Reviews - Le Bistrot Lou Calen
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Per Arne H. • 1 review
September 12, 2025
7/10We had expactations when visiting Lou Calen,- the four of us. Three of us orderd entrecôte ,- two « medium rare» and the third « well done» My wife ordered « to day’s meny»,- a three course The main course was fish that tasted chlorine…… The entrecotes were not « medium»,- they were bloody,- what a disappointment!!! We ordered two espressos and two ordinary cups of coffeee We have never tasted that bad coffees……..!,, What a disappointment!,, We have a property in Cotignac, and hope to visit The Bistro in future, but they have to improve!,,
Edward B. • 1 review
June 25, 2025
10/10Our group of six had an excellent experience at Le Bistrot Lou Calen. We were particularly grateful for the patience of the waiting staff, given that we only arrived at 9.15pm. The food was excellent and the summer evening ambience on the terrace made it a memorable experience. Merci.
Le Bistrot Lou Calen • Owner
Dear Edward, Many thanks for your kind words about your dinner et our wasters. We will be sure to pass on your compliments. We look forward to welcoming you back very soon.
Stig W. • 1 review
June 12, 2025
9/10Fantastic setting and good food.
Le Bistrot Lou Calen • Owner
Dear guest, Many thanks for your great note ! We are looking forward to welcoming you back very soon.
Charles T. • 5 reviews
May 24, 2025
10/10you won't find a better quality/price ratio anywhere in Provence. excellent relaxed but attentive service. beautiful setting. cabillaud very good. I had good beef. (less impressed by large chips but whatever.) Give it a go.
Le Bistrot Lou Calen • Owner
What a compliment—thank you! We're thrilled you enjoyed the experience, and we'll keep working to maintain that balance between quality and warmth.
Algirdas J. • 2 reviews
May 26, 2025
10/10Great place, food, atmosphere
Le Bistrot Lou Calen • Owner
Short and sweet—thank you so much! We’re glad you had a great time with us.
Sian B. • 6 reviews
May 3, 2025
10/10Such a lovely restaurant. Everything was perfect. Great food and friendly service and very reasonably priced. If only it had been a bit warmer we would have loved to have sat outside. .
Le Bistrot Lou Calen • Owner
Thank you for this kind message! We’re delighted you enjoyed your time with us—fingers crossed for better weather on your next visit so you can enjoy our garden terrace as well.
Kelly P. • 1 review
April 22, 2025
10/10This was one of our favorite meals! The ambiance, food and service were all spectacular. I am so happy we stumbled across this place!!
Le Bistrot Lou Calen • Owner
We're thrilled to hear that your spontaneous visit turned into a memorable moment! Thank you for the kind words—looking forward to welcoming you back very soon.
Elaine M. • 2 reviews
April 21, 2025
5/10We had a very good meal previously but sadly this visit had some issues. It was a set menu with two choices per course. We all ordered the same main but were told there was only one option left the same with the desert and the crumble was cold. . Service was poor not the fault of the staff who worked hard just not enough of them, all in all quite poor
Le Bistrot Lou Calen • Owner
Dear Elaine, Thank you for taking time to share your feedback. We are sorry to hear that your recent visit didn't meet your expectations. Just to clarify, on Mondays we offer a special "prix doux" set menu, which includes one starter (with two options), one main course (also two options), an complimentary dessert, and coffee. Occasionally, due to high demand and the popularity of certain dishes, we may run out of one of the options — which we understand can be disappointing. Our team puts their heart into delivering the best possible service, and we truly appreciate your patience and understanding when things get busy. We’d love to welcome you back on another day to discover our full à la carte menu and offer you the complete experience we’re known for. Warm regards,
Anne W. • 3 reviews
April 20, 2025
6.5/10Ongoing problem with bringing a disabled friend as no parking at the venue. Access to drop our friend off, as arranged beforehand was, tolerated in an unfriendly manner by clients and staff at a café we had to pass to get to Lou Calen, despite our explanation and showing the disability pass. Friendly service; dishes not sufficiently labelled or hard to read on a small blackboard. Clients need to be identified to staff on duty as a person was witnessed picking up dessert items - carrot & orange cake slice among them - sniffing and then returning it to the serving plate, changing her mind and dropping this, and other similarly unmessy items, directly into her capacious, open handbag before making a swift exit.
Le Bistrot Lou Calen • Owner
Hello, Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed and valuable feedback. We're very sorry to hear about the difficulties you encountered during your stay, particularly regarding access with your disabled friend. Although access to the estate can sometimes be tricky, we do our best to facilitate the arrival of all our guests, and we will redouble our efforts in this regard, particularly in coordination with neighboring establishments. Finally, we are shocked by the behavior you describe at the buffet and thank you for informing us. This type of attitude is obviously contrary to the spirit of respect and conviviality we wish to offer at Lou Calen. We will be reinforcing the vigilance of our front-of-house team to prevent this from happening again. We hope, however, that you will retain fond memories of our welcome and would be delighted to welcome you back under better conditions. Yours faithfully
Jacqueline W. • 3 reviews
April 13, 2025
10/10great ambiance, delicious food and very friendly people!
Le Bistrot Lou Calen • Owner
Dear Jacqueline, Many thanks for your great note ! We look forward to seeing you again.
