Well since I am with the resto bug, might as well continue. Versailles was my town where I lived for 10 years, and it’s time to update this list now that I come back just to visit from Brittany. By now, I have done Restaurant lists in some of the mayor areas I have been so see France, Brittany, Madrid, Mexico etc in my blog. These are place not elsewhere in my blog as far as I can tell. Therefore, here is my take on the foodie in Versailles !!! Hope you enjoy the post as I.
The wonderful rue Satory off ave de Sceaux, (walk easy from palace) ,and of course a nice Breton lunch at Le Blé Noir, 9 rue de Satory, (see street post) from a true citizen of Quiberon, Morbihan ,(now change name to Jeanne) was my stop when in town, lots of local discussion indeed took place; and we both agree we have the best of the world, Versailles and the Morbihan !! Great galette de chévre or goat cheese,lardons and tomatoes, 50Cl pitcher of cider,and expresso coffee. Great!. And now part of a group with two other outlets in Paris! The Blé Noir group on the new Jeanne: https://www.blenoirgroup.com/creperie-blenoir-jeanne-versailles
The Brasserie le Lyautey,6 place Lyautey Found this place lively and decided to take a try as it was after we had left the City for the Morbihan breton, Here you will have traditional French cuisine prepared in their kitchen in an Art-Deco decor with frescoes and mirrors on the walls and ceilings, in warm colors in contrast with the green facade of the establishment. There are parking lots for your car, the closest is Avenue de Sceaux which is 132 meters from Lyautey, as well as you can get off and on public transport at RER C-Versailles-Rive Gauche which is 87 meters away. However, we found easy as always off street at Avenue de Sceaux! No web.
Broadway Cafe, 15 rue Ducis, by the marche Notre Dame around the old bays of the market the street goes around them. Tex-Mex well done and nice Coronas, great for lunch and inexpensive. No webpage
Sister’s Cafe, 15 rue des Réservoirs.An American in Versailles. hamburgers, big juicy like back in the old home all made to order, plus big salads another great lunch suggestions. Right by the street on the right side of chateau looking at it,cant missed it right past the théatre Montansier same sidewalk. More here: https://www.sisterscafe78.fr/
Au Chien qui Fume, 72 rue de la paroisse, near church Notre Dame and marché Notre Dame. A great institution of the highest French culinary experience, great for dinner,you can’t go wrong here. Here since 1839 serving delicious oyesters dishes. This is one of the oldest bistros in Versailles: it’s been around since 1839! We appreciated it for its retro, hushed style and its atypical decor: paintings of smoking dogs line the walls. For the record, the founder of the place entrusted his pipe to his dog! The setting is extremely pleasant with its many painted portraits of dogs and the jazz music that accompanies your meal in the background. Two rooms are available, one on the ground floor and the other upstairs. This restaurant was great , and the workers were probably some of the nicest people around.webpage https://www.lechienquifume.com/
La Flotille, Parc du Chateau, by the Grand Canal inside Chateau property. Another classic in the Chateau de Versailles with great views over the Grand Canal in the terrace in summers. Great menus from 26€ but try the monkfish dish delicious . I just learn (nov2023) this fabolous historical restaurant will be close as the palace did not renew its lease, sadly another heritage place gone from my Versailles. webpage https://laflottille.fr/en/
Taverne de Maitre Kanter, 5 Rue Colbert. Later it became the Pavillon Colbert by 2019 , We came here first as the Tavern of Maître Kanter, a chain of Alsacien type style restaurants. It was located at 5 Rue Colbert , a small side street left of the Château de Versailles in the Notre Dame district (my former). In the former Colbert Hotel that Louis XIV built to his chief minister, the former residence of Jean-Baptiste Colbert, the decor of the tavern is faithful to the tradition of the sign: purple, wood, mirrors, fountain and abundant shellfish pond. There is now luxury hôtel Les Lumières , and store of Pierre Hérmes. There is something else there thus, Opposite the Palace of Versailles, in the shade of the lime trees on the back alley, hides the beautiful and peaceful private mansion of Colbert de Villacerf. In this place steeped in history, the Hôtel de France, when the Maître Kanter’s tavern was open every day until midnight, On fine days, service on the terrace with 20 seats. Now, the hotel can be rented for private or business gathering as well, There is a large room of 280 m² , the Le Salon des Glaces, a faithful reproduction of its illustrious neighbor La Galerie des Glaces du Château de Versailles ! , and renovated by the current owner, has kept its original parquet floor , its moldings, its chandeliers and its huge mirrors. The Salon Napoleon III is another wonderful spot. All spaces are air-conditioned and in daylight, with balcony overlooking the Palace of Versailles !! It is now closed, here for the memories of always !
