Had dinner here recently and cannot stress enough how worth the wait the food is. The owner runs the whole show - answering the phone, taking orders, cooking, everything. Even the atmosphere is very homey, you feel like you're in her house and she's cooking just for you. She's an incredible host and an outstanding chef; we loved our meals here. Be sure to order the French onion soup!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: French Onion Soup, Shepherd's Pie
J. Jingleheimer
I gave it four stars instead of five to keep too many people from flooding this extremely charming and good restaurant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Pamela Wilson
Great tiniest cutest place. the food superb 5 STAR for the cutest. We tried asparagus in cheese sauce, onion soup, Macaroni and their cheese, beef wellington and feta fingers.Ambiance was charming. Definitely will return.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
John Hersker
Dinner, dessert, service, and setting was absolutely fantastic!! It was the best dinner we’ve ever had in Florida - and we will certainly be back next time we’re in town! Thank you!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Seafood Cioppino, 5 Layer Beef Lasagna, French Onion Soup, Shrimp and Crab Ravioli, Shepherd's Pie, Diver Sea Scallops, Artichoke Bottoms, Chocolate Mousse, Patio House Lasagna
Patti Kavanaugh
Tiny, cute, quirky. Great food and service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Glen
I have been wanting to try this place, but won't be back. Went in around 1 pm for lunch and the place was empty. We ordered escargot to share, my friend had a salad and I had the French Onion soup. She brings out the soup and salad and disappears. Had to interrupt her on the phone to just finally get salt and pepper. We had finished to soup and salad and assumed she just forgot the escargot because it was 45 minutes since we ordered. Then my friend asked for the check. Then she got very rude and said the escargot needed time to cook. Very unfriendly, needed to track her down for everything, and took way too long for a simple lunch.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 1
Anthony B-P
It was a 1 woman show with 1 helper and every table was full. I was fascinated on how chill she was doing all the prepping and cooking. The food took a while, obviously and it wasn’t what we expected. The apps and soup we got were great but, we all were underwhelmed by our main courses.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: French Onion Soup, Poached Pear & Roasted Almond Crumble, Escargot De Bourgogne, Country Pate, Shepherd's Pie
Nath Ngamsiri
Very cute and cozy. Food is amazing. It is a one woman show in a tiny kitchen, so be patient as she works her way through tables taking orders, cooking, bussing tables.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: French Onion Soup
AVP
We found this place by luck, what a wonderful , Little restaurant with great ambiance and food. When we go out to dinner we are never in a rush, nor anyone should be. We enjoyed our beautiful night, having good wine and dinning in a very unique restaurant with delicious food. It’s extremely impressive on how one person can do all of it! I would definitely come back . Please don’t leave negative comments about slow service, if you want fast service go to a fast food , if you want to have a nice evening with no rush, then please come,
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: French Onion Soup, Artichoke Bottoms
Tyler P
How is this a one woman show? She had our table and two others. Yet, the food was prepared fresh, fantastic portions, and really really good.Even though she was jumping from French (onion soup) to Italian (lasagna and ravioli) everything was first rate.We never felt neglected and our water & wine were always topped up.Given that there is only one person, you won't get ASAP "Denny's" style service. But, what you lose in speed, you more than make up for in charm, atmosphere, and attention to detail.
Big things truly do come in small packages! This tiny unassuming little restaurant is by far the best dining experience I’ve had in years. If you are ever anywhere near Le Patio, do yourself a favor and go.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kevin G
I wanted to visit here in March but missed it, but now in October I made it and I'm so glad I did. She (the owner) is a one lady operation, literally, so please be patient. Food is beyond wonderful and the place has a great ambiance. My friend and I had dinner here tonight and it was an 'experience', not just food brought to my table. She is a blessing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gregg Winston
This is a little hidden gem. Vera takes great care of us every time. Highlights are the French Onion Soup, Broiled Tomatoes, and Shrimp Cocktail.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Phil GEO
Didn’t expect to find one of my favorite restaurants ever in Fort Lauderdale. It’s like stepping into another realm where I have a French mother. Everything about the place, the ambiance, the music and the FOOD is amazing. The owner and chef is a one person team. She’s literally the only person working! You step into her home and she makes you the most delicious food.Not many tables so make a reservation
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Steven Kane
Still an awesome place.I was at their orginal place on East Oakland Park so many years ago. This was a 2 store front resturant, very large and big kitchen.They moved to a small place in Wilton Manors and still are consistently serving great food!Yes, there are some different items on the menu but the ones they kept are still on point!Now Vera works out of a 12 foot by 8 foot kitchen, how she does it is amazing yet, still keep the standard up, awesome!Is this a place to come in eat fast and run, not happening, it is to come to relax, enjoy friends and great food.So come and enjoy.
