We went here for our wedding anniversary since we were in the area for our son's piano recital. We were looking for a special place to celebrate and based upon reviews, I figured this was a good choice. Overall, the experience was a good one. The atmosphere was warm and intimate, with candles lighting each table. As per my request, we were seated at a table for two in a quiet corner of the dining room. Our waitress was excellent- she was very attentive and met all of our needs. The food was good. The bread was superb- best I've had. Warm rolls with a slight crunch to the crust- just the way I like it. The Caesar salad was good- however, the addition of tomatoes was odd, and the shaved slices of Parmesan were too thick. The entrees were okay. Presentation was very good- the food looked scrumptious on the plate. However, there was an overall lack of seasoning to the meals. The scallops, though cooked well, needed a better flavored sauce to make them shine. And the lamb filet - cooked perfectly- needed additional seasoning. Dessert was a highlight. The golden caramel sundae was great! Vanilla ice cream, blondie, caramel sauce, fresh whipped cream, and rum-soaked raisins. What's not to love about that. And the waitress left a handwritten note wishing us a happy anniversary. Overall we had a nice anniversary dinner experience. I definitely would recommend for those looking for a fine dining experience in the Berkshires. read more

Cafe Triskele - Fresh, hot rolls- delicious! - French Near Me - Lee, Massachusetts

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Before I get to the delicious food, let me tell you about the wonderful service. I came with a party of 5 (it was my daughter's and son-in-law's birthday). We were quickly seated next to a table that had six very boisterous patrons. I asked is we could change table and within five minutes we were seated at a lovely, quiet table. The people that run this restaurant were so helpful and quickly agreed to change our table. No fuss, no begging. The food was delicious. Two people in my party had the strip steak and two had the rack of lamb. I had the trout. Everything was delicious. It is very rare to find a restaurant with such wonderful service and delicious food. I can't recommend this restaurant highly enough. read more

The service was lovely and wonderful, an attentive and professional breath of fresh air. Our only real complaint is the fries are not hand cut, which is bizarre considering their menu. Would recommend the specials! read more

Very nice place, Food taste is amazing. wonderful flavor in each bite... But I felt I was looking for more. Portions are small and bery french style. Enjoy the Bread and olives. Salads are small but are very tasty. Cheese plate was so small wish there was more. read more

Cafe Triskele - French Near Me - Lee, Massachusetts

Had a wonderful dinner last Thursday. Food was out of this world. Best meal Ive had this year. Trout almondine was light and cooked perfectly. Two others had the steak options. Excellent. Thursday night is Mussel night and you have 4-5 different sauce options. Phenomenal! The server was first rate: attentive but not over bearing She offered terrific guidance when it came to the menu and checked in to make sure everything was to our liking Restaurant has an intimate feel and can accommodate requests for a "quiet corner" Cant wait til we're back in the Berkshires so we can dine again at the Cafe'! read more

My husband and I stopped to have lunch at Cafe Triskele. The food was delicious and the atmosphere was great. We enjoyed it very much. We are looking forward to coming back. read more

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Ate at the bar and had French Onion soup & caesar salad. Service and ambience all superb. Very easy parking.

We go for Burger Night every Wednesday. Our waitress Jessica is friendly, attentive and very professional. We get table 44 in the front of the house, it has a nice view and is just the right size for two. The Burger..........is just AMAZING! I get it medium rare with cheddar and bacon and extra onion jam. This thing is huge and so friggin juicy it's unbelievable. And the onion jam is like nothing I've had on a burger before. You also get a very hearty portion of French fries and one of the best dill pickle spears I've ever had. If you're not a burger person, the short ribs are equally impressive! I give them Five Stars! read more

