Voila
Seattle, WA 98112
Phone: (206) 322-5460
- Cross Street:
- 28th Avenue E
- Hours:
- Sun-Thu 5pm-10pm, Fri-Sat 5pm-10:30pm
Editorial Review for Voila – by Don Rauf
The Scene
This neighborhood restaurant mirrors a Parisian bistro; settings are simple and oversized posters for French spirits adorn the walls. A few patrons and staff conversing in French heightens the authenticity, and the old jazz and pleasant service provide the finishing touches for a convivial night out. In the spring and summer, diners can enjoy a meal in the back garden.
The Food
The kitchen prepares moderately priced French dishes that Americans are accustomed to--from the rich stew of beef Bourguignonne to onion soup. For a zingy starter, choose the heart of palm with fennel. A tender rare steak and the hanger cut served in a shallot sauce hits the spot, although the coq au vin in a wild mushroom sauce can lack tenderness. But the moules frites takes the prize with its plump Alaskan mussels in a broth uniquely seasoned with fine blue cheese.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoAlthough moderately priced, entrees offer limited extras, and diners are wise to share from the a la carte side dishes.
What to DrinkNaturally, the drink of choice is wine and the single-page list well represents French favorites, from Sancerre to Bordeaux, with a couple Californian vintages and a Washington thrown in for local flavor.
User Reviews for Voila
02/10/2008 Posted by meliky
It's weird to write a review about a French restaurant and talk about a hamburger. I have to tell you though, it's the best I've ever had. It starts with 7 ounces of Kobe beef with melted brie, sauteed onions, butter lettuce, and tomato situated on a tasty bun served with french fries of course. This hamburger has addictive qualities and I find myself craving one regularly. I'm hoping it doesn't ever disappear from the menu. Classic french dishes prepared traditionally and presented without a lot of fuss such as coq au vin and cassoulet are also found here. Specials of the day vary which keeps it exciting. I find the menu at Voila! is one that you will either like or love!
Pros: great food, ambience, service, and value
Cons: can be noisy when busy
12/26/2007 Posted by shelshelw
I'm disappointed at Voila. I had ordered the Belgium endive salad and the Boeuf Bourguignon...both were so disappointing that I will not be going back. The salad is bitter and the Boeuf is not tender at all. I was so surprised to see that the beef is nothing more than stew meat that you would buy from the grocery store. I was expecting nicer cuts of beef at this fine establishment. Highly over-rated.
Cons: Not high quality french food.
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