Jacqueline W. • 3 reviews
March 30, 2025
10/10Fabulous food, great ambiance and excellent service. Don't forget to try the desserts!
Le Bistrot Lou Calen • Owner
Dear Jacqueline, Many thanks for your great note ! Thank you for your recommendation of our desserts, it will really please our pastry chef. We look forward to seeing you soon.
Andrea G. • 1 review
April 5, 2025
6.5/10Disappointing meal. The ambiance is gorgeous. The staff are super friendly ..But the kitchen needs much improvement. Limited and not very exciting choice on the lunch menu. 3 starters 3 main. Too much rice as the main dishes. accompaniment . Almost no veg or salad garnish. The food lacked flavour and the fish dish could have at least included a wedge of lemon or lime. Such a pity as the owner has created a superb stylish hotel complex full of fantasy with great details . Its a shame about the Bistro .
Le Bistrot Lou Calen • Owner
Hello Andrea, Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts. We're glad you enjoyed the ambiance and appreciated the team’s friendliness. Our lunch menu is intentionally kept short to focus on freshness and seasonality, but we're sorry to hear the dishes didn’t meet your expectations. Your feedback is valuable, and we’ll certainly take it into account. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you again and provide an experience more in line with what you're looking for. Warm regards,
Christian L. • 4 reviews
April 5, 2025
5.5/10It is personal but there was nothing in the menu I wanted to eat.I was a great fan of your restaurant some months ago . I certainly will give your restaurant a second chance because I like the place in terms of decor etc.
Le Bistrot Lou Calen • Owner
Hello, Thank you for your honest feedback. Our menu evolves regularly based on the seasons and the chef’s inspiration, so we hope that on your next visit, you’ll find dishes that speak more to your taste. We truly appreciate your continued support and look forward to welcoming you back soon.
Evy W. • 1 review
April 1, 2025
7.5/10The food can definitely be better. It's ok, but it's not a WOW factor here. The people working there are really very nice - good service, so that is great. But talk to the chef... he can very well improve a little bit....
Le Bistrot Lou Calen • Owner
Hello, Thank you for your honest feedback. We're happy to hear you enjoyed the service and found our team welcoming — that means a lot to us. As for the cuisine, we appreciate your input. We're always aiming to improve. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back for a more memorable culinary experience. Warm regards,
Sevois P. • 7 reviews
March 8, 2025
10/10
Amazing restaurant with delicious food and good list of local wines. Very friendly staff and excellent service!
Le Bistrot Lou Calen • Owner
Dear Sevois, Thank you very much for your kind comment. We are truly delighted to have met your expectations. We look forward to hearing from you!
Jutta K. • 1 review
March 1, 2025
10/10Great food, wonderful flavors, and excellent service! Highly recommended!
Le Bistrot Lou Calen • Owner
Dear Jutta, We're delighted to hear you had a great time with us. We look forward to seeing you again soon!
Valerie C. • 1 review
February 8, 2025
8.5/10Food was very good, ambience great! Better in the day I would think?
Le Bistrot Lou Calen • Owner
Dear Valerie, thank you for your feedback. To compare, it would be better to come back during the day :)
Irène Pavlovska И. • 3 reviews
December 20, 2024
10/10Nice place
Le Bistrot Lou Calen • Owner
Many thanks Irène, We look forward to welcoming you back very soon!
Tony S. • 1 review
November 15, 2024
9/10
The wiser and very pleasant decor.
Le Bistrot Lou Calen • Owner
Thank you so much Tony ! Looking forward to seeing you again
Irène Pavlovska И. • 3 reviews
October 3, 2024
10/10Perfect place, delicious food, friendly staff
Le Bistrot Lou Calen • Owner
Many thanks for your wonderful feedback !
Louise K. • 1 review
August 28, 2024
6.5/10Overall nice food but the tomato soup was a strawberry smoothie and we did wait for a pretty long time for out food.
Le Bistrot Lou Calen • Owner
Thank you Louise, for taking the time to share your feedback. We're glad you enjoyed the food overall, but we apologize for any confusion regarding the tomato soup that turned out to be a strawberry smoothie. It appears there may have been a last-minute change in our menu that was not adequately communicated to you by our team. We are addressing this to ensure our servers are fully updated and can convey accurate information to our guests. We also apologize for the wait you experienced and are working on speeding up our service to improve the dining experience. We appreciate your understanding and hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back soon for a smoother and more satisfying visit. Best regards,
Lisa R. • 1 review
August 23, 2024
8/10
The food was very good - the ingredients were fresh and the dishes were simple but interesting. The only downside was that the service was, at times, a little slow so the food was only lukewarm when it arrived on the table. The restaurant hasn’t been open that long though and I’m sure once the team beds in, the service will be more efficient. All in all I’d say that it’s a wonderful addition to the restaurant scene in Cotignac and I’ll look forward to a return visit.
Le Bistrot Lou Calen • Owner
Dear Lisa, Thank you for your thoughtful review and for recognizing the quality and freshness of our dishes. We're glad you enjoyed the food and appreciate your understanding as our team continues to refine our service. We apologize for the delays you experienced and are actively working to enhance our efficiency to ensure every dish arrives at the perfect temperature.
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