Went here with a few friends when I was in town for a visit. It was really good. Cant remember what I had, but it was good.
(4)
Kenneth W.
The patio is lovely. The server was friendly. The bread and garlic dip were fantastic. Then things went downhill. My mussels were still cool, obviously they had been frozen. The burger meat was mediocre and the dish had to be sent back for grilled onions and cheese. Sadly, we had dropped from 5 stars to 3.
(3)
Mark V.
PARIS in Scottsdale! All I can say is "MAGNIFIQUE"! We went there last night with a groupon. The service was excellent from start to finish! The food was excellent. The warm fresh bread with the creamy garlic aioli sauce was to die for. I couldn't stop eating it. We also had the mushroom tart appetizer which was really good. OHHH..the sole and the mussels were my favorite. Mmmmm...then the bread pudding. Everything in here reminded me of when I was in Paris. I am definitely coming back to this hidden gem.
(5)
Drew O.
Was so disappointed in our meal here recently. My wife and I came in around 6pm on a Monday, and our first clue that it would not be a great dinner was that the place was empty. We both started with the french onion soup. The soup tasted extremely bitter, it was almost inedible. The stock was extremely watery. My wife the filet mignon and I got the rack of lamb. The filet (from the best I can tell) was butterflied, and resulted in it looking like salisbury steak. She ordered it medium rare, and it was cooked medium-medium well throughout. My rack of lamb was completely over seasoned, almost completely covered with herbs. I ordered it medium-rare, and mine was extremely overcooked as well with not even any pink. The worst part of the meal was that both of the entrees were served with what appeared to be frozen french fries. For $30+ an entree, french fries should never be served, especially ones that taste like they were frozen out of the bag. It took almost an hour to receive our entrees when the restaurant was completely empty. I let the waitress know that our food was overcooked and she basically gave me the "oh well, you should have let me known" but did nothing to remedy the situation. Our bill came out to over $100 for two, and the food was bad, at best. All in all, we will not be back here, and I would recommend that anyone who enjoys real french food to avoid this restaurant.
(1)
Debi C.
There should be 10 starts for the chef and the staff! This was our first visit and they made us feel like we were the only people in the place. The food was beyond exceptional as was the service we hope you take this to heart and make a reservation for dinner. We will be back many more times!
(5)
Sarah H.
I wanted to really like this place, but there were a few things that kept me from loving it. My friend and I found this place through yelp, and were specifically looking for a happy hour place. Outside Voila's front door there was a sign that said that they had happy hour specials from 4pm-6pm, and we arrived at 4:15pm and found that their front door was locked. Hmph. We were peering into the restaurant when an employee of the restaurant came up from behind us and told us that the restaurant doesn't open until 5pm. He then offered to let us in so we could wait around for 45 minutes for the servers to arrive?? We politely declined this bizarre offer and decided to go to Goldie's next door. At 5pm we returned, and ended up ordering two glasses of house red and a large moules frites to share. The food was delicious, and the wine was very tasty.
We dined there tonight for the first time. What a find! The fish is the best we've had in a while and we dine out frequently. Friendly, attentive staff. Charming place. Finally we found a place with a really wonderful wine list. The Branzino and Sole were fabulous. We will be back!
(5)
Frank C.
The Best mussels I've had in the desert in my 30 year here in Scottsdale fantastic service is great I highly recommend this restaurant I'm from Seattle and I am accustomed to fresh mussels and these were the best I've had here in az. You'll be doing yourself an extreme disservice if you don't try this restaurant right away
(5)
Phoebe G.
Have been here a few times and the Sole Meunière and the mussels with garlic and white wine are the best dishes! The Sole Meunière is a buttery light flavorful fish. The owner and our waitress were incredibly nice. It was my dad's birthday and they sang and gave him and wonderful dessert on the house. The best desserts are the apple tart tatin and the bread pudding.
(5)
Ellen J.
Voila is the creme de la creme! Located in the space formerly occupied by the Dragonfly Cafe, Voila is a neighborhood gem and bound to become a must-go restaurant once the word spreads. My friend and I arrived at 11 am on a weekday to find the doors locked, but the lovely woman inside explained that the web site was incorrect (they are going to fix it) and that if we didn't mind waiting until 11:30 when the kitchen opened, she would gladly seat us and get us something to drink. Holey Moley! The coffee was divine! And it was brought with real cream in a creamer! What a treat! We were off to a great start! The menu was chock full of choices as well as the blackboard that lists specials, soup and mussels. My dining companion and I had a difficult time deciding what to order . . . I could have ordered at least a dozen items. We agreed to share the eggplant tart as an hors d'oeuvre. The puff pastry was so delicate, abundantly filled with eggplant, spinach and mozzerella and lightly topped with tomato sauce. Heavenly! It was large enough to have as an entree for one! Both of us were drawn to the mac and cheese with crawfish and the grilled brie sandwich, but we both opted for the mac (one with crawfish, one without as my dining companion is allergic). What came to our table was two huge dishes of creamy, lightly browned mac and cheese, enough for at least four people! They do not skimp on anything here! Let me say that other than a mac and cheese that I once had at BItrot d'a Cote in Paris, this was hands down the best I have ever had . . . the perfect amount of cheese to pasta, the ideal amount of chunks of crawfish . . . each forkful so heavenly. But after five sumptuous bites, I had to put my fork down and have it packed to go . . . I shared it with a couple of friends that I visited on my way home and saved just enough to bring home to my hubby, who savored each bite and said we have to go back for dinner . . . ASAP! While my friend and I lingered over the coffee, we couldn't help but notice that the restaurant was starting to fill up around 12:15 pm. One couple who came in said their favorite table was already occupied . . . by us!!! We watched as heaping bowls of mussels were delivered to almost every table around us. I can't wait to try them! Our server (the woman who graciously opened for us) was attentive and friendly, and the kitchen staged the plating perfectly. And although the small dining room was getting very busy, we were not rushed at all. What a delightful experience! I can't wait to go back for any meal, although I am very interested in their weekend breakfast (my favorite meal)! Voila . . . aptly named for this restaurant that just appeared by magic!
(5)
Kimball M.
The ham and Brie sandwich was awesome! If you go, be sure to meet George, he's fantastic!
(5)
Dale V.
I've traveled extensively for business, and we've been vacation travelers most of our lives. My wife and I had one of the best meals in memory - bordering on forever, at Voila Bistro. The Bouillabaisse was absolutely incredible with honest French bread and a perfectly-matched French White. Best service in memory - We'll be back!
(4)
Michael G.
