Gilles, Chef Dominique, and Andrea are excited to invite you back to our table to do what we do best. We are more inspired than ever! As we focus on re-opening the Bistro, we are pausing our French Essentials. We look forward to seeing you soon! The Cassis Bistro, a little piece of the South of France right here in the heart of Calgary.
We love our community, cherish our clients, and are very grateful for your continued support. Our Steak Frites is a favourite among our dinner guests! This dish is sure to delight any food connoisseur and features Alberta beef striploin, mixed salad, and pommes frites.
We love our community, cherish our clients, and are very grateful for your continued support. Our Steak Frites is a favourite among our dinner guests! This dish is sure to delight any food connoisseur and features Alberta beef striploin, mixed salad, and pommes frites.
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Born near Aix-en-Provence in the south of France, owner/operator Gilles Brassart grew up in the kitchen surrounded by simple, fresh flavours and passion for food. In 2008, after running two successful restaurant and bar projects in San Francisco, Gilles and his wife and co-owner Andrea, came to Calgary, Andrea's home town.
L'Epicerie (French Deli Store) - Please fill your cart with your desired French delights and we will have your order ready for pick-up in 24 hours. If you require delivery, please add the delivery option to your cart. If you would like to purchase something from our online store with a gift card, please email your order to [email protected].
Reviews (21)
Lisa Dueck
Jan 17, 2022
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I've done dine in and the 3 course take out. Both are fantastic. I like the dine in for when you have a group of people. The atmosphere is so warm and fun. The take out, well that's great for a date night in where all you do is reheat the stuff as per the simple instructions. Also, in both cases they have great recommendations for wine.
I really recommend this place for their special occasions menus too. I've done New Year's and Valentine's Day at the restaurant, and Easter and Christmas at home. I've always been so happy with the quality of food!
I really recommend this place for their special occasions menus too. I've done New Year's and Valentine's Day at the restaurant, and Easter and Christmas at home. I've always been so happy with the quality of food!
Kyla Fikowski
Dec 31, 2021
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Antony Nguyen
Dec 21, 2021
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Charming French restaurant just a bit out from downtown Calgary.
Went for dinner and the atmosphere and ambiance were perfect for a date night.
Had the Mushroom Veloute, Beef tartare and beef bourgignon. Everything was cooked perfectly. The beef tartare was one of the best I've had in Calgary.
Only downside is parking is a little tough to find.
Overall, quite impressed.
Went for dinner and the atmosphere and ambiance were perfect for a date night.
Had the Mushroom Veloute, Beef tartare and beef bourgignon. Everything was cooked perfectly. The beef tartare was one of the best I've had in Calgary.
Only downside is parking is a little tough to find.
Overall, quite impressed.
Tatiana Kolpakova
Nov 23, 2021
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Darryl Stanat
Nov 11, 2021
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Ana Marques
Oct 23, 2021
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My family and I went to Cassis yesterday night for the first time and it was absolutely delicious. The atmosphere was great and the food was impeccable. The menu is small but all that meant was that the quality remained high throughout each dish - which we loved!
Our server, Tula, was spectacular - she is the definition of a service with a smile (even through a mask). My parents do not speak English well, and she took the time to explain each dish slowly and articulate to help them understand. She made this experience one to remember.
Our server, Tula, was spectacular - she is the definition of a service with a smile (even through a mask). My parents do not speak English well, and she took the time to explain each dish slowly and articulate to help them understand. She made this experience one to remember.
Jacqueline S.
Oct 17, 2021
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This review would easily be 5 stars for the food - each bite was exceptionally planned & executed, & delicious is an understatement. The drawback was our server. She was dismissive and really took away from the overall experience. We expressed our wish to try as many dishes as possible, and therefore ordered 5 appetizers and 1 main, all to share. We asked for them to be served one at a time so we could enjoy them individually, not to mention that we were at a small table for 2 with no room for additional plates. She said that wasn't likely as the kitchen makes things at their pace, not ours. She
Cyril Gascon
Oct 03, 2021
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Great place and it was our first time there. Super classy and a very relaxing atmosphere. Food was fantastic and very well thought of. Although the steak and fries my gf got could've been better with homemade fries or even potatoes but other than that, the experience was fantastic. Server was super friendly and attentive.
