Cenadou is one of those places that makes you slow down and enjoy every bite. Set in North Salem, the dining room overlooks a beautiful meadow with rolling hills in the distance, creating a peaceful backdrop that feels quintessentially Westchester. The space is modern, warm, and understated. Everything we ordered was excellent. The panisse was golden and crisp on the outside, soft and creamy in the middle. The hake was light, buttery, and cooked perfectly, and the lamb chops were tender, flavorful, and beautifully seasoned. Every plate felt carefully put together, with classic French techniques and just enough creativity to make each dish feel special. And then there was dessert. The profiterole was the perfect ending to the meal--a light, airy pastry filled with ice cream, covered in a crisp hazelnut shell, and finished with a smooth chocolate glaze. It had the perfect mix of crunch, creaminess, and rich chocolate, but somehow still felt light enough that you wanted every last bite. read more

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We very much enjoyed our meal here and are pleased to find a good haute cuisine restaurant in westchester. Service was excellent and it was fun to watch the preparation. It's a great space: simple and comfortable, lively yet not too loud. My one complaint is re nuts. Why so many dishes with them when so many people are allergic? And...I chose the 1 of 3 desserts which didn't mention nuts only to discover that had nuts in it and the other two could leave them out. Frustrating. Overall though we really liked it and will probably return. read more

I genuinely wish this could be a higher review. I came to North Salem and visited Cenadou when picking a birthday dinner location for a relative. It was nice spending some time on-site. The property itself is genuinely beautiful, elevated without being overdone. We also got a positive impression of the staff who were welcoming and helped us think through a reservation. While we didn't end up dining, the food presentation we saw (both in-person and from what's publicly available) looks exceptional. I remember the display for the duck breast dishes which we saw carried out to patrons was next level. That said, our experience with the reservation/cancellation process ended up being frustrating and ultimately changed our plans. Overall, this seems like a place with a lot going for it in terms of setting, atmosphere, but the logistics around reservations could use improvement. read more

We had dinner here and we loved the ambiance and the food. We got the following: -iberico with sourdough crackers: this was very good, but I would probably try something different next time -tuna crudo: this was amazing -mussels: very good -ribeye: this was amazing and so rich. The dish is definitely enough for 2 people to share. It was very good but next time I would probably try something different I would definitely come back. read more

Cenadou Bistrot - Mussels - very good - French Near Me - North Salem, New York

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This is an excellent French restaurant, run by a French couple from Marseilles. Downstairs you have the Michelin starred La Bastide and upstairs the more informal but still upscale bistro Cenadou. Provençal accents everywhere from some of the hors d'oeuvres to the prep in many of the dishes. Typically beautiful interior design with an open air kitchen at the back of the main room. So French! We had an absolutely wonderful meal - the leeks vinaigrette - braised and then tossed with Tarragon and basil vinaigrette, pistachio praliné, ricotta salata, and frisée salad - were one star of the evening along with the duck breast with sunchokes, black mission figs, fig leaf oil, duck jus. The duck was absolutely perfectly cooked - great sear and a perfectly done medium rare. It was phenomenal. We finished with a cheese course paired with a very nice Sauternes. The service was superlative - very young staff but extremely well trained and passionate about the restaurant's vision. The cocktails were also on point - very inventive Negroni with a blend of different Amari and vermouths that tempered the typical Campari bitter to a much softer finish. Sophisticated, subtle riff that worked really well. They also have some really interesting spirits, such as three Chartreuse varieties outside the standard Green and Yellow. We would have done La Bastide as well but could not re-schedule plans we'd made with friends. We did stop back the following evening for an after dinner cocktail and had saved room for dessert: the profiterole and the baba au rhum, both expertly done with the latter getting treated with a healthy dose of El Dorado rum. If you're staying in this general area this is a definite no miss option. Build it into your schedule! You won't be disappointed! Note they do a "Sunday lunch" option which also looked interesting / appetizing. read more