Decided to try Voila again after swearing off it following some poor quality meals and service. Went in for a 6:30 pm reservation and got The last table outside. Unfortunately the last table inside was rather lopsided and we spent the night balancing our wineglasses and food so they didn't tip over into our laps.I have a hard time believing that the servers weren't aware of the difficulties with the table and perhaps they just enjoyed seeing the table seesaw back-and-forth but at no time did anyone offer us any assistance with the table. The waiter brought us the wine list which is a board with written words on it noting the winds and the price for glass and bottle. I thought it was interesting that with a list of 20 wines he was specifically pushing the one that wasn't on the list but didn't offer us the price of that wine.we ended up ordering one glass of the special wine and another solving y'all Blanche I have to say that they were very poor quality. To start we ordered a caprice a salad to split. When it arrived it look reasonably good but the tomatoes weresorely underripe and had little if any taste and we're hard to cut. We order dinner of two grilled salmon with Dijon sauce and my wife asked if she could have the Dijon sauce on the side but was told that this was how the salmon was cooked.we went ahead with it figuring we would just move some of the soft off of her fish. It took about 40 minutes for two orders of salmon to come out and weren't we surprise when only one came.perhaps it was a language barrier simply the fact that the waiter was not paying attention to our order but we ended up sharing one order of salmon Dijon and one side because having experienced a long waits in the past I fear that if I asked for the second it would be morning before we were fed. At no time during the dinner did anyone offer us any additional water and her glasses were so drive-by about midway through the meal that dust could have settled on them. Despite the fact that we were sitting right by the door and the entrance to the restaurant getting our ways attention to be able to get our check was another challenge. We finally accosted one of the other service his arms were full of dishes to ask her for our check. I had hoped that after a past experiences at Voilà that the service what is improved.unfortunately I found that to not be the case and the long waits for dinner made a simple meal out into a much longer experience. Had the ambience of the circumstances been improved perhaps this would not of been as bad. Finally, the meal wascharacterized by a heavy hand with garlic both on the vegetables as well as in the Dijon sauce and I could've shared with a bit more Dijon as opposed to spice.
(2)
Lisa D.
I've been dining at this establishment for a long time. The food is always fabulous and the service will far exceed your expectations. You won't be disappointed. Fresh seafood and fish selections and French dishes to choose from. Pair a wine and finish with a delicious dessert and you leave completely satisfied! Thank you George for bringing a French taste to Scottsdale.
(5)
Richard S.
Nice French wine and food that is actually fresh and prepared to order. If you are coming for dinner make a reservation.
(5)
Tian Q.
Food: -Ham/brie/tomato was just okay, I mean, it's exactly how it sounds, good salad on the side -Sweet potato fries were not made in house and were pretty much burnt -Crawfish mac and cheese was bland, texture of the macaroni was too mushy, only positive (depending on who you ask) was that it was a huge ass portion Service, omg so fail: -One waitress running the small restaurant, didn't seem to know the menu at all, had no idea what gluten free meant, unable to give any recommendations, brought my friend and I both the wrong things, wtf Aside from the small diversity my friend and I brought to the restaurant, the place was strangely filled with all old white women. Did we eat at a retirement community instead? That'd explain the (lack of) service and food quality.
(1)
Bob N.
I met a friend for lunch,the owner cook was 45 minutes late to open,I wish we had not waited we both ordered Mussels $18.00 a serving, I have to say they were the worst I have ever eaten 1/3 did not open a few did not have any meat. The waitress asked how it was and we told her,absolutely nothing back from the cook/owner. The place has no lunch business and I do understand why.
(1)
Sandy M.
We sponsored a wine tasting at Viola . the restaurant was wonderful they brought in a wine rep they served us great wines and really good hors d'oeuvres for a good price . they were very friendly their service was excellent I would recommend it for a nice happy hour place and an evening out
(5)
Laura T.
We went for our Valentines dinner and were seated at an outside table so close to the neighboring table that we couldn't slide back our chairs to get up. When the table across from us opened up (prior to even getting our appetizers) we asked the hostess to move. She replied that customers were arriving every 15 mins and that just wasn't possible. She gave the impression that the table had been reserved. It sat open along with a few others around us for the rest of our dinner. Speaking of dinner, at a nice French restaurant, we really didn't expect shoestring potatoes with our rack of lamb and steak dinners. On the plus side, our waitress team couldn't have been more wonderful. They saved the night. We won't be back.
(1)
Cathy M.
Good service. Lamb shank special fell off the bone. Wine steward was from Paris and knew his wines. Nice patio. Of course the evening was lovely.
(5)
Tim D.
My wife and I have dined here numerous times and this is definitely one of our favorite date night places. The food is exceptional and the owner and wait staff excellent.
(5)
Edward R.
Unbelievably great food! The Canard a l'Orange (Orange Duck) and the Tarte Tartain were the best I've ever had. The Filet au Poivre likewise was superb, as were the Scallops au Gratin (Coquille St. Jacques). A magnificent culinary experience! Mild quibbles: they need to train their staff a little better, and they need a bigger wine list. Overall, however .. . . . this is a great place!
(5)
Joe M.
This is my first Yelp review and I had to do it for this great Scottsdale restaurant! They have a great happy hour and their house wine tastes amazing! Nothing like your Applebee's grape flavored vinegar. The food for the happy hour includes mussels and it's a heaping bowl of deliciousness. The calamari is perfectly fried, the caprese and bruschetta is also top notch! I even tried the escargot for the first time and was amazed by how delicious it was. The garlic and butter sauce was amazing. It's an amazing French restaurant and more memorable than some of the restaurants I've been to in Paris. A must try!
(5)
Janae J.
Everything we tried was amazing! Mussels, Brie and ham sandwich, crawfish Mac and cheese. Back for brunch a few days later and it was great too! Mussels are definitely my favorite!! Dog friendly patio, too!
(5)
Connie C.
Great mussels, which is their specialty. Nice little restaurant for an intimate dinner that isn't dressy and all about the food!
(4)
Nicole B.
Yelp informed me of this new bistro opening up so I filed it away to try. Luckily, my husband and I were able to go for lunch recently and were pleasantly surprised. The restaurant is tucked away in this overly large plaza filled with an AJ's and other restaurants. The outside isn't much, but the inside is cute and seems spacious. There were few patrons when we first arrived, but as the lunch hour continued it filled up rather quickly. However, we were the youngest people here! Even the wait staff was at least 20 years older than us. Our waiter was nice and explained the day's specials. I order the French Onion Soup and the Quiche of the day. (Mushrooms and spinach - yum!) My husband ordered the steak but was informed they were out, so he switched to pork. My soup came up first and it was delicious. The cheese on top was super hot and still bubbling - fresh from the oven. Both of us really enjoyed the soup - one of the best French Onion soups we've had. After finishing the soup, our entrees came. My quiche came with a small side salad which had a really good house dressing. The quiche was also silky and flavorful. I don't normally enjoy crust, but this crust was rather good. My husband was surprised when instead of pork, his original order of steak come out! It wasn't cooked medium-rare, as he had ordered, but the flavor was still good. Overall, it was a good experience. It took a little longer for our food to arrive than we had expected, but everything was tasty. We'd like to come back and try some more items!
(4)
Ebony K.
What a cute, quaint little place. It is located in the DC Ranch area, tucked away in the shopping plaza. If you blink you will miss it because it really is tucked away. The set up is really nice, tight but nice. I was here for lunch so I can imagine how romantic it may be for dinner. The food was delicious. We had some of the best calamari I have had in a long time and my coworkers raved over the french onion soup. I ordered the brie, ham, pesto and tomato sandwich (hold the tomato) it was was melty, cheesy, goodness. I was so full from all the calamari that sadly I couldn't finish it all but I did take it home and it was even good cold. All in all a cute place that I look forward to trying again for dinner.
