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Le Vallauris

385 W Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262-5647
760-325-5059
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Ranked #1 of 201 restaurants in Palm Springs
Price range: $50 - $65
Cuisines: French, Contemporary, Californian
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Good for: Romance, Special occasions, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Delivery, Late Night
Dining style: Casual Elegant
Cross street: North Palm Canyon Road
Description: Established in the heart of Palm Springs since 1973, Le Vallauris located at the foot of San Jacinto Mountains has been the highest rated restaurant in the Palm Springs Valley since its inception. Owned and operated by the well known restaurateur Paul Bruggemans who was also owner of the Famous Le St Germain restaurant in Hollywood. The Historic Landmark was built in 1927 and was owned by the owners of the famous Desert Inn which was The hotel in the Valley. Many grand parties were held in the house for guests such as Duke Ellington, Nat King Cole, Louis Armstrong and many more. It was a favorite place for General Patton when he was based in Palm Springs to stage the Battle of the Bulge during World War II. Later on, when the restaurant was established it became a favorite place for Presidents and the Hollywood elite. The renowned Patio lined with Giant Fichus trees is THE place to dine. The Patio is cooled in the Summer and heated in the Winter.
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Calgary, Canada
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16 reviews 16 reviews
13 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW

A glorious evening with very fine friends and wonderful food. Presentation of dishes, the table service and the ambience made for a lovely repast.

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Los Angeles, California, United States
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25 reviews 25 reviews
14 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2013

Came here for my girlfriends bday dinner and I have to say, this was by far the best restaurant we ate at all week... by far! She had the Duck, I had the lamb and both were done perfect! The staff were on top of their game as well. We had dinner in the patio... the weather made for a... More

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Hastings, United Kingdom
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16 reviews 16 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2013

We booked this restaurant online several weeks before our arrival in Palm Springs having picked it because we wanted somewhere special as it was an anniversary which we pointed out on the reservation. So, suitably dressed up, we arrived and had our car valet parked. So far so good but it was downhill from there!! There was a queue out... More

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los angeles,ca
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102 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 43 cities Reviews in 43 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2013

We have been here many times over the years-I think this is our favorite restaurant in the area. First of all, the staff is professional and caring. In fact, a server we had last year recognized us and vice versa. He greeted us warmly. The owner of the restaurant, Paul, always dapperly dressed, talks to everyone at their tables and... More

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La Quinta,Ca
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31 reviews 31 reviews
24 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2013

Eight of us ate here on a Saturday night. The food was excellant overall. The service(just our waiter) left a little to be desired. We expected better service in a restaurant of this caliber. I highky recommend you try this restaurant and be sure to request patio seating ofr dinner-it is quite charming as is the restaurant owner. On a... More

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See 7 more reviews by chipsin for Palm Springs
Palm Springs, California
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16 restaurant reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 18, 2013

The quality of service at La Vallauris starts even before your arrival. I made my reservation through the restaurant website and received a personal, not automated, reply from Mr. Bruggemans confirming it. We valet parked our car, entered and were immediately seated after having been offered a choice of seating options. We were immediately offered drinks, water, bread and the... More

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See 16 more reviews by Rodnsteve for Palm Springs
New York
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24 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 16, 2013

Although in the pricy side, this French find provides an excellent escape from the ordinary eats in Palm Springs. The food was fantastic and the service very good. We were greeted by a handsome gentleman I presume was the owner and he continued to break from his meal to check in on us. Not an everyday adventure, but worth the... More

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Toronto, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 16, 2013

if you are a foodie, this is your place. Without question, the best restaurant in Palm Springs. This is the 1st time I have been here in a long while, but the atmosphere, food and service are still the best. I think it is hard to maintain such high standards over the years, but Le Vallauris has managed to do... More

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Palm Springs, California, United States
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 12, 2013

Crowed, bit noisy, really nothing exceptional except for prices, so-so service, over rated food. My friends insisted we go, but can't recommend.

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Tracy, California
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6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 11, 2013

We had read so much about this restaruant that we had very high expectations. The outdoor patio is quite lovely, but we were seated directly under a tree that kept dropping pollen into our food. We ordered from the tasting menu with wine pairings. The wine choices were very good and complimented each course. Our first course, the appetizer, was... More

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