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This should be a 5-star experience. And mostly it was, so let's get the big con out of the way first. If one of your menu highlights is a curated 5-cheese plate, then it needs to actually be curated. The flavors should create a journey. Instead, this was the most forgettable cheese plate I had all year. At $32, it feels like the restaurant is coasting on its reputation. Other stumbles: the egg mimosa was unbalanced with globs of mustard mayo with nothing to counter them. The crispy profiterole had promise, but drowning it in chocolate defeats the whole point of the texture. Gripes aside, the food overall was still excellent. The duck was perfectly executed; delicate crispy skin, a flawless jus, and a salsify purée worth every bite. That jus was good enough to justify soaking it up with the mushroom fricassee. The escargot arrived with puff pastry, black garlic, caramelized shallots, and pesto. The presentation felt like a signature flex. Whether it amplified the escargot itself is debatable, but it made for an experience. Unlike the cheese plate, the sliced Iberico pork shoulder was worth every penny. Service was excellent without being obtrusive. Strong wine list. The bartender was enthusiastic and genuinely engaged with guests. Worth it for a night of high-end French comfort food just skip the cheese course. read more

The food was very delicious! Fresh ingredients. Service was friendly. Cool vibe. It was really awesome being able to see the kitchen from the dining area and everyone's food as it came out. The only downside is this place is VERY French styled...meaning the tables are very close together. You can't help but be in the other party's conversation. The waitress tried to squeeze through to place food at the other tables and each time her butt was literally on my arm. So if you want a quiet private date night spot...this may not be it for you. Other than...that very cool looking and tasty. read more

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This is one of those places I will make reservations over and over again just because it's that good. Everything was 5 stars, everything was perfect in terms of food and drinks. The only flaw here is the space in between seating read more

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Anything you order will be wonderful! My steak was superb.If you drink wine you will be happy with the choices.

We visited for a birthday dinner and started with the foie gras and anchovy toast. The foie gras portion was small, but the anchovy toast was salty, hearty, and more satisfying. For mains, we had the duck breast and steak frites. While the flavors and presentation were above average, both meats were tougher than expected. We wanted the mille feuille for dessert, but it was sold out, so we tried the floating island instead--a lighter finish to a hearty meal. Service was attentive but seemed a bit overwhelmed by the early dinner crowd. We'd consider coming back in another season to try a new menu. read more

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La Bastide and Cenadou was first brought to my attention by my Yelp friend Cam E. I had dined at another French restaurant in Westchester and gave a lukewarm review, so she suggested I check this place out. I put this place on the back burner, mostly because North Salem isn't exactly in my backyard - but my interest was piqued nonetheless. When one of my friends and I were looking to catch up, I thought this would be the perfect place to go, so off we went. La Bastide and Cenadou are actually two restaurants that are housed in the same building. La Bastide is a fine dining restaurant (courses, pairings, etc), and Cenadou is more of a contemporary bistro with an à la carte menu; I dined at the latter. The restaurants are owned by Andrea Calstier and his wife Elena Oliver, who both owned Papilles in NYC prior to opening here. The restaurant is housed in a cute, almost farmhouse-like building, and walking in I was immediately greeted by the bar and host stand. The dining room itself wasn't large, but not cramped so it was quite comfortable. There are very clean lines with lots of white, light-ish wood tones, and blues to add a splash of color. I'm not exactly sure where La Bastide is, but I'm assuming it's in a separate room not visible to those dining at Cenadou. Before browsing the menu, we decided to get drinks. They have a full bar, but also feature some really interesting cocktails. I decided to get the Nougat, which contained vodka, St Germain, yellow bell pepper, and crémant de bourgogne. Super interesting, I could definitely taste the yellow bell pepper and despite me thinking it wouldn't work, it really did. As far as food, they have a good selection of elevated French bistro food, with dedicated sections for hors d'oeuvres, charcuterie, apps, mains, cheeses, sides, and shareables. We decided to get a few things from each section to share: chickpea panisses, Hudson Valley foie gras terrine, moules à la provençale, Atlantic cod, and pommes frites. The terrine was really tasty, it came with toasted brioche and rhubarb chutney which was super flavorful and enhanced the foie gras. The mussels were delicious - a generous portion and sitting in a delicious broth. The cod was nice and flakey and sitting in a cream-ish sauce but wasn't heavy. The frites were pretty good, and paired with a tasty aioli. The chickpea panisses were the weakest thing we got, the texture and flavors weren't my favorite - but even still it wasn't bad. We decided to pass on dessert, but I did finish the evening with a nice cappuccino. Service was great - everyone was really friendly and they timed the food perfectly so it came out at the right pace. Overall, I had an excellent experience at Cenadou; the food was delicious, the service was on point, and the setting was inviting. This is a highlight of the dining scene in Northern Westchester and definitely worth making a trip to. read more