(4)
H. R.
What a wonderful find!! My wife and I were driving out to find a new place to try, and Voilà , we found this delightful and totally French restaurant. It's small without being cramped, elegant without been fussy, and the food, well, the food was terrific. I started with the chef's salad, which was quite substantial, as well as delicious, and my wife had the endive salad. Also substantial and tasty. But the best part was the entrees. All we could think about while my wife savored the Boeuf Bourguignon was Julie and Julia, the movie where Julia Child's Boeuf Bourguignon conquered all. We haven't had Julia's Boeuf Bourguignon, but this was surely as good. And I had the roasted chicken, which came with perfectly cooked string beans and a base of tasty mashed potatoes. It was served hot, nicely presented, very very French all around. I can't really say enough about how wonderfully French and special the meal was. You should go and see for yourself.
(5)
John C.
Nice ambiance and great Service. Two of our party of four had veal that was chewy, chewy. (The wonderful sauce was not able to make up for the poor veal.) Pepper steak and lamb shank were excellent. A high price to pay for two so/so meals.
(3)
Jonathan S.
Nice little place. Everyone was friendly. Services was a little slow, but friendly. The attention to details, from the cheap flatware, late delivery of a steak knife, to the unattended crumbs on the linen was bothersome. We ordered the Valentines $150 meal for two...the food was ok. She had oysters, very nice, but we longed for Cleo's... My snails were cooked well, but blah....She has Lobster that was tasty, and I had the Chateaubriand. Both were cooked well, but way underseasoned. We are still wondering why the white rice and green beans..on the plate. Yes, French country cooking, but made the whole experience stoggy and aesthetically off. Next Valentines, we'll go back to Elements and spend a little more for a quantum leap in fine dining.
(2)
Nancy T.
Service was very personable. Complimentary hot bread and garlic sauce are excellent. They offer four different types of mussels, which was a big hit with my boyfriend. I had one of the specials - red snapper in a light and slightly spicy tomato broth - that was the best snapper I've ever had. It was serve with buttery rice and garlicky french green beans. The beans were perfectly crisp tender and very good, but between that and the garlic sauce for the bread I was tasting garlic until the next day. That's the reason why I rated them 4 stars rather than 5 - plus I thought prices were a little high. But we'll definitely go back.
(4)
Scott H.
I almost hate to let the world know about this hidden Scottsdale gem as I was getting used to there being only 5 or 6 tables full on my visits but this place is a DO NOT MISS. They have 4 different mussel preparations on the appetizer menu. Love the PASTIS (with it's subtle anise flavor). Mussels are outrageously plump and the bread is great for dipping. Meals range from filet mignon and rack of lamb to trout, salmon, sole, scallops and spaghetti. Something for everyone. Wine selection a bit limited but very good choices nonetheless. You need to visit Voila - you will want to return many times.
(5)
james c.
No mussels! Oh no! Took advantage of a special to have a good bottle of wine but the happy hour appetizers didn't make up for the missing mussels. The waiter was apologetic but the owner kept his distance. Still good but not great.
(4)
Justin M.
I LOVE their bread and aioli sauce!! I've had many food items from their menu..and I still can't decide which one I love best.
(5)
Patrick H.
Their blue cheese mussels are outstanding. The tomato soup was so-so. I'd like to come back for dinner and check out their specials and have a bottle of wine.
(4)
Dominique L.
first time for my wife and I; early weekday dinner, went for the bouillabaisse after reading the recommendation in the local paper. Great location it seems in an upscale outdoor mall. The young man greeted us casually yet pleasantly. The choice of tables for 2 is rather limited to 5 wooden "bistro" tables placed around the small dining room. French music is playing from a satelite station broadcasting a French radion station, nice touch. We picked 2 glasses of rose wine from France, a bit expensive at $12 for 5 ounces pour (we inquired about the size) the wine is poured in classy large stemware. A small French flag adorns the table, which in my opinion should be teamed with the flag from the host country, the US in that case; that's the ethical way of displaying your flag when in another country. The menu is very limited but our bouillabaisse (served for 2) was copious and excellent. Of course, one should not expect the ingredients that make up a bouillabaisse in Marseille, this is Arizona! yet, the well seasoned broth, the crab legs, scallops, mussels, clams, cod and calamari made for an excellent dish, if not "authentic". I will complain though, that no "rouille" and no garlic rubbed baguette came with, a shortcoming indeed, that need not be! The presentation was "homey" from a large tureen into individual plates, served mostly by the pleasant young waiter. My wife had an appetizer of eggplant, cheeses baked on a slab of puff dough, satisfying. My house salad made up of mixed greens (mostly spinach) lacked dressing all together; a ramequin of balsamic vinegar vinaigrette was brought to me, a quick solution, yes! but I wondered how a wait person could bring a dry salad w/o noticing? A big A+ for the country style bread and the spread that comes with it! All in all a pleasant experience food-wise. The flatware could not be of cheeper quality, you know, the type that bends as you pick it up from the table....well, ok, it's a bistro...but at $121- plus gratuity for 2...1 house salad, 1 appetizer, bouillabaisse for 2, no dessert, 3 glasses of casual wine......it tends to be on the high side. Go and pay them a visit, you be the judge.
(3)
Hannah V.
This place is such a gem! We came here on a whim while staying in the area, and were more than pleased. The mussels were ah-mazing, and the trout was too! The service was personal and attentive, Paul was a great waiter! Prices really weren't that much higher than your average Italian or upscale bar and grill. Make this a must if you're in the mood for wine and a classy meal.
(5)
Gilles K.
Thank you George and Charles for the fantastic dinner. Craving Bouillabaisse, it was time for us to go there again! We were due for a visit. What took us so long... not sure! We are due back because we need to get the mussels, again. Thank you for making us feel at home; food, wine, service... can't find anything to complain about. We will be back before the end of this month. Merci.
(5)
Jennifer S.
Definitely an older, locals hangout, but they truly welcomed us and made us feel at home. The bartender was great...had many of the same interests, so talked about food for over an hour. Great, neighborhood place to enjoy a bite to eat and a nicely selected glass of wine.
(4)
Chris B.
Not quite as happy as some of the other reviewers here but I will be back. Service was a bit slow, took quite a while to get our drink orders. The bread and dip is fabulous and tempting to fill up on it. I thought the salmon tartar was fairly dull, it was labeled "spicy" but it wasn't. My shrimp dish was ver flavorfull but the shrimp were overcooked and tough. My spouse liked his duck dish a lot. Other diners liked the eggplant tart and anchovy pastry a lot as well. The beet salad was sort of ordinary as were the fries. All in all though, there were a lot of interesting menu selections and we'll try it again in the near future. I was sorry to see Dragonfly go but really glad this is here. I really like to support small restaurants with local owners vs chains. Update: Went back yesterday a litle after 7:30 and was told they were out of bread and dip! How can you run out of bread? It is like running out of water, sort of..... So we left. Went to Marco's instead.
(4)
Fia L.
A friend of mine, she is French but lives here in Scottsdale, took me to this genuine French restaurant. I had the Quiche du jour and it was heavenly good! So happy to have found this place since I really have missed good food. I will be coming back a lot!
(5)
David E.