Wow. What a disappointment! I had expected much better everything based on the rating so far but it was NOT a pleasant experience. Let's break it down: Service- we did get seated right away but it wasn't super packed and there wasn't a line. I had a reservation so it was the expectation. The server got us drinks, nothing out of the ordinary. She was able to answer my simple question about one of the items, still good so far. No sooner than 5 minutes after we ordered did the food come. It was weirdly fast. Like, the food was already prepared and was sitting on the heater waiting for someone kind of fast. I am speculating here but it was suspicious that we probably got someone's wrong order and they needed to give it away. Food from a sit down restaurant should never come that fast. It tells me they didn't prepare it fresh after ordering. Meanwhile, the waitress only checked up on us once, didn't even bother to ask if we wanted more drinks but get this the worst part of the service was that we were LITERALLY in the middle of our dinner and she asked us if we wanted to see the dessert menu. Like, our plates weren't even empty, we were clearly still putting food in our mouths, still chatting with one another, they haven't cleared anything yet and we were being rushed forward for no reason at all. I mean, they weren't seating much people since half the dining room had left by that point, and they certainly weren't closing. Closing time was still an hour away. I did notice that other people really got to take their time with their meals and were allowed to have nice conversation without being rushed. tsk tsk. Terrible way to treat paying guests. Food: In a single word, bland. But in more detail, cheap ingredients with a high price. Look, this place is in small town so you'd expect prices to be lower. Not the case, they charge big city prices for their set up. I compare the food to what you'd expect if a friend who, occasionally cooks invites you over for dinner and you get an under seasoned cut of protein with vegetables that have been thrown together. Like, the friend clearly tried but just didn't cut it. It's not so bad that you want to vomit but it is just enough so that you grin and bear it so that you can be polite and not make a fuss. Except now, the friend is charging you 30-40 dollars an entree. And you just have this complete disappointment in your taste buds that makes you wish you chose a better option but you are stuck. The bass was this thin, measly fillet with this weird yellowish sauce. The vegetables were sauteed fairly well but minimal in provisions. The steak was NOT 12oz as advertised. Sure, it is a long piece but it is thin and it was overcooked. The cut of beef was grisly and gross. The peppercorn sauce was lacking. The one thing they did do well: the fries. That was fine. Just not worth it. Ambiance: very homey kind of feel to it. But the space is small and everyone is packed together. It is difficult to maneuver between tables due to how close everyone is. Oh, and forget about privacy, you can totally hear what other people are saying even if you are trying so hard not to. They do take the mood lighting effect serious, but probably to distract you from the food. Business practices: I noticed below the menu that they charge $5 for splitting a plate and $3 if you want substitution. They also do a 20% gratuity for 6 people or more. The latter is fine but the first two, absolutely disgusting practices. So, let me get this straight, if you pay for the over priced entree, you aren't allow to share it without paying an completely unfair and unnecessary fee? And lets say there is something on the menu that you can't have but could be easily taken out, you'd have to pay $3 just for that? It reflects on the owners to nickel and dime their patrons like that. I was so disappointed to have driven all that way just to experience what I did that night. I guess their regulars don't have many options or else they choose somewhere with better flavors and better service. My companion and I were outraged by how we were treated and couldn't wait to get out of there. Good luck to this business but I could not in good conscience recommend, except to perhaps, my worst enemy. read more

We went to Cafe Triskele for my birthday. The service was spot on. Everyone was very attentive and accommodating. The food was AMAZING. So fresh, delicious and beautifully presented. We are now recommending Cafe Triskele to EVERYONE! We look forward to going back! Gilbert and Rebecca are as kind and thoughtful as they are talented. We give them allllllll the stars! read more

We aren't from the area and just headed out looking for a restaurant, decided to play it by ear. SO GLAD we chose Cafe Triskele for dinner (what else does one do but eat at a European inspired bistro before an NPR show? Ha!!). Escargot was Ex-cell-ent!! Really, best we'd every had. Tender and tasty, with a mini-baguette to dip into the succulent garlic parsley-butter sauce. Entrée was the Cafe Burger (since we had the show we didn't want to take a chance on pep time) - tres magnifique - OMG. Juicy, flavorful black angus with rich cheezy cheddar. We saw other dishes go by, and each one inspired food envy. Service was genuinely friendly. If we go back to Berkshires, we are absolutely putting this on our dining checklist. read more

