NJ
Monthly July 2011- Three Stars
"A fine-dining destination where quality ingredients meet
sure-handed expertise in the kitchen of chef/owner Philippe Lievre"
- Pat Tanner
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Zagat Survey New Jersey Restaurants
2011-2012 - Food: 27 Decor: 18 Service: 24
A bona fide " Parisian Experience" awaits at the dinner only French BYO
in Kenilworth where the "memorable meals taste as good as they look.Zagat Survey New Jersey Restaurants
2010-2011 - Food: 26 Decor: 17 Service: 23
The "romantic" French BYO storefront in Kenilworth is "the real Gallic
deal" for devotees who delight in "superb Provençal
cuisine" and "classic bistro fare".
The New
York Times | April 20, 2008 - EXCELLENT. "...indeed the most
appealing thing about (Le Rendez-Vous) is Philippe Ličvre, a compact man
of 38 in a white chef’s tunic who makes frequent forays from the kitchen
to reassure himself that everyone’s having a good time. He needn’t
worry. From an opening amuse-bouche of caramelized-onion focaccia
through a sumptuous and satisfying dessert of apple crępes, every other
dish is just about as fine (if not as calorically virtuous) as that
haricot tour de force." - David Corcoran
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The Courier News | July 1,
2006 - "Food
at Le Rendez-vous is consistently good. I have probably dined there 15
to 20 times over the past 10 years and have never been disappointed.
What I like about the menu is the simplicity and earthiness. Flavors are
intense without the fussiness one often associates with French food." -
Lois Mattson
The Star Ledger
| January 1,
2006 - Named one of New Jersey's Top 10 Best Restaurants for 2005.
"Le Rendez-Vous is an old favorite that offers the flavor of France,
courtesy of chef-owner Philppe Lievre and chef de cuisine Alexandre
Gomes. This bistro's intimate atmosphere and food are authentic."
The Star Ledger | February
6, 2005 * * * 1/2 "The atmosphere is relaxed and quite
informal, with French prints and paintings on the walls of this
unassuming vest pocket gem. The food, however, is brilliant, and
every choice is scintillating." - Cody Kendall (To see the complete
review, click
here.)
New Jersey Monthly | January
2004 - "When I arrive at Le Rendez-vous Bistro, I can't
help but consider the feasibility of a tryst at this petit
restaurant...this intimacy helps give Le Rendez-vous Bistro its charm.
It's cozy and warmly lit, with candlelight flickering on honey-colored
walls. A terra-cotta tile floor and simple wooden chairs give it a
feel that's de riguer in Paris and a nice change here in the Garden
State." - Anthony Giglio.
Zagat Survey New Jersey Restaurants
2003-2004 - Food: 25 Decor: 19 Service: 23 " 'Paris on
the Boulevard' in this 'tiny, romantic' French-Med 'jewel', aka 'BYO
heaven', where 'impeccably prepared dishes' betraying 'exquisite'
'attention to detail' are 'wonderful'...
Zagat Survey America's Top Restaurants
2002 - Top 20 Food Rating
New York Times June 8, 1997 -
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