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Rendez Vous Cafe Bistro
Rendez-Vous offers you great bistro dishes from all regions of France,
prepared with simplicity and passion.
Rendez-Vous is a great place for special occasions and any occasion.
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58 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Rating Breakdown 58 reviews
5 stars
(11)
4 stars
(32)
3 stars
(9)
2 stars
(5)
1 star
(1)
Food
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(40)
- great for lunch(17)
- fit for foodies(15)
- great for outdoor dining(10)
- great for brunch(9)
- kid-friendly(9)
Rendez Vous Cafe Bistro Reviews List
Review 1 for Rendez Vous Cafe Bistro
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Not Worth the Journey
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This is a reasonably priced restaurant with very mediocre food. Given its high ratings in other reviews, we were quite disappointed. We cannot see any reason to return."
Dined on 6/09/2013
2010
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Review 2 for Rendez Vous Cafe Bistro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Good food and good service. A piece of Paris in Albany. Go there for traditional French food."
Dined on 6/08/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Review 3 for Rendez Vous Cafe Bistro
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Overrated
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Visited for lunch today based on other diners' reviews. Decor was much like an old diner. I expected better. Menu was very limited. We order mussels and steak with fries. Food was just ok, not special. Wine was expensive and mediocre. My sparkling wine had obviously been opened a while as it was flat. Didn't make a fuss as so as not to embarrass my guess, but won't go back."
Dined on 5/29/2013
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Review 4 for Rendez Vous Cafe Bistro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Real French Bistro
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This restaurant is like a little bit of France. The bistro food is well-prepared and the ambiance is traditional and fun. It was quite busy when we were there - packed, yet the service was still very good. Can't wait to try some of the other dishes."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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Review 5 for Rendez Vous Cafe Bistro
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Took my wife here for her
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Took my wife here for her birthday because she wanted French food. We had the mussels, daube and shrimp risotto. Food is just OK. I would not consider it fine dining but more like a casual neighborhood place. I never had to add salt in any restaurants before but here I had to add salt because otherwise things tasted bland. Service was slow and not attentive. Interesting specials, but I don't think we will be back."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2006
Special Features: kid-friendly, great for lunch
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Review 6 for Rendez Vous Cafe Bistro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
could be the 16th arrondissement
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"always a delightful dining experience - delicious food."
Dined on 03/29/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 7 for Rendez Vous Cafe Bistro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We had a great time, so very
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We had a great time, so very typical french food. The taste of it was just right, except for the French Fries, which were not crispy and hot enough."
Dined on 03/16/2013
2010
Special Features: great for brunch, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 8 for Rendez Vous Cafe Bistro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
True bistro experience
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Wonderful, succulent mussels with crisp but hot and tender fries. Much like a real French bistro because it is a real French bistro! Althoughh we were half an hour late, they still ahad our reserved table waiting...that's a nice touch. The daube is also excellent...full of rich flavor and fork tender."
Dined on 03/13/2013
2012
Special Features: neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 9 for Rendez Vous Cafe Bistro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Casual French Dining
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We were looking for a low-key restaurant with good food to celebrate a big bonus at work for the hubby, and Rendez Vous Cafe was the perfect place. We had the French Onion Soup, which was quite good (albeit a little bit peppery for my taste). For entrees, Hubby had the Daube (a traditional French beef dish), which was hearty and filling - we would definitely order this again. I had the Shrimp Risotto - it had about 6 medium to small grilled shrimp, and there were mushrooms in the risotto. Probably wouldn't order this dish again. Lots of tables around us ordered mussels, which we may try next time. For dessert, we ordered Creme Brulee, which was delicious. Service was great, not overbearing at all, casual ambiance. Would visit again!"
Dined on 03/08/2013
2011
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Review 10 for Rendez Vous Cafe Bistro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
My friend and I went for lunch.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"My friend and I went for lunch. I had made a reservation through Open Table and our table was ready when I arrived a few minutes early. We had a nice table.
Both of us had the Cobb Salad with Shrimp. It was very good and both of us had nothing left on our plates when we were done."
Dined on 02/25/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 11 for Rendez Vous Cafe Bistro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
This informal French bistro
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"This informal French bistro is a delightful change from upscale, minimalist, sharp-edged modern cafes. The owner is omni-present, working hard and being charming; staff is always easy. No pretensions. Good wine and mussels, steak frites, nightly specials, and a good, quick menu for those going to the Albany Theater for a movie. Save time for the crepes!"
Dined on 02/24/2013
2011
Special Features: kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 12 for Rendez Vous Cafe Bistro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Fantastic brunch menu. Didn't
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Fantastic brunch menu. Didn't know they did brunch. Great outdoor seating so my daughter could bring her pooch. Definitely will do weekend brunch there again."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2007
Special Features: great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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Review 13 for Rendez Vous Cafe Bistro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
This is an excellent restaurant.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"This is an excellent restaurant."
Dined on 02/20/2013
2007
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 14 for Rendez Vous Cafe Bistro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Perhaps Valentine's Day is
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Perhaps Valentine's Day is an unfair day to evaluate any restaurant. The restaurant seemed understaffed for the size of the crowd (every table taken at 6:15 pm). Still, it is a wonderful neighborhood place for that mid-week treat"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 15 for Rendez Vous Cafe Bistro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We've been to the restaurant
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We've been to the restaurant twice now and plan to return soon. The variety of food offered was good and the dishes we have ordered have been prepared well. The appetizer of mussels was delicious, and the Daube with Mashed Potatoes was outstanding. We had mixed reviews on the Rack of Lamb with the lamb being a bit too well done. However we are eager to go again. With the small community movie theatre next door, it makes a great local spot for a delicious meal and a movie too!"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 16 for Rendez Vous Cafe Bistro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I think this is a little gem
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I think this is a little gem of a restaurant. I haven't come across a place like this before. I really like the fact that it won't cost you a arm and a leg to dine here. There are items on the menu you won't find elsewhere. I like the fact also that you have a server that is from France and speaks the language. That makes for a nice addition."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2006
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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Review 17 for Rendez Vous Cafe Bistro
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The restaurant was packed.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The restaurant was packed. It was valentines day, so I'm not sure if the service was slow because they weren't prepared for the number of guests or if the service was slow because its typical of a restaurant in France. If we weren't in a hurry, the slow service would have been fine. Some of the tables, ours included, were served food that was cold. If we'd sent the food back, most of us would have finished dinner before the returned food would have been reserved warm. I'd be willing to go back again because the food was delicious."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2008
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Review 18 for Rendez Vous Cafe Bistro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
First lunch at this lovely
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"First lunch at this lovely little dinner spot. Almost a warm enough day to eat outside. Smaller selection than at dinner but something for everyone's taste. Love the food here - simple French bistro food at its best."
Dined on 02/12/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Rendez Vous Cafe Bistro
Based on the average of (40) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
8 out of 10 recommend this product
Food
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic