Rating des Ortes: 5 Knightsbridge, London, United Kingdom
Better than 5 stars! Between the food, service and atmosphere, it doesn’t get better than this. The atmosphere alone is impressive, to done alongside works from Picasso and Matisse to name a few, have impeccable service with fantastic food that was simple yet delicious, it’s very hard to beat. All things considered, price was expensive but not crazy. Reccomend trying this if you pass by the town of St. Paul de vence!
Cecile N.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Nice
5 étoiles pour cette table mythique et intemporelle de Saint-Paul de Vence ! J’y suis allée ce week-end pour le première fois et j’ai passé une très belle soirée en amoureux: D Le cadre est très agréable, je dirais même magique. Cet établissement faisant également office d’hôtel est situé aux portes du village. Le lieu est charmant et chaleureux, rempli d’histoire décoré de nombreuses oeuvres d’art. La Colombe a été et est toujours le repère de beaucoup de stars. Cette adresse reste donc un luxe sans être trop guindée, je m’attendais à plus superficiel niveau ambiance honnêtement ! Le service est impeccable. J’ai été impressionnée par le nombre de serveurs. La carte est toujours la même depuis des années. Elle est grande avec une très grosse écriture, donc pas besoin de sortir les lunettes ! Je vous recommande fortement les hors-d’oeuvres de la colombe à partager(31 €): poivrons, pois chiche, boudin, taboulé, riz, farcis, betterave, oignons confits, aubergines et j’en passé… et surtout né manquez pas les harengs sucrés ! Une très chouette découverte culinaire pour moi :) et c’est très très bon ! ! L’ensemble des entrées est servi avec un joli panier de crudités. Pour la suite, j’ai commandé la fricassée de volaille et sa sauce aux morilles, divin. La cuisine est traditionnelle et les portions généreuses. A savoir: les tarifs des plats sont compris entre 20 € et 44 €. J’ai vu passer le vacherin glacé à la fin du repas. Ce dessert est flambé en salle pour le plaisir des yeux(à tester la prochaine fois !) Petit plus: le digestif est offert et le café proposé avec des longues cigarettes en chocolat. YUM Une adresse à connaître absolument ! Top pour un évènement à fêter en famille ou une soirée romantique. J’y retournerai pour dîner en terrasse cet été et profiter de l’apéro au bord de la piscine.
Lindsey T.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Seattle, WA
The hotel rooms are spectacular! Lots of charm and detail. We stayed in two different rooms and both were amazing. One was smaller but had a beautiful pool view(room 11). The other was larger and much nicer but didn’t have the nice greenery to see first thing in the morning(room 19). The hotel itself is gorgeous and very inspirational. Spend a day at the pool. It’s lovely out there. We were guests at the hotel for 4 days so we had ample opportunity to try several dishes. Although the menu stays the same, we preferred lunch over dinner simply for the stunning garden seating. The dining room is spectacular as well with all the art, but overall the vibe and energy in the garden is amazing. As for the food, most of the dishes were amazing, and there is a wide variety to choose from. Vegetarian? No problem. Crudités, steamed veggies, fruit, and soup! Prefer fish? They have prawns, cod, sole, salmon, etc… Other dishes include rabbit, beef, and chicken. And the cheese plate is amazing as the variety is large and all were delish. Also, their breakfast has a nice selection. Overall my favorite dishes were the sole and chicken(both served table side). The prawns were also tasty but messy. For dessert, the apple tart and raspberry with vanilla were my favorite. Least favorite: the rabbit was a little too gamey, and the cod was too bland.
Carl J.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Los Angeles, CA
Visiting Saint-Paul de Vence there are two must things to do, strolling around the narrow streets in this ancient town, maybe acquiring a piece of art in one of the galleries, AND having lunch at La Colombe d’Or, preferably sitting outside on the patio/garden. However, don’t forget to visit the indoor space and have a glance at the exquisite modern art collection of French masters, Picasso, Braque, Leger & Co. Back to the food, superb! And very good service! Always nice to return!
Jack M.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Signal Hill, CA
Wow again. Second time and the atmosphere, food, and service is just outstanding. This place is so special with the Picasso, Metisse, Miro, Calder, and more artwork. We went for dinner and had the h’ors d’oeuvres(they bring a ton some come hungry). My vegetarian wife asked for suggestions for her and they brought her homemade pasta which melted in your mouth. I had the piece of beef which is cooked perfect with potatoes and broccoli. The chocolate cake was fantastic. Highly recommended for a special evening.