Lovely dinner - THANK U YELPERS and Thank you Chez-Nous! Olives were delicious with fresh warm bread. White wine was fantastic - I thought I was back in Italy with my 65 yr old Italian padronna! Server Kelly made my choice easy. I couldn't decide between the lamb or salmon so she suggested half of each - brilliant! Lamb was cooked PERFECTLY! Absolutely scrumptious! The twice baked goat cheese soufle is to die for! I've never had something so LIGHT and tasty - wow. Rachel (owner?) So knowledgeable and kind! What a way to break-up my 5 hour drive from Providence, RI, to Syracuse, NY. So glad I've found a new SOLID place to eat the finest French bistro around! Salmon was great - served in a deep fried pastry - very good (though a bit greasy). Looking forward to dessert! read more

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Food was good until new owner/chef took over this year. Very disappointing. Will not return

By far the best meal So far of our week long vacation. For my gf the restaurant was great for gluten and dairy free offerings. We started with the cold tomato basil soup which we enjoyed. My gf had a salad and loved the dressing. I had the chicken liver pate that I enjoyed. My gf had the lamb chops that she said were very good although she said all 4 were not cooked the same. I had the shrimp dish which were excellent. Desert was just as good. My gf had the key lime cheese cake and I the chocolate tort mouse with coffee ice cream. Just superb. Would come back in a second read more

Okay, but not terrific. Visiting friends who live in the Berkshires, and they'd made the res weeks ahead (in season, you have to!). The little rolls were warm and lovely, served w butter and a little crock of olives...I love olives! Entrees were on the spare side, but the grilled shrimp were perfectly cooked. 6 of them, served with a side salad, $18.50, a bit overpriced, we thought. One of our friends ordered some sort of stew, which he said he liked, but, again, was a rather small portion. Passed on dessert. Service was gracious. read more

Fresh! We sat on their outdoor deck and the scent of herbs and fresh food greeted us! Everything was delicious. One of our guests had just woken up from a nap and the sense stirred her to fully embrace the wonderful meal. The gentleman had the duck, we also had a salad, at the table the ravioli as an hors d'oeuvres and the veggie beet burger, sharing the also perfect fries. Even the decorative greens were delicious; our plates were cleaned. And the desserts also exquisite, two key lime cheese cakes & a brownie. The service was superb, willing to answer, encouraging our questions. It was a vacation splurge & worth every penny! read more

Excellent menu, food prepared very well. My wife had trout and I had rack of lamb. We both loved the meal. Even the goat cheese, walnut and beet salad was great, with especially fresh lettuce. Share this! Small but excellent wine selection. Topped it all off with tasty decaf espresso. Service was attentive. The ambience was good. The table in a small room with only 2 others made for a relaxing dinner. Cost was quite reasonable. read more

Went early before a Jacob's Pillow performance. Had the trout almondine and steak frites. Food was fine, not extraordinary. Staff was pleasant. Wine list limited. Okay but not as memorable (or worth repeating) as other local options. read more

Wow!!!! Escargot was simply amazing. Seriously swoon-worthy. Salad w duck leg. Amazing. Hamburger with bacon & blue cheese tasted fresh and was perfectly cooked. Generally not crazy about fries. Gobbled up their yummy string fries! Add this place to your short list!! read more

We had a great dinner at Chez nous. They do something really cool. You can get one entire entrée, or two separate half portion entrées. Or even 1/2 entrée. We had salmon, rack of lamb, and vegetable ravioli. Everything was delicious. We finished with a dessert sampler that was outstanding. We had an excellent time! read more

Cafe Triskele - Rack of lamb - French Near Me - Lee, Massachusetts

I had never been to Triskele but had heard good things about the food. I encouraged two friends to go. Unfortunately, I was disappointed. We had a 6pm reservation but, by that time, they were running out of some of their dishes. Two of us selected the last two NY strip steaks. Mine was good, not great. The other person who ordered clearly got a different cut than mine and it was filled with grizzle. It was also not cooked as she requested. My friends and I, who live in the Berkshires year-round, go out to eat regularly and love fine dining. I can't imagine we will go back to Triskele. read more

