Le Bella Sera — Restaurant in Fontainebleau

Cannot say thank you enough to the wait staff here. Last week we fell into the Bella Sera because we were so tired just out the gate of Fountainbleu. Past the carousel, there they were, and friendly. We are a little bit senior in our years, so tire more easily than we used to. We didn’t realize it was an Italian restaurant at first, but the 4 of us enjoyed pizza, the plate du Jour, and two had the chicken with mushroom in pasta which was greatly enjoyed. Reasonable price as well. The restroom was truly broken (I wanted to wash hands which they said I may do in the restroom…and I saw, it really was broken). But they directed my spouse to another establishment for use of their restroom which was fine. But the biggest reason I say thank you to La Bella Sera staff is this. We got to our cottage, about 20 minutes away and my wife realized she left our pouch with important documents and a camera there. We called on phone and they worked to communicate with us over phone, finally understanding we weren’t trying to make a reservation, but were calling to confirm our bag was there. It was, they had it, we returned, they handed it to us with smiles. I do hope for them if they travel in our countries, and do as we do as travelers…forgetting something…that they are treated as nicely as they did us....

Slow, unfriendly service. Sign outside says in French and English that the kitchen is open all day. We went in at 3PM, were sat with only a drink menu and then waited 30 mins just for the waitress to return. Mind you, she was just standing at the bar talking to her colleague who also was not doing anything. When she finally came over and we asked for a food menu, she said they weren’t serving food and that our best bet was the deli (didn’t specify where or which) and then never even said goodbye. Menu looks great but couldn’t tell you how it tastes and the...

Just down the road from the palace we stopped for lunch and ain’t on the patio, right opposite the carousel which added a lovely festive feeling. The staff were attentive and friendly and the food was hot, filling and reasonably priced. Beer and cocktails selection was great and overall it was the perfect lunch stop after a few hours sightseeing. The blankets on the chairs were a great addition and the extra olives to nibble when we ordered were perfect to quell our hunger but the food came out really quick as well, all freshly prepared. Coffee...