"the food lasted one, but one of the best escargots I've ever tried, and I always eat escargot when I'm in France!"
We arrived at Aux Bons Enfants with high hopes, having read the glowing reviews online. It's just not that great. We went for my birthday and expected to pay a little bit more for a 'special' night out....we were in and out in under 50 minutes, £60 worse off! Service is efficient and very brisk, but pretty bored and unsmiling. We each had a glass of house wine (one rose one red), and both tasted sharp, like low quality wine. Portions pretty small. In the farci nicois, the vegetables were peeling back at the edges from the meat, as if reheated from lunch service. You get a mix of side dishes on a shared plate dish - the gratin dauphinois was burned on top, courgettes mushy with a strong taste...
I think it is about 6 years since we last went to Aux Bonnes Enfant. No real reason when we were in Cannes we would walk by and it was busy and people seemed to enjoy being there. So we decided to try it again. And we were not disappointed, Service was better than we recalled maybe it is due to the drop in tourism. The food was solid for a very affordable price. We enjoyed each dish and will return some time in the future. If you want good basic food at an affordable price in the heart of Cannes by the Forville market then this is worth trying.
Their menu is outstanding. Choices are infinite, and all is very good, some dishes are excellent. Very good stuffed vegetables, marvelous grilled kidneys. Try them rear! Perfect house flan. My friends had very good fish soup, grilled pork, fish of the day. Excellent and original shared sides.All of them were happy, diligently served. We were a group of seven. We all agreed it was a delicious experience during Festival. Even better: very good price for this quality. Very traditional: no cards, no phone reservation. Closed on Sunday.
A cash only restaurant which does not make it obvious therefore inconveniencing diners which we saw happen on our trip. Not sure why it is necessary in this day and age to be cash only... Our starters were very good but unfortunately one of our...mains should not have left the kitchen overcooked and inedible and it even had a supplement! V uncomfortable chairs and tables crammed together so diners had to climb over each other to access a table. Shame as this restaurant has a good reputation.
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Through my work I am a regular in Cannes twice a year, and always make sure to stop by at Aux Bons Enfants and enjoy the very good, very French, unpretentious but very tasty and low priced food they serve. Very familiy owned, friendly and welcoming service. Stop by to reserve Your evening table at lunchtime as it can be rather crowded at night. Cannes is so full of tourist traps With sleepy service and dissapointing food, this is not one of those restaurants.
We had a fantastic lunch here. We enjoyed the bone marrow dish, it was the best that we've had in France. The lamb stew was soft and very tasty. The accompanying potatoes gratin and eggplant fritters and butternut squash were very satisfying. The Creme brûlée was exceptional. Our waiter Cedric was most helpful in the selections and service.
the best meal in the south of france...... by far...... the rabbit olives and tomato was out of this world.... tender rabbit... seasoned perfectly.... no airs and graces just good honest food cooked with passion..... blown away.......loved the style of eating ... the side dishes to share works perfectly...... i will be back
Aux Bons Enfants is an authentic Provencal gem since 1935. Wonderful menu choice with excellent service. Cash only no credit cards, reservations a must. Hidden on back street Meynadier, well worth visit. MG,Cork, Ireland
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top notch. family tradition restaurant with outside seat eating is always excellent, fresh and tasty. the staff is super friendly and very attentive. Look, if you're in cannes next time. would highly recommend.
the food lasted one, but one of the best escargots I've ever tried, and I always eat escargot when I'm in France!