Great experience! Everything was quite tasty. Had Duck confit. Brussels Sprouts as a side. Recommend both. And the dessert!!! The owner Rebecca is a pastry chef. It is worth the calories. Save it elsewhere or do an extra mile walk. Order dessert. Very nice last meal in the Berkshires. read more

Outstanding meal on the patio. Ploughman's plate was an excellent start, exceeded only by the duck confit and rack of lamb. Paired with wines from the excellent list, and finished off with perfect crème brûlée, this was a superb and authentic French dinner. Good service a big plus. Will be returning! read more

We recently ate at Cafe Triskele. We have been eating at this establishment for 28 years. Have seen many name changes and menu changes. The new menu is a much more classic French. Prices are more reasonable. The negative was 1.50 extra for bread. Disappointing considering my wife ordered the mussels. While they were good the bread would of been nice for sauce. I had duck confit which was very good, served over cassoulet salad. This was a bean salad which was cold. Would of liked it warm. Overall nice meal, staff was well trained and very attentive. Would go back for another try. read more

Chez Nous offers a delicious end to a summer Sunday with an early bird al fresco dinner in Lee! A taste of France while our wings are clipped happy for the socially distanced table under an awning. Two can share the pate platter as a starter with warm fresh bread plus pickled vegetables-- followed by moules frites with outstanding hand carved fries. Masks all around and friendly service. No extra charge for watching a man walk 5 border collies back and forth. Merci et a bientot! read more

Limited menu but what they do, they do very well. We ate at the bar and were served by co-owner, Rebecca, who was fantastic. We shared the salmon tartine, then the cassoulet followed by two homemade desserts, sachet torte and crème brûlée. All aspects of our meal were delicious - we were glad we split it because it was very hearty. We had two nice cocktails with our appetizer and then moved to a glass of Bordeaux w the cassoulet. We were given two after dinner drinks that paired nicely w our desserts since it was our anniversary celebration. The restaurant is very cozy, nice bar in addition to the restaurant and table seating. Overall, great experience. read more

We had a great dinner tonight at Cafe Triskele. We had not been here since the pandemic and when it was Chez Nous. We were not disappointed. We started off with Croquille Saint Jacque, a creamy, cheesy scallops dish. Also their version of The Ploughman's with hearty pate and cheese. And topped it off with a local cheese plate. We didn't think we would have room for the main course! My wife ordered the Duck Cassoulet: duck confit with sausages and white beans. I had the Duck Confit with creamed sweet potatoes. Topped off with mango sorbet The waitstaff was courteous and very attentive. Overall a spectacular evening. I highly recommend it! Oh by the way, we mentioned it was our anniversary dinner and Chef Gilbert sent over complimentary champagne. read more

We had a really nice time last weekend here. Very friendly service, and enjoyed our dishes. My black bean burger was excellent.

I cannot believe I haven't written this yet. I went to stay at an inn not far from his restaurant for our first year anniversary. The inn keeper raved to us about Chez Nous. No disrespect, but being from NYC with all the glamour and hugeness of places when we pulled up for our anniversary dinner to Chez Nous, the place looks unimpressive. We walked in gingerly and were immediately blown away by the indoors, a cozy yet beautiful place. It definitely looked like it was a residential property in its past, but the decor engulfed us in its beauty. We got a table and were still apprehensive about the food (we have had some very bad experiences). We were seated and waited on by a very pleasant staff. They helped us pick a wine and the food. Once the wine was brought to us we waited patiently for the food. What was put before us can be described as nothing less than heaven. It was all so scrumptious and it melted, and we melted right along with it. The meat cooked to perfection, the sauces delectable, the symphony of the two dancing on our palettes, realizing taste buds I didn't think we had. It was now the moment of the final truth. As our stomachs burgeoned with what could be the best food I have had, we had to top our night, and end our first anniversary with some desert. I looked around and saw a lot of people order the same desert, we asked for one of those and one recommendation. My husband and I are not people who like a lot of sweet, he loves his dark chocolate and I don't have any hankering for sweets. This was probably my favorite part, the desert haunts me till today almost two years later. We were bewitched, the chef could have had us jumping hoops with the tricks and enchantments they placed on our tongues with that. I had seen people revel in chocolate only in movies like Chocolat, I had never really understood what ecstasy from food meant till I tried this desert. Their menu seems to have changed, but if the chef hasn't, this has to be a stop! There can be no questions or hesitations, throw away the fast food and have one of the most enlightening meals of your life! Thank you Chez Nous for haunting me like you do and spoiling me like you have. read more

