Purlieu Bistro

Dissapointment in overall. French restaurant wanna-be. The only good thing about this place was the atmosphere. Food was not worth the price. You don’t get good service or any attention. We ordered a bottles of bubbles of rose and we got just rose wine. Even we checked with the server twice before she opened the bottle. There is a language barrier for sure. Food was the most dissapointing aspect. My husband got a duck - the whole food was too sweet and the ducks was overcooked. There was no acid and salt to balance the already very sweet meal(pumpkin, parsnip pure and sweet marmelade?). My chicken was fine but they serve it with fries - very weird and uninspiring choice- definitely not worth $40. I can get fries in a pub! I usually like to order dessert but I was underwhelmed by the whole experience that I did not even want to try anything else. Thanks god I had a great company to save the night. But I can have it at home and for much cheaper. We will not be coming back.

10/10 experience. My only wish was that I had room in my stomach for more. Experience this place before everyone knows about it and you cannot get an open table.

The poutine is too salty and the duck is too sweet and greasy. The price is expensive. The service and atmosphere is very good.

One of my favourite restaurants in Calgary! The food here is so good that I went home and booked a trip to France.

This place is Incredible! This is the best night out that we've experienced when looking for the Best service. The Best atmosphere. And the Best French food. 'Impeccable' French dishes that Purlieu Bistro offers - Magnificent!!! We go to Purlieu and then go out to other places. Upon returning to Purlieu, we sit enjoying espresso and dessert with our guests. We reflect on how impressed we are and that this night soars above the others. It leaves me with a feeling of an escape to France! It's truly French! The chefs, the food, the libations and the service are all authentic, and SO Enjoyable! Words just can't relate, but your senses can... This is a spot hidden in a community in a strip mall that seems out of place. A true gem, and an experience you won't soon forget!!! ENJOY! Parking: Being in a strip mall makes it easy to find parking, it's free and never far from the Bistro. Wheelchair accessibility: The stall right in front of the Bistro is, I believe a handicapped stall. If not it's very wide and at the end of the mall sidewalk making great. And there is a sidewalk ramp right there at the end of the sidewalk. I was luckily not using my wheelchair at the time but was using a cane and with my oxygen machine. I have severe mobility issues and can't walk far at all due to my breathing situation and I don't have any problems with gaining access to the Bistro.

Have been to this restaurant several times and previously have left elated to experience incredible service and extraordinary food after each visit. This evening I was thoroughly disappointed, the food was not of the same level but I could have overlooked this had it not been for the horribly insulting and disrespectful service. My friend who I was treating to a birthday dinner, and I had barely eaten our last bite of dessert when the waiter promptly stopped by the table to ask how the bill should be sorted out. We still had wine in our glass and were enjoying our visit when I was presented with the machine to pay. We were essentially being "rushed" out of the restaurant - we were not asked if we wanted to order anything else such as a coffee or perhaps another glass of wine or a night cap. The restaurant was not full. Not likely I will recommend this restaurant again as I wouldn't want others to experience such rude and disrespectful service considering the price you pay. Very, very disappointed.

Incredible food & taste, beautiful presentation and wonderful service