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Le Bibent

5 place du capitole, Toulouse, France (Saint Rome)
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Ranked #77 of 948 restaurants in Toulouse
Price range: $31 - $60
Cuisines: French, Brasserie
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations, After-hours
Neighbourhood: Saint Rome
Restaurant details
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations, After-hours
Neighbourhood: Saint Rome
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Toulouse
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38 reviews 38 reviews
32 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

This well known restaurant suffers from attitude issues. We had a very nice lunch there but were not made to feel welcome, attitude was very much "we are doing you a favour by letting you eat at our overpriced restaurant". It had been raining all morning and there was obvious disdain at having to hang up our wet coats. The... More

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Cahors
Senior Contributor
22 reviews 22 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 March 2013

We were very happy to see that this fabulous old building had reopened after renovation. It has been faithfully restored except for some hideous lighting but it is palatial and gloriously rococo so there's lots to look at while you wait for your food. We had lunch and they are efficient and brisk and friendly enough. My fish dish was... More

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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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127 reviews 127 reviews
62 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 38 cities Reviews in 38 cities
41 helpful votes 41 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2013

We stopped in for lunch and thought it might be a bit of a tourist-trap since it's on the Capitole Square. It was, instead, very nice. The waitress was sweet and kind and nice about our lack of French. As another reviewer noted, the options for a vegetarian (glad I'm not hard-core/vegan) are very limited. I can only imagine that... More

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See 4 more reviews by Murry08 for Toulouse
Toulouse, France
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10 reviews 10 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 December 2012

Perhaps I expected a bit much, but like most restaurants in France, this place not catered for Vegetarians in the slightest bit. Which is why when me and my boyfriend (who is French) enquired at the door, I was pleased when informed that they could cater a special "Vegetarian menu" for me. For starters I had scrambled eggs with truffle... More

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See 2 more reviews by charlie_ourson369 for Toulouse
Toulouse, Midi-Pyrenees, France
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20 reviews 20 reviews
15 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 December 2012

We ducked in for a late night bite, expecting duck, finding none, but had a splendidly jolly time nonetheless! Good bubbly, great food and attentive service from about eight different waiters/resses kept us really quite happy.

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See 3 more reviews by Murray G for Toulouse
Toulouse, France
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22 reviews 22 reviews
19 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 December 2012

The place was recently remodeled and reopened about a year ago. The barroque decoration is still there. The location, right on the Place du Capitole is perfect. The food is good. It is slightly overrated (you eat about one inch away from your neighbors) and a little overpriced. But I guess the location justifies it!

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Chicago, Illinois
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24 reviews 24 reviews
16 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 December 2012

I only ate dessert here but it was one of the best I have ever eaten. I would highly recommend the caramel waffles. While a relatively simple concoction, it was out of this world good. Obviously, I cannot recommend any dinner items, but at the very least I would sneak in and try something here for dessert. As a plus,... More

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Dublin, Ireland
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12 reviews 12 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 November 2012

Cramped and uncomfortable seating. Slow service but staff are pleasant. Food over promises and under delivers. There are better restaurants offering great value.

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East Grinstead, United Kingdom
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46 reviews 46 reviews
20 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 November 2012

Interior and history very interesting, Service frantic and not personal. Sent my fish with almonds back as it was stone cold in the middle, it came back just the same and I could not eat it, but I had no reponse from the staff. Not worth the money

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Roskilde, Denmark
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27 reviews 27 reviews
16 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 October 2012

We went to the restaurant a Sunday evening - five adults, and we had a marvellous meal of three courses chosen individually from the menu. The chef understands how to make and present the locally produced quality food in a way that is seldom found. You have to show up yourself, because reservation is not possible, but it is absolutely... More

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