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L'Imprévu

Restaurant

👍👍 I like the ambience and decor. Staff really really took his time to provide helpful information; I’d guess partly because I don’t speak a lot of French and majorly because he’s indeed polite. I tried the prawns (Gambas) and plantain. It was so well done! Listen, it’s top-tier. You should try it out!... People often mention service, nice, staff, good, beautiful, restaurant, Great, bien, setting, cadre,


Address

Face à ECOBANK direction general, Ganhi, Cotonou, Benin

Contact

+229 66 97 40 40

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.30 (522 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: 7 am to 11 pm
  • Tuesday: 7 am to 11 pm
  • Wednesday: 7 am to 11 pm
  • Thursday: 7 am to 11 pm
  • Friday: 7 am to 12 pm
  • Saturday: 7 am to 12 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: service (24) nice (13) staff (11) good (10) beautiful (10) restaurant (9) Great (8) bien (8) setting (7) cadre (7)
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  • 5/5 Adeniran L. 10 months ago on Google • 100 reviews
    I like the ambience and decor. Staff really really took his time to provide helpful information; I’d guess partly because I don’t speak a lot of French and majorly because he’s indeed polite. I tried the prawns (Gambas) and plantain. It was so well done! Listen, it’s top-tier. You should try it out! 10 times out of 10.
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Yolam A. 1 year ago on Google
    They have an espresso machine!! Perfect for ex-pats.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Marie D. 3 years ago on Google • 193 reviews
    Both the rooms and the restaurant are very nice. Just had dinner after a nice day exploring Ganvié and the staff are friendly and very professional. Will definitely be having dinner here tomorrow as well :-) Very happy with my room too. Comfy bed, nice atmosphere, quiet and cool thanks to the AC!

  • 5/5 Mina H. 1 year ago on Google
    Such professional staff with great care given to the food
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Goh K. 1 year ago on Google
    Very clean and fashionable restaurant in Cotonou. It has bed rooms to stay, too! Price is reasonable for foreigners.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Christelle F. 11 months ago on Google • 18 reviews
    Very cute and lovely setting, just went with my mother for coffee and cake but will definitely return for lunch or dinner, a little oasis.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Petit O. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) After all it is good to be beautiful. The salad alone will fill you up! Everything is delicious ❣️ (Original) やっぱり綺麗で良いですねー。 サラダだけでお腹いっぱいになりそう! どれも美味しい❣️
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 K A. 5 years ago on Google
    Great customer service right from booking the rooms from Lagos, Nigeria for a weekend getaway. Rooms are super clean with a cozy Café bistro downstairs and a beautiful garden sit out. We had a great day that begun with a sumptuous breakfast of bacon, sunny side up egg and baked beans served with tea and some juice. And we went for an Italian dinner, i must say i had the best lasagna ever! Nightlife was made easy with a discount card to use at their other bar in town, how cool is that? We enjoyed our stay and we will definitely be staying there again on our next visit. The overall service was impeccable, i hereby highly recommend. Culinary Elegance ✅ Excellent Food✅ Great service ✅ Fine Wine✅ Very Friendly and Courteous Staff✅ Food Presentation ✅ Lovely Ambiance ✅ Highly Recommend
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Imaa B. 3 years ago on Google
    Best place for fresh, homemade pasta. They have a big selection of wine as well. Indoor and outdoor sitting option. Friendly staff. Fair price for the quality of the food and service.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Emmanuel I. 11 months ago on Google • 11 reviews
    L'Imprévu is a charming, cozy restaurant located in the heart of Montreal, Canada, known for its refined French cuisine and warm atmosphere. The menu showcases fresh, seasonal ingredients and classic French dishes with a modern twist. The presentation of the dishes is both elegant and inventive, and the flavors are said to be consistently excellent. Customers also praise the attentive and friendly service provided by the staff. The atmosphere is cozy, intimate, and perfect for a romantic dinner or a special occasion. Overall, L'Imprévu seems to be a top-notch dining experience that is worth a visit for anyone who appreciates French cuisine and elegant surroundings.

  • 1/5 Sylvie B. 7 months ago on Google • 7 reviews
    This was my 3rd time eating there. It was a group setting, taking a few colleagues to dinner there but boy, it was so disappointing. No one liked the food, the wine that was served was of the cheapest quality, the food is below average. The coktails were average, service average, overall location ok but the food? Hated it. Will mot return or take any other party there. Felt embarassed and cheap to have taken colleagues there with a possible perception of not caring about them. There are far better places to go to.

  • 1/5 Ngozi N. 11 months ago on Google • 5 reviews
    It's a beautiful place if you love a serene afternoon. Wonderful ambience. Great food and friendly staff.