Bistrot du Boucher, 12 rue André Chénier, in the marché Notre Dame area as well. It’s a chain but great, traditional old fashion French cuisine and great cuts of beef par excellence. webpage here : https://www.bistrotduboucher.fr/nos-restaurants-bdb/restaurant/28-versailles.html
Le Montbauron, 23 rue Jouvencel . This is the perfect place to have a nice simple dinner and a great evening of pool playing American and European styles. Great ambiance. Best way to get here is come up chateau on ave de Paris straight past govt building on your left ave de l’Europe, continue 100 meters and the next street to your left is rue Jouvencel. More info here: https://www.facebook.com/Montbauron
Le Saint Claire, 2 Rue de Satory, right by castle on the Sceaux side to your right coming out of Chateau. Great terrace in summers looking at Chateau for wonderful views, service is continous. Live music. Traditional French cuisine, webpage: https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/French-Restaurant/Le-Saint-Claire-149616765077704/
La Crêperie Royale, 5 Boulevard du Roi. If you want something light and very French try a Crêpe, great tasting with different combinations, and wont bulge your wallet. Walk to your left from Chateau, continue going around it and you will get to rue des Résérvoirs stay on this road that changes name to boulevard du Roi ,the crêperie is on your left hand side. Easy walk and see the city Lol!!! webpage: http://www.creperieroyale.com/
Pizzeria César by Simone Zanoni , 8 avenue due Général de Gaulle. When you want to eat pizza but not from the chains, this is it, and live karaoke music too, great ambiance especially in the evening, and great for the budget menus from 14,50€ to 18€ in the evenings. From rive gauche train station RER cross the street and its on the Les Manéges building. webpage: https://www.facebook.com/pizzeriacesarbysimonezanoni
Subway , 35 rue du Maréchal Foch. Yes you got it its the American sandwich chain, all over Paris but has one in Versailles, when my rave for the old calls for this is the place to go ,close to me and my kids school. Very friendly fast service. So bring your simple big inexpensive appetite to this store. More here: https://www.subway.com/fr-FR/FindAStore?zip=versailles
Pub O’ Paris, 15 rue Colbert. The place for sports and beer and have a great time very near the Chateau just to your left going out. This is the rugby and football/soccer place to be in the evenings, live music, and just great friendly time. Come and be merry; webpage http://www.puboparis.com/index.php
Les Caves du Roi Soleil, 5 Passage Géole. An old institution of prison for reformers,now a bar/danse club, great ambiance and very quiet normal people great for all ages. you have different themes with especially the Tuesday evening champagne soirée. Just by the marché Notre Dame north area to your left. Something to let you loose while in old Versailles ;more here: https://les-caves-du-roi-soleil.business.site/
Planéte Food, 7 Rue du Général Leclerc, simple kebabs Lebanese and Greek foods well done, clean, inexpensive delicious for the lunch taker or quick bite family. Many students come here including mine. Very near Castle, from train rive gauche turn right on second street turn right the resto is on your right hand side. From castle ,turn right take first at Sceaux left then on Satory turn right into Rue du Gen Leclerc turn left , resto on your left hand side. Now open for take outs.
Le Canard d’Or, 30 bis rue des Résérvoirs. The best Chinese resto in town, very near Castle just go around to your left coming out and take the last street as rue des résérvoirs turn right and the resto is on your right hand side about 200 meters. webpage: http://lecanardor.fr/restaurant/
Well these are my favorites,over time living and visiting Versailles and its area. There are many more to explore! Do check before going for opening hours and if still open at all. Again, hope you can enjoy the foodie in Versailles !!! as I
And remember, happy travels, good health, and many cheers to all !!!
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