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I got wind of this new chic French restaurant opening in The North Salem Post and finally got a chance to experience Cenadou after their long awaited grand opening. Their Resy time slots tend to fill up the week of, but I was able to snag a Saturday night dinner reservation a few weeks prior. Once there, we were seated immediately and the overall experience was lovely. The interior space is beautiful with a kitchen window view in the back of the dining space. We ordered the devilled eggs and chickpea parisses for the table. The eggs were light and bouncy with a creamy center and a flakey, salty crumble of grated bottarga (fish roe) on top. The chickpea parisses were delicate and soft with a light tomato-y aftertaste. I shared the mushroom risotto and steak frites. The risotto was cozy and just salty and savory enough with an al dente bite. The steak was nicely seared and the fries were perfectly addictive. The dessert, just like everything else, was thoughtful and delicious. The Profiterole is essentially an ice cream sandwich covered in chocolate sauce and a crunchy top. The Ile flottante was an airy marshmallow in cream with bits of crunchy nutty toffee. *Chef's kiss* read more

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If it weren't for my September Westchester Magazine subscription, I wouldn't have known Cenadou in North Salem existed. Plus my friend Cam, raved about it. Even with the relatively recent opening, Cenadou is already a hot-ticket that's quickly making waves. Cenadou highlights an all-French menu that hubs and I are always on the hunt for- particularly because we've visited very good French restaurants in Mamaroneck in the past, or Saint George Bistro in Hastings-on-Hudson. And some that were drastically off like Encore in Larchmont or 'Brasserie' Le Steak- own by....forget it. So taking the 35 minute drive was a nice breath of fresh air. The design inside is minimally styled done in soft white walls and black touches with a mod-ish bar area on your right. But it's the top-to-bottom glass partition window and open kitchen that speaks. This isn't the "coq-au-vin" type place (who knows, maybe it'll change later). Menu has other French classics with a modern twist. My 'Lily' cocktail not only looked cute- but it was packed with a lot of strength. The Escargots in our starter were wrapped in an ultra-buttery and delicious puff pastry. Wished the entire dish had more heft. Our scrumptious 'Garden Salad' was great with my request of oil+lemon only when I skipped the no mustard vinaigrette that was listed on the menu. Thank you. I could've settled on the Cod- which I'm sure may have been more solid. But I'm a mushroom fiend so decided on the Mushroom Risotto at this French restaurant(I know). But you know that sauce or juiciness that's created when you make a risotto? It had an incredibly wonderful mushroom flavor. And all those mushrooms on top, were phenomenal. I'll leave it at that. Hubs like his steak with all those fries. Between the taste of our meals and the energy- they both persuaded us to stay for dessert. I'll say this: dessert was a unique experience as hubs has never had a sorbet that was almost foamy. But, he enjoyed his Citron sorbet with a sublime lavender hint (I did too) in the back with a striking citrus flavor. I only wished there was a chocolate dessert- so settled on the light-as-air Baba a L'Armagnac with passion fruit+tarragon+mini diced pineapple that was served table-side. Never had it. Was Interesting. The tarragon was prominent and so was the Armagnac but I was searching for the passion fruit. Enjoyable nonetheless. Our young server Mimi was all smiles throughout our dinner. I will agree on my friend Cam's point that the dining space is very loud. But I will also add that nothing (didn't see anything) is used for sound absorption to control the loud talking. It made it feel as if I was in my high school's cafeteria. But listen, service from Mr Bartender who personally brought our cocktails was all smiles- and of course, the owner who has the most pleasant demeanor while we dined here. read more