Bruschetta bread came out hard as a rock, asked for another and it was much better, thanks. Also ordered the scallops that weren't anywhere near the quality of our first visit a couple if months ago. Main course: ordered salmon and it was raw. I like my fish a little bit undercooked but again, it was raw. Asked to have it sent back and by this point it was our second dish sent back so we were beginning to feel a bit uncomfortable with our experience. The waitress said that most people like it like that...just take it back will you? It came back out 5 min later cooked, but by that point we were very turned off. The $30 bottle of wine ($7 at total wine) we got was very good but we had to sit and wait 15 minutes with glasses empty for a refill. We live right next door and we will NOT go back. Edit: oh AND we went there specifically for mussels but they were out of all mussels on this Sunday night.
(1)
Melissa N.
I went here with a friend last Friday evening. We specifically went to enjoy mussels and a glass of wine. I had modest expectations before going there... I sat at the small bar - charming! I was greeted by Paul who helped me pick a glass of wine. I always prefer a Cabernet. Oddly they were out of Cabernet...but as it turned out, Paul was helpful in leading me to a 2/3rds Merlot blend which I would never have tried otherwise - being a Cabernet drinker. The wine was lovely. I actually had 2 glasses, as did my date. We shared the large mussels appetizer with tomatoes, saffron and garlic. Fabulous; we enjoyed every last one. There was a generous portion, with ho-hum bread made delicious by dredging it in the mussels sauce. The pommes frites were fabulous. The restaurant is small, charming, not pretentious. Its tucked in a corner and you have to look for it. Later in the evening, we spoke later with ( I think) the owner - who is also the chef. French, funny and he enjoys his own cooking for sure... No hesitation I would go back again. Great intimate charming place.
(5)
Janet G.
We came in for restaurant week, and will be back. The menu was excellent and service warm and friendly. Yeah, a bit heavy on the white hair crowd, but that is just fine with me. I am there to enjoy a great meal.
(4)
Debbie M.
If you want a wonderful outdoor ambiance and great food this is the place! Try the Sole...delicious !
(5)
Krisi C.
Very friendly, good food & enjoyable atmosphere. A little pricey for this resturaunt.
(3)
wendy b.
Probably the best mussels I have EVER had...sheer perfection! They offer 4 different choices of preparation...I chose the white wine/garlic. Their bread and dip was over the top yummy too! I will be back!
(5)
Sylvia C.
The first two times I went here the food was amazing! However, I went back and while the service was great--Paris is awesome--the food was just ok! I'm going to give it one more chance because Paris is an awesome bartender! The owner, George, is a Hoot!
(3)
Frances F.
Arrived at 5:58 PM, two minutes before Happy Hour ended. Asked the waiter if we could still get HH prices. He said it was "up to the computer" but then went into the back and came out and said he could do it. We ordered HH wine and HH entrees. Bill came and there was no HH discount. The waiter said look for a fifty% discount on the bill. There was none. Waiter said there was nothing he could do about it because he could not override the computer. He admitted the computer took HH prices when we ordered, but had no explanation why the final bill did not reflect the HH prices. He brought us a complimentary dessert as an apology. So, who runs this place? People or a computer? For us this is a neighborhood eatery and we will definitely NOT return.
(1)
Casey K.
Way too heavy on seafood for the desert in the summer. Where is the light summer fare? And conversely- where is the cheese plate? Not a very approachable menu for newcomers to French cuisine- and service leaving a lot to be desired. Staff was not able to begin to point us in the direction of the best things on the menu- but perhaps they don't eat there (they certainly didn't seem to.) I guess we will have to wait for this place to fail so that something like former tenants of that space can satisfy. R.i.p. dragonfly .
(1)
Jack S.
Was there yesterday,April 14 , dinner was delightful,George was helpful with drink and dinner, see you soon jack and Paula
(4)
Shay R.
Love, love, love!!! Breakfast is the best I have ever had at a restaurant and eating dinner here makes me feel like I am back in France....I have not been for lunch (YET!) I can't wait to take my family and friends here! We happened to stumble in one morning looking for the restaurant that used to be there and what a surprise. I had the crab cake omelet with their version of breakfast potatoes (which I couldn't stop eating) and a croissant with Nutella. Any restaurant that serves Nutella is an A+ in my book :) We then went for dinner on NYE and had escargot, endive salad, roasted chicken and champaign. AMAZING!
(5)
ryan r.
The owner is extremely rude and yelled at my wife and kids as they were leaving Goldie's next door saying they were being too loud. I've seen him him complain several other times about kids being in that shopping center. I will never eat at Voila because of the owner's poor behavior and the way he treated my wife and kids.
(1)
vanessa m.
We had a wonderful dining experience at Voila. It started with our hostess, who was very friendly and accommodating. We chose to sit on the outdoor patio and had a wonderful table that was tucked away. The bread and dip are excellent! Took a lot of willpower on my part to not have too much. I had the Grilled Salman which was cooked to perfection! Presentation was lovely. Our server was attentive but not overbearing. He even brought us complimentary coffee after our meal. If you are looking for somewhere with great service from start to finish and high quality thoughtfully prepared food Voila is the place for you!
(5)
Luc D.
Excellent mussels. The escargots were exquisite and the crepes were a good way to end it all. Lids enjoyed it too !! Tres francais !!
(5)
Hyman S.
We are fortunate to live just a couple moments away, but now that I have experienced it I would gladly drive across town for the food. My wife and I stopped in on a Saturday afternoon for a glass of wine and we hoped some small bites of appetizers. The kitchen hadn't opened yet but we decided to enjoy our wine at the bar and learn about the place. After a few moments, there are some wonderful olives that the chef brought out to us. We asked for some bread and then the owner sat at a chair and we had a wonderful hour. We made reservations to come back on Monday night for dinner. We are so glad that we did. The salad was superb. My wife got the mussels in an excellent wine sauce. The garlic butter for the bread was just as appealing as it had been on Saturday. I ordered Steak Poivre, one of my favorites and truly one of the tenderest and most flavorful steaks I have eaten. My wife had the rack of lamb. Charred perfectly, tender and the bite she was willing to share with me was incredible. I agree with one of the earlier reviewers, you may be lucky to get a reservation in this place in three months. Go now.
Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Dinner Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : Yes Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : No Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Average Good For Dancing : No Alcohol : Full Bar Happy Hour : Yes Best Nights : Mon, Wed Coat Check : No Smoking : No Outdoor Seating : Yes Wi-Fi : Free Has TV : No Waiter Service : Yes Caters : No
Beeza B.
Went here with a few friends when I was in town for a visit. It was really good. Cant remember what I had, but it was good.
(4)Kenneth W.
The patio is lovely. The server was friendly. The bread and garlic dip were fantastic. Then things went downhill. My mussels were still cool, obviously they had been frozen. The burger meat was mediocre and the dish had to be sent back for grilled onions and cheese. Sadly, we had dropped from 5 stars to 3.
(3)Mark V.
PARIS in Scottsdale! All I can say is "MAGNIFIQUE"! We went there last night with a groupon. The service was excellent from start to finish! The food was excellent. The warm fresh bread with the creamy garlic aioli sauce was to die for. I couldn't stop eating it. We also had the mushroom tart appetizer which was really good. OHHH..the sole and the mussels were my favorite. Mmmmm...then the bread pudding. Everything in here reminded me of when I was in Paris. I am definitely coming back to this hidden gem.
