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La Bicyclette

7th Ave AT Dolores St, Carmel, CA 93921
(831) 622-9899
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Ranked #16 of 119 restaurants in Carmel
Good for: Romantic
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
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Good for: Romantic
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
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94 reviews 94 reviews
74 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013 NEW

Dropped in for lunch. This apparently is Belgian-owned, looks primarily to be a bakery, pizza, bar place. Very cool location on the corner, neat window dressing, old bicycles and some very old bread on display. Large wine selection, great sourdough bread, loved the small baguettes. Nice cabinetry, old French looking furniture, used for the restaurant perfectly. We had superb roast... More

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hawaii
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19 reviews 19 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013 NEW

Brought Mom here last Sunday for lunch at 2:00 pm. Hardly anyone there but waited for a table and received no greeting. Waitress didnt come for a while and no one took a drink order. Bread only arrived upon third request, and way too late to enjoy with the soup. We were completely ignored and felt really snubbed. There were... More

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warwick, England
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34 reviews 34 reviews
15 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013 NEW via mobile

We arrived late for lunch and managed to park near the restaurant. It was still busy and the atmosphere was warm and friendly. The tables are close together, but this was not a problem for us. We ordered the burger and the mushroom pizza. Both were absolutely amazing. the pizza was the best I have tasted in a very long... More

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Istanbul
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72 reviews 72 reviews
49 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013 via mobile

La Bicyclette was our first stop in Carmel. I thought that it carried the characteristics of Carmel which is warm and chic. The menu has a Mediterranean touch. The service was good and attentive. It is a good choice for lunch if you are visiting Carmel.

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Chicago, Illinois
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14 reviews 14 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

Great menu! The decor is very similiar to a french bistro, etc. Very cute silver trays and sugar cubes served with coffee. I heard that the owners are the same as CasaNova. I preferred La Bicyclette. The pizzas are awesome. I also ate breakfast here and had a egg dish with potatoes and kale. I dont really love kale and... More

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

We were showing my visiting father round Carmel and found La Bicyclette by chance. We were on a rather small table for the three of us but we ordered their daily bread selection which came with some truly delicious, fruity, locally pressed olive oil for dipping. To follow that we ordered a couple of pizzas to share between us: the... More

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Grass valley
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Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2013

We went to this place because we were told it was good. But sadly we were disappointed. First, the Restaurant was very hot inside because all the heat from the kitchen came in to the dinning area. Second, the menu was very small and We didn't find much on it very appealing. Finally, I asked the waitress what was in... More

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Des Moines, Iowa
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49 reviews 49 reviews
13 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 35 cities Reviews in 35 cities
115 helpful votes 115 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2013

This is the charming neighborhood cafe that we're always looking for and don't always find. Very busy spot. We had a fairly early Sunday breakfast and it was already buzzing. Walked past it at lunch and it was busy too. I can understand why---everything we tried on the limited menu was delicious. The restaurant features a wood-fired oven for a... More

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California
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44 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
45 helpful votes 45 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2013

I had heard about La Bicyclette from a friend, so we thought we'd give it a try for lunch - and that was definitely a good decision. We were met at the door and brought right to a nice table in the room where the pizza oven is. The ambiance is very nice, with the feeling that you just might... More

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Santa Monica, California
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23 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2013

Every time we are in Carmel, we eat here as it is always excellent. As in all restaurants in Carmel, do not wait until the last minute to book your reservation. La Bicyclette is amazing and you do not want to miss the opportunity to eat here. The charcuterie plate, the lamb shank and the crazy, huge chocolate pot de... More

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