Voila the Bistro
244 Lake Ave, St James
(631) 584-5686
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I went last night for my anniversary. My husband and I did the tasting menu with the wine pairing. Everything was delicious. The staff was attentive and friendly. I will definitely be back
I had a great lunch here with my dad and my great aunt. The outdoor patio was lovely and the service was excellent. Our waiter was very kind and attentive and went out of his way to accommodate my dad’s gluten allergy. The food was also quite delicious. I had a beer salad and a bistro burger. Our table also split a cheese plate. I would definitely come back!
Dietary restrictions: They offer gluten free bread and crackers and make gluten free dishes
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Great Beet Salad
Went for lunch and surprised with a price fix menu. Gave it a try. Lunch price fix $29 per person : starter, main course , dessert included. Escargot- excellent in flavor and unique presentation , chicken breast (over cooked-dry) Gruyère (don’t know where the cheese was (?) lumpy mashed potatoes, Salad with Gorgonzola (generous portion) strange it had peanuts tossed in (suppose to be candied walnut- disappointed, peanuts in this salad / thumbs down ), Crab Cakes (dry) and served with pesto& mustard sauce (menu stated Remoulade !!??) , and for dessert they offered vanilla ice cream with Carmel sauce or chocolate bread pudding (which was dry and not good. First time to this establishment and disappointed with lack of authentic French cuisine . The presentation of food on the plate I noticed the effort, the food seemed cooked ahead of time and just heated up to serve (over cooked and dry) . The best part was the waiter , professional and courteous. Not motivated to return .
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 5
We stumbled on this restaurant when my Aunt Betty moved into her new Assisted Living residence nearby. Voila the Bistro has become our go-to for all celebrations, outings and most recently my mother's 97th birthday. The food is wonderful, their prix fixe lunch menu can't be beat, and the service and atmosphere are lovely. If you haven't been, it is definitely worth it -- and my tip to you -- get the chocolate bread pudding for dessert. Holy cow!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Staff was friendly and food was fantastic. Took my parents there for their 50th anniversary and it was a magical time. Thank you to the staff for making their day special.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Generally good, but was disappointed with foie gras.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Muscles were outstanding.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Friendly staff. The Chef is amazing. Always have a great meal while I’m there!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent food and service
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Reliably delicious food and service.
Dietary restrictions: Gluten and lactose free options
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I just had a lovely dinner there. Very.attentive service. Excellent prices. We enjoyed our meals very much- terrific beet salad! Not a huge wine list, but well priced
Small portions, but not bad. Duck was amazing. Chicken had no flavor. Filet Mignon was dry and chewy...
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Duck Breast, Creme Brulee
Food is very good and reasonably priced. Not usually a fan of French food but this place was delicious
A true dining experience with gluten free options. My wife and two daughters had a wonderful experience at Voila last night. As always, the food and service were beyond outstanding! My wife and I have gone there a number of times and have always been impressed. After having dinner there last night, now our two daughters have become raving fans of this hidden gem of a restaurant. The owner goes out of his way to make the entire dining experience perfect. My wife needs her food gluten free and he shows more care and willingness to accommodate that need than any restaurant to which we have ever been. At many other restaurants we encounter staff that are unsure on gluten free options and/or a very limited section of the menu. However, at Voila, the owner comes to the table himself and literally offers to modify just about anything on the menu to make it work for a gluten free dietary need. Beyond the outstanding food, the staff is incredibly nice and efficient. All this, coupled with a relaxed atmosphere, really lets you take the time to enjoy the whole experience of dinning at this wonderful restaurant. Each time we go, we can’t help but notice the feeling that the owner truly seems happy to see people enjoying his restaurant. The pride is evident, and it shows up in everything you experience and taste at this incredible place. I’ve never written a review of a restaurant before and it speaks volumes that after dinning at Voila last night, I felt the need to write this review.Tom Sullivan
Yikes! Sure isn't Paris. Portions are tiny, did is average. Plus, I thought I'd try to speak a bit of French (as poor as my French is it would have been fun to try)! One waiter spoke French but he wasn't assigned to our table! I did get him in French, etc. Enuf about that. The French Martini was way yyyyy 2 sweet and the color of it was just awful! I won't go back. Plenty of other fabulous restaurants in the area that are THIS EXPENSIVE. And, a very loud air conditioner that kept going on and off so we'd get hot and then cold. No music at all. Not a festive, cheery place to eat by any means. It takes lots for me to write a negative review, but this dinner warranted one. Stay away@!!!!!
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