So happy Chez Nous is open to outdoor dining and they graciously fit us in. Definitely call in advance to reserve a table because Covid summer seating is limited. Service excellent, wine cooled and crisp and food superb. Highly recommend the cod. They also have kids meal options which was great. read more

Cafe Triskele - Pan seared MA Cod with ratatouille and rice - French Near Me - Lee, Massachusetts

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Had a wonderful meal tonight - new owners Gilbert and Rebecca are cooking great food! My pork chop in cognac sauce was perfect, and the trilogy sampler of desserts (crème brulée, dark chocolate cheesecake, almond cake) was scrumptious. Comfortable atmosphere and great service, too. A gem. Can't wait to go back! read more

I try never to leave negative reviews but tonight I have to. I felt rushed from start to finish of my time here. I realize I was a single diner taking up a table, however, my plan had been entree, wine, and if my allergies would allow, dessert. I was taking my time and asking questions about my entree choice in an effort to allow the kitchen the fewest, if any substitutions. I settled on a half order of duck which turned out to be an appetizer sized plate with two small pieces of duck breast, cabbage that tasted of nothing but the sauce on the plate, and a SLICE of roasted sweet potato. One slice! Thankfully, after feeling so rushed from the get go, I had not ordered wine and did not even consider dessert. Also thankful I had eaten a big lunch. I'm giving one star only because the ten or so bites of duck I actually got to take seemed to be cooked well. read more

I have passed Chez Nous traveling thru Lee and on my way to almost every other spot in that town for over 12 years and never once considered dining there. Why ? I wrongly assumed that it was French and stuffy and that Lee would need to wear a jacket. Silly me !!! We arrived on a drizzly evening to celebrate Lee's last birthday in his 5th decade. We were instantly amazed at the very casual and laid back atmosphere. I believe that the hostess was part of the family that runs Chez Nous, was comfortably dressed in Bermuda type shorts and teva type sandals... all a good and comforting sign to us as we were also casually dressed. As we settled in to our enclosed veranda table, we became more became increasingly aware that we had stumbled upon a little gem. The warm crusty rolls, reasonably priced local Berkshire Distillary Ethereal Gin martini and friendly waitress celebrating her 3rd day at work all added to a splendid evening. Most of all, we appreciated the ability to order a half portion of any entree, allowing us to sample both the rack of lamb and the delicious scallops following both the Pate and cheese boards. Too full for dessert, we agreed that next time we might forgo the appetizers and concentrate on the delicious mains and perhaps a dessert. It was a great meal, reasonably priced and very memorable. We will certainly return and i'm truly sorry that it took this long to discover. read more

