Amy Rad
Google
We had high hopes for Le Café in Saint-Tropez, expecting a memorable culinary experience that matched the prestige and charm of its location. Unfortunately, what we received was an overpriced and underwhelming meal that left us feeling both disappointed and taken advantage of.
To begin with, the food was far below what one would expect from a place that carries itself with such apparent sophistication. We ordered the petites sardines, anticipating a fresh, artfully prepared dish. Instead, we were served what was clearly tinned sardines (not mentioned by the menu, we were expecting fried sardines or something of this sort) accompanied by two unfortunate slices of bread and a sad stick of butter. That this meager plate came with a 22€ price tag felt almost like a bad joke.
Our second dish, the Carpaccio de Courgettes, was equally unimpressive, if not more so. There was virtually no food on the plate, with more garnish than substance. Certainly not even half a zucchini, let alone something satisfying. It felt more like an aesthetic exercise than an actual dish meant to be eaten.
As for the service, while the staff were polite, we still felt somewhat overlooked. There was an overall sense of detachment that did nothing to elevate the experience. For a restaurant that charges such premium prices, a basic level of attentiveness should be a given.
In short, Le Café trades on its location and reputation, but offers little in return. The food lacks freshness, creativity, and portion value, and the experience does not justify the exorbitant prices. Saint-Tropez has many wonderful dining options. This is clearly not one of them. We left feeling dissatisfied.
Not recommended.
