Pâtisserie Boissiere
Enjoy French cuisine and pastries in Carmel-by-the-Sea
A French restaurant and patisserie in Carmel-by-the-Sea, offering classic cuisine, fresh pastries, and a relaxed setting to enjoy good food and wine.
Reservations available for dinner only
Open Hours
Lunch
Open daily- 11:30 AM – 4 PM
Walk-ins welcome
Dinner
Wednesday through Sunday, and most holidays
4:30 PM – 9 PM
Reservations recommended
Coffee, pastries and savories
Friday, Saturday, Sunday – 7:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Reservations available for dinner only
Our Story
Founded in 1961 by Elaine and Pierre Boissiere, Pâtisserie Boissiere has been part of Carmel-by-the-Sea’s dining tradition for decades. The restaurant is known for its French cuisine and pastries, served in a setting that reflects its long-standing presence in the community.
With a warm, European-inspired atmosphere, from candlelit tables to a cozy fireplace, Pâtisserie Boissiere offers a relaxed place to enjoy thoughtful food, good wine, and unhurried meals.
What Our Guests Are Saying
Read recent reviews from Google, OpenTable, TripAdvisor, and Yelp
Google Reviews
Posted on KeidanTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Beautiful area, presentation, and atmosphere. Food was delightful, service was friendly, and the location is perfect! Would suggest this restaurant as a nice, quiet place for dinner.Posted on Lisa KaufmanTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Amazing experience! Window seating for two was perfect and ambience was wonderful. Enjoyed the steak frites and salmon dishes.Posted on Denica De FoyTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I just ordered the chocolate mousse cake to go and it was so delicious! This is a nice spot with a variety of dishes and baked goods in Carmel-by-Sea. They are on the outside of the Carmel Plaza. The service was great! Love the atmosphere and the display case made me gain weight just looking!😍Posted on Loralyn DuleyTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Delicious! Staff phenomenal!!Posted on Katti SwansonTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My husband and I stopped here for lunch on a road trip down the CA coast. AMAZING! We loved everything about it, thanks for a wonderful meal!Load more
OpenTable Reviews
Posted on EdwardVerified Wonderful food and excellent service. Lovely quiet restaurantPosted on ArynnVerified What an absolutely charming place! It was a rainy night in Carmel, so we went to the restaurant an hour early in hopes of waiting for our reservations or maybe getting seated early. Score! We were seated early by the owner, who was very friendly. The food was delicious, we had Maple Leaf duck and Classic Beef Bourguignon. FANTASTIC! We ended with a slice of Boston Cream pie which was also delicious. There is an extensive wine list available, the staff is very friendly and the restaurant is small but very quaint. We loved everything about it!Posted on DuaneVerified Great place! Would highly recommend this restaurantPosted on MonicaVerified We had a fabulous dinner last night! We had 3 orders of the Branzino and the lamb chops! All were excellent! And of course the banana cream pie, ganache and lemon pie were wonderful! This is our favorite restaurant in Carmel and we keep coming back!Posted on KipVerified The feeling in the dining room is warm and comfortable. Classic furnishings are a nice touch. The food was authentic and delicious, was timed right and arrived warm. Wine selection is good and fairly priced.Posted on shannonVerified The dessert cabinet alone makes visiting worthwhile, but if you get past that, the food and wine are delicious and fairly priced. Looking forward to visiting again.Posted on AnnetteVerified Absolutely love the patisserie, have been there several times.Posted on KarunVerified Outstanding customer service. The food is very delicious. I do definitely recommend this place to visit in Carmel on Mission Avenue. Their staff is wonderful. Keep the customers happy and enjoyable. Giuliano, the owner is  amazing interacting with the customers  10 stars all the way.Posted on KatieVerified We love this restaurant! We discovered it when we were visiting Carmel over Thanksgiving weekend 2025, the food was so amazing we had to come back when we were back in the area March of 2026. The service is wonderful and the ambiance is superb. Love it so much we will be back anytime we come to Carmel.Load more
Tripadvisor Reviews
