Café Chic - Restaurant Award Highly Commended

Fine French dining in Garhoud 4 Reviews

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From Time Out Dubai Eating Out 2009

The bourgeois decor smacks of renaissance France, the glassware is as crystal clear as an Evian spring, and the food could rival any café in Paris. All in all, Café Chic is a trusty comrade to any Garhoud-based business types looking to impress.

The menu is a mish mash of Gallic terms, such as ‘en croute’ and ‘flambé’, and there’s a rogue smattering of Italian gems. But once you’re past the Collins French/Italian dictionary challenge, a veritable feast awaits.

The attentive – at times overly so – waiters spring into action, as if it was Louis XVI who was plonked at the pristine table, not some lowly hacks in search of pommes frites. Dishes are served with true Gallic sass: silver domes unveil wafts of crustacean jus, frog’s legs and escargots.

The roasted guinea fowl is divine, and the succulent sole meunière is enough to transport diners to the meandering alleys of Montmarte. The bread basket is a pick-‘n’-mix affair, with garlic twists vying for attention over walnut-encrusted rolls, and that’s not to mention the amuse bouches, petit fours and palate cleansers that aid this good-value meal. Overall, chic and cheerful.

By Time Out Dubai staff
Time Out Dubai, 17 March 2009

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Posted by: Terry Falcon on 03 Sep ' 09 at 08:05

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• Best for: Romantic
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

Had an exceptional meal here. The staff (including the manager) were very attentive, the sommelier was superb and the food was divine. Plenty of palate cleansers and the presentation was lovely. Would definitely come back here.

Posted by: Cat on 31 Jul ' 09 at 04:05

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• Best for: Romantic
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

Spent a lovely Thursday evening here. Food was gorgeous, the manager and his team attentive and helpful and the wine perfect. Presentation of the food fabulous, but it definitely isn't a case of form over function here. Try the rack of lamb - amazing.

Posted by: Sam on 16 Apr ' 09 at 11:36

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• Best for: Family friendly
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

it was a superb experience and their foie gras is exquisite

Posted by: paul brennan on 25 Mar ' 09 at 17:49

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• Best for: Business lunch
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

I used to go to this restaurant when they did a fabulous business lunch deal, 3 course set lunch for 2 with a bottle of wine was around 365 dhs. I wonder if they still do it?

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