Nikky L.
Yelp
This is a rustic, small, and intimate French steak restaurant. I saw it had good reviews and that they cooked their steaks with an open flame.
So I came in on a random night, and my party was seated in the basement area. It was dark, but there were still some lights that gave it more of a soft light focus with a romantic or intimate setting.
We ordered champagne and I had a charcuterie plate and a steak. The steak is cooked on an open fire, so it tastes more rustic. It's different from a cast iron pan, but it was still delicious from the char. As for the charcuterie plate, it was a mix of different cured meats.
Looking at the plate, the one that looked the most unappetizing was something called rillettes. It's basically a meat that's been slow cooked for hours, mashed/macerated, and potted in its own fat to get extra flavour. It looked ugly for lack of a better word.
However, I wanted to try everything since I spent € on it, and to my shock and amazement, the rillettes were the best thing on the plate. It was one of the most delicious things I've ever tried-- so juicy and flavourful.
The rillettes here we're made from pork, and it's still my favourite. I've tried ones made from duck or rabbit, and while they are still good, I think the one from Robert and Louise is still the best. They make it themselves, and the pork has enough fat to ensure the rillettes themselves are moist and tender, rather than dry.
The service was lovely. The waitress was a middle-aged woman who spoke limited English, but since I spoke French, it went well. When I asked what rillettes were and how they made it, she explained the cooking process well and attempted to make the effort to communicate with not just me, but also my friend who didn't speak the language. I appreciated it!
If you want some delicious, solid French food, come to this spot. The service is great and the ambience gives me 1920s vibes, which I enjoy.
