Address: | 569 N 155th Plaza, Omaha, NE 68154, USA |
Phone: | +1 402-934-9374 |
Site: | levoltaireomaha.com |
Rating: | 4.6 |
Working: | Closed 5:30–9PM 5:30–9PM 5:30–9PM 5:30–9PM 5:30–9PM Closed |
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Tram Huynh
- amazing food -great atmosphere -pricey, but reasonable and worth it Ive never had authentic French cuisine so I cant judge base on that. However, everything my friends and I ordered on our first visit was amazing. For the guys, the main entrée was smaller in portion than what will fill them up, but they were quite appropriate amount since we each did a bistro (1 appetizer, 1 entrée, and 1 desert). At the end of the meal, there was enough food to fill us all up (just not to the point of discomfort) and all us each to had a taste of a dish from each category. The atmosphere had a nice ambiance so perfect for date night! Foie Gras frais au sel marin toaste: this is for those whove had duck before because the toast is covered in duck fat. The liver was very creamy. There were only 6 slices, but the flavor was strong enough that one or two will fulfill your taste bud. BRIE JOSETTE was on the fruity side and the chutney balanced out the duck liver. CANARD CONFIT, VINAIGRETTE DE MURES was in a smaller portion than I thought, but the duck was so tender and like the appetizers, the duck fat and fruit "sauce worked really well together. Beef stew reminded me of Vietnamese beef stew, but a fancier version and was extremely tender. Seafood stew was also very good, however, the portion were fairly small. We only had a few pieces of each seafood which made the dish not worth ordering again. As for the desserts, we got chocolate mouse and clafoutis aux lychees which were divine. However, since the portion were fairly small, it would not have been worth if we didnt do the bistro.
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Darrick Peters
Simply Amazing...Le Voltaire is a rare gem nestled in Omaha, NE (West-O). In this day and age of large chain restaurants including top-notch steakhouses, it is often hard to find a small French bistro locally owned by a true French-native (Cedric Fichepain, chef/owner). French restaurants are certainly not hard to come by in any medium-larger city in the U.S., but "true" French restaurants with high quality food & wine alongside outstandingly friendly and accommodating service is indeed a rarity. Here, you will get all this and with much less "attitude" often encountered at American-French places. I took my wife (then girlfriend) here on one of our first dates 5 years ago. After an amazing evening of excellent food & wine and chatting it up with the ever friendly and entertaining Lisa (server), we became instant regulars. Even more, Cedric came out and talked to us personally, always an added bonus to converse with the chef/owner. We loved it so much on an ongoing basis that we had our rehearsal dinner there! Have been back many times since and even though we now live out of state, we fully make every attempt to return on trips back home. This is a must try restaurant for any lover of food and wine, especially French food and wine! Enjoy.
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Micah Ringlein
As a French teacher, Ive brought 40+ students to Le Voltaire over the years to dine and theyve really appreciated the quality of the food and the atmosphere of the restaurant. They do their absolute best to accommodate large numbers. We even filled up their back room to the maximum capacity! They have a modified menu for these gatherings and if youre interested, I would suggest that you contact their helpful general manager. I can definitely say that the croque madame was one of the best French meals Ive had in the U.S. and that their creamy crème brûlée is something that I just cant mimic in my kitchen. If we feel like French food and dont want to make it, this is where we must go. Make sure that you drop by next door to Le Petit Paris Bakery. I mean, its right there. Youd be a fool to not grab a post-dinner pastry.
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Ann Myers
The meal started off with Garlic Soup that expressed garlics ability to be mellow, sweet, and wonderful. Was was impressed by the Duck and Lamb. Crepes for dessert rounded it out perfectly. So many people fear French food, thinking its tiny, unknown items on a giant plate for $50. Certainly, Head Chef Cedric knows his way around haute cuisine, but that is just one color in his amazing palette of dishes and flavors. LeVoltaire serves up food from all regions of France with flair and a huge, pro curated wine cellar. Cedric, his family, and Le Voltaire is also so amazingly active in the community. Teaching culinary classes, supporting charity events, and much more. Go there, try the best pot roast in town (Boeuf Bourguigonon), in a restaurant that you will feel no pressure to be someone other than yourself.
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Dan H
I was going to give 2 stars but I just realized they overcharged me by $3 which is a lot considering my sandwich should have been around $10 (30%!!!). The food was fine, not outstanding. The service/time was lacking -- it caused us to take a two-hour lunch -- which is why I didnt have time to look over my check for errors. They seemed to freak out when a group of 8 came in and our waitress threw a dramatic fit when asked to split the check after the meal -- her stated 20 minutes actually took two or three. Overall, dont bother. Ill make sure to never return and see that none of my friends make the same mistake I did.
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Zechariah Barrett
The atmosphere is very classy but not pretentious, and both the food and service have been consistently great. I typically order the combo of appetizer, entrée, and dessert. I often choose the escargot for the appetizer. If you havent had snail before, Id highly recommend having it at Le Voltaire. My go-to entrée is the fall-off-the-bone coq au vin. Theres a dessert of the day, as well as the chocolate mousse, pot de crème, crème brûlée, bread pudding.
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Sarah Beaudoin
My husband and I are obsessed with La Voltaire! Its our favorite date spot. Literally my only complaint is that they dont have much of an AC so its warm while dining, but the food is so beautifully and tastefully crafted that we cant stop going back. We usually like to try one of their specials, but the seafood stew on the menu is really really good if thats your thing. This is a place for any self-proclaimed foodie! The flavors will not disappoint!
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Taylor B
The entrees, appetizers and desert were flavorful and rich and fantastic. The service was excellent too, everyone was very friendly. At first I was disappointed because the restaurant is in a little strip mall/shopping center, but they did a great job of carving out a cosy, well decorated space once you step inside. With entrees in the 18-25-ish dollar range, its still pretty affordable for a nice date too! Loved this place!
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Kristy Howell
A++++++++ Nothing but amazing. The service, the food, and atmosphere are truly amazing. I am constantly talking about this place. It is my go to for gift cards and recommendations. The food is out of this world! I cannot say enough wonderful things about Le Voltaire. If we have an anniversary or any type of special occasions, we know it will be spent here.
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Valerie Radcliff
Every time I have been here the service has been atrocious. The waitresses are rude and only talk to the man that Im with, which is pretty infuriating! Misogyny is outdated and just depressing when coming from another woman. Considering how consistent it has been with every waitress I have encountered, I can only assume that this is the owners modus operandi.