Cuistot

  • 72-595 El Paseo, Palm Desert, California
3.5
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Phone:

+1 760 340 1000

Website:

www.cuistotrestaurant.com

In Short :Bernard Dervieux opened Cuistot in 1987. Since then, this French-born, classically trained chef has turned his quaint Palm Desert restaurant into a highly rated culinary destination. Each dish reflects Dervieux's skill at ... more on CitySearch

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17 reviews

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Top Reviews from Around the Web:

I recommend Cuistot if you want to treat yourself to a low-key but classy experience. more on CitySearch

The food is always excellent, but isn't worth the prices. more on Yahoo! Travel

chef-owner bernard dervieux runs this charming restaurant, which offers quaint dining rooms, an outdoor patio, a bar, and a separate room for diners indulging in the restaurant's tasting menus. more on 10Best.com

I went for my bday and it was the most beautiful and quiet place. more on Yahoo! Travel

Be sure to check out the extensive wine list too. more on CitySearch

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Top Reviews From Yahoo! Travel

Anyone who remembers Cuistot when it was an elegant and intimate restaurant tucked away in a courtyard building will miss it all the more when dining at the new "countryside" dining hall that it has become. Elegant no longer is the ... more on Yahoo! Travel

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10 reviews

Top Reviews From TripAdvisor

We have eaten at this restaurant several times when we visit the desert having first discovered it when it was in a storefront small place on El Paseo. Now they have their own beautiful and large Fren ... more on TripAdvisor

Small bistro in the art district is like a visit to France. Over the top good dishes. The quiche had a Mesquite ... more on TripAdvisor

Cuistot's is in a building by itself. It is like a European villa created of stone and beautifully landscaped. The interior is also beautiful. The main dining room has a large fireplace and the room i ... more on TripAdvisor

I've been to Cuistot a half a dozen times, most recently on Christmas eve. First, the building is beautiful. There is nothing like it in the desert for atmosphere. The main dining room has high ceilin ... more on TripAdvisor

Everything on the menu is fantastic. The atmosphere and facility are elegant. The wait staff are professional. ... more on TripAdvisor

Top Reviews From 10Best.com

Chef-owner bernard dervieux runs this charming restaurant, which offers quaint dining rooms, an outdoor patio, a bar, and a separate room ... more on 10Best.com

Great Amenities at Cuistot:

  • Patio/outdoor dining
  • Non-smoking restaurant
  • Full bar
  • Fireplace
  • Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies)
  • Bar dining
  • Wheelchair access
  • Wine

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