Our favorite artisan chocolate shop was closed today due to the rainstorm, and my husband and I were craving handmade chocolates. A quick Yelp search led us to Le Rouge... Upon entering the shop, we got a whiff of a putrid smell. To my husband, it smelled like a dirty public toilet. To me, it smelled like rotten leftovers. We also noticed the shop was not very clean. The floor looked dirty, and the place just looked disorganized. Like as if they were in the midst of a move. Next, onto the service. We each picked four different flavors. The sales associate used his BARE hands to retrieve each one. This is UNACCEPTABLE. Even if he is using sanitizer prior to retrieving the chocolates, this is an unsanitary practice. Sure, the chocolates have paper cups, however my husband did order one orange almond cluster which does not have any covering or paper cup. The sales associate handed the cluster with his BARE HANDS. Gross! I don't believe I've ever been served chocolate without someone wearing gloves... even in a third world country. The chocolates unfortunately were STALE! They all tasted like they had been sitting out for several days. They did not taste high quality - I'm sorry to say that they were barely a step above Russel Stover chocolates. The packaging is nice, though. We love supporting small businesses and especially women of color owned businesses, but unfortunately this place did not meet our expectations. Would not return nor recommend to anyone. read more

I'm a chocolate snob and make it a point to design walking tours of cities around chocolate boutique locations (hey - it's a great way to see a city!). My point: I've had A LOT of chocolate in the States and around the world. I've lived in Southern CT for two years. Le Rouge is probably the best in Fairfield County. I have good news and, well, two suggestions: -The chocolates are rich and well made. The flavor profiles are excellent. Really, this place does an excellent job with flavors. I do recommend it! -Suggestion #1: offer options with cheaper packaging. Yes, I know chocolate boutiques have a lot of overhead. And I'm a person who readily forks out $100+ for chocolate samples when traveling. Le Rouge is just too expensive, and I'm not sure the expense matches the product. Again, the chocolate is really, really good BUT.... My current favorite chocolate shop is in NYC and is very pricey, but the truffles are exceptional and the boutique is paying NYC rent. I wonder if Le Rouge can offer a packaging option that doesn't use its high quality boxes for locals just looking to bring 6 truffles home. I suspect that part of the reason that the prices are so high is because the packaging is expensive. In addition to a nice gift box for a friend, I asked for two truffles in a small bag. The clerk told me they couldn't do this. So... La Rouge lost out on the money I would have spent on two additional truffles. I wonder how often this happens and what money is potentially lost? -Suggestion #2: In all the many, many, many boutiques I've been to in the US, Canada, and Europe, every one of them has provided a "chocolate key." This key is sometimes glossy and gorgeous. It sometimes low-key and practical. The point: it's always there! The "keys" are consistent and help the customer identify what they're about to eat. The clerk at Le Rouge told me that the boutique does not hand out a chocolate key/guide/pamphlet because the flavors are often changed. Huh? What? I suggest being consistent. One shape should always be the _____ flavor. The next should be the _____ flavor. If the shop needs to buy more molds to accommodate different flavor profiles, it's worth the investment. OR...if a particular mold is used as a daily/weekly "wild card", I suggest using a color or other indication that it's a particular flavor. One boutique that I frequent uses the same mold for every truffle it makes. However, the truffles are all adorned with a different color to identify the flavor within. Even 10 years later, I know exactly what I'm getting per the color of the truffle top. Again, this is a great place. I would purchase chocolate here more frequently if the price made it a little more accessible to non-wealthy locals. (And, yes, I have no problem paying current prices if I need a fancy box for gift-giving. Sometimes, I just want some nice truffles at home sans fancy packaging.) read more

Le Rouge Chocolates are hands down the MOST EXQUISITE hand crafted chocolates I have ever had in my entire life... no exaggeration. I have been going to Le Rouge for years and have never once been disappointed in the taste or quality. Aarti is a wonderful woman who is very passionate about her business, and there is truly no better chocolatier in the world! I highly recommend the green tea, sesame, and mango chocolate truffles, along with the orange clusters :). read more

Cute little chocolate shop. Their packaging is super pretty. The chocolates are definitely home made, using high end ingredients and taste wonderful. read more

