Bar Bouchée

Discovered Bar Bouchée after Le Petit Cafe in Branford closed. This is now our favorite French restaurant to celebrate special occasions. The atmosphere is quaint, and love the staff. Our visit in September we ordered the Classic Escargots, Coq Au Vin, Gratin Dauphinois, and the Fricassée Of Local Mushrooms. Recommend making reservations for inside the main building instead of the attached expansion tent area. The kitchen has an open window which is lovely to see the kitchen flow and preparations. Food is fabulous and they staff have staff are kind.

Bar Bouchée is a hidden gem in Madison. It is on the pricey side, so we come here for special occasions or for date nights. You can’t go wrong with any of their appetizers, our favorites are the escargots and beef tartare. Service is very attentive and friendly and the atmosphere is just right, not too quiet or too noisy. You do need a reservation because they get booked up. Highly recommend!

This is a tricky review; I love this little gem of a restaurant but the quality of the food can be inconsistent, especially considering that the prices are rather elevated. Having said that some dishes are very good and service is definitely top notch. Reservations are a must and I do recommend getting a table inside this small but cozy place.

The food is incredible — fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. Every dish we tried was a hit. The crème brûlée is hands down the best I’ve ever had and I order it every time I dine in!! The staff is warm, friendly, and really knowledgeable about the menu. We came for our anniversary last year and again this year (this past weekend), as well as my birthday last summer, and Chef Guillaume and his team always go above and beyond to make it a memorable dining experience. We just had Nigel as our waiter this past weekend and he was fantastic! The atmosphere is cozy and intimate in the best way. It’s a smaller space, but beautifully designed — modern and contemporary while still feeling relaxed and special. This place is a true gem in CT and I can’t wait to go back very soon!!!

This is my favorite restaurant in CT. They get it right, every time. The grazing plate, seared Maine sea scallops, and the ginger martini are my favorites of this season’s menu.