Le Sept — Restaurant in Versailles

Rustic Charm and Exceptional Cuisine at sept. in Versailles

If you're looking for an authentic French dining experience in the heart of Versailles, look no further than sept. This rustic gem boasts amazing food, first-class service, and a cozy ambiance that will make you feel right at home.

Upon arriving, we were warmly greeted by the host, Darius, who proved to be an absolute master of his trade. His wine suggestions were spot-on, perfectly complementing our meal at a reasonable 7 euros per glass.

For starters, we opted for the lentils and herring - both were delightful and set the stage for the main course. My wife and I both ordered the bavette steak, and we were impressed with how perfectly they were cooked to our individual preferences. Mine was served "a point" (rare), while my wife's was a flawless medium-well.

The cheese plate was a highlight of the evening, offering a generous selection of top-quality cheeses. We rounded out our meal with the decadent chocolate fondant, a dessert that left us...

Don't spread the news: still absolutely the best place in Versailles, close to the castle and the bustling street of Montreuil

It is true, I am not an occasional visitor of Le Sept. I go there at least once a week since four years now, and I never ever had a bad experience. It feels like a private dining room, the staff is like family ... the chef is exceptional and wears his smile wherever he goes. Darius and Nathanael are THE greatest wine experts you can imagine, and Edouard who joined recently as a second waiter has a great sense of service and does a great job. But again, don't spread the news, so that I still can get a table next time. When one day, you do not get a table here, go to La Buvette (38 rue Carnot in Versailles), which is the second Wine Bar which Le Sept opened recently. A great tip for the Olympic Games in summer, because it is even closer to the...

Food is great, but wine options were disappointing. We could not choose from a written list, but had to ask the waiters to pick a wine for us (and I wasn't happy with the suggestions.. I asked for round soft complex wine, no red fruits, no berries and the waiter was happy to tell me he found one with strong acidity, raspberry and cherry... quite the opposite of what I had asked for. The 2nd option was "perlant", not great either). Staff was friendly, and food was great, but I missed a good wine glass...