While riding a rented bike along King Louis XIV's grand Canal spotted this lovely little French brasserie here. I did not have a meal. Next time I would make plans to have lunch on the canal and enjoy the Versailles Gardens. read more

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We walked in and got seated within a minute. The waters speak perfect English. On the menu there is a great selection of food and drinks at a reasonable price. They have very fast service and delivered the food quick. The food is very fancy and even the drinks are decorated. An easy 100 stars! Would definitely recommend! read more

Quick service and the fish and chips was super yum! And their red wine was perfect. Service was also great!

Just stopped here for a quick drink after a long afternoon walking through the Versailles gardens. The service was unattentive and slow. All we wanted was some water and some fruit juice but it took forever for the waiters to notice us, seat us, take our order, and finally bring our orders out to us. They didn't seem particularly happy to be there either. read more

AVOID AT ALL COSTS. This place was an absolute nightmare. The staff was literally running around the restaurant. I understand it was peak lunchtime, but there were plenty of empty tables and their stress was making us stressed! Not only did our waiter openly express his frustration to us, another waiter loudly reprimanded some children who were in the way--completely unprofessional. On to our food. I ordered a chicken club sandwich (€9,50) and asked for no tomatoes. It came with tomatoes and tasted fine, but was definitely not worthy of the price. My friends ordered margherita pizza (a giant puddle of oil), pasta with tomato sauce (some of it was undercooked), and an omelette (specifically requested with just cheese, arrived with cheese and ham). For the price (about €13-15 for most plats), the food was definitely not worth it. We could have stepped outside Versailles and gotten a better deal for better food. Save your money and have a picnic instead. read more

2 stars because it is food that is edible before noon (unlike anything else in the area) but it is not good tasting food that is edible. Avoid it if something else is open. read more

Once you've finished strolling around the Halls of Versailles, there's nothing more wondrous and beautiful than the meandering around the palace gardens. While you're there, I recommend dropping by La Flottille, a quaint and cozy brasserie, where you can sit outside and enjoy a cup of coffee. The saloon and interior restaurant is decorated in 1900th century style, so you'll feel transported to another time period. It's better than grabbing a sandwich from the concession stands or food carts outside. You'll even feel like royalty when you see the bill because a cup of tea doesn't come cheap (4.20€). Then again, you're here for the ambiance and the experience of dining within the gardens of Versailles so feel free to splurge a little. [Original Visit: March 25, 2009] read more

La Flotille - French Near Me - Versailles, 78

I tend to have them make me a pizza or salad for "take away" so I can picnic alongside the river ... service is so good and it's such a cute place - best food option if you're visiting the gardens it chareau read more

La Flotille - French Near Me - Versailles, 78

Needed some food so we stopped here. The location is nice and it's main asset. Food was priced a little high, but not too much. Our sandwich (ham and cheese) came out under cooked and luke warm. Asked for table water and they brought a small 5 euro bottle of water instead and popped it open before we could indicate that we didn't order it. They finally took it off the bill, but basically said it was our fault for not seeing the bottle (not like we could have said anything prior to them opening). It is what it is and the place will suffice if you're stuck looking for food at the palace. read more

I ate at La Flotille in Versailles, France on 5/20/2015. It was my 1st time there. I was there with a tour group from the ship The Royal Princess that day. The best thing to say about La Flotille is its location - on the grounds of the beautiful Palace of Versailles. I had no problem with the hard working staff (we were after all a large group) but I was a little disappointed in the food (had much better throughout France). Plus, I took photos. read more

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Got the chicken salad. The chicken was very salty and didn't really taste 100% real. But I was starving and it was so hot outside I decided to enjoy the beautiful patio. I didn't like the ginger? that came with it so I ate around that. Service is nice though and as always baguettes read more

La Flotille - Chicken salad with mayo tomatoes egg green beans - French Near Me - Versailles, 78

