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    Le Vallauris

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    #2 of 233 Restaurants in Palm Springs
    $$$$, French, International, European
    385 W Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, Greater Palm Springs, CA 92262-5647
    +1 760-325-5059
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    4.5 963 reviews
    #2 of 233 Restaurants in Palm Springs
    Certificate of Excellence2015 - 2019 Winner
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    PRICE RANGE
    $55 - $85
    CUISINES
    French, International, European, Contemporary

    Location and contact

    385 W Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, Greater Palm Springs, CA 92262-5647
    Website
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    +1 760-325-5059

    Menu

    14.00
    Crème Brulėe Raspberry
    14.00
    Monaco Dark Chocolate Mousse, Hazelnut Crunch, Espresso Sauce
    14.00
    Delice Vallauris, Vanilla Ice Cream w/ Berries
    14.00
    Trio of Home Made Sorbets
    14.00
    Tarte Du Jour
    14.50
    Grand Marnier Soufflé Served with Creme Anglaise
    14.00
    Guayaquil Chocolate Soufflé Made with 64% Coco, Served with Chocolate Ice Cream
    14.00
    New Way Rice Pudding Raspberry Coulis, Caramel Rice Crispy, Vanilla Ice Cream
    17.00
    Small 14.00
    Large 21.00
    Assortment of Cheeses Cheese Plate
    14.00
    Exotic Baba and Rum Ice Cream Passion Fruit Broth Soaked Sponge Cake Fresh Tropical Fruits Made with Suzanne Somers Somersweet
    A SELECTION OF AFTER DINNER DRINKS‏
    15.00
    Courvoisier V.S.O.P.
    15.00
    Remy Martin V.S.O.P.
    20.00
    Martell "Cordon Bleu"
    30.00
    Hennessy X.O.
    130.00
    Remy Martin "Louis XIII"
    11.50
    Calvados-Gilbert "Reserve Pays D'Auge"
    9.50
    Eau De Vie-Trimbach Poire Williams
    40.00
    Porto-Smith Woodhouse 1977
    8.50
    Porto-Smith Woodhouse 1986
    22.00
    Porto-Nieport 30 Year
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    About
    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…
    PRICE RANGE
    $55 - $85
    Special Diets
    Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options
    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Drinks
    CUISINES
    French, International, European, Contemporary
    FEATURES
    Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Valet Parking, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Discover, Reservations, Private Dining, Validated Parking, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Live Music
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    Reviewed August 7, 2019
    Wonderfull experience

    Excellent food, service, and atmosphere. The owners and service staff are welcoming and make you feel as appreciated guests. Temperature was adjusted to suit our table.

    Date of visit: July 2019
    Thank kbpollack
    VallaurisPS, Owner at Le Vallauris, responded to this reviewResponded August 8, 2019

    Thank you for taking time to review Le Vallauris. It is greately appreciated. We do our very best both in the kitchen and on the floor to please our customers. Come and see us again soon! Sincerely Omar

    Reviewed August 6, 2019
    Simply the best in the valley.

    We look forward to going here as often as we can. The service is outstanding and of course, the food is always the best. Eating outside when the weather is good is an extra treat.

    Date of visit: May 2019
    Thank Z8483PLwilliaml
    VallaurisPS, Owner at Le Vallauris, responded to this reviewResponded August 7, 2019

    Thank you for your appreciation of Le Vallauris Restaurant. We look forward seeing you upon your next visit. Sincerely Omar

    Reviewed July 10, 2019
    Nice meal

    Had a good meal at Le Vallauris during our stay in Palm Springs. The restaurant is located close to downtown and 1 block back from the Main Street. We sat inside as the garden was already full, the decor is old school and cosy. Both...More

    Date of visit: May 2019
    Thank MarkPP
    VallaurisPS, Owner at Le Vallauris, responded to this reviewResponded July 11, 2019

    Thank you for your appreciation of Le Vallauris. We apologize if the meal was somehow rushed and we will make sure to bring that out at our next meeting. We hope to see you again soon. Sincerely Omar

    Reviewed July 7, 2019 via mobile
    Over Hyped

    Sorry but, is this really the best fine dining in Palm Springs? We both opted for the degustation menu at just short of 100 dollars each excl wine. The first couple of courses delivered but the mains and desserts were very disappointing. My wife's fish...More

    Date of visit: July 2019
    Thank Kebablover
    VallaurisPS, Owner at Le Vallauris, responded to this reviewResponded July 11, 2019

    Hello, We sincerely apologize for your culinary experience at Le Vallauris. Please be aware that the minute you complain about a dish, our policy is to exchange it right away. I wish we could have given an other chance to your judgement. Next time you...More

    Reviewed July 5, 2019
    We waited years to go here, and it was worth it!

    We kept meaning to go to this restaurant if we had a special occasion when we were in Palm Springs but never seemed to make it there. This trip i saw were there during Palm Springs food week so we made reservations. We had a...More

    Date of visit: June 2019
    Thank CelticGirlLA
    VallaurisPS, Owner at Le Vallauris, responded to this reviewResponded July 6, 2019

    Thank you for your appreciation. We look forward seeing you again for a special occasion ...or not ! Sincerely Omar

    Reviewed June 20, 2019 via mobile
    ROMANTIC PATIO DINING

    This is fine dining at its best on a lovely patio on a summer evening. The service is outstanding- owners of the restaurant are very attentive. The menu is extensive even at this time of year which is off season in the desert. The wine...More

    Date of visit: June 2019
    Thank Diane S
    Reviewed June 9, 2019
    classic restaurant

    All very nice - from reseption, service, menus... Vallauris is a little different than the other restaurants around but they can do more especially for the class of restaurant they are. Over here nobody heard of an "amuse bouche" or "amuse gueule": pamper the guest...More

    Date of visit: June 2019
    Thank fll63
    Reviewed June 8, 2019
    French elegance

    Allow plenty of time. We were last there in early June during Restaurant Week which can generally strain a kitchen. They had the special event menu a prix fix menu and ala carte. We had the prix fix and had to pace ourselves because everything...More

    Date of visit: June 2019
    Thank Jd W
    Reviewed June 7, 2019
    One of our Favorite Restaurants

    Le Vallauris goes to great lengths to make their guests comfortable. We were recently there to celebrate my birthday. We had reserved a table in the courtyard. Unfortunately, it was raining and we were seated inside and next to a table of 4 young women...More

    Date of visit: May 2019
    Thank Sariah11
    Reviewed June 5, 2019
    Fine dining but expensive

    We went to Le Vallauris for dinner last night and it was just great! It was Restaurant Week in Palm Springs and we had the 3 course fixed price dinner. Everything was just excellent and the restaurant will filled with diners. $150 out the door...More

    Date of visit: June 2019
    Thank Larry196860750
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    Response from VallaurisPS | Property representative |
    Hello, Yes we do accept dogs on the Patio Sincerely Omar
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    Hello, We do not have a dress code Thank you
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    Response from Louie M | Reviewed this property |
    Le Vallauris is the finest restaurant in the Coachella Valley. They have brilliant purveyors and a likewise talented kitchen staff. AAA just professionally rated Le Vallauris as one of the three finest dining spots we... More
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