Upsidedowncafe - Cannes

First of all the service was great, our waiter was very friendly. The food was good, not to mention the dessert was delicious, my only problem was that the food... read more First of all the service was great, our waiter was very friendly. The food was good, not to mention the dessert was delicious, my only problem was that the food took a while to get to our table, and they took a long time to bring the check and we wanted to go; otherwise great though. Would definitely return.

I came to this brasserie on the recommendation of some French friends in the area -- they told me it was a solid place to eat that wasn't too expensive. Now whe... read more I came to this brasserie on the recommendation of some French friends in the area -- they told me it was a solid place to eat that wasn't too expensive. Now when there's New York, New York close by (similar prices and atmosphere), I don't understand why anyone would come here. I had duck and steak tartare at both spots. The difference is that I had two meals on two occasions at New York, New York and had to order a second plate here as the duck was flavorless and lifeless. Keep in mind I am a New Yorker, I was even more heavily scrutinizing of my city's eponymous restaurant in Cannes. Tartare was edible but they misinterpreted the meaning of sear (happens rather often in France in general, I've now learned my lesson). Et c'etait pas parce que je n'ai pas parle en francais, j’ai communique avec le personnel seulement en francais et voila ils s’en foutaient du plat quand meme.As far as other items go, my friends enjoyed the salmon and seafood pasta, but the "veggie burger" gave my vegan friend a stomachache. My cocktail was decent, and I wish I ordered a burger.A bit in their defense, mid 20s for plates and 20 for the tartare may not be haute cuisine in Cannes. But when compared to their across-the-street neighbors upsidedowncafe does not deliver the service I'd expect. At a proper restaurant or brasserie I'd expect to be able to order at the bar if I like, to receive my plates in a timely fashion, and to be asked how the food is (especially if I'm not eating it and ordering another plate). At any rate, I may have had a particularly poor experience, but I've been living in Cannes for over two months and there are better places for price, quality, and service.

The cafe is situated a few minutes walk from the Film Festival Cinema, it has a "tent" extension on the front and to the side- Once seated in one of the semi-ci... read more The cafe is situated a few minutes walk from the Film Festival Cinema, it has a "tent" extension on the front and to the side- Once seated in one of the semi-circle booths the meal was ordered - I went for the roast chicken. The chicken came with mash potato, it was absolutely sublime, perfect meal.

Smelly waitress overcharges for awful food and adds items to the bill which I never had. She gave a refund of items never ordered in anger and slammed the money... read more Smelly waitress overcharges for awful food and adds items to the bill which I never had. She gave a refund of items never ordered in anger and slammed the money back on the table as she clearly gets away with scamming people a daily basis who decide not to check the bill. She also smelt like she hadn’t washed her armpits in weeks, which isn’t great when someone is serving your food. Now for the food which is just as comparable as stinky hairy armpits , badly undercooked hard pasta with a milk like sauce, completely disgusting and not consumable unless you want diarrhoea and and reminder of how the waitress smells. Don’t just take my word read other reviews. Same issues and complaints. Avoid

Avoid this place, the food is and service is like the worst you’ve ever seen. The staff are a bunch of clowns with attitudes, many customers complaining on my v... read more Avoid this place, the food is and service is like the worst you’ve ever seen. The staff are a bunch of clowns with attitudes, many customers complaining on my visit so no wonder they have such bad reviews.