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Our quaint dining room with just 12 tables! - Reve, Lafayette, CA
Award-winning

Reve

4.8
4.8
2595 Reviews
$50 and over
French

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2 people
19:00
Booked 25 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
RÊVE is not that snooty, splurge-on-your-anniversary kind of French restaurant. Au contraire.
This is your classic, everyday neighborhood French bistro run by Chef Paul Magu-Lecugy & his wife, Laura. That kind of cozy little place you’d imagine in Saint Michel or Saint Germain. Not smack dab in the middle of the 'burbs. But lucky for you, that’s exactly where 5-star chef Paul Magu will be paying homage to the French comfort food that he fell in love with as a boy growing up in Paris. We’re talking authentic French onion soup. Steamed mussels. Steak frites. And don’t forget creme brulee… 2021 -2024 Michelin recognized Open Table "Diner's Choice" 2017-2024

Reservations available for 8 or less people until May.




Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    French, Bistro, Contemporary French
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (925) 385-0793
  • Payment Options
    Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Paul Magu-Lecugy
  • Catering
    No.
  • Private party facilities
    No.
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Area
    Lafayette
  • Cross Street
    Mt. Diablo Blvd.
  • Parking details
    Small lot / street parking.
  • Public transit
    BART - Lafayette station + 1/2 mile walk
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan
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Experiences

  • Add for an Extra Special Celebration

    US$30.75 per party

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    Create that WOW when you are seated at your table. Celebrate your anniversary, birthday or special date night with fresh flowers waiting at your table. A small seasonal arrangement will be waiting for you and your guest along with a hand signed card (for birthdays & anniversaries) from the staff. Go even bigger and add a bottle of Champagne. Please tell us what you are celebrating in your reservation notes.
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What 2,595 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    French

  • East Bay

    Best Food

  • East Bay

    Best Service

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Reve is a delightful French bistro in Lafayette, praised for its "outstanding service" and "mouth-watering food." Diners enjoy a cozy, romantic ambiance, with dishes like scallops and risotto being "absolutely outstanding." Chef Paul consistently delivers "inventive and beautifully prepared" meals, making it a cherished spot for special occasions.

2,596 Reviews
  1. Erik

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Small bistro with a tight table layout. No privacy. The service was excellent and the food was very good. But there was only one vegetarian option. The fish was basted with a meat broth that wasn't mentioned on the menu. Two of us got out of there for $200 which included a bottle of wine and a shared dessert.
    ReveResponded 2 days ago
    Hello Erik - I'm so glad you enjoyed your food and service! The sauce on the fish is a light mushroom broth with a touch of cream to make it frothy, no "meat" of any kind on either the sole or scallop dish.

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  2. Laura

    VIP

    San Francisco

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was our first time dining here and Arlene and Laura made it incredible, along with food that was perfect. Honestly, I’m super picky and I can’t think is a single thing I would change. We had the chess puffs, artichoke dip, lobster bisque, steak frites, special potato casserole, and crème brûlée and it was all spot on. Every item was so delicious we left stuffed! Thanks for a perfect meal!

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  3. Neil

    VIP

    San Francisco

    51 reviews

    5.0

    51 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding service (Ryan) and mouth-watering food. Try the tartifelette - so yummy. Chef Paul is on top of his game.

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  4. Karen

    VIP

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is beyond perfection. Tent beautiful, warm and romantic! Service excellent and very warm and professional. Worth many repeat performances!

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  5. Mike

    VIP

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have eaten at Reve several times, and it never disappoints. The food is absolutely outstanding and the service is warm, friendly, and professional. Reve is one of the best restaurants in Lafayette and the Bay Area. A true gem!

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  6. Joseph

    Washington DC

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    we enjoyed a Parisean experience. My partner enjoyed a martini as requested ice cold with olives on the side while enjoyed the first of 2 glasses of white burgundy. For appetitizers, we enjoyed one each cups of onion soup and lobster bisque, followed by escargot and the Reve salad. Then the entree a special of the night Tartiflette a hearty combination of scallop potatoes, cheese, onions, and bacon in several layers half of which we were happy to take home. It was extraordinary along with our server Arlene. Looking forward to returning here for more creations.

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  7. kathy

    VIP

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a gem of a restaurant. The food, service, everything about it is just outstanding!

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  8. Daniel

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I have been searching for a local Provincial French restaurant and Reve was the perfect find. Great food and Great service.

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  9. Robbie

    San Francisco

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a memorable Valentine’s Day dinner at Reve. The place was beautifully decorated and everything we ordered was excellent. From the moment we got there to the time we left, everyone was so friendly and courteous and our service was amazing, it’s like visiting old friends.

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  10. wes

    San Francisco

    39 reviews

    4.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was obvious that it was Valentine’s Day. Reve was packed. Obviously the kitchen couldn’t keep up with the volume. The food was good, but not memorable. We started with French Onion Soup. It had evidently been watered down to stretch it through the evening. We missed that rich flavor and it wasn’t even hot - sorta bland and tepid. Next we chose Sole. It was ok, but again there was no attempt to make it outstanding. We finished the evening with Reve’s version of Floating Island Pudding. It was delicious. Finally a dish worthy of the price. Service and ambiance were great. I guess the answer is don’t go to Reve on holidays!

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FAQs

Reve is rated 4.8 stars by 2595 OpenTable diners.

Reve does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 25 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Reve

960 Moraga Road, Lafayette, CA 94549

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Cross Street
    Mt. Diablo Blvd.
  • Area
    Lafayette
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    French, Bistro, Contemporary French
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Small lot / street parking.
  • Public transit
    BART - Lafayette station + 1/2 mile walk
  • Payment Options
    Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Paul Magu-Lecugy
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan
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