Et Voilà! French Bistro - San Diego

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   Cecilia

   Los Angeles

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined today

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Food was amazing as well as the service. We will def be back!
   

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   rhasheda

   VIP

   New York City

   3 reviews

   2.0

   3 reviews

   Dined today

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   Quality of the food did nit compare to top French restaurants.
   

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   Mingsong

   VIP

   Los Angeles

   2 reviews

   1.0

   2 reviews

   Dined today

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   I was really looking forward to dining at Et Voilà!, but unfortunately, the experience was disappointing. The biggest letdown was the beef stew, which was made with short rib—a strange choice for this dish. Instead of the rich, tender, and flavorful texture you’d expect, the meat was dry and overcooked, completely lacking the melt-in-your-mouth quality that a proper slow-braised dish should have. To make matters worse, the noodles were plain and unseasoned, offering nothing to complement the stew. And the mushrooms were served cold and tasted raw, as if they were an afterthought rather than an intentional part of the dish. I DID bring up these issues during my visit, but unfortunately, there was little effort to address the concerns. For the price, I expected much better execution and customer service. Sadly, this meal didn’t live up to expectations, and I won’t be in a hurry to return.
   

   Et Voilà! French Bistro - San DiegoResponded today

   Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are sorry to hear that our Boeuf Bourguignon did not meet your expectations, as we strive to create dishes that are both authentic and satisfying. We truly wish you had let us know during your visit—we would have been more than happy to offer an alternative to ensure you had a more enjoyable experience. We understand that your one-star rating is based mostly on this dish, though we noticed you didn’t mention anything about the snails, ravioli, onion soup, quail, lamb shank, duck, or soufflé that you also ordered. While we regret that your experience wasn’t what you had hoped for, we sincerely appreciate you giving us a try.
   

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   Dario

   VIP

   San Diego

   19 reviews

   5.0

   19 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   My husband and I love El Voila. It has been a while since our last visit but this visit was just as memorable. Valentines Day made even more special. I compared several Valentine menus before choosing this one. The menu was perfect.
   

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   Katie

   San Diego

   25 reviews

   4.0

   25 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   As usual, the food and service were excellent. As we dined on Valentine’s Day, which in 2025 was on a Friday, the dining room was fully occupied. This made the space louder than usual but not too loud we had to shout to converse. (Et Viola never plays background music, a courtesy I wish more restaurants provided.) The hostess seated us at a table placed in front of the dining room and facing the bar and entrance. We would have preferred a table along the wall or deeper into the dining room. It was added to accommodate one of the busiest nights of the year; understandable but not a location I want to experience again for a meal that cost nearly $300. We will be back on a less-busy night. This is the best French restaurant in San Diego at this price point. Parking can be challenging so give yourself extra time or consider taking a cab or rideshare.
   

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   Teri

   San Diego

   9 reviews

   5.0

   9 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Exceptional service, delicious food, wonderful cocktails and wine!
   

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   Dorn

   VIP

   San Francisco

   11 reviews

   5.0

   11 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Always wows and never disappoints. That’s been the case for all nine years. Exceptional, expertly prepared and presented, delicious French cuisine. Thank you, Vincent and Ludo.
   

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   ARooney

   Los Angeles

   8 reviews

   5.0

   8 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Always a great experience, excellent service, and delicious dinner.
   

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   Christopher

   Orlando

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   The food was delicious, the wine was affordable priced, and the staff were courteous. The cheese options and the French onion soup are amazing.
   

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    Cass

    VIP

    San Diego

    85 reviews

    5.0

    85 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Authentic, comforting French cuisine, high quality ingredients, superb, welcoming service, Et Voila is by far, our favorite restaurant in San Diego!
    

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