  • 5/5 Chefick Akambi B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Impeccable service (Original) Service impeccable

  • 4/5 manu d. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice, calm, organize

  • 1/5 The A. 3 months ago on Google • 4 reviews New
    I went with my family to celebrate my father’s birthday. The service was the worst I ever had. The server was rude with an ugly attitude. He forgot to bring the sauce that accompanied the meals we ordered. I got the “Côtelettes d’agneau”. The meat was dry, chewy and cold. The food was so bad I ended up not eating it. This was a waste of my time and money. I don’t recommend this place.

  • 5/5 Ricot M. 4 years ago on Google
    Very nice restaurant in Cotonou

  • 5/5 Siegfried W. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) One word "awesome" (Original) Un seul mot "génial"

  • 5/5 Ricot M. 4 years ago on Google
    Very nice restaurant in Cotonou

  • 5/5 Vanessa D. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is never the fact that when we are outside we pay 500 and when we are inside the restaurant we pay 700 for the candy I do not know why, but frankly I did not like more than that. 'is not mentioned on the menu and in addition they do not sell anything extra and for this kind of place I think they have to review certain things otherwise the setting is very nice very clean even if they don't have the air conditioning and it's a little hot because there is only the Ventilo otherwise the frame is very beautiful (Original) Ce n’est jamais le fait que quand on est dehors on paye 500 et quand on est à l’intérieur du restaurant on paye 700 pour la sucrerie je ne sais pas pourquoi , mais moi franchement je n’ai pas aimé en plus que c’est pas mentionné sur le menu et en plus il ne vendent rien d’extra et pour ce genre d’endroit je pense qu’ils doivent revoir certaines choses sinon le cadre il est bien beau bien propre même s’ils n’ont pas la clim et qu’il fait un peu chaud parce qu’il n’y a que le Ventilo sinon le cadre il est bien beau

  • 4/5 Larissa A. 4 years ago on Google
    I have a nice stay over there. It was unexpected to find it such a place in downtown Cotonou. I loved the decor of the rooms. However, there is still room for improvement for the service at breakfast. The service was too slow and the waiter was a bit incompetent.

  • 4/5 gift a. 4 years ago on Google
    A nice get away with friends and family

  • 4/5 Yasmine D. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Adorable ... beautiful setting and impeccable service (Original) Adorable ... très beau cadre et le service est impeccable

  • 3/5 EUDES N. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Unpredictable (Original) Imprévisible

  • 5/5 Ogoubiyi C. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Super good (Original) Hyper bien

  • 4/5 Kwena L. 2 years ago on Google
    Restaurent with outdoor and indoor set-up. Thier food is delicious. Mostly frequented by exparts. It is located in a quiet place not far from the Beach.

  • 5/5 Chief O. 2 years ago on Google
    My favorite place to eat. I love the space, it’s well designed.

  • 5/5 Lenny 6 years ago on Google
    Great food (I had the lasagna) and even better wine. My first two glasses were from the fridge and not very good so she opened a new bottle for me. Amazing.

  • 5/5 Jill K. 1 year ago on Google
    Delicious food. Friendly staff. Beautiful decor. A real treat!

  • 3/5 Hamdan A. 1 year ago on Google
    Good food but too spicy for me

  • 5/5 Damilola O. 1 year ago on Google
    Great place if you're looking for a quiet afternoon. They have staffs that speaks English which can really come in handy if you don't speak French.

  • 5/5 Chimaobim J. 1 year ago on Google
    My experience was TASTEFUL... excellent customer service, well cooked meals, great ambience and everything good

  • 5/5 Afolahan Akinyemi I. 11 months ago on Google
    Their price is affordande and their services are top nouch. Their happy hour and home made pasta is second to none.

  • 3/5 Ayodeji k. 11 months ago on Google
    Great experience, and delicious food and their service is so nice 👍

  • 4/5 Artilio H. 9 months ago on Google
    It’s a cosy place to dine in. Very good atmosphere.

  • 3/5 ARNAUD J. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Fresh pasta specialist (Original) Spécialiste des pâtes fraîches

  • 4/5 Hartmann OLLIVIER de M. 3 years ago on Google
    Thanking my lovely half for this hangout and chill. It was a great moment we spent there with wonderful staff of L'Imprévu

  • 1/5 Maddy 3 years ago on Google
    No pizza available! Also not vegan friendly and too expensive. One good thing is crowd!

  • 5/5 Vanessa M. 6 years ago on Google
    Totally love the ambiance. Great mix if colours and art. Food is great with great staff..... Favorite lunch spot.... You should try the #Smoothies (Mango + Coco😁)... Totally amazing. Looking forward to coming out here in the evening to sit out in the terrace.

  • 5/5 Freda O. 5 years ago on Google
    Homemade pasta made to order! I have not yet regretted my meals at this restaurant. I always visit at least once whenever I am in town. Worth the proces?!!