Lauren B.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Greenwich Village, Manhattan, NY
Sometimes the location outshines the food … and sometimes that’s ok. Here’s that sometimes. It’s a pleasure just to get inside this gem of a restaurant. Not only with the al fresco view momentarily steal your appetite … the staff, the beautiful people with great style and massive glasses, the weather, the stylized menus and the canopy made of an assortment of umbrellas and pretty branches with handmade lanterns just make you feel special. Very special. The hotel is smothered with art from past dwellers who didn’t have enough money to afford their stay so instead trading art for room and board. Such past dwellers as Matisse and Picasso!!! Gosh. The wine is spectacular but you’re in France. Of course it is. Enjoy this moment! The assorted appetizers is not only a beautiful mosaic of colors, textures, and the chefs amusements but is a tasteful collection of savory teasers for your main event, which by all means should be the sole! You’re welcome. Oh, order more wine and more wine. Enjoy your company and this view. Repeat. //foodpaparazzi
Helen B.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Manhattan, NY
Have been coming here for years and it only gets better. The town is beautiful and the restaurant is truly a hidden gem. Hope to go again soon
Brittany F.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Los Angeles, CA
What a special place. This intimate hotel and restaurant is home to some of the most incredible Picassos! The patio is the place to see and be seen for lunch. Enjoy the rose that is made exclusively for them, the grilled fish, truffle salad and the ice cream cake with meringue. Don’t leave without admiring the art. Gorgeous hotel rooms, stunning pool area. A very chic property with the most hospitable staff!
Kerry G.
Rating des Ortes: 5 London, United Kingdom
La Colombe d’Or is the perfect setting for a special occasion. Tables are dotted around a large courtyard, in the dappled French sun, hidden from the hustle and bustle of the small tourist town, creating a sort of haven in which you can enjoy some of the most delicious food I’ve tried to date. The service is impeccable — the staff are polite, helpful and also very funny which, with English as their second language, is impressive and charming. The food — oh the food! I opted for the beef main here, which came with the creamiest, tastiest potato dauphinoise I’ve ever tasted(sorry mum!). The beef was cooked to absolute perfection and I literally enjoyed every single mouthful. I’m getting a little ahead of myself though! Before the mains we opted for lots of little starter dishes to share around the table. We got many of these, but to give you idea of some of them, there were mushrooms, couscous dishes, rice dishes, black sausage and much much more. Each arrived in a simply white dish and none of them looked particularly mind-blowing but the tastes were spot on and everything was demolished and thoroughly enjoyed. They also serve a DIY salad basket here, full to the brim with raw veggies like radishes, onions etc so you can make your own salad or just have a health munch! It’s a lovely idea — very quirky and original — and fits the style of the place nicely. The deserts, the wine, the bread — all of it is to die for! This is the perfect ‘treat yourself’ restaurant, in the perfect setting!
Ephraim S.
Rating des Ortes: 4 New York, NY
It was difficult for me to come up with a rating for this restaurant. I picked 4 stars as an average: Artwork, location, and scenery: 5STARS. Food and restaurant service: 3STARS. The location, with outdoor mountain scenery, is just incredible — we ate lunch on an outdoor terrace with beautiful views of the surrounding mountains. The gardens around the restaurant are also lovely. After lunch, we spent 30 – 40 minutes just walking around the hotel and its grounds to see the private art collection, including many impressionist/modernist works.(And you need to be a guest at the hotel or restaurant to be invited in to see the art.) To see the artwork in a «real» house(or hotel) instead of a museum, was a real delight. By the way — reservations are highly recommended, if not required. We visited in off-season and the place was packed for lunch. If you’re eating outdoors(and I think that’s the only option for lunch), request a table at the back of the terrace, directly facing the mountains, so you can have an uninterrupted view. As to lunch itself — we weren’t so impressed. The service was friendly enough, but for the price we expected better. The waiters really had no understanding of «vegetarian» and«no shellfish.» Even after explaining this, we were given a crudite platter including sausage and escargots. The vegetable basket looks beautiful as a work of art, but tastes like bland vegetables. The soup was good, but the fish was bland. The waiters were friendly and more than happy to take our photograph in whatever pose we asked for, but go here for the art and scenery, not the food.
