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La Bicyclette Restaurant Carmel-by-the-Sea Reviews
The food the service n the environment really nice ,
The food the service n the environment really nice , specially the food is amazing .. I'm glad we came here ..
solid place! steak friets on point! pizza is also very good.
service on point. a little expensive but it's carmel so..
Great French restaurant in Carmel by the sea
One of the popular restaurants in Carmel. The French cozy decor, lots of interesting items to try. Nice service and friendly staff. Had the special mussels with fritters, loved it. The white wine by Post and Bean (part of Far Niente family) went real
Food and service were both bad.
Definitely the worst place I've been to in the area. Waitress grabbed my menu out of my hands before I could order + she forgot to serve us our appetizer and our drinks. I don't know her name but she had short hair and wore a puffer vest.
One of the popular restaurants in Carmel.
The French cozy decor, lots of interesting items to try. Nice service and friendly staff. Had the special mussels with fritters, loved it. The white wine by Post and Bean (part of Far Niente family) went really well with the mussels. Came back the n
La Bicyclette, Carmel-by-the-Sea: A Charming Wood-Fired Gem
Tucked into the whimsical streets of Carmel, La Bicyclette feels like a cozy European bistro transported to the California coast—rustic chalkboards, hanging copper pots, and the glow of a wood-fired oven set the scene for an unpretentious yet roman
Lovely dinner spot.
A little French countryside, a little whimsical. Eaten here a few times. Had a pizza and an heirloom tomato salad for a more casual meal, wonderful salads. Another time we had the Mediterranean fish entree which was delicious. Something about this pl
We used to give La Bicyclette 5 stars but we are reducing
We used to give La Bicyclette 5 stars but we are reducing it to 4 because the last 2 times we went we felt the menu was too limited and the salads, which are normally excellent, were very mediocre.
Amazing! The gnocchi definitely lived up to the hype! The
Amazing! The gnocchi definitely lived up to the hype! The pizza was just okay, but I would absolutely come back again. Reservations are a must!
This review honestly pains me to write, because I've been
This review honestly pains me to write, because I've been here many times and usually love this place -- especially the Los Angeles location, which has always been amazing. I came in this past Saturday for lunch and had one of the strangest ser
We have been eating here for decades.
The food has always been good. The problem recently is that while they say they take reservations, they actually NEVER answer the phone to serve their guests - EVER. Yet they have a cheery message asking you to hold on for the next available...etc.
It is our go to place whenever we visit Carmel-by-the-sea.
Good French food, but pricy.
Cute restaurant! Yummy food, staff is friendly.
Long wait if you don't have reservations
Wonderful spot
We were lucky to grab a table for lunch without a reservation at this popular spot. My husband and I enjoyed the fresh bread basket, gnocchi appetizer and the squash and speck wood fired pizza, delicious! The staff was friendly and attentive.
not bad given the options in the area, but not amazing.
the interior and vibes are really nice but the food is pricey for what it is so don't expect too much. we got the mushroom pizza and lamb tagine which took ~25-30 minutes for it to come out lol. everything was fine (expensive) just nothing crazy
I read that reservations are a must here at La Bicyclette
I read that reservations are a must here at La Bicyclette and I'm so glad I made them! When we were checking in we overheard the wait was over two hours and it was just a waitlist so no guarantee for a table. Thankfully we got seated right way
Very homey atmosphere and small, cute interior.
Must get a pizza. The unique chili oil drizzle they bring out for the pizza is the kick that elevates their pizza to A-tier level. Seafood pasta hit the spot as well. Dessert was ok- beignets were more like an ice cream sandwich. The servers were fri
We came here to celebrate my boyfriend's birthday and were
We came here to celebrate my boyfriend's birthday and were really happy we could get a reservation. The food was absolutely delicious and our waiter was wonderful. It's a very cozy restaurant, nicely decorated and well kept. The girl behind
Came here 10/08/2025 for lunch as a first-time coming to
Came here 10/08/2025 for lunch as a first-time coming to Carmel, I must also try some of their tasty cuisines. Thus, we decided to stop by this MICHELIN Guided restaurant. They even have this big red metal Michelin sign in front. So I have high expe
Although we've been impressed in previous visits, tonight's
Although we've been impressed in previous visits, tonight's experience was disappointing. The seating felt crowded, the menu was limited, and the food preparations were underwhelming . The coq au vin lacked red wine and the vegetables were
Food - amazing Service - none better Ambiance -
Food - amazing Service - none better Ambiance - charming Gnocchi- a must try Mushrooms- a must try Pizza - rivals Italy Add a glass of vino to complement the meal. A perfect Thursday afternoon lunch in Carmel
I went to La Bicyclette for my birthday and it was
I went to La Bicyclette for my birthday and it was absolutely perfect. The staff made me feel so special--super friendly and attentive the whole time. I ordered gnocchi (I think that's how you spell it ), and it was incredible. You could taste t
Memorable experience!
The absolute best meal that I have had in quite a while. So incredible!! The service was impeccable. I only wish that it was closer to home. I’d be a regular!!