(5)Drew O.
Was so disappointed in our meal here recently. My wife and I came in around 6pm on a Monday, and our first clue that it would not be a great dinner was that the place was empty. We both started with the french onion soup. The soup tasted extremely bitter, it was almost inedible. The stock was extremely watery. My wife the filet mignon and I got the rack of lamb. The filet (from the best I can tell) was butterflied, and resulted in it looking like salisbury steak. She ordered it medium rare, and it was cooked medium-medium well throughout. My rack of lamb was completely over seasoned, almost completely covered with herbs. I ordered it medium-rare, and mine was extremely overcooked as well with not even any pink. The worst part of the meal was that both of the entrees were served with what appeared to be frozen french fries. For $30+ an entree, french fries should never be served, especially ones that taste like they were frozen out of the bag. It took almost an hour to receive our entrees when the restaurant was completely empty. I let the waitress know that our food was overcooked and she basically gave me the "oh well, you should have let me known" but did nothing to remedy the situation. Our bill came out to over $100 for two, and the food was bad, at best. All in all, we will not be back here, and I would recommend that anyone who enjoys real french food to avoid this restaurant.
(1)Debi C.
There should be 10 starts for the chef and the staff! This was our first visit and they made us feel like we were the only people in the place. The food was beyond exceptional as was the service we hope you take this to heart and make a reservation for dinner. We will be back many more times!
(5)Sarah H.
I wanted to really like this place, but there were a few things that kept me from loving it. My friend and I found this place through yelp, and were specifically looking for a happy hour place. Outside Voila's front door there was a sign that said that they had happy hour specials from 4pm-6pm, and we arrived at 4:15pm and found that their front door was locked. Hmph. We were peering into the restaurant when an employee of the restaurant came up from behind us and told us that the restaurant doesn't open until 5pm. He then offered to let us in so we could wait around for 45 minutes for the servers to arrive?? We politely declined this bizarre offer and decided to go to Goldie's next door. At 5pm we returned, and ended up ordering two glasses of house red and a large moules frites to share. The food was delicious, and the wine was very tasty.
(3)Georgie M.
We came to Voilà this past Saturday thanks to a Groupon we received at Christmas. We were seated outside in the patio area, with our own personal heater no less. Our server Jordan was great and was from Michigan as we found out. We chatted for a while and then he was off to get a glass of Pouilly-Fuissé. And that, was just about when the wheels started falling off our romantic evening here. Voilà owner/Chef Georges came outside to yell at some neighborhood kids who were skateboarding a little too close to his patio. No one at Goldie's next door seemed to mind. But between his high pitched whistling and yelling, it made us think of that Seinfeld episode. You know the one. Don't get me wrong, a little drama can be fun. But we just kept our heads down, as Elaine did. Thankfully it worked. Our appetizers arrived just in time and he went back into the kitchen. Voilà ! Let me say that we loved Voilà 's wine list. It's been a while since we had a good Pouilly-Fuissé. It was complex, with a nice fresh taste. A wonderful change from the American Chardonnays we've been drinking. It was moderately priced at $16 a glass (Louis Jadot normally goes for $30 a bottle). We started off by ordering the Escargot ($12.00) and the L'oignon Soup ($9.00). The escargot was delicious, with just the right amount of garlic. As for the soup? Sadly it was very bland, with no beef stock taste and so salty, we couldn't finish it. For our entrée, we ordered the Sea Bass Brazino ($29.00) and the Beef Bourgogne ($32.00). The fish was describe as a "Blackened Cajun Style". It tasted like it was seasoned with ton of Lawry's Salt, I would guess a tablespoon. There was no Cajun spice or kick, I picked at it but couldn't finish it. The beef was somewhat better, but it too was way over the top salty. It had a beef bouillon like taste, with no vegetables or potatoes. Now we love French food and always look forward to visiting our relatives in France. If you like Voilà , I would suggest you try Coup des Tartes, St Francis, Zinc Bistro, Chez Vous Crepes, Cafe Paris French Bistro and then tell me what you think. The damage came to a very reasonable $103.00, before taxes, gratuities and our $40.00 Groupon. So unless you like your food very salty, I would skip Voilà . Sorry!
(2)Brenda S.
We dined there tonight for the first time. What a find! The fish is the best we've had in a while and we dine out frequently. Friendly, attentive staff. Charming place. Finally we found a place with a really wonderful wine list. The Branzino and Sole were fabulous. We will be back!
(5)Frank C.
The Best mussels I've had in the desert in my 30 year here in Scottsdale fantastic service is great I highly recommend this restaurant I'm from Seattle and I am accustomed to fresh mussels and these were the best I've had here in az. You'll be doing yourself an extreme disservice if you don't try this restaurant right away
(5)Phoebe G.
Have been here a few times and the Sole Meunière and the mussels with garlic and white wine are the best dishes! The Sole Meunière is a buttery light flavorful fish. The owner and our waitress were incredibly nice. It was my dad's birthday and they sang and gave him and wonderful dessert on the house. The best desserts are the apple tart tatin and the bread pudding.
(5)Ellen J.
Voila is the creme de la creme! Located in the space formerly occupied by the Dragonfly Cafe, Voila is a neighborhood gem and bound to become a must-go restaurant once the word spreads. My friend and I arrived at 11 am on a weekday to find the doors locked, but the lovely woman inside explained that the web site was incorrect (they are going to fix it) and that if we didn't mind waiting until 11:30 when the kitchen opened, she would gladly seat us and get us something to drink. Holey Moley! The coffee was divine! And it was brought with real cream in a creamer! What a treat! We were off to a great start! The menu was chock full of choices as well as the blackboard that lists specials, soup and mussels. My dining companion and I had a difficult time deciding what to order . . . I could have ordered at least a dozen items. We agreed to share the eggplant tart as an hors d'oeuvre. The puff pastry was so delicate, abundantly filled with eggplant, spinach and mozzerella and lightly topped with tomato sauce. Heavenly! It was large enough to have as an entree for one! Both of us were drawn to the mac and cheese with crawfish and the grilled brie sandwich, but we both opted for the mac (one with crawfish, one without as my dining companion is allergic). What came to our table was two huge dishes of creamy, lightly browned mac and cheese, enough for at least four people! They do not skimp on anything here! Let me say that other than a mac and cheese that I once had at BItrot d'a Cote in Paris, this was hands down the best I have ever had . . . the perfect amount of cheese to pasta, the ideal amount of chunks of crawfish . . . each forkful so heavenly. But after five sumptuous bites, I had to put my fork down and have it packed to go . . . I shared it with a couple of friends that I visited on my way home and saved just enough to bring home to my hubby, who savored each bite and said we have to go back for dinner . . . ASAP! While my friend and I lingered over the coffee, we couldn't help but notice that the restaurant was starting to fill up around 12:15 pm. One couple who came in said their favorite table was already occupied . . . by us!!! We watched as heaping bowls of mussels were delivered to almost every table around us. I can't wait to try them! Our server (the woman who graciously opened for us) was attentive and friendly, and the kitchen staged the plating perfectly. And although the small dining room was getting very busy, we were not rushed at all. What a delightful experience! I can't wait to go back for any meal, although I am very interested in their weekend breakfast (my favorite meal)! Voila . . . aptly named for this restaurant that just appeared by magic!
