Critics
all over the world qualify the Chateau France Restaurant
to be the “Best of the Best.”
New York Times...
“Cozy, quiet place
with good food… Chateau France in St. Petersburg,
Florida, for me, is the best restaurant in America”
Sacha Houcke,
Wednesday, March 30, 2005
Tampa Bay Online...
"We started with a variety of
appetizers, including perfectly
cooked Sea Scallops au Citron in a
silky lemon sauce, and a plate of
fresh cheeses (the chèvre with ash
was a favorite), which had arrived
from France that morning. The
Escargot Popof — tender snails with
sauce in a puff pastry — and the
duck paté, both of which came with
crostini for build-your-own canapés,
were no less satisfying.
Among entrees, standouts included
the Ménage à Trois, a harmonious mix
of scallops, colossal crab meat and
the biggest shrimp you've ever seen;
the Filet Mignon Noir, a wonderfully
tender center-cut topped with a
thick, delicious Pinot Noir sauce;
and the surprisingly lean, roasted
duck breast in Grand Marnier sauce,
which one guest described simply as
"sublime."
Rommie Johnson, The Tampa Tribune,
December 8, 2009
What
Frommer's Guide has to
say...
"Chef Antoine Louro provides St. Petersburg's most
romantic setting in this charming pink Victorian
house built in 1910. He specializes in French
classics such as homemade paté, Dover sole meunière,
filet mignon au poivre, coq au vin, orange duck, and
a rich seafood bouillabaisse. Fresh baby vegetables,
Gruyère-cheese potatoes... accompany all main
courses. The wine list is excellent, as are the
bananas flambé and crêpes suzette."
St. Petersburg Post...
The
fine French cuisine of Chateau France was reviewed
in the March 1-15, 2005, issue of the St. Petersburg
Post. Chateau France was reported to be...
"Perfection" and "Hands down... the best
restaurant I have ever dined at in my life. Chateau
France will leave you speechless."
Tampa Bay Magazine...
"Best French Restaurant and recipient of
the Silver Spoon Award"
City Search...
"As
soon as you step into the foyer, you know you're
going to be pampered. Gaze deliriously at the clean
stemware so perfectly arranged and the beautiful
view from the lace-curtained bay window to the quiet
streets beyond. Start with scallops au
citron--shellfish delicately pooled in a silky lemon
sauce. Move on to the poulet roullade, breast of
chicken baked with lobster meat. Finish off with
crepes suzette made fresh at the table with orange,
cognac and Gran Marnier."
Tampa Bay Metro...
"Best French Food"
Dining Guide...
"...most authentic French cuisine
available in the Tampa Bay area."
10Best.com ...
"This romantic, much-loved restaurant occupies a
pink Victorian home, complete with bay windows and a
sweeping verandah. It's just the sort of place you
crave for special occasions. The cuisine is classic
French, comprised of coq au vin, bouillabaisse,
filet mignon Diane, lamb, rabbit casserole, and
Dover sole meuniere. Service is impeccable, and
tableside presentation of dishes is a welcome
throwback to past days. Outdoor dining, a full bar,
cigars, and rich desserts ensure that no detail is
left to chance."
Double Tree Guest Suites...
"Provides one of the best dining experiences."
The Cruise Critic...
"The homemade pate is divine."
ABC Action News Restaurant Investigation...
"...passed with flying colors."
Village Views...
"This restaurant seems perfect... the place to
reserve for special occasions."
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