La Flottille is definitely one of the more memorable restaurants in Versailles. There's all these gardens and castles nearby, and then there's this place. If you're here to see the sights, you'll probably be walking around for several hours, so you may need to make a stop at a café. This place doesn't have the best food, but it's conveniently located enough that I don't see where else you would go to fill up when you get hungry. It's a bit unbelievable at first, but the prices for most of the items on the menu here are in the single digits. Their suggestions du jour go from 12,50€ to 14,00€, but almost everything else was priced under ten euros. I had the mistake here of ordering the "club sandwich poulet" for 7,50€. I thought club sandwiches were by definition supposed to be very thick from having three layers of bread. Instead, what I got was two layers of plain white bread with chicken and tomato inbetween. The sandwich was cut diagonally from corner to corner, and with lettuce and tomato separating the two halves. I don't know about how they do it here, but that is not what counts as a club sandwich in America. It counts as a complete disappointment. For dessert, I got a pêche melba for 7,80€. The menu says it has peach, vanilla ice cream, red currant jelly, and roasted almonds. Despite all that went into this dessert, it was surprisingly light. I might as well have not ordered it at all and saved myself the money, because it was as if it had never happened after I finished eating it. It seemed that most of it was fluffy whipped cream put there to give the illusion of a really big dessert. It also looked nothing like the picture on the menu. Still, it wasn't terrible like the sandwich I had gotten earlier and it's kind of amusing how it also cost more. On a second visit to La Flottille, I ordered a "Pizza Clara" for 9,80€. It consisted of ham, cheese, tomato, egg, and mushrooms. This pizza was actually pretty well-made. Its most unusual feature is probably the runny egg on top in the middle. Since the egg is not fully cooked, it's hard not to make a mess while eating the pizza because the egg will probably drip everywhere no matter how you slice the pizza. It's a pretty fun experience, and way better than my previous time. One thing I should point out here is the bathroom, since it's the European kind and may present a culture shock to the unsuspecting American. The sink is in a separate room from the toilets. It's at the end of a narrow hallway, and on either side of this hallway are two doors that lead to the actual toilets. That's not too hard to figure out, but the way to turn on the water may not be obvious. There's a little black switch on the ground that you have to step down on in order to get the water running. It's nice to be able to turn the water on without using your hands, but there's no sign indicating this to make it obvious. I had to rush out of there with white liquid soap on my hands and ask about how to make water come out. It really looked like I had come out of the bathroom doing... something else. What's worse is that the switch is entirely inconspicuous and mostly obscured by the shadow of the sink. I've uploaded a picture so you know what I mean. Just want to save you from that kind of embarrassment. But there's this je ne sais quoi to this place that's hard to describe. Maybe it's because of how close it is to the hameau de la Reine and other idyllic sites despite being so close to Paris. I'll be honest, I really didn't like this place on my first time, but the second time swayed me. Philippe is a friendly and helpful waiter and let me use the bathroom just as they were about to close. There's no disdainful attitude toward Americans that you get from a lot of businesses in France. It's just the kind of service that makes the whole experience of Versailles one of the most enjoyable parts of the country. read more

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This is the only restaurant in Versailles, so one would expect expensive prices, small portions, and a low quality - but this was not our experience. Our server was very friendly and spoke excellent english. We ordered the duck confit, hamburger, and salad. Everything was delicious! Duck confit - There was a HUGE portion of meat with fingerling potatoes cooked to perfection. It was a great combination. Hamburger with fries - The fries were okay, but the hamburger itself was very juicy. Green salad - Very simple, but flavorful with the mustard dressing. Tip: the simple green salad is almost the same thing as the mixed salad, but was cheaper. Please not that the service can be slow, but with a beautiful view facing the pool and palace, one can only enjoy being present. read more

I knew coming here would be a meh experience, since it's in such a touristy location. Nevertheless, we were hungry and needed a break from sightseeing so we decided to give it a go. The place was packed, but we were seated quickly and given menus. We ordered an omelette with mushrooms, a side of fries, and a crepe with goat cheese and walnuts. The food was just okay and was not up to standard with most of the food we had on our trip. The omelette was 13.50 euro which was a little ridiculous, but not unexpected for the location of the restaurant. Most of the crepe was just the dough, as there were not many fillings, and it was not crispy or very good at all. We ordered 2 espresso at the end and mine was cold. This place is a means to an end only. Go somewhere else for lunch! read more

This is a cute little outdoor restaurant by the Grand Canal in the Palace of Versailles. Nice place to drop by for lunch after a long stroll through the gardens before continuing (the garden is HUGE). I had a simple ham and omelette. I really enjoyed it cause the eggs were still moist. When I cut into it, it was a little runny. Overall, service was good. Beautiful scenery but food was nothing out of this world. read more

