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Cafe Rouge Bristol Cabot Circus: Restaurant Reviews

Unit SU 51A Cabot Circus, Bristol BS1 3BD, England
0117 954 4808
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Ranked #117 of 598 restaurants in Bristol
4.0 of 5 stars 18 Reviews
Cuisines: French
Dining options: Reservations
Description: With a combination of delicious food, great wines and a real ambience, Café Rouge has embodied the style and je ne sais quoi of French dining since it opened way back in 1989. Now with over 90 sites across the country it's just the place to mull over the morning papers with a cafe au lait and a croissant, pop in for a spot of lunch, share a post-work drink or relax over an evening meal. The menu covers a range of French classics from croques and baguettes, ideal for a quick and easy snack, to more substantial fare such as steak frites and boeuf bourguignon. Likewise, the wines are predominately French; many made by lesser known producers, and provide the perfect accompaniment to the food on offer. No hassle, no rush, no skinny- decaff-double-shot-to-go, just a vibrant atmosphere that moves with your moods throughout the day.
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Dining options: Reservations
Description: With a combination of delicious food, great wines and a real ambience, Café Rouge has embodied the style and je ne sais quoi of French dining since it opened way back in 1989. Now with over 90 sites across the country it's just the place to mull over the morning papers with a cafe au lait and a croissant, pop in for a spot of lunch, share a post-work drink or relax over an evening meal. The menu covers a range of French classics from croques and baguettes, ideal for a quick and easy snack, to more substantial fare such as steak frites and boeuf bourguignon. Likewise, the wines are predominately French; many made by lesser known producers, and provide the perfect accompaniment to the food on offer. No hassle, no rush, no skinny- decaff-double-shot-to-go, just a vibrant atmosphere that moves with your moods throughout the day.
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Devon
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Saturday lunch”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 February 2012

easy to book a table, service excellent and reasonably priced. I had the twice baked souffle which was delicious although it could have been a little hotter. The salad leaves served with it were fresh and well dressed.

Visited February 2012
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40 reviews 40 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
“Excellent, friendly service, simple good food”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 February 2012

We went here with 4 children on a Friday night and had a lovely time. Our waitress was excellent - very friendly, considerate of the children's differing needs and really efficient. The food is very simple for the most part but in this branch, we have always enjoyed it. Atmospheric, friendly, with children's colouring packs which also teach French words. I would definitely recommend it ot anyone with children who want something that is a cut above Bella Pasta or such places.

  • Visited February 2012
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Atmosphere
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Food
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Bristol
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
40 helpful votes 40 helpful votes
“Better than the reviews say”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 January 2012

This Cafe Rouge is excellent. No matter how busy they are I've always had quick service. The food is lovely, really good quality and lots to choose from on the menu. I've been to another Cafe Rouge in Bristol, on Park St and was disappointed by that one but the one at Cabot Circus cannot be faulted. The staff are all very pleasant and helpful

    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Atmosphere
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Food
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Bristol, United Kingdom
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38 reviews 38 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
“French favourites in this bistro style chain”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 January 2012

There is a good range of french style favourites on the menu, which is good for lunch, dinner and just for coffee and cakes. I had bouillabaisse which is produced in individual dishes (rather than the large pot of the specialist restaurants in France), and my wife had boeuf bourgignon which was served with dauphinoise potatoes and green beans. Both were very good. Desserts were an individual tart tatin and a glace/sorbet with fruit coulis, followed by a very good coffee.
Never been disappointed here.
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  • Visited January 2012
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Atmosphere
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Food
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Very lovely lunch”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 December 2011

For how busy it was on the lunch we visited the staff were efficient seated us quickly. We had a three course lunch in about an hour and half. Very nice menu to choose from! Food was very yummy. I liked i could choose a small item from the tapas menu as a starter. Was very nice and pretty cheap.

  • Visited November 2011
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Atmosphere
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Food
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