The food booths in France often have long lines at every Epcot festival. L’Art de la Cuisine Francaise food studio is no exception. While other food studios have either a sweet or savory focus, this one has both. You can grab warm brie in a house-made bread bowl and pair it with a frozen martini to indulge in while people watching. Don’t mind if we do.
While we did NOT enjoy the salmon here, the cake and brie were delicious, and both the Frozen French Martini, Charles Lafitte Brut Rosè were a hit!
If you are interested in stopping here, we recommend rope dropping it (get in line about 10:30-10:45 am) OR just be prepared for it to take a little while. Maybe even grab yourself a drink from somewhere nearby and sip on that while you wait.
Overview
L’Art de la Cuisine Francaise Booth Menu
Food
GF = gluten friendly, PB = plant-based, KF = kid friendly
Beverages
Photos & Reviews
Crème de Brie en Petit Pain
Warm Creamy Brie in a House-Made Bread Bowl.
Our Thoughts
Shannon: Yum yum yum. Felt a bit like eating a cream-filled donut, but with delicious cheese inside.
Heather: I’m at the part of my Festival of the Arts journey where a bowl of pure cheese sounds like a good idea. Too bad I’m lactose intolerant because in about 30 minutes I’m gonna regret this decision. (If you love cheese and bread, you’ll like this! If you need more flavor, skip it.)
Felicia: This tastes perfectly pleasant. But it’s a tiny bread bowl with some soft cheese in it for TEN DOLLARS. And you will likely wait 20 minutes. No, thank you.
Saumon Fumé Mousse et Aspic, Blini et Fromage de Chevre
Salmon Mousse, Smoked Salmon, Dill and Flaxseed Biscuit (served cold).
Our Thoughts
Shannon: Fairly good but please note the “served cold” for this item. Was very cold in our case, but great flavors.
Heather: I really wanted to love the salmon – but this is so cold that it hurt my teeth!
Felicia: This had good-ish flavor but is still fishy and was frozen. Like, so so cold. And the texture was weird. Dreaded trying the salmon and my dread was founded.
Vol-au-Vent de Saumon et Epinards, Sauce Chardonnay
Puff Pastry with Salmon and Spinach and a Chardonnay-Shallot Sauce (served warm).
Our Thoughts
Shannon: Salmon was cold but supposed to be hot. Would be a much better dish without the salmon completely.
Heather: LIES. This was not warm – and puff pastry with a creamy sauce and salmon served cold is not my jam.
Felicia: This I think has good flavor, but it’s supposed to be warm and was cool and is slightly fishy. I just can’t like it.
Moelleux aux Noisettes, Croustillant Noisettes, Coulis Framboise et Mangue
Molten Valrhona Chocolate Cake, Hazelnut Crunch and Mango-Raspberry Coulis.
Our Thoughts
Shannon: Beautiful presentation and great combo of flavors. Not too sweet.
Heather: Delicious-love that it isn’t overly sweet and that it is WARM. Delicious. Yum. More, please.
Felicia: If you want a dessert that is not pure sugar, this is it! Delicious hazelnut flavor, light chocolate, and perfect amount of fruit. It is not a sugar bomb at all. Which I love. It’s beautiful and delicious and I could actually eat the whole thing.
Frozen French Martini
Grey Goose Vodka, Vodka, Chambord Liqueur, Pineapple, Orange and Grape Juices with Lemon-Lime Foam.
Our Thoughts
Shannon: France pavilion at Epcot is pretty known for their frozen martinis, and this didn’t disappoint. Foam might surprise you if you aren’t expecting it.
Heather: Very cute drink – just incredibly sweet.
Felicia: This is delightful. Fruity, cold, and refreshing. Can’t taste the alcohol. Not worth the cost for me, but it’s iconic.
Elderflower Liqueur Cocktail
St. Germain Liqueur, Sparkling Wine and Mint.
Our Thoughts
Shannon: Syrupy sweet. Likes the mint but not the sweetness.
Heather: Not bad – just expensive. I couldn’t taste the mint but I feel very fancy holding the glass. The elderflower is a nice touch.
Felicia: Way too sweet and overpriced. Tastes like sparkling apple or grape juice I used to drink on NYE as a kid.
Charles Lafite, Brut Rosé Prestige, Méthode Traditionnel Champenoise
French Rosé Sparkling Wine.
Our Thoughts
Shannon: Dry and delicious. Very light.
Heather: Not inexpensive but it makes me feel rich to hold it and sip because the glass is cute.
Felicia: Simple and delicious dry sparkling rose in a cute glass. I like it. Not a bad price either for the size.
Pinot Noir J. de Villebois
A red wine with cherry and raspberry aromas.
Our Thoughts
Shannon: Light red would pair well with any of the foods at this booth but it isn’t special at all.
Heather: Freaking delicious. A lovely red without being pretentious. What does that mean? IDK. But I like this one.
Felicia: 5 for flavor but 2 for price. So sticking to a 4. Smooth and refreshing Pinot. Not dry, not sweet and pairs well with the items here.
Curious about all the other booths? Make sure to read over our collection of 2024 Epcot Festival of the Arts Menus, Photos, and Reviews. We’ve reviewed every booth at this year’s festival, and we definitely have some opinions and advice to share. And, if you’re heading to the festival this year, you’ll also want to check out our Complete Guide to the Epcot Festival of the Arts. It will provide you with valuable insights on what to expect, tips on planning your visit, and plenty of other useful information.