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We were looking forward to dining at the new Cenadou French restaurant in North Salem after seeing them recently featured in Westchester magazine. As you enter the new contemporary style bar area, you are greeted with warm smiles. Turning to the left , you will enter their small sleek dining room which has a busy open kitchen towards the back. Now lets get to the food: For starters: We commenced with the silky melt-in-your-mouth House-made Duck Foie gras with Pear -- Awesome ! Mains: - Steak au Poivre vert avec pommes frites - cooked perfectly to order. - Roasted Crescent Duck breast - with parsnip puree, mission figs Au jus-was absolutely sublime. Only complaint: the acoustics of the room are very loud as the room fills. Hopefully they will figure out how to muffle the noise so you can converse comfortably. *Excellent wine & cocktails list * ** Lovely, efficient and friendly servers ** **It is so good to finally enjoy French cuisine in the Westchester area!! ** **Welcome ** Thank you so much for reading. Bon appétit ! read more

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I just attempted to make a reservation at Cenadou Bistrot by phone for Saturday evening at 6:00 for a party of four. My conversation with the young lady who answered was pleasant and direct. I was informed that they could accommodate our request, but would need our table for another reservation by 8:00 that same evening. I assured her that would be no problem, at which point I gave her my name and telephone number. I was then informed that I had to provide a credit card to make/hold the reservation. At first I was in disbelief that by my calling to make the reservation wasn't enough to inform the establishment that I was actually interested in eating their food, and told them that I wasn't interested exposing my credit card information to anyone simply to make a reservation. I was then told that the reservation could not be made. After hanging up, I felt I should express my displeasure in this practice to the manager and called back only to reach their voice mail. I requested a call back, and received one a few minutes later from the owner. She tried to explain to me that all restaurants in New York using an electronic reservation service requires a credit card. I tried to explain to her that I called her restaurant and spoke to a human being in this matter, and I never use online reservations as I prefer to receive a name of the person I make my reservation with. I also mentioned that I have made reservations at establishments up the street from her with some with equal and some with better Yelp ratings to her restaurant that have never asked me for a form of payment before actually being served my meal. I can only assume that Cenadou Bistrot is afraid to be burned by potential customers using electronic methods of making reservations and not following through on them. I would suggest that they look inward and change their attitude toward customer taking the time and additional steps to make human contact in making their reservations, and welcome them to their restaurant. As for myself, I will never set foot in this restaurant, and might suggest others to follow suit. read more

Had such an incredible time here celebrating my birthday. A beautiful place with five-star rack of lamb entree, ile flottante meringue and crispy profiterole desserts, and the Lily cocktail. A very unique escargot and cod curry dish. Generous outdoor seating in the middle of a meadow that makes you feel like you're out in the French countryside. Indoors has a cozy yet trendy feel and you can watch the chefs cook in the open kitchen. You really feel like you're in Napa or a small French village, somewhere far, far away from NYC. Can't wait to come back again and try more entrees. The ideal place to celebrate. 5 stars!!! read more

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My wine group ventured into the wilds of North Salem this month. This place is certainly off the "beaten path" but well worth the trip. It's basically two restaurants in one. We ate at the Cenadou bistro upstairs, the space downstairs next to the wine cellar is La Bastide. The Hiramasa Crudo was divine. Just bursting with flavors. The chicken Vadouvan is special. Extremely moist and tender and loaded with Provençal spice. We also had a cheese course that had some lovely quince paste and sourdough bread. The Mille Feuille was huge and made for two people. It was heavenly! Service is terrific and the staff is extremely pleasant and friendly. What a fantastic meal. read more

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We've been followers of Chef Andrea since his days at Papilles in NYC. When he and his wife, Elena, announced the closure to pursue the opening of two new restaurants in North Salem, we were deeply saddened, but we were excited for their new adventures. So we waited with bated breath... When Cenadou (elevated casual dining) opened, we made the 1.5-hour trip and we were sooooo happy! Chef Andrea and Elena have created a place where you feel like you're transported to the French countryside with elevated cuisine that you can only typically find in France. My Cenadou favorites were: anchovies (sooo good), egg mimosa (delicious), chickpeas (surprised that chickpeas could be this good), mushroom risotta (soooo much umami), halibut (perfect piece of fish), and rack of lamb (perfectly cooked). With the debut of La Bastide (fine dining experience), Chef Andrea and Elena have ascended to even greater heights, delivering an extraordinary dining experience worthy of 6 stars. Each dish is a masterpiece, showcasing seasonal ingredients expertly paired with flawlessly prepared proteins. And their wine cellar would make most restaurants blush with envy. My La Bastide favorites were: Everything! (because it's a tasting menu) but the highlights were the white asparagus (best asparagus that I have ever eaten), maine lobster (very special preparation), charcoal grilled black sea bass (perfectly cooked with beautiful flavor), and the veal shortloin (brilliant presentation). It's only a matter of time before critics discover these hidden treasures, be it the NY Times or the Michelin Guide. You should visit both Cenadou and La Bastide... they are totally different experiences. Don't miss out--go now! read more

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The restaurant downstairs has a new Michelin star. The bar upstairs is friendly and the food is wonderful. Try the local mushrooms.

