A brief moment out of time.
When I was planning my week's vacation in Seine-et-Marne, and more specifically my visit to Barbizon, I had initially chosen a different restaurant. Unusually, I checked the reviews for that establishment. The poor quality of service was mentioned several times... So I looked for another and came across Le Gaulois. There, the reviews were glowing about the hospitality.
So I decided to eat at Le Gaulois. After my experience, I'm very happy with my choice.
I had a truly relaxing time there, which greatly enhanced my well-being for the day.
I was first greeted by a woman of rare beauty, elegance, and grace. Smiling and gentle, I realized that she was probably the one I had texted when I made my reservation. I smiled afterward because the three young men serving and working the bar also looked like they'd stepped out of a modeling agency! Helpful and smiling without ever being obsequious, they took excellent care of me throughout my meal. I had lunch in a small, covered courtyard, which was also particularly charming.
The eggs meurette were excellent, the beef fillet exceptionally tender, and the homemade fries perfectly complemented the rest of the meal. The floating island dessert with its crème anglaise completed this complete success.
I hope to return before I leave; it all depends on some acquaintances I need to meet before my departure.
Thank you to the chef and the entire team.
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Christophe Féron
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08 septembre 2026
10,0
Thank you so much for this experience, I highly recommend it!
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Audrey O.
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30 août 2026
10,0
Another wonderful evening spent at Le Gaulois! ❤️
The welcome was as warm and friendly as ever, the team was smiling, attentive, and took great care of us from beginning to end. The impeccable service, delivered with great kindness, truly makes each visit a unique experience.
As for the food, it's simply divine! Delicious, generous, and perfectly executed dishes, prepared with high-quality ingredients. Every bite is a true pleasure! 😍
Le Gaulois is much more than a restaurant: it's a place where you feel good, where you eat wonderfully, and where you always have a great time.
A must-visit that I wholeheartedly recommend to anyone who wants to enjoy a truly wonderful culinary experience in a friendly and welcoming atmosphere.
Well done to the whole team and thank you again for this magnificent evening! 👏❤️
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Frédérique Bourdeau
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23 août 2026
10,0
Perfect welcome, perfect service, everything homemade, excellent and generous.
Highly recommended 👍😁😉
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Guillaume Barbier
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23 août 2026
10,0
There were six of us in Fontainebleau this weekend, and we had dinner at this restaurant on Friday evening.
A very warm welcome.
Fast and impeccable service.
Top-quality cuisine in excellent portions.
Thank you to the very pleasant and efficient staff.
We'll definitely remember this address and highly recommend it.
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Nathalie penchenat
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23 août 2026
10,0
Hello,
We've known this establishment since the previous owner, and last night was fantastic!
The management was very welcoming, friendly, and smiling, while the waiters and waitresses were top-notch. Dinner was simple but excellent. We encourage you to keep up the good work; it makes us want to come back! Well done to all!
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Patrick Biechel
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23 août 2026
10,0
I love this restaurant, which has become a great asset to Barbizon. Excellent welcome, warm atmosphere, and truly excellent food.
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anette glangetas
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22 août 2026
10,0
We weren't expecting to find a place like this… one of those places you discover almost by chance. We arrived at 1:50 pm and they gave us a table even though the sign says they close at 2 pm. The restaurant has a terrace, a dining room, and a garden.
We ordered several dishes to share and, honestly, we were very surprised by the quality. Everything was beautifully presented. The staff was also attentive without being pushy, which was much appreciated.
We ordered sardines in oil, snails, quiche, meat, and stew. My companions said the snails were the best they'd had in the area. The meat and the stew were quite good. For dessert, we had crème brûlée and the floating island, both delicious, but we especially loved the island!
The only downside was that when we arrived, they offered us the garden, but it was full. They said they would move us when there was space, but that didn't happen.
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Menú a dos voces
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20 août 2026
8,0
Delicious homemade food, great atmosphere, warm welcome, I highly recommend it!
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Julia Millot
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09 août 2026
10,0
Excellent restaurant serving classic cuisine.
High-quality ingredients prepared with care, both in terms of cooking and seasoning. Very friendly service, pleasant staff, great atmosphere, and fantastic French music.
For offal lovers, this is the place to go for a delicious meal... but not only that.... Excellent wine list.
Highly recommended and will definitely return.
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Yannick Prevot
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08 août 2026
10,0