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La Cuisine French Restaurant, Ocala, FL

La Cuisine French Restaurant

4.9 (2257)
$31 to $50
French
48 SW 1st Avenue, Ocala, FL 34471

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 19 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
Located in the heart of beautiful downtown Ocala, La Cuisine offers an authentic selection of bistro dishes drawn from the various regions of France.
Our award-winning menu focuses on unprocessed ingredients. We use local, grass-fed, antibiotic free meat and poultry when available.
Everything you taste at La Cuisine is homemade and well portioned as if you were invited to our grandmother's table.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French
  • Hours of operation
    Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Brunch Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Tania Marie Blachuta, Patrice Perron
  • Private party facilities
    La Cuisine’s private dining room can accommodate up to 14 people. It is available to host private celebrations or business meetings.To plan a group event at La Cuisine, please contact us: (352) 433 2570
  • Neighborhood
    Ocala
  • Cross street
    Fort King Street and SW 1st Avenue
  • Parking details
    La Cuisine has its own parking lot. After 5pm, you can also park on the street or behind the restaurant.
  • Entertainment
    Live Music, wine tastings and other events (please check our website)
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 2,257 people are saying

La Cuisine French Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Ocala / Gainesville

    Best Overall

  • Ocala / Gainesville

    Best Food

  • Ocala / Gainesville

    Best Service

  • Ocala / Gainesville

    Best Ambiance

  • Ocala / Gainesville

    Best Value

  • Ocala / Gainesville

    Healthy

  • Ocala / Gainesville

    Hot spot

  • Ocala / Gainesville

    Great for fine wines

  • Ocala / Gainesville

    Romantic

  • Ocala / Gainesville

    Good for special occasions

  • Ocala / Gainesville

    Lively

  • Ocala / Gainesville

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Cuisine French Restaurant in Ocala offers an authentic French dining experience with "excellent cuisine" and "professional service." Guests rave about its "delicious food," "friendly atmosphere," and "superb dining experience." Highlights include brunch, gourmet entrees like duck and lamb, and "amazing desserts." A go-to spot for special occasions and "highly recommended."
2,257 Reviews
  1. Mark

    Tampa / Central Florida West6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and top notch service at the terrific restaurant.

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  2. Yamila

    Orlando / Central Florida East9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food at this restaurant is excellent! From the brunch on Sundays, to dinner. Service excellent!

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  3. Laura

    Chicago / Illinois9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent cuisine with professional service. Always a delight!

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  4. Travis

    Orlando / Central Florida East1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Highly recommend! Everything was perfect from the drinks to the desserts! Made my date night with my fiancée a perfect evening.

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  5. TJ

    Orlando / Central Florida East6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Each visit is a consistently excellent dining experience.

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  6. Rob

    Yosemite / Mammoth Lakes6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall, food was good. Entree of Grouper and Halibut were cooked well and broccolini was also good. The pear mascarpone appetizer was also well cooked and tasty along with the crème brûlée desert. Service was quick and constant. Also, the manager check in with us at the end of the meal to make sure we were satisfied. 

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  7. Jeanne

    Orlando / Central Florida East15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our go-to in the area. Feels like you have been transported to France. Excellent food and service.

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  8. Karin

    Detroit / Eastern Michigan1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a delightful experience at La Cuisine! The food is delicious and the service is friendly and professional.

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  9. Deborah

    Jacksonville / Northeast Florida2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our first time and not sure what to expect but this is a great find! Went for brunch and can't wait to go back for dinner!

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  10. Carolyn

    Orlando / Central Florida East4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very enjoyable evening. The food was excellent and our server, Kelly, was wonderful. Her timing on food and wine was perfect. Thank you for another outstanding experience

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La Cuisine French Restaurant is rated 4.9 stars by 2257 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 19 times today
Google Map for La Cuisine French Restaurant

48 SW 1st Avenue, Ocala, FL 34471

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Fort King Street and SW 1st Avenue
  • Neighborhood
    Ocala
  • Hours of operation
    Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Brunch Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    La Cuisine has its own parking lot. After 5pm, you can also park on the street or behind the restaurant.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Tania Marie Blachuta, Patrice Perron
  • Entertainment
    Live Music, wine tastings and other events (please check our website)
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    La Cuisine’s private dining room can accommodate up to 14 people. It is available to host private celebrations or business meetings.To plan a group event at La Cuisine, please contact us: (352) 433 2570
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