L'Épicurien — Restaurant in Kimihurura

Now - with a name like this, one is lured into believing that the roots of high quality French cuisine is honored and that each dish is made with the right amount of love and attention.

Not the case with the dish I had.

I ordered a Filet mignon de pork, sauce moutarde ancienne - yeah a mouthwatering name for a traditional French dish.

But far from what I got, which had more resembles with a road kill left in the sun.

The fillet were absolutely left untouched by the chief before preparing it, including parts that I wouldn't even serve to my hungry dog. Despite ordering a medium done it were close to bloody rare with a light brown crust.

The rest of the assembly were placed on a dish in a manner that made me believe that the chief either where in a hurry and simply threw it on the plate in anyway that were convenient for him, or that he just threw everything in a bucket before unloading it on a plate.

Despite the fancy name didn't they manage to convince me that they are able to cook anything close to what's on the menu, and the lack of sheer basic quality control made me question other items like staff qualifications, kitchen cleanness, and so on and so on.

I tried in vain to reach the management to have a constructive dialog about my horrifying experience, hence this very direct and honest review.

I'd still love to give them a second change, after a throughout explanation about my terrible experience and...

An authentic French restaurant in a quiet neighborhood in Kigali. This is slightly more expensive than some other restaurants in Kigali, but is quiet, with a beautiful garden (even at night), and you will have a romantic dinner in their grounds.

Start with an enjoyable cocktail, including an eponymous concoction which is delicious. Starters include both frogs legs and snails.

Entrees include steaks, chicken, and pork loin. Chateaubriand, vegetarian options, and more.

Make sure you save enough room for a delicious desert!

The wine list is 100% French wine. Slightly disappointed not to have a Champagne by the glass, but the selections...

A fantastic little paradise in tucked away in a residential neighborhood!

L'Epicurien is a beautiful restaurant. The privacy and serenity are the top highlights but the food and service are also excellent.

My girlfriend and I stopped for lunch on a Monday. We sat in under at a private table under a pergola surrounded by plants and flowers.

I had the chicken and she had the steak. Both were delectable! My personal favorite, though, was the complementary, fresh baked dinner rolls. Yum! The food presentation was eloquent.

We will definitely come back here when in Kigali.

There is a small parking area with...