Luc's Café — Restaurant in Ridgefield

Luc’s Café, located in Ridgefield, Connecticut, is a well-regarded French bistro known for its charming ambiance and classic French cuisine.

Cuisine: Luc’s Café offers a menu filled with traditional French dishes, such as steak frites, escargots, coq au vin, and bouillabaisse. The food is often praised for its authenticity and robust flavors. Many reviewers highlight the quality of the ingredients and the skillful preparation of the dishes. The café also has a selection of French wines that pair well with the menu items, adding to the overall dining experience.

Ambiance: The ambiance at Luc’s Café is frequently described as cozy and inviting, with a distinct European charm. The interior features rustic decor, warm lighting, and an intimate setting that makes it feel like a classic French bistro. Outdoor seating is also available, which is particularly popular during warmer months and adds to the quaint, relaxing atmosphere.

Service: Service at Luc’s Café is generally well-reviewed. The staff is often noted for being friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable about the menu. Many patrons appreciate the personalized service and the staff’s ability to make dining recommendations. The overall service experience contributes to the welcoming and pleasant environment of the café.

Value: Luc’s Café is considered to offer good value for the quality of food and dining experience provided. While prices are on the higher side, they are deemed reasonable given the authenticity of the cuisine and the overall experience. Many diners feel that the portions are generous and the quality justifies the cost.

Overall Experience: Overall, Luc’s Café is highly regarded for its delicious French cuisine, charming ambiance, and excellent service. It is recommended for anyone looking to enjoy a classic French dining experience in a cozy, inviting setting. Whether for a romantic dinner, a casual meal with friends, or a special occasion, Luc’s Café is a popular choice in...

Unless you are willing to risk being offended and insulted by the unpredictable behavior of the owner, do not visit this restaurant.

We arrived at 5:30 PM on Bastille Day - an admittedly busy day for French restaurants, though the restaurant was only about 3/4 full - to celebrate my father’s birthday. We arrived on the early side because they don’t take reservations for parties of 3. After asking the hostess for a table for 3, we were shown to what was clearly a table for 2 people - this was being used as a 2-person table across all other parts of the restaurant. We kindly asked if we could be given one of the 4 person tables that were empty (there were at least 2 available indoors, plus additional seating outdoors). The hostess said she would need to check with someone and walked away.

A few minutes later, an older French man (who we later learned was the owner) came up to us and said “This is our only table for 3. You can take it or you can leave.” as he pointed at the door.

This man, who we had never met, treated us despicably, with utter rudeness, arrogance, and contempt.

At this point, my father - who is also French - began speaking with the owner in French and expressed his disappointment with the owner’s attitude. The owner continued to act appallingly, saying he didn’t care how we felt he had acted and that we should just leave now, waving us away with his hand as if swatting a fly.

My father continued to express his offense as we left the restaurant. While walking out, the owner, following us, bizarrely said “Here, there’s a table outside.” My father asked the man in French if he really thought we would remain after this interaction.

Regardless of whatever else may have happened at the restaurant that day, there is no excuse for any person to treat another in this manner. I would encourage anyone considering visiting this restaurant to find another, or risk having an evening ruined by one of the rudest, most condescending people you...

I rarely take the time to create a review but I felt strongly about writing this. To start with the positives : the food was excellent. Although the portions are very small and prices are quite high, we did not receive anything that was not quite tasty. Also, the ambiance was wonderful. It was clean and inviting. Here are my issues with the restaurant. The service was not very good. Not everyone was given utensils, app plates, and we were never once asked how our meal was. Those issues are not even what I had an issue with. Our party of 8 had ordered salads, apps, four bottles of wine, dinners and dessert along with coffee. At the end of dessert the owner came by and told us we were going to have to leave soon as he had people waiting for our table. When we didn't leave shortly after (less than 15 min later) he came back and very abruptly and quite rudely told us to leave. As we have lived all over the world and traveled extensively I have never been told to leave (especially after we spent well over $800 on dinner)... There were a million other ways he could have handled moving us along, but his demeanor was so rude. I know that we will not return there and I am quite sure I will not ever recommend this establishment to friends...