The best tasting and most beautiful chocolates nothing like anything you can experience anywhere outside of Europe Aarti has the most beautiful packaging boxes bags the most elegant gift for Hostess gifts shower boxes Wedding boxes However u give her Chocolates to such a beautiful gift read more

The owner is so kind and passionate about her work. All the employees here are considerate and willing to please. I utilized them for my wife's surprise birthday party. Aarti and her crew delivered exquisitely for this wonderful event. They were done on time, they were in constant contact with us and we received so many compliments on the taste of the cake (it is not cake, it is chocolate) and the macaroons. The macaroons did not last long at all as everyone thought they were delicious. There are many flavors of chocolate to choose from. Lastly, the art, presentation, and attention to detail are most appreciated. read more

Wonderful morning spent learning about chocolate with my family. As part of our staycation, my daughter scheduled a chocolate making class with Aarti. Her knowledge, experience and wonderful personality made it a truly great time for all. As a benefit, we all ended up with our own delicious, chocolate truffles! Highly recommended! read more

Fantastic chocolate. I just stopped in for some dark chocolate with caramel. The chocolates are amazing. The designs are great. I loved the dark chocolate with caramel, it's shaped like a crown. The dark chocolate almond joy was good. Lovely box! I are the chocolate immediately!, read more

The service was great, very friendly staff, I would definitely recommend to my friends and family !

This is by far one of the best chocolatiers on the East Coast. The chocolate is probably some of the best I have ever had. I have no hesitation saying that is second to none. Aarti, the owner and master chocolatier painstakingly makes sure that all of the chocolates she sells is nothing but perfect. She takes the time to explain what each chocolate is to her customer and also take the time to find out what they like and do not like. Some of the wonderful flavors of chocolate that she has are: Grand Marnier, green tea, Guinness stout, salted caramel and many more. She has been listed in Publications such as Best of Westport, Best of Gold Coast 2016 and also featured on Connecticut's News 12. She also does special special orders, caterers in those parties. If you were in Fairfield County you have to stop here. I promise you will be hooked. read more

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Not only extremely high quality chocolates, delicious cakes, friendly service and beautiful packaging, we did a Zoom chocolate-making class for our daughter's birthday and had a wonderful time! Aarti gave us the necessary chocolate supplies and a shopping list and led us through a nearly 1.5 hour Zoom class in truffle making. Our results weren't quite the visual beauty of those available in the shop, but they tasted amazing. We highly recommend this unique shop for chocolate gifts and treats. read more

I stumbled across them by chance on Yelp while looking for a cake to celebrate my wife's birthday. I was intrigued by their interesting truffle flavors, so decided to visit. I met the owner who is a delightful Indian woman and she introduced me to her world of European hand made chocolates. She explained she was a chocolatier and not a baker and that all her cakes were chocolate ganache with a filling (most gluten free as well). She described the flavors, each one more enchanting than the next. I settled on apple pie ganache. The flavor is very subtle and not what you would expect. I assumed it would be heavy and sweet, but it was the exact opposite. The texture is more like a flan, but not as dense and only a hint of sweetness. Honestly one of the best cakes I've ever eaten! My wife and 13 year old son were equally impressed and we all savored every once of our slices (not wanting our enjoyment of the cake to be over). I highly recommend giving this place a try and maybe if you're lucky she'll let you sample some of her truffles : ) read more

I've been ordering their cakes and chocolates for a friend of mine who lives in the area for some years now. As far as I can tell, they're the only bakery in town that delivers, which is crucial for me. The owner is lovely to deal with, and when I place the order, I know that it'll be carried out perfectly. The chocolates are delicious - the flavors are really interesting, too, so they make fancy gifts. read more

We absolutely love this place! Aarti is the most amazing person. She hand makes beautiful chocolates, and is so kind. Her flavors are out of this world. Her presentation is divine. She also serves delicious macaroons and delicious chocolate and rose cakes. Absolutely recommend this place. YUUUUUUM! read more

Very nice workers here. The chocolates/truffles were so-so, at a v. high price. What did look amazingly good was the hot chocolate! read more

