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La Cuisine French Restaurant, Ocala, FL

La Cuisine French Restaurant

4.7
4.7
1781 Reviews
$31 to $50
French
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.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 13 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    French

  • Hours of operation

    Brunch Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue, Wed, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm

  • Phone number

    (352) 433-2570

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Executive chef

    Patrice Perron, Jason Zarcone

  • 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

  • Private party contact

    Jami: (352) 461-1512

  • 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, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,781 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Ocala / Gainesville

    Best Overall

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    Best Food

  • Ocala / Gainesville

    Best Service

  • Ocala / Gainesville

    Best Ambiance

  • Ocala / Gainesville

    Best Value

  • Ocala / Gainesville

    Innovative

  • Ocala / Gainesville

    Healthy

  • Ocala / Gainesville

    Neighborhood gem

  • Ocala / Gainesville

    Great for fine wines

  • Ocala / Gainesville

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Ocala / Gainesville

    Romantic

  • Ocala / Gainesville

    Good for special occasions

  • Ocala / Gainesville

    Lively

  • Ocala / Gainesville

    Most Booked

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  1. ellenr

    Fort Lauderdale

    36 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    36 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    Excellent service Extensive wine list Nice decor Overall good menu
  2. TonyJ

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, and a great waitress. Bouillabaisse and Lobster Risotto mwere excellent. We will be back
  3. ThomasE

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Charlie was a great server, food & ambience was excellent! We’ll be back!
  4. JohnnyG

    Orlando

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    In our opinion this is one of the best restaurants in Ocala.
  5. ScottS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always great food and great service. We had the whole patio to ourselves!
  6. RobertH

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Host was very helpful in resolving a reservation mix up and provided an excellent dinner experience.
  7. ThomasW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We are pleased that we found this wonderful French restaurant in Ocala! We went for a special occasion and were not disappointed! The ambiance was charming - we were in a small side room with four tables! There was plenty of room between tables that lent to an intimate dining experience! Service was impeccable, Naomi was our server - she was friendly, knowledgeable and professional! The food was delicious - my wife had short ribs and I had the duck cassoulet. Even the bread was some of the best we ever tasted! Parking can sometimes be a problem but (after 5PM) we were able to park in a city parking lot next door to the restaurant. We had a wonderful dinner and look forward to returning! I am confident that you will have a similar experience at La Cuisine!
  8. Happyfeet321

    Denver

    39 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A FABULOUS dinner - great ambiance, the best waitress ever, and, hands down, the most wonderful escargot I've ever eaten and I think my escargot count is in the thousands. I cannot recommend this restaurant more highly!
  9. COREYP

    Columbus

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    La Cuisine is a fantastic dining experience! The staff is professional, attentive and very knowledgeable of their offerings. The menu offers something any foodie will certainly love and your choice will certainly leave you thoroughly satisfied. Great ambience and upscale entertainment.
  10. MeganG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious! I had the swordfish and it was amazing!
  11. ClistaY

    Kansas City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A fantastic dining experience. The food was beyond amazing.
  12. Carrie

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and service were absolutely outstanding. We will definitely be returning.
  13. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    impressive service and indulgant food aswell as a romantic atmosphere for me and my significant other.
  14. Ronaldo

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    If you are looking for a restaurant to go to to celebrate a special occasion, this is the place. The food is prepared very well and the service is excellent. However, be prepared to spend a lot of money. If you can afford it, go for it. If you are on a budget, you might end up wondering if it was really worth it all when you get home.
  15. CR2020

    Dallas

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time dining at Le Cuisine, and highly recommend. We have lived internationally and travel extensively, and the quality of food and dining experience…outstanding!
  16. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were well taken care by Charles. Enjoyed talking to the owner and practicing my French. A gem in the Ocala area.
  17. Gman

    Detroit

    38 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    We love this place, but the food was WAY too salty last night.
  18. KayakGrandpa

    Philadelphia

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were surprised to find a quality french restaurant in Ocala. The experience was delightful. We thoroughly enjoyed the French comfort food (cassoulet and bouillabaisse).
  19. pook1142

    Atlanta Metro

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a party of 6 ladies celebrating a farewell dinner. Everyone had great food and our waitress was wonderful. Wish I knew her name to thank her personally.
  20. pattyg

    San Francisco

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall1food1service4ambience4
    What's all the hype about? The food was terrible!!
  21. wklc

    Tampa

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Outstanding place in Ocala. It's in our Top 3. Food was very good. The night's special was a beef dish that was a little chewy,.......but had an excellent flavor. Everything else was A+. wklc
  22. GaryU