I got the veal and scalloped potatoes which was amazing especially the sauce and it was the plat du jour. The charcuterie was well curated. Would definitely recommend. 👍
I got the veal and scalloped potatoes which was amazing especially the sauce and it was the plat du jour. The charcuterie was well curated. Would definitely recommend. 👍
Loretta Fedorowicz
Sep 30, 2021
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From start to finish our dining experience with Toula was friendly, knowledgeable, attentive and, simply, exceptional. The advice and explanations of the menu items was flawless and we had a wonderful meal. The food preparation is top calibre, the house wines are exceptional choices and the dessert is delicious.
Kara C.
Jul 18, 2021
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The absolute best restaurant I have ever been to in my life! I couldn’t believe how everything I ate was better and better the desert was life changing (berry ice cream) I’d give anything to know that recipe. It’s exactly what desert should be light and the perfect end to the best dinner. I have a new love for French food. Is it too late to change my major and become a French chef. That meal was inspiring. Oh and I do not understand the previous review because my waiter was awesome I am pretty sure we made friends he was a delight.
I would 100% recommend the deserts.
I really wish I knew
I would 100% recommend the deserts.
I really wish I knew
Maria Garforth-Bles
Jul 03, 2021
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Lauren C.
Jul 25, 2019
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Joseph G.
Jul 09, 2019
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We arrived just after open and the staff were friendly and amazing. The portions were well sized deliciously rich. We started with ravioli and split the sea scallops and duck confit. They even offered a portion of sliced baguette to finish the sauce from the ravioli. Overall a relaxing and wonderful eating experience.
Asif H.
Mar 09, 2018
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Phenomenal, this bistro is one of the top places for me, the vibe, the atmosphere, the music, all just right. Outstanding service, very prompt. The food always speaks for the place, everything is amazing on the menu. I Always have the Tar Tar as a starter, and mains are all great, the duck, the steak-frites, seared scallops, and feature fish of the day. Great for any occasion, but nice for a Date Night. The cocktails are delicious, and nice selection of wines.
Franz S.
Dec 15, 2017
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Cassis IS my favourite restaurant in Calgary, I always dine here during the Christmas season to enjoy black truffle season. Can't say enough about everything that this restaurant has to offer. The service the ambiance and the food! This is the true French experience in YYC. If you haven't been, you're missing out.
Tom F.
Sep 27, 2017
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The chef is unaccommodating. He refused my simple, starch free variation to the steak tartare: slices of cucumber over Frito Lay potato chips. For the main, my host ordered the steak frites, as did I, but I wanted no fries and double the salad. My plate arrived with the regular portion of salad; my friend's had the same size salad, but his plate was overflowing with fries. I guess I learned who calls the shots at Cassis, and it sure isn't the customer!
One risks embarrassment by taking an out of town guest to Cassis. Calgary has better, friendlier choices. Although the atmosphere at
One risks embarrassment by taking an out of town guest to Cassis. Calgary has better, friendlier choices. Although the atmosphere at
Roham E.