Christina K.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Yorba Linda, CA
It was one of the most amazing dining experiences of my life. The ambiance was definitely 1st class — beautiful French setting, and Picasso paintings ! Food highlights — dover sole and fresh strawberries w. cream. All felt like a dream!
Ian P.
Rating des Ortes: 5 London, United Kingdom
My number one in the world! I LOVE this place. It doesn’t get any better than this. The trip up there is a «trip»(in all senses of the word). Food is simple but perfect Provence Cuisine. But the ambience is unbeatable! Highlights are the Paté starter, and the Soufflé dessert. Also, you can sit on exactly the same chair, in the exact same bar that Picasso sat. There is a photo behind the manager’s booth that proves it. Where else in the world can you do that?
_TOSCA
Rating des Ortes: 5 Köln, Nordrhein-Westfalen
Il y a plusieurs années j’ai visité la Colombe d’Or la première fois. Depuis, je suis revenu régulièrement pour des repas de midi ou pour des dîners du soir. A toutes les occasions j’ai profité de l’ambiance très agréable, du service. et de la cuisine bien sur.
Preston T.
Rating des Ortes: 5 New York, NY
Went there to see the art, which was extraordinary. But the food was really good. My wife and I ordered Dover Sole grilled with mustard sauce, specifying that it be cooked under-done. When the orders came out, the maitre d sent them back immediately saying«pas rose». His attention to detail was impressive. Soon the re-done orders came out, and they were perfect. Wonderful gracious service, excellent food, great art.
Natacha D.
Rating des Ortes: 5
la reference sur la cote d’azur!
Zolascores Z.
Rating des Ortes: 3 Washington D.C., DC
The setting is fabulous, and where else can you have a meal surrounded by art from Matisse, Braque, et al, but frankly, i thought the food was meh. It is not the best meal that one can have in the south of France by any stretch of the imagination. Plus they OVERCOOKED my steak. I ordered it rare, and they served it well done by any scorecard — an inexcusable offense. Plus they don’t offer a proper wine list for lunch. You simply order what you want by guessing… i had a local rose and Macon burg — both were great, but i had no say in the vintange or vintner. odd, no? Go for the art and the scene, but keep your foodie expectations set on moderate.
Brea Ann D.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Seattle, WA
An enchanting experience to dine at La Colombe d’Or among art by the modern masters Matisse, Picasso, and Braque. Order the Hors D’oeveres appetizer, a collection of 13 small dishes with traditional provincial fare like roasted peppers and onions, herring, and stuffed zucchini. It includes a vegetable basket filled with hardboiled eggs, whole tomatoes, cucumbers and radishes. I also ordered the poissons rouges(tiny red fish) served grilled that were simply delicious. Service is very formal and slightly intimidating, but the waiters were very kind. Order the house white wine and don’t be afraid to ask a waiter to take your photo. You won’t want to forget this!
Patricia M.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Los Angeles, CA
Romantic and historical this is the place that can’t be beat in Nice, France! It’s expensive but if you’re on a budget try this: order the Hors D’oeuvres appetizer(one is plenty for 2 –3 people) then simply order the legumes(vegetables) and the house white wine. Take your time, the table is yours all night. And be sure to take breaks during the meal to walk around inside and by their pool and soak in the impressive art collection. Ask the maitre d or waiter to see their book which has pictures of various famous people who have eaten there over the years, it’s quite exciting!
Franco
Rating des Ortes: 4 Antibes, Alpes-Maritimes
Incontournable Incontournable cette endoit d’une beauté hors du temps, oui, la nourriture n’est pas vraiment du niveau du lieu, les prix aussi, mais on passé un moment inoubliable.
Xavier L.
Rating des Ortes: 4 Nice
Très beau restaurant, cadre très agréable, jolies tables très bien dressées, cependant, on reste déçu du service un peu laborieux et de la carte. Ce restaurant fait payer principalement le prix de sa réputation. Dommage.
Estall
Rating des Ortes: 4 Nice
Bön restaurant mais qui joue un peu de sa renommé cette le cadre est idéal mai le service est un peu las et les plats pas aussi gouteux qu’à l’époque…
Marc M.