I am a hot chocolate snob so when I heard that a new chocolate place was opening that was going to have hot chocolate, I was there! The hot chocolate was amazing as I hoped it would be. What I also found was a beautiful selection of truffles. I don't know where to begin. They are not only interesting, saffron, red lentil, mango, to name a few, but they are so beautifully made and painted Aarti, the chocolatier and artist. She is so creative and enjoys tempting you with all her goodies. Aarti: Have you tried the white chocolate fudge? Me: No, I'm not really a white chocolate kind of person Aarti: Here, try a piece Me: OMG!!!! This is amazing, I want some!!! Did I mention the cakes yet? Wow! I've tried 3 and one is better than the next. Strawberry Ganache, Chocolate Raspberry Ganache and Caramel Hazelnut. They not only taste good, but are works of art. What also impresses me is how generous Aarti is with her time and product. If you love fine chocolate then this is the place for you. BTW, I'm off to have the remainder of my Caramel Hazelnut cup...YUM!!!!! read more

Indian, French, and even conservative flavors for those in need but no matter what this is global chocolate. LeRouge chocolates like the rose with fennel or car domain and cinnamon will take you-all over the world in a bite! For the exotic minded saffron, lentil, apple pie, wasabi, and ginger are all available. No preservatives or artificial colors are present in anything. Gold-dusted dark chocolate Gelt, chocolate menorahs, French mendiants, wavy bars, and even cakes, all made before your eyes and by hand will fill any good day but even more so at the holidays. read more

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Wow, this place knows what they are doing with chocolate. And I am a chocolate snob. Plus everything is handcrafted so beautifully. I love gifting people these chocolates for special occasions or just as thank yous for small favors. I love the way they are boxed, also. Easy parking out front and impeccable service once you're inside. I love having this shop close by. read more

This is an excellent chocolate shop with unique, beautiful and delicious chocolate treats. The owner is very friendly and extremely generous. I highly recommend this place. read more

I love Aarti's chocolates! She's so sweet and always offers us free samples and helps us put together beautiful gifts. My friends and I also did a chocolate making class with Aarti which was tons of fun! I totally recommend trying out these beautiful chocolates and her classes if you can! read more

Excellent chocolate with the right amount of sweetness and exquisite taste. The hospitality and warmth of the owner makes you feel like family! read more

I found myself traveling in CT and about to go to birthday dinner. I wasn't really sure what to get, but knew that chocolate always a good gift. Almost by accident, I found an interesting chocolate shop in the middle of Westport that was about to close. The owner Aarti was there and she's a super passionate chocolatier who wants to do interesting things. The retail shop is functional, but it's really all about the chocolate and her unique flavors. Aarti was very knowledgeable about her craft and helped to guide me to a great gift. Highly recommended! read more

This place came highly recommended but be warned, if you don't like dark chocolate there won't be any other options for you. Oh and you'll be shamed for it by the owner. I brought my elderly mother in and neither of us care for dark chocolate but we didn't know that was the only thing they sell. We were not immediately greeted as the owner was taking care of someone else. We're fine with that but to not be ignored and a "we'll be right with you" would have gone a long way for us. When the owner finally greeted us we had time to look at everything on offer and it was only dark chocolate. I asked "Do you only have dark chocolate then?" The owner snidely says "Is there any other kind?". Well, yes there is actually. She directed us towards a small offering of "not so dark" chocolate. We thought we'd try it. It was just ok for us. I have many friends that love dark chocolate but I don't recommend this place purely based on her judgmental attitude. read more

This cute little cafe/shop offers some of the most unique and delicious chocolate delicacies you'll likely ever encounter. Many of owner Aarti's handmade creations feature exotic ingredients you may never have heard of unless you've traveled to other corners of the globe. While those ingredients certainly contribute to a palate pleasing eating experience, the way in which she paints and decorates these confections makes them equally pleasing to the eye. By all means, pay this place a visit and experience for yourself Aarti's warm and enthusiastic personality as well as a sampling of her memorable, mouth-watering morsels. read more

Where to start.... the adorable shop, the most hospitable and talented owner, the super delicious chocolates...? This is an absolute gem in Westport. We are so lucky that Aarti chose our town to open Le rouge. Thank you. read more

Sooo good. First time going here and I did not try a truffle that I did not like. This place is amazing!!