Jul 27, 2016
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Easily the worst dining experience in Calgary. Here is why in 7:
1. Entrance and ambiance : as loud as a bar on playoffs, be ready to shout for 1 hr + irrelevant 1930 movie
2. Service: pretentious, way over the top
3. Menu: very limited choice, half french (ok guys, if you do not get it: it helps you feel being in Paris)
4. Waiting for food: 37 min (our server told us it is because one of you asked for well done steak. It is obviously our fault. It takes 3-5 min for a medium rare steak and 32 for a well done. Your know your heat transfer, calculate conduction coefficient and heat capacity in
1. Entrance and ambiance : as loud as a bar on playoffs, be ready to shout for 1 hr + irrelevant 1930 movie
2. Service: pretentious, way over the top
3. Menu: very limited choice, half french (ok guys, if you do not get it: it helps you feel being in Paris)
4. Waiting for food: 37 min (our server told us it is because one of you asked for well done steak. It is obviously our fault. It takes 3-5 min for a medium rare steak and 32 for a well done. Your know your heat transfer, calculate conduction coefficient and heat capacity in
Leslie A.
Aug 10, 2015
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I love this resto. It delivers in all the ways you expect, and reminds me of the 2 weeks I spent in Paris.
Food: Delish starters. Try the steak tartare, tapenade. We had the pickerel (fish) as an entree, and it was cooked perfectly. I grew up eating fresh pickerel from the lake in Saskatchewan, but never like this! Excellent wines, good desserts.
Service: Our waiter was fantastic and took great care of us.
Atmosphere: We had our anniversary dinner here, and it was lovely. Not loud - we could hear each other across the table. It was not busy (Wed evening) so we were pretty much on our
Food: Delish starters. Try the steak tartare, tapenade. We had the pickerel (fish) as an entree, and it was cooked perfectly. I grew up eating fresh pickerel from the lake in Saskatchewan, but never like this! Excellent wines, good desserts.
Service: Our waiter was fantastic and took great care of us.
Atmosphere: We had our anniversary dinner here, and it was lovely. Not loud - we could hear each other across the table. It was not busy (Wed evening) so we were pretty much on our
Anah D.
Jan 31, 2015
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A very special day deserves special food. It was the first time we been to Cassis and let me tell you, it won't be the last.
From the moment we stepped in to the minute we left we had an amazing experience. We got sat at a table for two at the back and at times I felt like I was transported back to Paris for the evening.
Ambience was romantic with the soft lighting, French music and black & white movies playing in the background.
Our service was one of the best servers I have ever had. Very accommodating and just went out of his way to make sure everything was fantastic.
We ordered
From the moment we stepped in to the minute we left we had an amazing experience. We got sat at a table for two at the back and at times I felt like I was transported back to Paris for the evening.
Ambience was romantic with the soft lighting, French music and black & white movies playing in the background.
Our service was one of the best servers I have ever had. Very accommodating and just went out of his way to make sure everything was fantastic.
We ordered
Linda C.
Jun 16, 2014
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I've had lunch here a couple times now and the croque madame is soooo good. :) I also had a moules frittes today and it was a large portion and deeeelicious!
I haven't come here for dinner but I do recommend the lunch/brunch.
Tips:
- make reservations as the place is small
- its a small menu, & may have a few changes seasonally
I haven't come here for dinner but I do recommend the lunch/brunch.
Tips:
- make reservations as the place is small
- its a small menu, & may have a few changes seasonally
Wendy P.
Dec 01, 2012
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Review #29 of Yelp's 30 Day Challenge 2012
Cassis was hittin' some home runs when it first opened. And now? Well... now, it's weathered the Calgary climate and has successfully earned it's right to my 5-stars (which are getting harder to earn these days I might add...).
Consistently tempting me with daily specials made based on what's available in the attached market that day, Cassis always serves up something delicious. I remember one meal last winter, it was like -30 gazillion outside, and Gilles talked me into this duck shepherd's pie kind of thing. The ideal
Cassis was hittin' some home runs when it first opened. And now? Well... now, it's weathered the Calgary climate and has successfully earned it's right to my 5-stars (which are getting harder to earn these days I might add...).
Consistently tempting me with daily specials made based on what's available in the attached market that day, Cassis always serves up something delicious. I remember one meal last winter, it was like -30 gazillion outside, and Gilles talked me into this duck shepherd's pie kind of thing. The ideal