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience3
    I HATE to slam a "Good" restaurant, but...Last night we visited La Cuisine, I had the owner (Patrice Perron) over to the table, turns out he is a very nice gentleman. His restaurant is located at 48 SW 1st Ave, Ocala, FL 3447 we had friends with us - I started with the Escargots in Garlic Butter(absolute perfection!), then on to the Bouillabaisse. Here's the rub. Dish was served almost cold, broth was luke-warm (but I hate to send something back, while others are eating - long wait for our meal to come out, which consisted of;. Three Shallots, Three over-cooked shrimp, pieces of potatoes (just slivers) and a piece of toast coated with a "Salmon" "Jelly?" For those of you who know me, understand I'm a "Foodie." I savor my meal, I enjoy new and different dishes, BUT this was too much. Long wait, poor meal, high priced. Total bill w/tip was $277.91 Whew! The others said their meals were good. I must admit the lamb chops looked delicious.
  23. DocMartin

    Jacksonville

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My wife's birthday dinner. We always have a great dinner here. We keep it for special occasions since it is higher priced but the food is amazing.
  24. ocalafoodie

    London

    21 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on March 3, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Had dinner with 3 others on Friday March 3rd and it was very good as usual Fois Gra salad escargot to start. Very good cocktails and of course the bread Entrees were short ribs and grouper both excellent Attentive service with high quality food make it a 4 plus star in Ocala Will be back soon
  25. RichS

    Orlando

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent as always. Wonderful food and superior service
  26. DaleS

    Orlando

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on March 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Menu severely limited.
  27. DinnerDad

    Jacksonville

    39 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on February 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a great meal and a nice evening at La Cuisine. Highly recommended. Excellent food, great cocktails. A downtown gem!
  28. RobertB

    New England

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 27, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience4
    The service was EXTREMELY slow. The waitress attributed it to a large party in the other room -not my problem. The foie gras, escargot and duck entree were all excellent, but the beef bourguignon was luke warm (at best) and was mostly noodles rather than beef.
  29. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    The restaurant was great, first seating was a booth that was very tight for four people the table in a small room was excellent. The food overall was good for 3 of us. Appetizers and drinks were great, the entrees for 3 of us all came at the same time but the fourth entree was delayed even though the side dishes were delivered. As a result we all waited to start our meal until everyone was served. When the fourth entree was finally delivered that person’s side “truffled mashed” were cold.
  30. Ceil

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    We love this restaurant with their excellent French cuisine. Un merveilleux restaurant spécial!
  31. sojo

    Tampa

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was great. Michael was our server and very attentive. Food was fabulous.
  32. SethA

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We dined in for my wife’s birthday and it was an awesome experience! The food was delicious—the Parmesan soup was hands down the best soup I’ve ever had, and the swordfish was Outstanding! The service was exceptional: we walked in and were warmly greeted immediately and taken to our table. Our server was friendly, highly knowledgeable on the menu, and attentive. If I could give 10 Stars I would! We will definitely be back! Thank you for making our dining experience Amazing!
  33. joelV

    Pittsburgh

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on February 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food, wonderful service in a charming setting.
  34. OcalaGator

    Orlando

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience4
    Received no service for the first 25 minutes and had to track down the host just to get a server to even look in our direction. Had another staff accidentally drop trash into my cup as they walked by; they at least apologized profusely. One appetizer was partly burned which ruined the dish, the other was okay but nothing to write home about. Entrees (Champignon Tajine and Bouillabaisse) were okay. Chocolate tart dessert was fine. Totaled up to $200 for 2 for poor service and mediocre food. Cocktails were excellent though. Might go there for drinks, but that's it.
  35. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful restaurant and delicious food! Always a wonderful experience!
  36. JamieE

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a wonderful time- food, service and atmosphere were all A+.
  37. Mimi

    New York Area

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I took 3 ppl with me to try everything and we truly enjoyed all of the tasty offerings. We even got to practice a bit of French speaking . Lovely establishment.
  38. Chris

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was relaxing, delicious, efficient, and just a lovely evening.
  39. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service is wonderful the food is spectacular!! They give so much attention to the customers, so it makes everything so much more special. We love the filet mignon and my favorite is always anything seafood, the muscles are really fantastic!! I love this most adorable, beautiful restaurant!❤️❤️
  40. mollyt

    Raleigh

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We are in Ocalla for two weeks, and we loved it so much that we already made a reservation for next week. We love French cuisine, and were absolutely thrilled with our selections. You can’t go wrong! The Parmesan soup was to die for as well as our entrée and our dessert. We are thrilled. We discovered this place.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

La Cuisine French Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (352) 433-2570.

La Cuisine French Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 1781 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 13 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

    Brunch Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue, Wed, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm

  • 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

    Patrice Perron, Jason Zarcone

  • 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, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (352) 433-2570

  • 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

  • Private party contact

    Jami: (352) 461-1512

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