(5)Kimball M.
The ham and Brie sandwich was awesome! If you go, be sure to meet George, he's fantastic!
(5)Dale V.
I've traveled extensively for business, and we've been vacation travelers most of our lives. My wife and I had one of the best meals in memory - bordering on forever, at Voila Bistro. The Bouillabaisse was absolutely incredible with honest French bread and a perfectly-matched French White. Best service in memory - We'll be back!
(4)Michael G.
Decided to try Voila again after swearing off it following some poor quality meals and service. Went in for a 6:30 pm reservation and got The last table outside. Unfortunately the last table inside was rather lopsided and we spent the night balancing our wineglasses and food so they didn't tip over into our laps.I have a hard time believing that the servers weren't aware of the difficulties with the table and perhaps they just enjoyed seeing the table seesaw back-and-forth but at no time did anyone offer us any assistance with the table. The waiter brought us the wine list which is a board with written words on it noting the winds and the price for glass and bottle. I thought it was interesting that with a list of 20 wines he was specifically pushing the one that wasn't on the list but didn't offer us the price of that wine.we ended up ordering one glass of the special wine and another solving y'all Blanche I have to say that they were very poor quality. To start we ordered a caprice a salad to split. When it arrived it look reasonably good but the tomatoes weresorely underripe and had little if any taste and we're hard to cut. We order dinner of two grilled salmon with Dijon sauce and my wife asked if she could have the Dijon sauce on the side but was told that this was how the salmon was cooked.we went ahead with it figuring we would just move some of the soft off of her fish. It took about 40 minutes for two orders of salmon to come out and weren't we surprise when only one came.perhaps it was a language barrier simply the fact that the waiter was not paying attention to our order but we ended up sharing one order of salmon Dijon and one side because having experienced a long waits in the past I fear that if I asked for the second it would be morning before we were fed. At no time during the dinner did anyone offer us any additional water and her glasses were so drive-by about midway through the meal that dust could have settled on them. Despite the fact that we were sitting right by the door and the entrance to the restaurant getting our ways attention to be able to get our check was another challenge. We finally accosted one of the other service his arms were full of dishes to ask her for our check. I had hoped that after a past experiences at Voilà that the service what is improved.unfortunately I found that to not be the case and the long waits for dinner made a simple meal out into a much longer experience. Had the ambience of the circumstances been improved perhaps this would not of been as bad. Finally, the meal wascharacterized by a heavy hand with garlic both on the vegetables as well as in the Dijon sauce and I could've shared with a bit more Dijon as opposed to spice.
(2)Lisa D.
I've been dining at this establishment for a long time. The food is always fabulous and the service will far exceed your expectations. You won't be disappointed. Fresh seafood and fish selections and French dishes to choose from. Pair a wine and finish with a delicious dessert and you leave completely satisfied! Thank you George for bringing a French taste to Scottsdale.
(5)Richard S.
Nice French wine and food that is actually fresh and prepared to order. If you are coming for dinner make a reservation.
(5)Tian Q.
Food: -Ham/brie/tomato was just okay, I mean, it's exactly how it sounds, good salad on the side -Sweet potato fries were not made in house and were pretty much burnt -Crawfish mac and cheese was bland, texture of the macaroni was too mushy, only positive (depending on who you ask) was that it was a huge ass portion Service, omg so fail: -One waitress running the small restaurant, didn't seem to know the menu at all, had no idea what gluten free meant, unable to give any recommendations, brought my friend and I both the wrong things, wtf Aside from the small diversity my friend and I brought to the restaurant, the place was strangely filled with all old white women. Did we eat at a retirement community instead? That'd explain the (lack of) service and food quality.
(1)Bob N.
I met a friend for lunch,the owner cook was 45 minutes late to open,I wish we had not waited we both ordered Mussels $18.00 a serving, I have to say they were the worst I have ever eaten 1/3 did not open a few did not have any meat. The waitress asked how it was and we told her,absolutely nothing back from the cook/owner. The place has no lunch business and I do understand why.
(1)Sandy M.
We sponsored a wine tasting at Viola . the restaurant was wonderful they brought in a wine rep they served us great wines and really good hors d'oeuvres for a good price . they were very friendly their service was excellent I would recommend it for a nice happy hour place and an evening out
(5)Laura T.
We went for our Valentines dinner and were seated at an outside table so close to the neighboring table that we couldn't slide back our chairs to get up. When the table across from us opened up (prior to even getting our appetizers) we asked the hostess to move. She replied that customers were arriving every 15 mins and that just wasn't possible. She gave the impression that the table had been reserved. It sat open along with a few others around us for the rest of our dinner. Speaking of dinner, at a nice French restaurant, we really didn't expect shoestring potatoes with our rack of lamb and steak dinners. On the plus side, our waitress team couldn't have been more wonderful. They saved the night. We won't be back.
(1)Cathy M.
Good service. Lamb shank special fell off the bone. Wine steward was from Paris and knew his wines. Nice patio. Of course the evening was lovely.
(5)Tim D.
My wife and I have dined here numerous times and this is definitely one of our favorite date night places. The food is exceptional and the owner and wait staff excellent.
(5)Edward R.
Unbelievably great food! The Canard a l'Orange (Orange Duck) and the Tarte Tartain were the best I've ever had. The Filet au Poivre likewise was superb, as were the Scallops au Gratin (Coquille St. Jacques). A magnificent culinary experience! Mild quibbles: they need to train their staff a little better, and they need a bigger wine list. Overall, however .. . . . this is a great place!
(5)Joe M.
This is my first Yelp review and I had to do it for this great Scottsdale restaurant! They have a great happy hour and their house wine tastes amazing! Nothing like your Applebee's grape flavored vinegar. The food for the happy hour includes mussels and it's a heaping bowl of deliciousness. The calamari is perfectly fried, the caprese and bruschetta is also top notch! I even tried the escargot for the first time and was amazed by how delicious it was. The garlic and butter sauce was amazing. It's an amazing French restaurant and more memorable than some of the restaurants I've been to in Paris. A must try!
(5)Janae J.
Everything we tried was amazing! Mussels, Brie and ham sandwich, crawfish Mac and cheese. Back for brunch a few days later and it was great too! Mussels are definitely my favorite!! Dog friendly patio, too!
(5)Connie C.
Great mussels, which is their specialty. Nice little restaurant for an intimate dinner that isn't dressy and all about the food!
(4)Nicole B.
Yelp informed me of this new bistro opening up so I filed it away to try. Luckily, my husband and I were able to go for lunch recently and were pleasantly surprised. The restaurant is tucked away in this overly large plaza filled with an AJ's and other restaurants. The outside isn't much, but the inside is cute and seems spacious. There were few patrons when we first arrived, but as the lunch hour continued it filled up rather quickly. However, we were the youngest people here! Even the wait staff was at least 20 years older than us. Our waiter was nice and explained the day's specials. I order the French Onion Soup and the Quiche of the day. (Mushrooms and spinach - yum!) My husband ordered the steak but was informed they were out, so he switched to pork. My soup came up first and it was delicious. The cheese on top was super hot and still bubbling - fresh from the oven. Both of us really enjoyed the soup - one of the best French Onion soups we've had. After finishing the soup, our entrees came. My quiche came with a small side salad which had a really good house dressing. The quiche was also silky and flavorful. I don't normally enjoy crust, but this crust was rather good. My husband was surprised when instead of pork, his original order of steak come out! It wasn't cooked medium-rare, as he had ordered, but the flavor was still good. Overall, it was a good experience. It took a little longer for our food to arrive than we had expected, but everything was tasty. We'd like to come back and try some more items!
