About Us

The Restaurant

Coup des Tartes was established in February 1997 and makes its home in a 1930's farmhouse on what was originally an artichoke and date farm. The wood floors, coved ceilings and evening candlelight contribute to the unique dining experience available to just 14 tables. 

The restaurant is open for dinner Tuesday-Saturday beginning at 5:30p.m. Reservations are highly recommended. 

Rendez-Vous

The separate private dining room, Rendez-Vous, is located across a private courtyard. This room has a comfortable living room area which is perfect for relaxing over appetizers. Private dinner guests enjoy the intimate elegance of this space as they dine and entertain their guests. Rendez-Vous can accommodate approximately 38 guests for events ranging from rehearsal dinners and baby showers to corporate retreats and dinner meetings.

Menus

Coup des Tartes/ Rendez-Vous menus are considered French-bistro style with an emphasis on the freshest ingredients. Natural meats, wild caught fish and local and organically grown produce make every dish delicious.  Signature tartes are baked from scratch every day using only the purest butter, Belgian chocolate, finest cream and freshest fruits. The menu changes every 8-12 weeks and is designed to reflect the weather and the availability of local ingredients.

Coup des Tartes is also well known for being a BYOB. Patrons may bring in their own wine for a corking fee of $8 per regularly sized bottle. This policy applies to Rendez-Vous as well.

The Founder

Natascha Ovando-Karadsheh is an Arizona native who grew up in the East Valley and spent her childhood summers developing her palette in Germany, Switzerland and France.  After graduating from Mountain View High School in Mesa, she attended Princeton University and graduated with a degree in sociology in 1992.  She worked as a writer and editor for a publishing company before attending The French Culinary Institute in New York City, from which she graduated in 1996.  Natascha then returned home to pursue her dream of opening a restaurant.

The charming farmhouse on 16th Street was just what she was looking for and in February 1997, Coup des Tartes was born. With her culinary background and love of food, Natascha designs ever changing menus to suit the seasons and her whims.