Reviews of La Nicoise Cafe (Restaurant)

allison knapp

The food was delicious and the experience was one to remember. I ordered the duck with cranberry sauce. It was moist and tender, and incredibly delicious! It came with mashed potatoes and this delicious vegetable dish that was a cross between a quiche and an egg custard. My family and I also decided to order dessert. Our waiter gave recommendations from his personal favorites. I ordered the raspberry liqueur cheesecake. It was not rich in taste like most cheesecakes, but light and delicate, and incredibly tasty. It also had a perfect creamy texture. The owner/chef was one of the best parts of the whole experience. He would periodically come over to check on us, and had such a great personality as he chatted and joked around with us. This will definitely be a meal to remember and I will certainly be returning again.

Gary R Gauntt

Very friendly staff a delight, ..Sausage appetizer and also the mushroom were excellent, Very tasty French soup. Cozy atmosphere.

Samuel Blakley

Desserts were great. We had duck and Filet. I would recommend them. Fresh prepared food at a reasonably price. Table cloths and real napkins. I good place for real food.

Olivia Schroeter

My boyfriend and I went here... The place seemed outdated and in need of a cleaning with the pile of things on the back counter. The food was okay....but overpriced for what we got. You could here the cook yelling in the back. Overall it wasn't worth the visit.

Chris Lumpkin

I was very disappointed to learn that a recently-expired gift certificate would not be honored at the full face amount. I was told that the restaurant would provide 50% credit, which did not seem reasonable given that the gift certificate was issued within the last 9 months and only expired 3 months prior. I recognize it was my error but most establishments will provide some leeway on an expiration date, particularly as we are repeat guests who live out of town. Honestly, I would be hard-pressed to visit La Nicoise Café again. There are too many other good options in Winchester.

May

Good lunch. Prompt service, Nice setting and the cook/owner came out to ensure we had a delightful meal. Onion soup and lamb sandwich were very good We'll stop in again when in town.

Paul Taliaferro

We keep going back over and over again! We love it.

James Armitage

Great brunch- we had mussels, eggs benedict, ratatouille, mimosas and the service was top notch.

Isa Henriquez

Amazing food and service! You should eat here!!

David O'Neil

Fantastic genuine French cuisine

Dale Watten

Wonderful French onion soup, creme brulee and great French wine. Nice atmosphere with French music.

Gary Burress

I loved the owner and cook. Wouldn't hesitate to try anything on the menu.

Paul Clark

Nice family owned restaurant with excellent food. The owner Fredrich is an awesome person and takes pride in his restaurant and the food he prepares for his quests. Very nice quiet atmosphere and is perfect for a romantic dinner with someone special. Dinning area is very cozy and relaxing. Located right downtown by the historic walking mall.

Aleta Clayton

I have only had the French onion soup, which is spectacular. An authentically French menu.

C Pelham

The ambiance! Music and excellent service coupled with great food presented just right majes for a great dining. It is unique and we keep going back. It never disappoints us.

Kevin Garrett

Comfortable, small cafe. Creme brulee was fantastic. The seafood paella and crab/shrimp ravioli were both delicious. Parking was the only issue. Would go back again.

E St John

Quaint little place with French music and friendly staff.

Evan Clark

Best French Food in the area. Yummy French onion soup!!!

Charles Miller

A wonderful place, with wonderful food! It's like being in some small town somewhere in France. The owner Frederic Boukaia is very friendly, and a joy to talk with. I plan to return many, many times!

Bill Martin

Been coming here for years whenever we're in the area. Always great!

Karen Gardner

They claim to have the best french onion soup and it was as good as any I've had. We enjoyed the ambiance.

David Brannon

Food was decent but the portions were small, especially for the price. Service was mediocre as well. Waitress didn't even ask if we wanted anything other than water to drink and didn't even offer dessert. SMH.

Julia T

Very good, fresh made authentic French- style food and drinks. Professional and welcoming staff and owner. Quiet and cozy setting. Good for dates!

Nick Borchers

Excellent food and definitely worth the short trip away from the Old Town walking mall. The owner provide free entertainment (he's hysterical) to compliment the food. My Dad thought the Liver was the best he'd ever had, and the Cheesecake was phenomenal. If we lived closer we'd be regular customers.

Hannah Bowman

We arrived at the restaurant at around 8PM and upon entering were told the establishment was closed with no explanation. Both the sign on the door and the Google listing state they dont close till 9:30. Very disappointed as our group had been planning our outing there for a week prior. If given the chance to eat here I'd change my review

Kat

I gave one star for inconvenience because it was closed when the info on google said it should be open. I drove an hour to try them out and it was disapointing (Sun 1:56pm)

Dana

Chef has talent, amazing flavors in every dish. Very professional waitress. Quaint atmosphere. Will be returning!

Bob Corlett

Marvelous place. My new favorite place in town

Karen O'Neil

This is a great restaurant! We love it and Frederic!

Charlotte McConnell

Had a great lunch with our 3 year old on a rainy Saturday. We had the plum and brie tart, cesar salad, ratatouille, lamb sandwich, merguez sandwich, and fries. Everything was excellent, service was great, and the chef is exceptionally nice! It is across from a fire station and my son got to watch the fire truck pull into the station! Can't wait to go back, already know what I'm ordering!