(4)Ebony K.
What a cute, quaint little place. It is located in the DC Ranch area, tucked away in the shopping plaza. If you blink you will miss it because it really is tucked away. The set up is really nice, tight but nice. I was here for lunch so I can imagine how romantic it may be for dinner. The food was delicious. We had some of the best calamari I have had in a long time and my coworkers raved over the french onion soup. I ordered the brie, ham, pesto and tomato sandwich (hold the tomato) it was was melty, cheesy, goodness. I was so full from all the calamari that sadly I couldn't finish it all but I did take it home and it was even good cold. All in all a cute place that I look forward to trying again for dinner.
(4)H. R.
What a wonderful find!! My wife and I were driving out to find a new place to try, and Voilà , we found this delightful and totally French restaurant. It's small without being cramped, elegant without been fussy, and the food, well, the food was terrific. I started with the chef's salad, which was quite substantial, as well as delicious, and my wife had the endive salad. Also substantial and tasty. But the best part was the entrees. All we could think about while my wife savored the Boeuf Bourguignon was Julie and Julia, the movie where Julia Child's Boeuf Bourguignon conquered all. We haven't had Julia's Boeuf Bourguignon, but this was surely as good. And I had the roasted chicken, which came with perfectly cooked string beans and a base of tasty mashed potatoes. It was served hot, nicely presented, very very French all around. I can't really say enough about how wonderfully French and special the meal was. You should go and see for yourself.
(5)John C.
Nice ambiance and great Service. Two of our party of four had veal that was chewy, chewy. (The wonderful sauce was not able to make up for the poor veal.) Pepper steak and lamb shank were excellent. A high price to pay for two so/so meals.
(3)Jonathan S.
Nice little place. Everyone was friendly. Services was a little slow, but friendly. The attention to details, from the cheap flatware, late delivery of a steak knife, to the unattended crumbs on the linen was bothersome. We ordered the Valentines $150 meal for two...the food was ok. She had oysters, very nice, but we longed for Cleo's... My snails were cooked well, but blah....She has Lobster that was tasty, and I had the Chateaubriand. Both were cooked well, but way underseasoned. We are still wondering why the white rice and green beans..on the plate. Yes, French country cooking, but made the whole experience stoggy and aesthetically off. Next Valentines, we'll go back to Elements and spend a little more for a quantum leap in fine dining.
(2)Nancy T.
Service was very personable. Complimentary hot bread and garlic sauce are excellent. They offer four different types of mussels, which was a big hit with my boyfriend. I had one of the specials - red snapper in a light and slightly spicy tomato broth - that was the best snapper I've ever had. It was serve with buttery rice and garlicky french green beans. The beans were perfectly crisp tender and very good, but between that and the garlic sauce for the bread I was tasting garlic until the next day. That's the reason why I rated them 4 stars rather than 5 - plus I thought prices were a little high. But we'll definitely go back.
(4)Scott H.
I almost hate to let the world know about this hidden Scottsdale gem as I was getting used to there being only 5 or 6 tables full on my visits but this place is a DO NOT MISS. They have 4 different mussel preparations on the appetizer menu. Love the PASTIS (with it's subtle anise flavor). Mussels are outrageously plump and the bread is great for dipping. Meals range from filet mignon and rack of lamb to trout, salmon, sole, scallops and spaghetti. Something for everyone. Wine selection a bit limited but very good choices nonetheless. You need to visit Voila - you will want to return many times.
(5)james c.
No mussels! Oh no! Took advantage of a special to have a good bottle of wine but the happy hour appetizers didn't make up for the missing mussels. The waiter was apologetic but the owner kept his distance. Still good but not great.
(4)Justin M.
I LOVE their bread and aioli sauce!! I've had many food items from their menu..and I still can't decide which one I love best.
(5)Patrick H.
Their blue cheese mussels are outstanding. The tomato soup was so-so. I'd like to come back for dinner and check out their specials and have a bottle of wine.
(4)Dominique L.
first time for my wife and I; early weekday dinner, went for the bouillabaisse after reading the recommendation in the local paper. Great location it seems in an upscale outdoor mall. The young man greeted us casually yet pleasantly. The choice of tables for 2 is rather limited to 5 wooden "bistro" tables placed around the small dining room. French music is playing from a satelite station broadcasting a French radion station, nice touch. We picked 2 glasses of rose wine from France, a bit expensive at $12 for 5 ounces pour (we inquired about the size) the wine is poured in classy large stemware. A small French flag adorns the table, which in my opinion should be teamed with the flag from the host country, the US in that case; that's the ethical way of displaying your flag when in another country. The menu is very limited but our bouillabaisse (served for 2) was copious and excellent. Of course, one should not expect the ingredients that make up a bouillabaisse in Marseille, this is Arizona! yet, the well seasoned broth, the crab legs, scallops, mussels, clams, cod and calamari made for an excellent dish, if not "authentic". I will complain though, that no "rouille" and no garlic rubbed baguette came with, a shortcoming indeed, that need not be! The presentation was "homey" from a large tureen into individual plates, served mostly by the pleasant young waiter. My wife had an appetizer of eggplant, cheeses baked on a slab of puff dough, satisfying. My house salad made up of mixed greens (mostly spinach) lacked dressing all together; a ramequin of balsamic vinegar vinaigrette was brought to me, a quick solution, yes! but I wondered how a wait person could bring a dry salad w/o noticing? A big A+ for the country style bread and the spread that comes with it! All in all a pleasant experience food-wise. The flatware could not be of cheeper quality, you know, the type that bends as you pick it up from the table....well, ok, it's a bistro...but at $121- plus gratuity for 2...1 house salad, 1 appetizer, bouillabaisse for 2, no dessert, 3 glasses of casual wine......it tends to be on the high side. Go and pay them a visit, you be the judge.
(3)Hannah V.
This place is such a gem! We came here on a whim while staying in the area, and were more than pleased. The mussels were ah-mazing, and the trout was too! The service was personal and attentive, Paul was a great waiter! Prices really weren't that much higher than your average Italian or upscale bar and grill. Make this a must if you're in the mood for wine and a classy meal.
(5)Gilles K.
Thank you George and Charles for the fantastic dinner. Craving Bouillabaisse, it was time for us to go there again! We were due for a visit. What took us so long... not sure! We are due back because we need to get the mussels, again. Thank you for making us feel at home; food, wine, service... can't find anything to complain about. We will be back before the end of this month. Merci.
(5)Jennifer S.
Definitely an older, locals hangout, but they truly welcomed us and made us feel at home. The bartender was great...had many of the same interests, so talked about food for over an hour. Great, neighborhood place to enjoy a bite to eat and a nicely selected glass of wine.
(4)Chris B.