La Flotille - French Near Me - Versailles, 78

CHAOTIC AND UNFRIENDLY ! Avoid this place !! We stopped for two coffees and wete treated unfriendly and uninterested. I asked for some milk with the coffee, they initially forgotten, then promised it was coming in a few minutes but it never showed up.... The boss runs around like a chicken without a head fanatically trying to manage the place.... read more

Nice little cafe right on the grounds of the Palace of Versailles gardens. Excellent place to catch your breath and have a light meal before continuing on with your visit. Plain and simple food, but perfectly adequate. Very near the location where one can rent bikes for a biking tour of the gardens. We enjoyed our visit. read more

Traveled with a large group, all steaks were completely rare, pregnant friend in group asked for hers to be cooked a bit more, instead, they placed her dish (with half eaten sides) in front of me instead. So rude. When we sent it back again, they had obviously microwaved it and it still wasn't cooked through. My steak was also rare, and after a few others complained, the rest of the party's steaks were overdone. If you can't accommodate steak with a large group (preferably cooked to order), please don't advertise it on a group menu. Some of the staff were incredibly rude to us. read more

Cozy place by the lake/pond... We stopped to Re-fuel before going back. It is a bit pricy but it is all worth it! read more

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After spending the morning exploring the gardens, my 3 friends and I had a great lunch at La Flottille. All of us enjoyed our meals (the plat du jour Magret de Canard and La Salade Nicoise are highly recommended). Service was friendly and the prices were correct. For a touristy restaurant in Versailles, lunch here was a tasty and enjoyable surprise. read more

Stopped in while we were touring the Château. Wife and twins split two pizzas and the little one got a bowl of spaghetti. Pizza was absolutely fantastic, wait staff was exceptional, and prices very reasonable. If I was in the Gardens I would return again for a quick bite of delicious food. It was just what the doctor called for. read more

this restaurant is located by the Grand Canal in the Versailles gardens, making it the perfect place to stop for le déjeuner after a morning spent touring the château! there are four different sections to the restaurant, which offers both indoor & outdoor seating - piggy recommends sitting outdoors if the weather permits - excellent for pretending that you are french royalty, partaking of a refreshing snack en route to a relaxing afternoon at your country estate "i say, who are all these . . . commoners . . . milling about in the gardens today? and why are they dressed so strangely . . . ?" . . . tehe (^(oo)^)v after lunch, it's off to visit le grand trianon & marie antoinette's estate! read more

So to start this off I normally dont write reviews however this rude waiter named Cesar was unbelievable rude and nasty to me and my friends. I was excited to try this restaurant for the first time however he made this experience a nightmare. He throw down a glass of wine at our table didn't want to help us. we had to ask for help from two different waiters. We waited over 15 mins just to place the first order. On top of that he threw down our silverware. Its heart breaking to have had this experience he made us all feel terrible. On top of that he was rude when we asked for the bill, he was passage and he talked down to us. When we asked for his name he didn't want to tell us it wasn't till we found it on the receipt. It pain me to say this but if you get him as your waiter I would recommend to leave. Ps the French onion soup is sweet and delicious. Wish I could have had some bread with it however he ddint think it was nessarcy to bring to the table. read more

Worst food I have had since being in France. I had a club sandwich. I am not sure how the bread could be both stale and soggy, but they managed it. Save your money and stay away. read more

La Flotille was a cute little place located on the canal on our way from Le Grand Trianon to the Palace of Versailles. We weren't expecting much, just starving and ready for lunch. My mom and I both ordered pizzas, hers a margarita and mine one with ham and mushrooms. We were very satisfied with our pizzas! So tasty, PRE CUT ( which is not normal in Europe ) and tastefully made! We sat in the outside seating area and besides the smoke from cigarettes, it was very pleasant. We would have loved to come back again if it was in Paris! Great food great service! read more

Worst customer service ever. Came here to have a coffee. Asked for wifi some server gave us a rude answer.

