Not Manhattan but a very nice experience for Forest Hills, this is a lovely French restaurant on restaurant row in forest Hills. Not to crowded which is always a pleasure. My wife and I have eaten here several times most recently on 12/9/06. We are frequent restaurant go'ers in both Queens and Manhattan. The Brunch here is simply the best! Everything is good but the Bloody Mary's are spicy. After you walk in to this softly lit Bistro you are greeted by George the owner who has a magnificent knowledge of wines from around the world. Not sure which wine to order the wait staff or George himself will assist to pair the perfect wine with food. Dinner is always pleasure all the appetizers are wonderful. I strongly recommend the smoked trout or the cheese platter or the Onion Soup. Short Ribs are always a favorite along with the lamb chops or scallops.
I recommend stopping in even if you have eaten some where else for desert. Moose is excellent and the crembrulie but my overall favorite is the wine soaked pears. Normally I would never order something like this but here they are the best! They have an excellent assortment of after dinner drinks and coffee. So if your looking for a hard core French restaurant to eat sweet breads or Kidneys this is not it but it is a jewel in the heart of Forest Hills with it's relaxed atmosphere and warm wait staff. Food is well prepared and deserts and cocktails are excellent. I recommend Rouge not only for dinner but for desert or even cocktails after dinner or on a cold day pop in to get a bowl of French onion soup. Bon apatite!
Pros: Excellent atmospher, Food & Service
Cons: Does not server Hard core French i.e Sweet bread, Kidneys..etc
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