Marcel Bistro Chic - Nice

My husband and I went to this restaurant in July this year. The menus are written in French. We were able to make out a smoked salmon dish on the menu so both o... read more My husband and I went to this restaurant in July this year. The menus are written in French. We were able to make out a smoked salmon dish on the menu so both ordered this. We also saw some sort of a beef dish and both ordered it also. When our mains came it was RAW MINCE with mushrooms on top which hid the fact it was raw. I started to eat it and realised it was raw and was near sick. I left it sitting until the waiter came, my husband didnt touch his. The waiter asked me what was wrong with his and I said it's raw I dont and never have ate raw meet. He took it away to have it cooked some more which took a long time. Meanwhile my husband's main is still in front of him untouched. When my main came back it was still very raw and the hunger had passed us both by this time. So being very unhappy I stated I would pay for the drink and starters that was all. The owner came to me and was extremely rude. He shouted at me in a really loud voice in French in front of everyone. The waiter brought me to inside the premises with my husband. The owner came in to us and ordered me to pay the full bill. I stated no as my husband didnt touch his and I barely touched mine. I informed him we both do not eat raw meet and would never do so. He shouted at me even more loudly this time and stated he was going to get the police. I told him to do so if he so desired. He came back and asked was I English and I said yes. He then shouted to us Get Out, Get Out, Get Out and grabbed his cheeks and pushed his face into mine shaking his cheeks. I dont know what this was about but he was so aggressive I started to cry. He walked out and left us there 15 minutes. We stood there prepared to pay for what we ate. He came back again ranting and raving this time again in French and told us to get out. I told the waiter I will pay for what we ate and drank as I have manners and wouldnt leave without doing so. This greatly upset me and left me crying for most of the remainder of the night. I had to go back to my apartment I was so upset and was greatly upset and disturbed for a few days. I wanted to get home he upset me so much. With an owner like this I would advise not to go near this place. Also he had friends 6, at a table and he worshiped them all night. Paid no attention to his paying customers. He also obviously has a problem with English people. My husband and I were here for our 30th wedding anniversary and didnt want this sort of reception at all. It is also extremely pricey.

We've been here twice now and have been really satisfied both times with the service and good food. The beef red wine dish with gnocchi is really delicious! read more We've been here twice now and have been really satisfied both times with the service and good food. The beef red wine dish with gnocchi is really delicious!

Very good food, fantastic and effective service. The people who worked there, especially Yudi and Pascal, was amazing. They were nice and funny, made us feel ve... read more Very good food, fantastic and effective service. The people who worked there, especially Yudi and Pascal, was amazing. They were nice and funny, made us feel very welcome there, and all the time they made sure we had everything we needed. It's a cosy and typically french restaurant in the center of the old town. We will definitively come back!

We hadn’t booked a table but were lucky a few became free on our arrival. Friendly and helpful staff. Disappointed with the food, my husband had Tempura Frogs L... read more We hadn’t booked a table but were lucky a few became free on our arrival. Friendly and helpful staff. Disappointed with the food, my husband had Tempura Frogs Legs, the batter was no different than you would get on a piece of cod from a chip shop! This was redeemed with the Beef cheek and gnocchi stew which he said was delicious. I had ravioli which was very disappointing, there was just no flavour. Sadly this is not somewhere I would recommend.

Wrote this review for the beef cheek and tiny gnocchi dish which was divine. Great otmosphere we ate outside. Quite a nice overall experience. read more Wrote this review for the beef cheek and tiny gnocchi dish which was divine. Great otmosphere we ate outside. Quite a nice overall experience.