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Cafe Regalade
Fantastic French Bistro Restaurant in Kitsilano, operated by Steeve Raye, son of Alain Raye, two time Michelin star-winner and operator of the flagship La Régalade French Bistro in West Vancouver.
Renowned Chef Alain Raye of La Régalade French Bistro located in West Vancouver, and his son Steeve Raye have opened Café Régalade French Bistro, located in Vancouver"s, Kitsilano, March 2011.
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Renowned Chef Alain Raye of La Régalade French Bistro located in West Vancouver, and his son Steeve Raye have opened Café Régalade French Bistro, located in Vancouver"s, Kitsilano, March 2011.
40 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Rating Breakdown 40 reviews
5 stars
(10)
4 stars
(21)
3 stars
(9)
2 stars
(0)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(26)
- fit for foodies(23)
- romantic(9)
- special occasion(8)
- great for brunch(7)
- great for lunch(6)
Cafe Regalade Reviews List
Review 1 for Cafe Regalade
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Great Food - OK service
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food was great, service was o.k. had to wait a bit but food made up for it. I would go back."
Dined on 5/18/2013
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Review 2 for Cafe Regalade
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Cafe Regalade
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I have to have an Appetizer-the French onion tart and the beet salad, as for vegetarians they do not have much to choose from, but for meat lovers it is an ideal place with duck, beef and pork dishes. The cooking is excellent, the restaurant is on the pricey side, so do expect to pay around $70 for two with half a liter of wine. The portions are also European size. It was a real French dining experience. I only wish they had more veggie or fish dishes for those who cannot eat meat, but they seem to be overly busy like this already.."
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, neighborhood gem, hot spot, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 3 for Cafe Regalade
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food good/dining experience so-so
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"They need to update their website. The food we were looking to try wasn't available. The chef updates his own menu all the time, so if you see something on the website menu, it may or may not be on the actual menu. They were also out of the wine we ordered. The food was pretty amazing though. The ambience wasn't great. Our server was very friendly, but we waited a long time to have our drink orders taken. By the time we ordered our drinks, we were ready to order food. I'd say, if you like French food, give it a go, but you'll probably eat there once and keep checking out other places to dine."
Dined on 5/07/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 4 for Cafe Regalade
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
First Visit and will Return
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"First time on this side, used to live in West Van and loved the West Van Regalade, wanted to try the Kits location. Really enjoyed it, great food and friendly service. The smoked Herring and potato salad was wonderful. Wine list is short but inexpensive (by Vancouver standards) for the quality for the wine we ordered. Nice casual atmosphere and well decorated as a French Bistro. Liked it and will come back."
Dined on 5/07/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 5 for Cafe Regalade
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Delicious French bistro!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Took a little while to get us seated even with reservations. But.. They were doing their best and were extremely busy. The food and service was amazing !! Had the New York steak and the beet salad. Both were delicious!! Will be back here again."
Dined on 28/04/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 6 for Cafe Regalade
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
We've been to CR before and
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We've been to CR before and have liked it a lot, not so much this time. The food seemed very salty. Too bad."
Dined on 25/04/2013
2006
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 7 for Cafe Regalade
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The Little Restaurant That
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The Little Restaurant That Can
Although small in size, this restaurant has a great menu, super wine list and is a gem nestled in Kits. Parking is easy. The food never fails to amaze, the service is friendly and personalised and the prices are incredibly reasonable. make sure you save room for the decadent desserts! Be sure to book ahead as not surprisingly this is a popular spot although the hostesses will work things around to try and accommodate last minute walk ins. Definitely a place where you can talk and not be hoarse at the end of the night .. not many of those left! Just a totally great experience."
Although small in size, this restaurant has a great menu, super wine list and is a gem nestled in Kits. Parking is easy. The food never fails to amaze, the service is friendly and personalised and the prices are incredibly reasonable. make sure you save room for the decadent desserts! Be sure to book ahead as not surprisingly this is a popular spot although the hostesses will work things around to try and accommodate last minute walk ins. Definitely a place where you can talk and not be hoarse at the end of the night .. not many of those left! Just a totally great experience."
Dined on 24/04/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 8 for Cafe Regalade
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The food was wonderful: simple,
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The food was wonderful: simple, excellently prepared and delicious. The wine list contained no Canadian wines."
Dined on 21/04/2013
2011
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Review 9 for Cafe Regalade
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Yummy food! Cod dish was excellent,
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Yummy food! Cod dish was excellent, bread was high quality, desert delicious!"
Dined on 17/04/2013
2008
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 10 for Cafe Regalade
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Recommend going there for
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Recommend going there for brunch more than dinner, brunch is just phenomenal , but if going for dinner recommend the quinoa salad as well as the short rib dish"
Dined on 16/04/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch
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Review 11 for Cafe Regalade
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The food was average for the
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was average for the price. Had the duck a l'orange 'special' and was likely unlucky that the two pieces of duck I got were a bit lacking in meat. The sauce was good. The Dauphinais potatoes were excellent as was the lemon tart for dessert.
The server was very polite and busily managing a very full restaurant and the owner was slaving away in the kitchen turing out more duck than you can shake a stick at.
Regarding ambience, the place is quite nice looking but it was really cold and I had to eat my meal with my coat on. Unlikely I would go for dinner again unless there was a heat wave."
Dined on 12/04/2013
2013
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Review 12 for Cafe Regalade
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food and service were amazing.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food and service were amazing. We were a group of six and I think the restaurant's intimate size would make it a better fit for a group of 4 or fewer. We didn't realize the restaurant usually wraps up around 10:30 on a Saturday night, so had we known that we would have made an earlier reservation or maybe chosen a different venue as this was a dinner for a group of friends who hadn't seen each other in a long time."
Dined on 02/03/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 13 for Cafe Regalade
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Perfect as usual. Great food
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
"Perfect as usual. Great food and service. Interesting menu."
Dined on 16/02/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 14 for Cafe Regalade
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
seating could be more comfortable
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"seating could be more comfortable"
Dined on 31/01/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 15 for Cafe Regalade
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Excellent French food. One
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Excellent French food. One of or the best French restaurants in Kits. Even the simple salad that accompanies most meals is so tasty and fresh. I can highly recommend to take a meringue to go after dinner, it is a great treat for later or next day. The only issue is that some seats in the front are a bit chilly in the winter since they are close to the door."
Dined on 02/02/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 16 for Cafe Regalade
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Delicious food! The short
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Delicious food! The short ribs melt in your mouth and the beef bourguignon was yummy too!
There is a large salad available for a group or family or four or more which is brought to your table so share - family style!
It was quite noisy but it was 'happy' noise! People talking and enjoying.
We were there on a busy night and one staff was running to keep up but did a pretty amazing job!
We would definitely go back."
There is a large salad available for a group or family or four or more which is brought to your table so share - family style!
It was quite noisy but it was 'happy' noise! People talking and enjoying.
We were there on a busy night and one staff was running to keep up but did a pretty amazing job!
We would definitely go back."
Dined on 25/01/2013
2011
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Cafe Regalade
Based on the average of (24) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
5 out of 5 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate