, from Europe region, is best know for Seating. Discover best restaurants in Saint-Germain-en-Laye with beautiful photos and great reviews from traveller around the world here!
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1. Cazaudehore La Forestiere
Overall Ratings
4 based on 834 reviews
Since 1928, the Cazaudehore family has passed on from father to son the secret of turning a simple “refreshments bar” into an eminent address in the west of Paris.Our Executive Chef Grégory Balland is devoting his full attention to a creative and light cuisine, but never forget the region from which the family is from: the south west of France. All this has made the reputation of this long-time favourite household.The restaurant offers a cosy and friendly atmosphere, where even in winter the surrounding nature can express its presence.In summer days, the restaurant opens onto a Terrace surrounded by the forest, its smells, noises and mysteries.
Reviewed By Titouan75 - Paris, France
The service was very long. The meat was over cooked. Wines are highly expensive. Not the best restaurant in the region for that level of price.
2. Le Manege
Overall Ratings
4 based on 255 reviews
Just near the castle of St Germain en Laye, in an original place, LE MANÈGE is a traditional restaurant of French cuisine. Everything is homemade. Privatized room for groups in the wine cellar, Terrace in the shade with flowers. Open daily from Monday to Sunday.
Reviewed By Sarah F - Canton of Geneva, Switzerland
Hadn't been for a while to this resto. Used to be one of our favourites. But standards had really dropped. Ordered the duck. It was very disappointing. Service was attentive and atmosphere was good. Maybe I just got unlucky!
3. Le Phare Saint Louis
Overall Ratings
4 based on 366 reviews
Reviewed By SoOnTarget - Huntington Beach, California
Traveling alone, I stopped in here for a late lunch after seeing the sites in St-Germain-en-Laye. It was mid-afternoon on a Tuesday, yet this place was so packed I had to sit at the counter.
If you're looking for character, you won't find it here - the interior is pretty sterile, with just a slight nautical influence (phare = lighthouse). However, there was a very bustling and jovial ambience, with diners of all ages apparently enjoying themselves. The staff was friendly and efficient.
They have a pretty large selection of galettes and crêpes, as well as several money-saving "formules". Both of my selections (a galette with sausage, cheese, and roquefort sauce, and a crêpe with chestnut creme) were excellent, as was the cider which accompanied them.
4. El Sol Azteca
Overall Ratings
4 based on 183 reviews
Reviewed By Bertrand W
The team is really nice, you can discuss with them, they propose you good topics The food is good with a test from Mexico, a choice the provide you good flavour. Really you need to try, it's better to make a reservation before.
5. Pavillon Henri IV
Overall Ratings
4 based on 320 reviews
Reviewed By TarquinJohn - Cambridge, UK
The restaurant of the Pavillon Henri IV hotel looks over the valley of the Seine, with Paris on the horizon. The view is quite splendid, both by day and night. We had a window table for around ten people for the agreed time of 8.30.
Our orders were taken promptly, including desserts, some of which - as the waiter quite reasonably explained - needed time to prepare. The wines: a refreshing Sancerre and a fine Givry-Chambertin, were both as expected. (Incidentally, the oldest wine on the list, a rather grand claret, was as recent as 2006. We drink them much older in England, but they order these things differently in France.) The starters included lobster ravioli, pate, gambas etc., all reported excellent. The restaurant has several specialities from yesteryear. I had fillet of beef (good but not exceptional) with interesting varieties of pommes soufflées.
So far, so good. Conversation waxed and we were all enjoying ourselves. However, it was some time before the cheese arrived. The cheeses were on the plates, there being no choice from a trolley, or suchlike. This did not matter, because said cheeses were excellent.
Then came another gap. A long gap. Deserts of vast eternity came and went. We were all pretty tired but sat, and sat and sat. I noticed that 'our' waiter had vanished. Other members of staff were busy preparing the tables for the next day, while carefully avoiding our eyes. The desserts eventually arrived, served ungraciously by a waitress who did not want to be there: and by then, neither did we. The desserts themselves were very good, but distinctly under-appreciated. We finally paid the remaining member of staff, hovering near the entrance, and went to bed.
There was probably a breakdown of some kind between the kitchen and front of house. At least, I think that is what happened, because no one came to explain, still less apologise. That was the unforgivable part. Presumably the senior staff had long gone home, leaving a junior to carry the can, or rather the dessert. As it was, a potentially fine meal and convivial evening had been badly damaged.
I went to breakfast the following morning. It was excellent, and served with professionalism and charm. But the memory of dinner lingers on, so minus two blobs for a management failure.
6. La Fringale
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 180 reviews
Reviewed By ABroad1 - Salt Lake City, Utah
I found this place through word of mouth (followed up with a look on the internet). Went ther for lunch. IHad a very nice salmon, lightly sauteed and seasoned with dill, served over potoatoes. The creme brulee was creamy and light - with a nice hint of bitter orange. My friend got the same meal and she also enjoyed it. 20 euros per person including a bottle of San Pelegrino.
Pleasant little restaurant - the other customers seemed to be enjoying their meals as well. I will definitely pop in again.
7. le wauthier
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 426 reviews
Reviewed By AnthSydney - Sydney, Australia
We thoroughly enjoyed the 68€ menu here. Every choice we made from each of the 3 courses was delicious, nicely textured and beautifully presented. Service was charming and we managed, using our limited French, to get a steak cooked medium rare, exactly how we like it. The only thing that lets this restaurant down to our way of thinking is the rather bright ceiling down-lighting. Oh for more candles.
8. Chez Alice Salon de The
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 188 reviews
Reviewed By Bajet21
Beautiful charming place to stop for tea, coffee or glass of wine. Excellent service and charming hostess. Looking forward to stoping again!Dear Travelermad, Thank you very much for your nice review. We truly appreciate it and we are glad to know that you enjoyed your experience in our tearoom. Looking forward to welcoming you again soon! Kind regards, Alice
9. L'Etable des Louviers
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 113 reviews
Reviewed By TarquinJohn - Cambridge, UK
L'etable is actually a charcuterie and cheese shop, with a few tables outside. We came upon it while walking around St. Germain, and a very good find it was. They offer plates of various kinds of ham, sausage, pate etc., with salad if you like...MoreDear John, Many thanks for your kind message. I and Lucia, the motherly lady :-) appreciate a lot ! Hope to see you soon, Aymeric
10. Lilla Krogen
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 301 reviews
Reviewed By Nina C - London, United Kingdom
I am Swedish and rather patriotic, I am acutely aware that Swedish food is no threat to the worlds culinary stars. However, there is still better offerings.
As there are not many Swedish restaurants you must take the role as an ambassador of your country. Lilla Krogen does not deliver the standard expected and I worry that people go there for their first experience of Swedish food and leave thinking I do no like Swedish food.
Limited menu - maybe it changes often I do not know but it would be better to do 6 famous Swedish dishes and do them well.
Starters I wanted the herring plate but do not like mustard so asked for different herrings instead or more of the other sort instead. Not possible!
My husband had gravad lax (salmon) and it came with an apricot purée which did not compliment the salmon.
The Wallenbergare was dry and flavourless as was the rest of the dish. Not a true reflection of the dish. Ideally some more lingon purée or gravy should have been available.
Bread in Sweden is served with butter - not here - shame.
The plates were also to large for the small table - see photo.
Finally, the restaurant échos it is too loud and the white walls make it cold and uninviting.
The town has many great restaurants but this one is not one of them.