Not quite as happy as some of the other reviewers here but I will be back. Service was a bit slow, took quite a while to get our drink orders. The bread and dip is fabulous and tempting to fill up on it. I thought the salmon tartar was fairly dull, it was labeled "spicy" but it wasn't. My shrimp dish was ver flavorfull but the shrimp were overcooked and tough. My spouse liked his duck dish a lot. Other diners liked the eggplant tart and anchovy pastry a lot as well. The beet salad was sort of ordinary as were the fries. All in all though, there were a lot of interesting menu selections and we'll try it again in the near future. I was sorry to see Dragonfly go but really glad this is here. I really like to support small restaurants with local owners vs chains. Update: Went back yesterday a litle after 7:30 and was told they were out of bread and dip! How can you run out of bread? It is like running out of water, sort of..... So we left. Went to Marco's instead.
(4)Fia L.
A friend of mine, she is French but lives here in Scottsdale, took me to this genuine French restaurant. I had the Quiche du jour and it was heavenly good! So happy to have found this place since I really have missed good food. I will be coming back a lot!
(5)David E.
Bruschetta bread came out hard as a rock, asked for another and it was much better, thanks. Also ordered the scallops that weren't anywhere near the quality of our first visit a couple if months ago. Main course: ordered salmon and it was raw. I like my fish a little bit undercooked but again, it was raw. Asked to have it sent back and by this point it was our second dish sent back so we were beginning to feel a bit uncomfortable with our experience. The waitress said that most people like it like that...just take it back will you? It came back out 5 min later cooked, but by that point we were very turned off. The $30 bottle of wine ($7 at total wine) we got was very good but we had to sit and wait 15 minutes with glasses empty for a refill. We live right next door and we will NOT go back. Edit: oh AND we went there specifically for mussels but they were out of all mussels on this Sunday night.
(1)Melissa N.
I went here with a friend last Friday evening. We specifically went to enjoy mussels and a glass of wine. I had modest expectations before going there... I sat at the small bar - charming! I was greeted by Paul who helped me pick a glass of wine. I always prefer a Cabernet. Oddly they were out of Cabernet...but as it turned out, Paul was helpful in leading me to a 2/3rds Merlot blend which I would never have tried otherwise - being a Cabernet drinker. The wine was lovely. I actually had 2 glasses, as did my date. We shared the large mussels appetizer with tomatoes, saffron and garlic. Fabulous; we enjoyed every last one. There was a generous portion, with ho-hum bread made delicious by dredging it in the mussels sauce. The pommes frites were fabulous. The restaurant is small, charming, not pretentious. Its tucked in a corner and you have to look for it. Later in the evening, we spoke later with ( I think) the owner - who is also the chef. French, funny and he enjoys his own cooking for sure... No hesitation I would go back again. Great intimate charming place.
(5)Janet G.
We came in for restaurant week, and will be back. The menu was excellent and service warm and friendly. Yeah, a bit heavy on the white hair crowd, but that is just fine with me. I am there to enjoy a great meal.
(4)Debbie M.
If you want a wonderful outdoor ambiance and great food this is the place! Try the Sole...delicious !
(5)Krisi C.
Very friendly, good food & enjoyable atmosphere. A little pricey for this resturaunt.
(3)wendy b.
Probably the best mussels I have EVER had...sheer perfection! They offer 4 different choices of preparation...I chose the white wine/garlic. Their bread and dip was over the top yummy too! I will be back!
(5)Sylvia C.
The first two times I went here the food was amazing! However, I went back and while the service was great--Paris is awesome--the food was just ok! I'm going to give it one more chance because Paris is an awesome bartender! The owner, George, is a Hoot!
(3)Frances F.
Arrived at 5:58 PM, two minutes before Happy Hour ended. Asked the waiter if we could still get HH prices. He said it was "up to the computer" but then went into the back and came out and said he could do it. We ordered HH wine and HH entrees. Bill came and there was no HH discount. The waiter said look for a fifty% discount on the bill. There was none. Waiter said there was nothing he could do about it because he could not override the computer. He admitted the computer took HH prices when we ordered, but had no explanation why the final bill did not reflect the HH prices. He brought us a complimentary dessert as an apology. So, who runs this place? People or a computer? For us this is a neighborhood eatery and we will definitely NOT return.
(1)Casey K.
Way too heavy on seafood for the desert in the summer. Where is the light summer fare? And conversely- where is the cheese plate? Not a very approachable menu for newcomers to French cuisine- and service leaving a lot to be desired. Staff was not able to begin to point us in the direction of the best things on the menu- but perhaps they don't eat there (they certainly didn't seem to.) I guess we will have to wait for this place to fail so that something like former tenants of that space can satisfy. R.i.p. dragonfly .
(1)Jack S.
Was there yesterday,April 14 , dinner was delightful,George was helpful with drink and dinner, see you soon jack and Paula
(4)Shay R.
Love, love, love!!! Breakfast is the best I have ever had at a restaurant and eating dinner here makes me feel like I am back in France....I have not been for lunch (YET!) I can't wait to take my family and friends here! We happened to stumble in one morning looking for the restaurant that used to be there and what a surprise. I had the crab cake omelet with their version of breakfast potatoes (which I couldn't stop eating) and a croissant with Nutella. Any restaurant that serves Nutella is an A+ in my book :) We then went for dinner on NYE and had escargot, endive salad, roasted chicken and champaign. AMAZING!
(5)ryan r.
The owner is extremely rude and yelled at my wife and kids as they were leaving Goldie's next door saying they were being too loud. I've seen him him complain several other times about kids being in that shopping center. I will never eat at Voila because of the owner's poor behavior and the way he treated my wife and kids.
(1)vanessa m.
We had a wonderful dining experience at Voila. It started with our hostess, who was very friendly and accommodating. We chose to sit on the outdoor patio and had a wonderful table that was tucked away. The bread and dip are excellent! Took a lot of willpower on my part to not have too much. I had the Grilled Salman which was cooked to perfection! Presentation was lovely. Our server was attentive but not overbearing. He even brought us complimentary coffee after our meal. If you are looking for somewhere with great service from start to finish and high quality thoughtfully prepared food Voila is the place for you!
(5)Luc D.
Excellent mussels. The escargots were exquisite and the crepes were a good way to end it all. Lids enjoyed it too !! Tres francais !!
(5)Hyman S.
We are fortunate to live just a couple moments away, but now that I have experienced it I would gladly drive across town for the food. My wife and I stopped in on a Saturday afternoon for a glass of wine and we hoped some small bites of appetizers. The kitchen hadn't opened yet but we decided to enjoy our wine at the bar and learn about the place. After a few moments, there are some wonderful olives that the chef brought out to us. We asked for some bread and then the owner sat at a chair and we had a wonderful hour. We made reservations to come back on Monday night for dinner. We are so glad that we did. The salad was superb. My wife got the mussels in an excellent wine sauce. The garlic butter for the bread was just as appealing as it had been on Saturday. I ordered Steak Poivre, one of my favorites and truly one of the tenderest and most flavorful steaks I have eaten. My wife had the rack of lamb. Charred perfectly, tender and the bite she was willing to share with me was incredible. I agree with one of the earlier reviewers, you may be lucky to get a reservation in this place in three months. Go now.
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