Very strange experience. Tried to make a reservation at their sister restaurant, Bistro D'Helene. They called and said the Bistro was closed due to staffing shortage, and recommended transferring reservation to to Apericena. When we got to Apericena they seated us and gave us menus, but no drink menu. After 10 minutes I asked for a wine list and THEN they said, sorry we are not serving any alcohol. When I asked why, the waitress said she was not allowed to say. No one said anything about this prior to this point. Very odd. As for the food, it was decent but not amazing. Overall a very strange experience.
Patricia
What a deloghtful dining experience . Our waitress Grace went above and beyond to ensure our time was memorable. Pair Grace with outstanding food....earns Bistro d' Helene the highest recommendation.
BJohn
We are so excited to have this restaurant in our neighborhood! This was our first trip in and we were thrilled to find a quiet and pleasant environment. Even more pleased to find a menu with lots of items we'd like to try. As a celiac with a soy allergy that is an extra special situation! Many clearly marked gluten free items! Also an excellent wine selection. Our meals were fantastic...Osso Bucco, Steak Frites, Aranchini and Carrot Cake! We will be back regularly! So many more things to try.
Wyatt
My wife and I shared the blanquette after seeing it on Instagram and it was one of the best meals I have enjoyed during in my time in the states. Just like my mom used to make it as a kid. Excellent wine selections as well. Bravo to the chef!
MimiH
The decor does not lend itself to a French cuisine experience. Different lighting, white tablecloths perhaps softly paying French music. the Caesar salad was one of the best I've ever eaten. The lobster ravioli seems overpowered by the sauce. The white cake with strawberries is wonderful.
Barry
All four of our dishes were delicious, prepared perfectly, and we all loved them. The lasagna was described as the best ever. My black cod was incredible; I had to restrain myself from licking the plate! The lobster ravioli and the salmon were also delicious. Best of all was the Frazier cake. Moist cake layered with flavorful strawberry covered with creamy icing was the perfect end to a delightful meal.
Had a reservation for Mother's Day. After being seated we waited over 20 minutes and no waitstaff came to even get us drinks. Found out only one server was working. We finally left after we realized it was going to be a lost cause. Menu looked great, just wish you could actually order.
Despite the staf trying their hardest to take care of everyone but it was very clear they were understaffed. At least 5 tables of guests came and went because they said they were going to go somewhere else due to the lengthy wait and the lack of communication when they arrived. We waited for a crazy long time to get drinks after we were seated (25 min) and then waited to get the drinks, etc The chef was incredible! Will try again and hope they're staffed appropriately.
MCDK
Starters, entree & wine selection were all Super great! service was excellent! my only disappointment was dessert, very dry carrot cake! next time we will just skip dessert because the rest of the meal was fantastic!
Had an amazing experience last night! From the wine to the appetizer to the entree! Everything was delicious. Our server was kind and had great suggestions/recommendations. I will definitely go again and can't wait to try something else on the menu.
Another wonderful dinner at Bistro D'Helene. The scallops were amazing (and I don't love scallops!) I appreciate that you never feel rushed. So, it is a great place for a leisurely meal.
What a culinary experience from beginning to end, and we tried just about every dish. Not a fancy looking place that should be rated higher. The scallops were perfect with an incredibly sauce. The tender delicious ossobuco meat fell off the bone. Their duck dish was just as amazing. Cannot wait to go back!
Tomderman
The restaurant looks very nice but there are some issues we had that we don't enjoy. The price of the food is too much for the portion and quality. The lasange is stored cold and they heat it in an oven until it is burnt all over. The flavor of the food was just alright. The bread was great but you have to ask for it, and with a party of 4, they would only give us two small pieces of baguette. They really love putting kale as a topping on everything.. not an issue but it doesnt need it.
TaraW
Had the best “sisters' night out” at Bistro d'Helene! Wonderful menu with a lots of fun, tasty surprise dishes (jammy egg salad sandwich!!) and our servers were a delight. Even got a visit from one of the chefs asking how our meals were - cherry on top. Highly recommend.
sdsd
We love this neighborhood place. Great menu and food. Last night the front of the house was short staffed, but they let us know right away. It was nice to see the chef bringing out his food and pitching in. We didn't mind at all-it was refreshing to not feel rushed. We enjoyed time with our friends (and wine!)