This wonderful store's chocolate is so delicious and totally pure... for a true chocolate connoisseur or just a person who loves chocolate this is the one stop shopping for you. Some high end chocolates taste plain or like you simply mashed up the cocoa bean... this is not the case here... this is chocolate at it's best! The owner is absolutely wonderful also... and clearly loves sharing her talent and passion for chocolate! They make wonderful cakes also... not to be missed! read more

I stopped by Le Rouge yesterday to find some unique chocolates for someone special. And someone who appreciates great chocolates after spending years in Europe. The selection of unique, different and beautiful chocolates is wonderful. They are not only beautiful to look at, but delicious to eat. And the person who received this gift of her chocolates LOVED them. I would absolutely visit her shop and try some of her incredible chocolates. read more

This shop is a chocolate lovers dream. It is a local gem. The owner Aarti is one of a kind. Not only is she delightful friendly and helpful. Her chocolate mousse cake is the best I have ever tasted. Light and airy and totally decadent. Actually It is just perfect. And her home made chocolates are too ' melt in the mouth' delicious for words Besides that the ambiance, the presentation, the beautiful wrapping/packaging is amazing to behold. Go straight there and do not forget to try her hot chocolate!!!! read more

Aarti created a custom order for a friend's big birthday. The chocolates were delicious and each piece had a special meaning for my friend. Aarti is an absolute dream to work with. I'm so glad she's in Westport! read more

We had a "chocolate emergency". The only cure was Le Rouge Chocolates by Aarti. We had the chocolate grande marnier and champagne mousse, along with dark chocolates with Petrone and mango. All were delicious. A definite stop we'll be making every time we visit Westport. read more

I guess they were just not on their game on Valentine's day. They slapped together an assortment in a heart that was already being used on the counter top for samples, 50% of the "assortment" was the same item, the tin was taped together (sloppily) and jammed in a bag with tissue paper. $47, thank you very much! I was in too much of a hurry to complain. The box was covered with finger prints and the candies were completely jumbled together. Last time for Le Rouge. read more

I have never experienced better customer service! I had to order from out of state for a local delivery in Westport and Aarti was kind, accomodating and creative -- she helped me come up with two good ideas for how to make the present of chocolate more personal and thoughtful. AND she dealt with all the logistics of delivery/pickup, even though they got complicated. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND FOR ANY DELIVERY OR PICK UP PRESENT!!!!! read more

The artisanal cakes and chocolates by Aarti are just drop-dead gorgeous! If the high-quality chocolate was not a draw enough, the ingredients - the old stand-by including (almonds, orange) and the exotic (inter alia saffron, pistachio, betel-nut, fennel) take you on a trip across the world. And no TSA to contend with! What a deal! read more

Amazing variety of unique chocolate, all equally flavorful. The owner was very friendly and helpful. Hands down, best chocolate shop I have found in Connecticut. I will be visiting again very soon! Highly recommend. read more

Words cannot describe how grateful I am to Aarti and her shop. It was my girlfriend's birthday and I was out of the country. Not being able to be there for my gf's birthday was heart-wrenching. When I reached out to Aarti and told her about my situation, she was very sympathetic and decided to go beyond the call of duty. She insisted that she delivered the cake(free of charge) to my girlfriend and also decided to gave her a free box of truffle chocolates. My girlfriend soon reached out to me via Skype and told me that the cake was one of the best cakes she had ever tried... Food, when done right, is supposed to not only feed the body but also nourish the soul. Aarti's creations and her desire to improve the quality of people's lives via her chocolates and cakes certainly achieve both goals. Thank you for everything and for saving the day! read more

The chocolates and cakes are beautiful, fresh and delightful! The store is very charming and hospitable. Love the hot chocolate too. What a wonderful place to relax and enjoy a cup, have some chocolates and grab some to go. My kids love to go there after school. And no birthday or celebration is complete without her cake. read more

Run, don't walk to this shop! Scrumptious, beautiful, elegant. We have had chocolates and her cakes. This is a real find. If I could give more stars I would. Glad she is on the neighborhood. read more

Aarti's chocolates melt in your mouth. She infuses unique flavors into her candies which enhance the dessert experience.

Amazing service & beautiful and delicious chocolates. The owner is super personable and accommodating and makes sure you know everything there is to know about her product. Overall, just the cutest, nicest shop I've found and I am so glad I came across Le Rouge! read more