Posted on Rebecca MVerified Always a delicious delight We’ve been coming here for three decades during trips to Carmel—sometimes for a meal in the lovely cozy dining room, sometimes for takeaway dinner, lunch, or dessert. Last week on the most recent trip, we ordered takeaway, including wonderful sandwiches (calamari steak; seafood salad) and a ribbon-tied box with pear tart, morning bun, and amazing chocolate eclair. One of our family wanted a separately bagged croissant and the buttery baked aroma transported us to France. The staff are excellent, courteous and friendly; the kitchen people turn out yummy delights. Special shout-out to the French gentleman , who, since they were out of bags. wanted to carry multiple boxes of food around the corner to our car. (I declined his kind offer,) Merci beaucoup, toujours, Patisserie Boissiere. A la prochaine! See you next time!Posted on Michael DVerified They make it feel like a special occasion when you walk in! A gem. Save yourself a lot of trouble and time... just make a res and eat here! Fine French food, in a refreshingly unpretentious, welcoming atmosphere. Like being in a nice farmhouse dining room, with a gracious family and care taken at every step. Truly elevated French comfort food? Onion soup is a home run. Start there. Each plate is carefully made, presented with pride. The owners flow in and out of the dining room, so everything is polished and cheerfully professional. Desserts are all world-class, French pastries baked or made right here. Treat yourself, feels like a special occasion when you sit down. Cheers!Posted on Jack WVerified Overall great experience with all All the food was delicious and looks great. All of them were very nice and friendly. Price was respectable compared to others. Thanks! We'll back againPosted on Campbell2Verified We will be back! so we got into this very walkable town mid morning and walked around and saw this location we had made a reservation at. A tall gentleman spoke to us about the food vetted our reservation and asked if we still wanted a window table. When we arrived he greeted us sat us at our table. They had my favorite beer Stella, escargot and a great shellfish medley soup. My wife had a glass of Chardonnay and the rack of lamb. Our waitress Natasha was so nice, we took the banana cream pie and Vanilla bean custard to go. The owner takes pride in his beautiful, boutique restaurant as he greets, helps servers and is always smiling. We had a long day and this man and his staff saved it by providing, great food, excellent service but most important a moment we will not forget, thank you.Posted on Renato LVerified Cozy French Bistro Charming and cozy dining room with fireplace. Duck entree was fantastic as was the beef Bourgogne. Extensive dessert menu and nice French wine selectionPosted on Kim MVerified Highly recommended! This was a sweet little restaurant that my brother told me about. I was with three friends and we all loved the food. The service was exceptional and friendly. Not overly expensive in this pricey town. Highly recommended.Load more
Yelp Reviews
Posted on Natalia S.Verified What a lovely little gem. The atmosphere was romantic yet simple -- softly lit, relaxed, and understated in the best way. It felt elegant without being pretentious, the kind of place where you instantly settle in and enjoy your evening. The staff was incredibly warm and welcoming, and the service throughout the meal was attentive and thoughtful. The baked goods were especially wonderful -- fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. Everything we ordered was delicious and beautifully prepared. I really appreciated the subdued atmosphere. It made the whole experience feel calm, intimate, and comfortable. A perfect spot for a quiet dinner, a date night, or simply enjoying good food with good company. Definitely a place I'd happily return to. Five stars.Posted on Gary I.Verified I took my daughter and granddaughter to lunch here. The food was excellent and plentiful. The ambience is very nice and upscale.Posted on Karun P.Verified Once again at Patisserie Boissiere, Restaurant Carmel-By-The-Sea, outstanding customer service the lighting and the quality of the experience is amazing, the food I mixed it up a bit today but the food was outstanding fantastic.Posted on Roy Z.Verified Me & my wife we frequently visited this restaurant over the years. Everything on the menu is awesome. The pastry selection is amazing but the difficult part is to decide on what to get or take home from their wide selection.Posted on Ashley S.Verified Great desserts! I went with 5 friends and we ordered 6 of the desserts from the display and they knocked it out of the park. The Crème brûlée was my favorite. The sugar was perfectly caramelized on the top with a very light creamy center. The lemon cheesecake was a close second with a delicious lemon curd topping. We also tried the chocolate mousse cake, walnut chocolate pie and the Boston cream pie which were all very decadent. The only dessert I would pass on again would be the Pan Au Chocolate. The texture was slightly odd. I would definitely go back if I'm back in Carmel in the future.Load more
Pâtisserie Boissiere Atmosphere
Experience the Charm and Elegance
Step into the cozy and elegant ambiance of Pâtisserie Boissiere. Our interiors are thoughtfully designed to transport you to a European chateau. Enjoy the warmth of our fireplace, the glow of candlelight, and the beauty of fresh flowers as you dine on exquisite French cuisine.
Pâtisserie Boissiere
Premier French Bakery and Restaurant in Carmel-by-the-sea, CA
Hours

Mon-Tue
11:30am – 4:00pm
Wed-Sun
11:30am – 9:00pm
Lunch


Daily 11:30am – 4:00pm
We do not take lunch reservations: first come, first served.


Make a dinner reservation on OpenTable
Reservations available for dinner only