Very strange experience. Tried to make a reservation at their sister restaurant, Bistro D'Helene. They called and said the Bistro was closed due to staffing shortage, and recommended transferring reservation to to Apericena. When we got to Apericena they seated us and gave us menus, but no drink menu. After 10 minutes I asked for a wine list and THEN they said, sorry we are not serving any alcohol. When I asked why, the waitress said she was not allowed to say. No one said anything about this prior to this point. Very odd. As for the food, it was decent but not amazing. Overall a very strange experience.
What a deloghtful dining experience . Our waitress Grace went above and beyond to ensure our time was memorable. Pair Grace with outstanding food....earns Bistro d' Helene the highest recommendation.
We are so excited to have this restaurant in our neighborhood! This was our first trip in and we were thrilled to find a quiet and pleasant environment. Even more pleased to find a menu with lots of items we'd like to try. As a celiac with a soy allergy that is an extra special situation! Many clearly marked gluten free items! Also an excellent wine selection. Our meals were fantastic...Osso Bucco, Steak Frites, Aranchini and Carrot Cake! We will be back regularly! So many more things to try.
My wife and I shared the blanquette after seeing it on Instagram and it was one of the best meals I have enjoyed during in my time in the states. Just like my mom used to make it as a kid. Excellent wine selections as well. Bravo to the chef!
The decor does not lend itself to a French cuisine experience. Different lighting, white tablecloths perhaps softly paying French music. the Caesar salad was one of the best I've ever eaten. The lobster ravioli seems overpowered by the sauce. The white cake with strawberries is wonderful.
All four of our dishes were delicious, prepared perfectly, and we all loved them. The lasagna was described as the best ever. My black cod was incredible; I had to restrain myself from licking the plate! The lobster ravioli and the salmon were also delicious. Best of all was the Frazier cake. Moist cake layered with flavorful strawberry covered with creamy icing was the perfect end to a delightful meal.
Had a reservation for Mother's Day. After being seated we waited over 20 minutes and no waitstaff came to even get us drinks. Found out only one server was working. We finally left after we realized it was going to be a lost cause. Menu looked great, just wish you could actually order.
Despite the staf trying their hardest to take care of everyone but it was very clear they were understaffed. At least 5 tables of guests came and went because they said they were going to go somewhere else due to the lengthy wait and the lack of communication when they arrived. We waited for a crazy long time to get drinks after we were seated (25 min) and then waited to get the drinks, etc The chef was incredible! Will try again and hope they're staffed appropriately.
Starters, entree & wine selection were all Super great! service was excellent! my only disappointment was dessert, very dry carrot cake! next time we will just skip dessert because the rest of the meal was fantastic!
Had an amazing experience last night! From the wine to the appetizer to the entree! Everything was delicious. Our server was kind and had great suggestions/recommendations. I will definitely go again and can't wait to try something else on the menu.
Restaurantji Recommends
Another wonderful dinner at Bistro D'Helene. The scallops were amazing (and I don't love scallops!) I appreciate that you never feel rushed. So, it is a great place for a leisurely meal.
What a culinary experience from beginning to end, and we tried just about every dish. Not a fancy looking place that should be rated higher. The scallops were perfect with an incredibly sauce. The tender delicious ossobuco meat fell off the bone. Their duck dish was just as amazing. Cannot wait to go back!
The restaurant looks very nice but there are some issues we had that we don't enjoy. The price of the food is too much for the portion and quality. The lasange is stored cold and they heat it in an oven until it is burnt all over. The flavor of the food was just alright. The bread was great but you have to ask for it, and with a party of 4, they would only give us two small pieces of baguette. They really love putting kale as a topping on everything.. not an issue but it doesnt need it.
Had the best “sisters' night out” at Bistro d'Helene! Wonderful menu with a lots of fun, tasty surprise dishes (jammy egg salad sandwich!!) and our servers were a delight. Even got a visit from one of the chefs asking how our meals were - cherry on top. Highly recommend.
We love this neighborhood place. Great menu and food. Last night the front of the house was short staffed, but they let us know right away. It was nice to see the chef bringing out his food and pitching in. We didn't mind at all-it was refreshing to not feel rushed. We enjoyed time with our friends (and wine!)
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