Susanna Werner

We were there for lunch. Lovely experience ! French Onion soup to write home about. The Chocolate Mousse is rich and dark. Beautiful presentation, delicious food, intimate ambiance, and a personable owner who cares about his diners experience. My residence is almost an hour away, but I will make the trip again and again because this little gold mine is worth it. My compliments to the chef !

M Sams

French in the woods. Very satisfactory quality and a break from the routine. Recommend.

Patricia O'farrell

Wonderful dinner very cozy romantic thank you!!

Shirley Mann

My friend and I visited LNC twice this weekend. These were our first visits. They accept reservations for dinner which is nice. It is a quaint cafe. We had dinner and brunch. All of the food was great. The French Oniin Soup and Creme Brulee were awesome! Be sure to try the French toast! There is street (sometimes metered) parking...and a parking garage just down the block. We look forward to visiting again when in town. Update 3/2019: visited again and tried the duck and the prosciutto wrapped aspara6. Great meal again.

Rayna Cutrona

One of our favorite places

Eric Browning

French cuisine in Winchester. Father and son team who were very nice. Food was well prepared and delicious.

William Spidaliere

The service was slow, the staff was not very hospitable, the food was fine but oddly paired. The restaurant was not particularly clean or up to date.

Kathryn Castillo

We stopped here on our way to Pennsylvania. It was superb - a little taste of France. It was the best French food, outside of France, that I have had. Take the time to stop.

Q Nguyen

great french restaurant

Eugene Johnson

Best French restaurant we have been to. Food was fantastic and the staff was very friendly. Even the owner chef came by to talk and see you.

Ronald Conklin

Very enjoyable and static until the loud group arrived next to us.

Eddie Olsen

Delicious food. Owner was so nice

Cheryl Flagg

Excellent food. A real gem.

B Minor

Excellent French onion soup and owner is funny!

Blake Nguyen

The Steak Frites were divine; I have become spoiled by sous-vide cooking! The expense is well worth it.

Rebecca Shannon

Very disappointing food for the price. Much better off going to Village Square or another reputable restaurant in the area. Our waitress did a good job though.

Barbara Daoust-Westbrooks

We had a delicious brunch today at La Nicoise Cafe today. The eggs Benedict with rosemary potatoes and a small salad were perfect! The grilled sea scallops with blue cheese sauce and saffron rice disappeared quickly. The French toast with fruit looked wonderful. I had creme caramel that reminded me of the ones my Mom used to make. Highly recommend!

Troy Garrison

The customer service is always rapid, great character, super friendly staff members. Will visit here again when I am in the area.

Jen Mehaffey

Decent food. Service was great. But the meal was overpriced for what it was

Phil D.

Food was great! Expensive, but worth the money!

Chris Hagerty

Spectacular restaurant. Small size with a small staff, but great food.

Debra Cussen

Having lived in Europe for 3 years and been to France numerous times, this restaurant was like being in a little French inn. Would definately recommend.

Cynthia Bloch

Great soup. Salmon perfectly cooked. Wonderful crunchy crust on the bread... I'll definitely be coming back when I'm in the area.

Randy Longnecker

Excellent French restaurant. Highly recommend this restaurant for a special occasion. The owner will serve your meal.

Laura Torres-Reyes

Romantic atmosphere, excellent service, extraordinary chef! You can't go wrong by selecting this gem!

L. Wilson

Very nice restaurant. Stopped here while driving North from Florida. I ordered the beef tips with mushrooms & onion sauce, that I asked to have served with rice instead of noodles, as I can't eat gluten. They were very understanding and helpful. My father ordered crab raviolis in a mushroom sauce. Both were very flavorful, and used great ingredients.

Deb Wilson

My husband and I spent our Anniversary at La Nicoise. It has been a tradition for us to enjoy French cuisine. The food was delicious. I had cream of asparagus soup which was very tasty. My husband had the french onion and found it equally packed with flavor, I then had the Salad with chicken liver, strawberries, apples, walnuts, and a Very Tasty Vinaigrette, which made me wish I could lick the plate in a mannerly way. The chicken liver gave the salad a very well balanced earthy flavor, that balanced out the fruit, greens, red onion, and chosen Vinaigrette. My husband had the muscles and found it outstanding, and he has sampled many muscle dishes to attest to the outstanding prep La Nicoise chef took in preparing the dish. We then moved on to the main course, I had the grilled lamp chops which was prepared to perfect temperature, the sauce exhibited the excellence of French cuisine you would expect. Again made me wish that I could have taken my finger and cleaned the plate, without being deemed ill mannered. Accompanied with petite potatoes, and heart of palm casserole which melted in your mouth. My husband chose the beef tips with linguine in a very balanced and tasty sauce. To round out our experience we both chose the grand marnier brulee. I can just say and think my husband agrees, etiquette was thrown aside, and the ramekins were turned this way and that to obtain every speck of the decadent delights that laid beneath the caramelized sugary crust. Our waiter was attentive and very friendly. The chef stopping by and asking how we were doing was a pleasant and welcoming treat. I highly recommend La Nicoise if your looking for a true Southern French Mediterranean atmosphere and cuisine at a truly reasonable price. Bon appetite

Brian Hartman

Unbelievable French Bistro in the heart of Winchester. Chef is warm and accommodating. Certainly worth the 4 hour drive from Pennsylvania. We will be back!!