Had dinner here recently and cannot stress enough how worth the wait the food is. The owner runs the whole show - answering the phone, taking orders, cooking, everything. Even the atmosphere is very homey, you feel like you're in her house and she's cooking just for you. She's an incredible host and an outstanding chef; we loved our meals here. Be sure to order the French onion soup!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: French Onion Soup, Shepherd's Pie
I gave it four stars instead of five to keep too many people from flooding this extremely charming and good restaurant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great tiniest cutest place. the food superb 5 STAR for the cutest. We tried asparagus in cheese sauce, onion soup, Macaroni and their cheese, beef wellington and feta fingers.Ambiance was charming. Definitely will return.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dinner, dessert, service, and setting was absolutely fantastic!! It was the best dinner we’ve ever had in Florida - and we will certainly be back next time we’re in town! Thank you!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Seafood Cioppino, 5 Layer Beef Lasagna, French Onion Soup, Shrimp and Crab Ravioli, Shepherd's Pie, Diver Sea Scallops, Artichoke Bottoms, Chocolate Mousse, Patio House Lasagna
Tiny, cute, quirky. Great food and service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I have been wanting to try this place, but won't be back. Went in around 1 pm for lunch and the place was empty. We ordered escargot to share, my friend had a salad and I had the French Onion soup. She brings out the soup and salad and disappears. Had to interrupt her on the phone to just finally get salt and pepper. We had finished to soup and salad and assumed she just forgot the escargot because it was 45 minutes since we ordered. Then my friend asked for the check. Then she got very rude and said the escargot needed time to cook. Very unfriendly, needed to track her down for everything, and took way too long for a simple lunch.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 1
It was a 1 woman show with 1 helper and every table was full. I was fascinated on how chill she was doing all the prepping and cooking. The food took a while, obviously and it wasn’t what we expected. The apps and soup we got were great but, we all were underwhelmed by our main courses.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: French Onion Soup, Poached Pear & Roasted Almond Crumble, Escargot De Bourgogne, Country Pate, Shepherd's Pie
Very cute and cozy. Food is amazing. It is a one woman show in a tiny kitchen, so be patient as she works her way through tables taking orders, cooking, bussing tables.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: French Onion Soup
We found this place by luck, what a wonderful , Little restaurant with great ambiance and food. When we go out to dinner we are never in a rush, nor anyone should be. We enjoyed our beautiful night, having good wine and dinning in a very unique restaurant with delicious food. It’s extremely impressive on how one person can do all of it! I would definitely come back . Please don’t leave negative comments about slow service, if you want fast service go to a fast food , if you want to have a nice evening with no rush, then please come,
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: French Onion Soup, Artichoke Bottoms
How is this a one woman show? She had our table and two others. Yet, the food was prepared fresh, fantastic portions, and really really good.Even though she was jumping from French (onion soup) to Italian (lasagna and ravioli) everything was first rate.We never felt neglected and our water & wine were always topped up.Given that there is only one person, you won't get ASAP "Denny's" style service. But, what you lose in speed, you more than make up for in charm, atmosphere, and attention to detail.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Big things truly do come in small packages! This tiny unassuming little restaurant is by far the best dining experience I’ve had in years. If you are ever anywhere near Le Patio, do yourself a favor and go.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I wanted to visit here in March but missed it, but now in October I made it and I'm so glad I did. She (the owner) is a one lady operation, literally, so please be patient. Food is beyond wonderful and the place has a great ambiance. My friend and I had dinner here tonight and it was an 'experience', not just food brought to my table. She is a blessing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is a little hidden gem. Vera takes great care of us every time. Highlights are the French Onion Soup, Broiled Tomatoes, and Shrimp Cocktail.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Didn’t expect to find one of my favorite restaurants ever in Fort Lauderdale. It’s like stepping into another realm where I have a French mother. Everything about the place, the ambiance, the music and the FOOD is amazing. The owner and chef is a one person team. She’s literally the only person working! You step into her home and she makes you the most delicious food.Not many tables so make a reservation
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Still an awesome place.I was at their orginal place on East Oakland Park so many years ago. This was a 2 store front resturant, very large and big kitchen.They moved to a small place in Wilton Manors and still are consistently serving great food!Yes, there are some different items on the menu but the ones they kept are still on point!Now Vera works out of a 12 foot by 8 foot kitchen, how she does it is amazing yet, still keep the standard up, awesome!Is this a place to come in eat fast and run, not happening, it is to come to relax, enjoy friends and great food.So come and enjoy.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: French Onion Soup