Authentic French Pastries
handmade with reverential passion
Renaud's Patisserie & Bistro was founded in Santa Barbara, California in 2008 by Renaud Gonthier and Nicole Black. After several years of evolution and a growing partnership with Gelson's Markets, Renaud's Patisserie is The Destination in Southern Califonia for quality French Pastries, Croissants, Cakes, Tarts, Eclairs, and more!
The Best Almond Croissants. Period.
As reported by Yelp users
"I have had many almond croissants in my life, but this one was superb!! I did visit based on others reviews, and was a bit hesitant, but the pastry was wonderfully flaky, and the almond paste had a lovely texture..." -Yelp Review
Handmade without compromise
Perfection in every bite
We live in the world of love, passion, and precision. It takes a dedicated team of Pastry Chefs to create lasting and meaningful relationships through food. Renaud's Patisserie is the cornerstone of what an intimate experience with food should feel like. Our motto: Live the truth of the Renaud's brand: to be uncompromising in the delight we deliver to people each and every day.
Cakes, Tarts, Eclairs, and Macaroons
Perfection in every bite
Handcrafted daily especially for you! Indulge yourself in a taste of Paris...without the trip to France.
A Very French Bistro
perfection in every bite
Bistro locations in Santa Barbara, Ca. and Montecito, Ca. offer a diverse menu with selections from the Provonce region of France, as well as a few of Renaud Gonthier's personal favorites.
Uncomplicated Decadence
Perfection in every bite
Voted "Best Bakery" in Santa Barbara several years running by both the Independent and Santa Barbara NewsPress readers, the quality and passion involved in producing such decadent pastries is unmatched in Southern California.
Six Locations in Southern California
a taste of Paris
Bistro locations in Santa Barbara and Montecito
Bakery Locations in Santa Barbara, Long Beach and La Cañada–Flintridge