Read all the reviews which are fabulous so decided to take my mom for mother's dinner while on vaca in the berkshires. I made reservations and we were seated right away. The decor is rustic with an artistic flare very pretty. Ordered the Rita for a drink which was not what I expected and was not drinkable. It was a martini with cheap tequila in a margarita glass. We ordered the parsnip hazelnut soup, salad and shrimp ceviche for apps. Soup and salad were excellent. Ceviche has excellent taste but the shrimp tasted either frozen or very over cooked. Next we ordered the roasted lobster and Mediterranean chicken. The lobster was only the claws and cold- waitress offered to bring it back but we didn't want it over cooked. The chicken had vegetables and broth but nothing Mediterranean about it , it was more like a chicken stew. I ate it but it was sub par at best. The service was good, waitress was prompt and accurate and somewhat friendly. To make up for the cold lobster they gave us two free deserts. Now the deserts are the BEST and worth going back. Got the blondie which words can't express how fabulous. Got the desert sampler and the cheesecake with ruhbarb both the best I've ever had. The pastry chef should have her own television show or something she is that good! So maybe the chef was having an off day or I'm spoiled from RI restaurants that I've found to be the best in the country. Either way chez nous is worth a visit if only for the deserts So the owner very rudely replied to my google review and said he would also reply here . I stand by my review the lobster was claws only n the food was sub par ...sometimes the truth hurts. It seems as tho someone needs a good dose of humility as this was by no means what I would think of as gourmet French. But with that said I still complimented the business and would have gone back but now there is absolutely no reason to go back which is a shame becAuse the deserts were fab. The defensiveness of the owner/chef rather than accepting a negative review and taking ownership that they have things to improve on ; he was patronizing and rude... so he has the French thing down lol hope ur wife continues to thrive with her deserts even tagging along side of u read more

Unfortunately, service from our waitress was slow, bordering on indifferent (people at the table next to ours, who sat down 20 minutes after we did, got their main dishes before us). It just took what I felt was an unnecessarily long time to bring us our drinks, appetizers, and main dishes. Also, the table wasn't fully cleared until we specifically asked (sauce for trout and bread stayed in the table well into dessert). Food was generally good, EXCEPT for my dish (mussels in a tarragon cream sauce), which was completely flavorless - it tasted like slightly bitter cream (no "subtle" flavors, just no flavor at all) Honestly, I must have sprinkled a third of the salt shaker into it, and that barely made a difference. I could have sent it back, but didn't want to order something else that would have taken another half hour to come out. Cafe Triskele is supposed to be one of the better places in Lee (and the Berkshires), so I expected better. Overall, a disappointing experience. read more

We were regulars at Chez Nous and and were very happy with the food and service there. Tonight we decided to try Cafe Treskele, its replacement. We will not be returning. The food was quite good, though they were out of a main entree on a Saturday night. Our requirement for gluten free options was met with indifference by the server. What was most annoying was the $5 extra charge for splitting a salad, which brought the cost for a salad to $17. When we said something to the server, she responded that it was the fee for splitting a salad, then ran off. When we asked to speak with the owner, we were told she was "quite busy" behind the bar. The bill for a dinner for 2 was over $100. I expect better. read more

I liked the menu much better when it was Chez Nous! There is no excuse for serving a small portion of stale bread and charging for it. Everything was small portions and by small I mean tiny. The outside experience left a lot to be desired. We were downwind from the kitchen exhaust that smelled like a gas leak and we had to change our table. Everything was preseasoned with salt and pepper in the morning so there were limited options for me as I am allergic to black pepper. They did a reasonably good job of accommodating my allergies but the portion was tiny! Exactly four French fries on my plate with a 4 oz. piece of fish that shrank to 2 oz. after being cooked. The waitress tried but the restaurant seemed somewhat disorganized. I think I'd prefer to stay home and cook for friends and family. I left hungry. read more

Great food, very (!!!) friendly staff. Lots to choose from. A neighborhood treasure. Food was delicious with many options for me

Had a wonderful night at Triskele where we felt everything hit the right note. The ambience was charming, intimate without being stuffy. We had a little of everything from appetizers to salads, main course, cocktails and non-alcoholic drinks, as well as dessert. The beef pasta was one of the best meals I've had in a long time. The waitstaff and owners were attentive and clearly passionate about their food and experience. You saw the chef and owners interacting with customers, serving drinks, really engaging with their clients as family. Anyone in the area - whether local or passing through - should make plans for Triskele - we will certainly be back! read more

Great food and atmosphere, unique desserts . Great staff and wine list. Highly recommend