Rating des Ortes: 4 Paris
Un lieu mythique! Rien que pour pouvoir visiter l’endroit, admirer les oeuvres d’art ou cotoyer l’âme des stars qui ont occupé l’endroit. Réservation à l’avance, voir très longtemps impérative pour l’hôtel ou le restaurant. Le restaurant est bon, mais il y a quelques faiblesses. L’aïoli n’est pas bien fait, trop de morceaux d’ail, ça fait mayonnaise aromatisée. Un comble pour la région! L’anchoïade est délicieuse, les viandes gouteuses, les poissons frais et savoureux, les légumes de grande qualité. Je recommande le carré d’agneau, à plusieurs c’est encore mieux! L’assortiment de pain est bon. Le plateau de fromages est impressionnant et affiné excellemment. Les desserts méritent mieux, ils sont corrects et bons mais sans plus. Quant aux vins, la cave est excellente. L’hôtel est sublime, rustique, incroyable! 4 étoiles à cause de l’aïoli raté!
Asan1
Rating des Ortes: 3 Paris
Le luxe à la campagne Déjeuner sur la terrasse fleurie, quel bonheur. Même avec toutes ces tables, on se sent à l’abri de la foule, derrière le grand mur qui nous sépare de la place. Le menu est cher, mais on est à St Paul de Vence ! Le ton est résolument champêtre: panier de crudités(bof, les légumes arrivent entiers, pas très pratique pour le concombre, et à peine lavés), planche de saucissons, un peu plus raffiné pour les plats. Pour le dessert, né ratez pas le vacherin à la framboise, un délice qui vaut le détour à lui tout seul. Le personnel est comme le restaurant: un peu trop bon enfant vu le prix. C’est sympa de mettre des petites tables de service partout, mais est-il nécessaire de nettoyer bruyamment les assiettes juste sous notre nez? Il est indispensable de réserver, et d’être disposé à prendre son temps, le service est un peu lent… sans doute pour nous faire profiter de la jolie terrasse plus longtemps.
Nuitsd
Rating des Ortes: 5 Vence, Alpes-Maritimes
Qui né connait pas encore la Colombe d’Or se doit d’y aller au moins une fois ! Quand un Président vient à Saint Paul de Vence, il y fait étape gourmande D’ailleurs, on y voit souvent de belles voitures brillantes garées devant l’entrée. De nombreux clients de notre maison d’hôtes y ont dîné avec plaisir et d’excellents retours, tant sur l’accueil que sur la décoration des assiettes Dommage qu’on né puisse plus payer l’addition avec des toiles Ce que faisaient les nombreux artistes qui y sont passés, ce qui explique leur majestueuse collection de peintures ! Cordialement, Christine & Didier MORLET Vence
John
Rating des Ortes: 5 London, United Kingdom
Remember the Stella Artois advert, when the bar owner has all the works of art up on the wall, taken in payment for the«reassuringly expensive» beer? Well that’s loosely based on La Colombe d’Or. One of the most outstanding & famous hotel/restuarants in the world, the venue has been popular with many artists since it opened over a 100 years ago. Pieces by Picasso, Matisse, Leger adorn the walls of the restaurant. This is one the most beautiful places in the world to eat, with the dining room extending out into a leafy courtyard populated with scupltures and further pieces of art, The food is classic french fare and the menu(even its design) hasn’t changed in at least 50 years. I recommend the crudités to start — you get a basket of market vegetables to choose from & could fill up on that alone. Main course includes rabbit, kidneys, chicken dishes. Dessert can be crepes flambeed at your table. I’ve eaten here many times and it never fails to delight. Popular with celebrities, you’re always guaranteed to spot a star. I’ve also stayed at the hotel — the rooms are basic, with an element of faded grandeur. But charming nonetheless. The surprising thing about all of this is it won’t break the bank. If this was in England you’d pay at leat 3 times as much and of course you wouldn’t get those lovely golden summer evenings. As for St Paul, its one of those picturesque hilltop, walled villages that typify the hills of Southern France. It hosts a large artist community — so its full of arts & crafts shops, a lot on the pricey side. But worth an afternoon wandering or lazing with a drink watching the boule players in the village square.