This was the worst meal we ate on this 13-day trip to Paris. Disgusting food. Appalling. Pizza cheese was oily and the crust was wet. It was "margherita pizza" with basil listed....there were two basil leaves in one quarter of the pizza. Almost no toppings...tomato was listed as a topping, and there were ZERO tomatoes. My crepe was greasy, unsatisfying, and low on filling despite being a "compléte" (ham, egg, cheese). It was mostly the crepe itself, with an egg, and a small amount of ham and a tiny bit of cheese. The salad was just lettuce covered in dijon mustard, and the presentation was so sloppy that the dijon mustard got all over the crepe and mingled the flavours. Nasty. Two dishes for 50 dollars and the server was completely inattentive. I'm a very experienced French traveler and know what good French service is like. The guy simply didn't exist and kept forgetting about requests we made, so we had to make them multiple times. Shame. read more

Our skip-the-line tour of Versailles Palace came in a package that included lunch at this place. I would not say the food was bad, it's just that while well-executed, the style of cooking seemed specifically engineered to suit the generic tourist. Don't get me wrong, the food was well made, just not something I'd specifically walk into as an aficionado. If you have kids, the good news is that they serve chicken nuggets. read more

This was one of my best meals in France. The food and service was amazing. One of the chefs even came by to see how we like the food.

After walking around what seemed like forever around this grand park, I stopped by with my family here. We sat outside wanting to look out at those who were on the water and enjoy the lovely view. The food was decent. I had a croquet Madame with the salad. It was good for museum food I say, but unfortunately since we sat outside, we paid the price of not being able to enjoy it at all. We kept getting bothered by bees so we ate fast. Which meant service was fast. :/ at least the servers were nice enough to hand us a bug buzzer that was shaped like a tennis racket. At least killed 2 bees (they didn't leave us a lone!) while eating. I could tell everyone around us were bothered by bees. Which I could've sat inside. It looked very cute and we enjoyed it while we could. I'd say give it a shot. It's museum food, and for those on a budget with children id say go here! read more

This little cafe is located inside the grounds of the Palace of Versailles. You can choose between outdoor seating right next to the river with the most dreamy views of Versailles, inside the cafe with it's super cute decor or the garden patio. The food here is delicious, the wine...even better. The staff is about the friendliest you'll find in France. We felt like family on the three occasions we came in here during our trip to Versailles. The manager went out of his way to make sure we felt special & welcomed. This is by far my favorite little cafe in France. Location & ambiance are what drew us in, the awesome staff are what brought us back again & again. Can't wait to visit again soon & say hi to our friends at La Flotille!! read more

Not bad considering it was in a tourist destination and it was all that was available. The croque monsieur was pretty good...those alone get it an extra star read more

Great and fast Service. Price was 60 euros for two people with beer, desert and Coffee. Food was good

A beautiful restaurant in a beautiful location. The food is overpriced, which is to be expected, and slightly underseasoned. The staff is extremely friendly, but I would try somewhere different if you could. read more

If I would have read the reviews online I would not have wasted my time. Customer service is VERY important to me and the service I experienced was horrible along with the other patrons sitting close by me. I ordered my food and a glass of wine. I then asked for water and the waiter placed a glass bottle of water on the table and scurried off before I could ask for a glass to drink the water. I asked the waiter twice for a glass and NEVER recived it. Additional when I placed my order I stated to the waiter that I wanted a crepe for dessert. Indeed he must have forgotten because as soon as my food was brought to me the check was placed on the table and yet again before I could say anything my waiter scurried off. I picked my check off the table and made my way inside the restaurant to pay my check and find a manager. As I was walking inside my waiter stops me and stated that I must pay outside. This was the worst service I have ever experienced. To top it off my food was horrible. It is my belief that the only reason this restaurant is still open is because it is beautifully located on the grand canal at Versailles. read more

It was a raining when we visited Versailles so we stopped for a quick hot chocolate and tea at the café on the grounds. I was surprised at the reasonable prices and a very good quality. We sat in the garden where they had nice heaters and umbrellas to keep the rain and cold away. A great experience - I highly recommend. read more

This restaurant is the worst tourist trap you can ever experience in France, maybe in the world. Food is horrible, servers are rude. The foie grad was actually wrapped in some legumes as an extender. They took our orders, pretended they understood, and our main course never came. When we asked for our main course the second time, again they responded like they understood, but nothing came. AVOID THIS place.... Horrible food, rude staff and annoyingly noisy crowd!!!!! read more