We're local but took us a while to come try Cenadou. Was a nice experience! The best thing we ate was the fluke ceviche. That was delicious. My husband enjoyed his duck. I felt my fish was overcooked. It was a hard sear without skin so that's hard to accomplish. I think the dish is normally cod but was halibut tonight so that may have contributed. Service was attentive if green. At the price point, I would say 3.5-4 stars. Cute space. read more

place is beautiful . staff is tremendous like top of the line. food was presented amazingly and was really tasty . wait time for food was exactly where it should be . drinks were yummy .we ate at 6 and by 8 as we were leaving the place was packed and starting to get really loud which I def wouldn't have enjoyed if my whole dinner was like that. def recommend early dinner time read more

Meh. It's fine. Average fare. Above average price. Drinks orders were taken at random. Appetizers arrived at random. Bar staff was very knowledgeable. Waitstaff less. read more

Cannot recommend enough!! It was a bit of a drive from where I live, but it was oh so totally worth it. I was taking an out of town guest to dinner, and she absolutely loved the entire experience. The food was outstanding. The service and ambience were great as well. Has been added to my roster of impressive restaurants in and around Westchester read more

This was my first "official" French dining experience, but I hope it won't be my last. We tried four appetizers - foie gras, escargot, anchovies, and (deviled?) eggs. All were very good, but the eggs were really nothing special. For dinner, we had the chicken, steak au poivre, and duck. For dessert, an amazing creation with pastry, cream, chocolate, banana, etc. did I say amazing? It was truly epic. The entire meal, the service, ambiance, everything was perfect. The restaurant was more casual than I'd expected, (The fancy restaurant is not yet open, so this was the bistro experience.) but that just gave everything a more casual feel. The service and food were fine dining all the way. I don't have much to say except - go, go hungry, and order dessert! read more

Cenadou Bistrot - The amazing dessert - French Near Me - North Salem, New York

Had dinner at Cenadou. This is the restaurant the area has needed. Great food. Attentive service. Properly French. Serious wine. Lovely space. Can I find anything to improve? Well it's a bit noisy in the dining room. But overall - well I made a reservation to come back before I finished dessert. read more

Cenadou Bistrot - 2020 Drouhin Meursault by the glass. - French Near Me - North Salem, New York

Second time here. Apps were excellent. Great mussels, anchovies, fries. Mains however had issues. The cod was nicely done but the leeks were not cut small so the log strands took away from the fish. My cavatelli were okay but so over sauced with a parmigiano "foam" that it was like eating at a badly run Italian American restaurant that plops marinara in waves over every dish. I'm surprised at the heavy hand at this pro kitchen. So overall, good but not great by any means. I did appreciate the wine by glass being poured at table unlike most that pour behind the scenes. read more

Everything, top to bottom delicious. The atmosphere is relaxed and calming. We have been to Le Bastide and Cenadou a few times now. We can't say enough about the excellent service and innovative delicious food! read more

Excellent food and cocktails in a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere. Service was very good too.