Jeraboam Weatherwax

Very enjoyable for the ambiance and the food and drink. Pleasant wait staff, good service.

John Yardley

My wife and I stopped here while passing through Winchester. We were both very happy that we did. The meal was spectacular. From a wonderful French onion soup to an excellent grilled salmon to a delicious apple tart. Eveything was so good.

Donald Smallwood

Very nice meals every time we go. Best restaurant n Winchester.

Stephen Martinez

The calf liver was AMAZING!!! Must come again.

Jennifer Whitehead

excellent food, service. Chef is amazing. Great for gluten free fine dining. special occasions, every day fare, something special. Social occasions. Give it a try, you won't be disappointed!

Scott Schrader CIC

Love this restaurant! We eat out quite often. The owner is a great guy. He visited with us before and after our meal and made it a great time. The food is wonderful. We will be back.

David Donovan

Service was outstanding. Owner was friendly and our server was attentive without being overbearing. Food was fine although not sure how fresh everything was. Back area of dining room and restrooms look like they could use a good cleaning & updating.

JP Fuller

Delightful

Don WoodS

Portions were very small for the price. Chef had a very heavy hand with the salt shaker. One waitress was not enough to serve the whole room. A disappointing experience.

NATHAN BRANNON

Best food in downtown winchester

Diana Dinescu

Meals are delicious, owner comes and chats up the guests very pleasantly. Worth trying every dish on the menu!

JoAnne Terrell

We had duck with quiche vegetables and Pasta dishes all three were magnific!

Melissa G

Excellent food. Nice atmosphere.

Ricky S.

Mediocre food, high price. Waitress however, was great.

Mary A D Petrino

Excellent French cuisine and friendly service. A neighborhood gem for the Win!

Kerry White

Really nice guy and the food was good too. Slightly over priced for the portions.

Punkdesignercat .

First time here, very attentive & no long wait times to be seated or served. Nice little atmosphere and quiet. Great for dine in for one or two, romantic atmosphere.

Richard Efthim

An authentic French restaurant. The food was delicious! A nice place for a special date night out. Highly recommended. I ordered french onion soup. Cheesy, not too salty, and a delicious broth. My date had a chicken liver salad with fresh spinach, strawberries, and perfectly prepared chicken livers, she said. For the main course I had calves liver which was prepared perfectly, creamy texture and not dried out like many other restaurants tend to do. The deglaze was yummy with the addition of wine to really bring out the flavor... my date had the trout which she said was wonderfully flavored and nicely moist. Together we shared a bottle of local virginia wine. Overall the service was attentive and professional. While we were there right when they opened, I was still surprised at at 7pm on a Friday night the restaurant was still sparsely occupied. Take advantage of a wonderful Winchester establishment!

Jennifer Newton-Bateman

Authentic French cooking by chef Fred in a homey cafe setting. Love the escargot!

William Lukens

Great bread, good food. Shrimp in seafood crepe could have been more fresh.

Alice Muellerweiss

Absolutely my favorite place for dinner with my husband. Great food, nice atmosphere, excellent service. Highly recommend and we cannot wait to return.

CK B

Delicious dinner, casual but not too casual restaurant.

Jeff Earman

Food was good but not great. Nice location. Coffee after dinner, no refill. Had to ask for cream. Felt like a diner.

mary rung

Another consistently great meal here. We always make a reservation here when come through Winchester . The chef is involved in every aspect of the dining experience and it translates to a wonderful meal and ambience. Highly recommend this restaurant.

Derek Livesay

Absolutely outstanding. Will definitely return again and again....and again.

Carol Suchan

Excellent food, loved the decor and atmosphere, owner and waiter warm and welcoming. Highly recommend!

Chris S

Great French Mediterranean food. Reservations are highly recommended.

Crist Mentzer Jr.

Très bien! The food was excellent! The owner was very friendly and entertaining! Will be back!

Simon Baker

Simple and delicious french inspired food, made and served by the owner. The setting is quaint if a little quiet, but you'll always be warmly received and treated as though you come in every other day.

Brad Jordan

Stopped in for lunch on a rare Friday off with my wife. She had the scallops with the blue cheese, I had the Muscles with the garlic white wine/butter reduction, both were amazing, the scallops were the perfect toasted marshmallow consistency crispy outside and almost creamy inside. The muscles were well cooked, but it was the broth that shined, I asked for extra bread to sop up the, in my opinion best part of the dish. The waitress was kind and attentive and the owner/chef was awesome, a wait and see kind of guy, we didn't know he was the owner till he asked how our meal was after, soo nice and amazing. I will be back a lot!

Mary Sylvester

Very disappointed Seafood paella. Did I say very disappointed ! Do not order this if it is on menu ! I could not click on POST unless I clicked on a star. I didn't want to click on one star !