What a wonderful restaurant in Carmel!
What a wonderful experience my wife and I had with La Bicyclette. From receiving a very thoughtful email from Gabe in response to my concern about whether they had Gluten Free options, to Damon personally helping us with our botched reservation (my
Everything was amazing! Food was so fresh and well prepared.
Felt indulgent but prices were reasonable. Can't miss this place when in Carmel.
My go to spot in Carmel is and has always been La
My go to spot in Carmel is and has always been La Bicyclette for many reasons. Let's start with the food, all local sourced amazing ingredients to make authentic European flavors. Second the location and ambiance are utterly amazing, down in Car
Let me start out with we were sat near the pizza oven and
Let me start out with we were sat near the pizza oven and boy was that terrible - I have never been so hot in my entire life sitting in this restaurant. Just awful. Particularly since we were celebrating our wedding anniversary ugh! Thankfully we had
5-stars all the way! This is a must try restaurant in
5-stars all the way! This is a must try restaurant in Carmel. It's a gem and a hot spot for celebs (so I hear). Let me first warn you that it gets pretty hot inside; not sure they have AC but the fans aren't good enough. Everything else i
Wanted to try something this time around and found this
Wanted to try something this time around and found this cute Italian place, didn't know upon putting our name down it has won multiple awards and been recognized for its food but now we know why :) Very cute quant place. My family dug in befor
Okay so overall 4.
5 but half stars aren't an option! We came here last year and wanted to come back. Everything was great food wise but due to the fast changing menu my favorites were no longer on the board! Service IMO could be slightly better. Our server was
3:45 pm is when walk-ins start My family stood in a line
3:45 pm is when walk-ins start My family stood in a line that formed before and got a seat immediately! ( 5/5 ) Gnocchi Parisians - soft comforting pillows! ( 4/5 ) Mushroom Pizza ( Champignons ) - I personally think it could use a bit more mu
Stellar mushroom pizza and salad.
The mushrooms and tomatoes were fresh and flavorful. The gnocchi was okay, felt it was a little overrated. The bread was delicious as other reviewers stated. Service was okay, only one bathroom in the back. Parking is hard so give yourself time to fi
Possibly the best gnocchi I've ever had.
Ten pieces doesn't sound like a lot for the full order, but each piece was quite large for gnocchi, and delicious. The parmesan sauce and sourdough went very well with the dish. Perhaps not as popular of an order as their pizza but I haven'
Went here to celebrate my wife's birthday and took our 3
Went here to celebrate my wife's birthday and took our 3 young kids. At first glance the menu doesn't look that kid friendly but they did a butter pasta for them that was really good and the margherita pizza was also a hit. Reservations are
Great option eating in or take out
They have a small and excellent menu which has consistently delivered good food. Popular with locals and tourists alike, especially as they have frequent celebrity sightings. Their salads and pizzas can be ordered for take out which we’ve done seve
Pretty , pricey , dull and flavorless .
Stopped by for a late lunch with the family . Seated promptly by a friendly hostess , from there it was downhill . Our servers demeanor was a bit ….aggressive ? The upselling was off putting to say the least . We ordered 3 pizzas , a roasted caul
La Bicyclette Rules!
Great pizza and some of the best soup you’ll ever have! Located in beautiful Carmel, La Bicyclette has service as amazing as their food. Definitely recommend putting Chile oil on your pizza. 10 out of 10 recommend for your next visit to Carmel by t
Top list visit at Carmel
Top list visit at Carmel. Recommended by different local friends, this place is magic in Carmel! Even if you have to wait for a table, it’s worth it. Delicious flavors, great service. Linguine pescatore, a must! Fichi e rucola pizza, and enjoy the
Wish we could go tonight, tomorrow and next week!
Super cute and Casual. They appologized for the service saying they were short staffed. They were so good we didn't even notice! The food was easily the best we had while in Carmel. It was a spur of the moment get away so I did not do my nor
Great for breakfast and dinner
A great place to eat for any meal. During this visit, we had breakfast. The avocado toast was good, yet it was a bit difficult to eat. There were too many toppings to pick up, and the bread's crust was challenging to cut through. His French
Wonderful dining experience
Wonderful dinner, had duck breast, salad, oysters, and escargot. All was amazing; the desserts were great also; highly recommended
Excellent lunch spot in Carmel by the Sea!
We really enjoyed lunch at this well-known restaurant in Carmel by the Sea on a Monday in early June! We did not have a reservation but we were there early in the day and didn't have to wait (when we left, the wait was long if you didn't
Best restaurant I ate at in Monterey Area
Came here on a whim for a lunch. It’s a lovely space on a relatively quiet corner in Carmel. The food was simply wonderful, the best I had in over two weeks here in the Monterey area. The presentation was especially next level
Get a reservation
Plan ahead and make a reservation! This was on the top of all the reccomendation lists and for good reason. We started with the mushroom caps and oysters, then had the catch of the day (halibut) and the steak for our mains. Both were perfect. We ende
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