I'm French and can certify that the food is FRENCH, DELICIOUS, AUTHENTIC and TASTEFUL. Everything from appetizers to desserts were outstanding!!!! Highly recommend. read more

What an absolutely incredible experience!! Cenadou is an upscale bistro, without the stuffy and stiff vibe. The service was perfect, and our server was fun, friendly, knowledgeable and down to earth. Food was delicious and menu was unique, without being "weird". Dishes were served beautifully, and approachable. Superb!!! Can not wait to go back!! read more

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Food was very good. Mussels appetizer was delicious. I shared the fish for two and it was tasty but should have been warmer. Other guests had the steak frites and the asparagus and they enjoyed both. Now for the service and wait staff. They seemed highly in need of training. Our waitress brought the hors d'ouvres and the appetizers at the same time. She never brought bread. When we asked for it she asked if it's ok to bring it with the main course. We said ok. She still forgot to bring it. We asked if someone could fillet our fish. The waitress said ok and she went to fetch someone. She returned about 5 minutes later to report that the fish was already filleted. By the time we started eating it was cold. When espresso was served I asked for some sugar substitute as I am diabetic. The waitress said they didn't have any. I asked to see the manager. The waitress returned with some stevia which was fine. By that time the espresso was cold. It also wasn't a double as requested. They then refilled the order correctly. Really sloppy service for what is supposed to be a fine dining establishment. Also only one restroom for the entire restaurant. read more

This is hands down the best restaurant in Westchester run buy a husband and wife team the husband is the chef the wife runs the front of house and is so sweet the food is incredible so authentic French and service is so attentive and knowledgeable the ambiance is outstanding with amazing views can't wait to go back read more

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Dismissive service, arrogant staff and cold food. Treated like we were doing them a favor eating at their restaurant.

Excellent dining experience. Was looking forward to trying this new place and did not disappoint. Highly recommended read more

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Excellent ! I have been there twice : this is just amazing .... From appetizers , to entrees and deserts , there is some creativity, high quality of the ingredients and outstanding level in execution .... Service is very smooth as well while being very courteous . Wines a bit pricey, maybe .... The best surprise in Westchester for a long time . read more

Cenadou Bistrot - Exquisite fish entree . - French Near Me - North Salem, New York

Bravo! About time the greater Ridgefield area has a proper, cutting edge French restaurant. Cenadou tonight did not disappoint. Tuna crudo, white asparagus, mussels and halibut were all excellent--flavorful and well plated. Service was "on," without being intrusive. Profiteroles and expresso were terrific as well; wine list is diverse and well curated. One quibble: acoustics in the main dining area are so so--while the ambiance is his hip/stark and with the times, the noise level is intrusive. Net, net: will be back for sure. Well done! read more

We went to Cenadou for a special occasion. After being seated a few minutes past our reservation (just fine as we were able to get drinks at the bar), we had a lovely meal. The mussels were good, the deviled eggs were okay, the croutons with the mussels were AMAZING. Steak frites was excellent, the Sea Bass was a bit bland, but still good. We had a nice dessert and paid our bill (with a generous tip, mind you) - just a little over 2 hours had passed....and they sent the very young busgirl over to tell us to VACATE the table. She was clearly nervous, it was totally inappropriate and the timing was way off (a typical fine dining experience should be approx 3 hours). They knew this was a special occasion, the tables were NOT full at the time, and there was no crowd at the bar. The manager should have tastefully thanked us for coming, sending the same message in a less than rude way. We'll go elsewhere next time. read more

Celebrated my wife's birthday last night! The food and atmosphere were amazing. Gracious hosts and well trained staff. We have dined at numerous French Restaurants in the County and Cenadou is by far the best we have dined at. Can't wait to try La Bastide, their other restaurant. read more

Cenadou Bistrot - Tomato appetizer - Cherry Tomatoes, Goat Cheese,Watermelon, Gazpacho - French Near Me - North Salem, New York

Incredible experience at Cenadou. Was great to get out of the Fairfield county area that is full of restaurant management company owned restaurants serving algorithmic uninspired food. A delightfully creative menu and a smart wine list although the wine list could be better organized and a bit more variety. Can't wait to go back. read more

Not impressed. The mussels were very fishy. I've had mussels at Lucs in Ridgefield as well as Herman's and the mussels here were not very good. The sauce was mediocre at best. The risotto was runny not creamy, a cardinal sin among dinning enthusiasts. The duck was undercooked and almost unedible. The wine seemed watered down, even though I saw the waitress open at our table. In short not fine dinning but a comedy of errors. Trying so hard but falling short. The service was adequate but rude. Yes I will lick my plate to get the taste of horse dung out of my mouth you pretentious slob! I would not consider this fine dining but rather fine parenting! Mediocre at best and not worth the price. You can do better. There are far better options for French dinning in the area. read more