  • 4/5 Mula [. 4 years ago on Google
    Decor is simple and beautiful... Food has less salt and pepper which works for people like me who have high BP

  • 4/5 Fanick A. 6 years ago on Google
    Cool place, nice food. Be prepared to wait for long, though ;-)

  • 5/5 Axel H. 3 years ago on Google
    Excellent food worth a visit

  • 4/5 Junior M. 3 years ago on Google
    Coin de detente....restaurant chic.et classe.ce qui beau et bien a un coût je ne trouve pas cet endroit cher au vue du service et surtout le calme qii regne dans la zone où elle est située ...en effet une zone purement commerciale et admnistrative qui est bien calme le soir.......4 etoiles pour la discretion le calme et la classe .......

  • 5/5 Khaled B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great (Original) Super

  • 5/5 Gildas G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Fabulous (Original) Fabuleux

  • 3/5 Miss e. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Table of ten possible to reserve with pre-established menu Very nice home (Original) Table de dix possible de réservation avec menu préétabli Très bon accueil

  • 4/5 Malko A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I only go there at night but I can say that it is chic, calm and welcoming. (Original) Je ne suis aller là-bas que de nuit mais je peux dire que c'est Chic calme et accueillant.

  • 3/5 Mahaman Nasser Y. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Sobriety and class. (Original) Sobriété et classe.

  • 4/5 amal M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful setting, attentive and very attentive staff (Original) Beau cadre, personnel à l’écoute et très attentionné

  • 4/5 Stephane h. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The setting is calm and pleasant. Very good food and courteous service. (Original) Le cadre est calme et agréable. Tres bonne cuisine et service courtois.

  • 4/5 Mauranne Y. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The setting is just as beautiful during the day as it is at night. All the meals are superb. This is one of my favorite restaurants. I recommend (Original) Le cadre est tout aussi beau en journée que la nuit. Tous les repas sont superbes. C'est l'un de mes restaurants préférés. Je recommande

  • 5/5 Hans N. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very nice place the service is impeccable and the servers always smiling (Original) Très belle endroit le service est impeccable et les serveurs toujours souriant

  • 3/5 Bopéci LE B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good for an appointment (Original) Bíen pour un rendez vous

  • 5/5 Karami Zoulkanairou D. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very cool (Original) Très cool

  • 5/5 Joseph A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very welcoming staff are there and the meals are of very good quality and at affordable prices (Original) Des personnels très accueillant s'y trouve et les repas sont de très bonnes qualité et à prix à porté des bourses

  • 5/5 guy b. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Friendly, nice place, good food, I will come back and attentive staff (Original) Sympa, lieu agréable, bonne nourriture, je reviendrai et personnels attentifs

  • 5/5 Olivia Dadie K. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very good Italian cuisine, beautiful, simple and very friendly decor, pleasant and attentive service. (Original) Tres bonne cuisine italienne, belle déco simple et très conviviale, service agréable et aux petits soins.

  • 4/5 Yao Kobué A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Interesting space for meals and meetings! Good food, pleasant surroundings (Original) Espace intéressant pour des repas et des rencontres! Bonne cuisine, cadre agréable

  • 4/5 lerond s. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Friendly and welcoming (Original) Sympa et accueillant

  • 4/5 Dominique E. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very beautiful place. Super courteous service (Original) Très beau lieu. Service hyper courtois

  • 5/5 esther D. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A very calm and pretty corner. Mojito is better (Original) Un coin bien calme et joli. Le Mojito est meilleur

  • 4/5 Abdel Aziz A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Quiet, beautiful and well maintained. Reserved for a certain class with significant purchasing power. (Original) Calme, beau et bien entretenu. Réservé à une certaine classe avec un pouvoir d'achat conséquent.

  • 1/5 Franckie P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) If only I could put 0 stars I would have. I was indignant service we arrive at 21h and 23h everyone is still served yes because we were a group of young and the unpleasant manager she looked at us wrong, she had no money, and more she treated a friend of mine as a daddy's boy, and wanted to swing the satchel of a friend of mine. Then once we left she said to us: "break up" but who does she think she is? Or maybe it's because-we are young and we were not with our parents? But I'm sorry to 18 years we will not even go out at night with our parents and friends. I am outraged by these acts and frankly I would not recommend it if you are young people wanting to eat. (Original) Si seulement je pouvais mettre 0 étoile je l'aurais fait. J'ai été indigner du service on arrive à 21h et à 23h tout le monde n'est pas encore servit oui car nous étions un groupe de jeunes et la gérante désagréable elle nous regardait mal, elle n'avait pas la monnaie, en plus elle à traitée un de mes ami de fils à papa, et a voulut balancer la sacoche d'un notre de mes ami. Ensuite une fois que nous partions elle nous à dit :" cassez vous" mais pour qui elle se prend ? Ou alors c'est parce-que nous sommes des jeunes et que nous n'étions pas avec nos parents ? Mais je suis désolée à 18 ans on ne va pas encore sortir le soir avec nos parents et nos amis. Je suis outrée par ces actes et franchement je vous le déconseille si vous êtes des jeunes voulant manger.

  • 4/5 Cédric Michael A. 3 years ago on Google
    Cool place ! Warm welcoming by Fawaz!


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