La Folie

Name: La Folie
Address: 111 Woodland Ave, Lexington, KY, United States, 40502
Telephone: (859) 309-0305
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8

169 Reviews

$31 to $50

French

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La Folie
French Restaurant

111 Woodland Avenue
Lexington, Kentucky 40502

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Oct 4, 2023

9:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
French
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(859) 309-0305
Website
http://www.LaFolieLex.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Carlo Vaccarezza

Location
111 Woodland Ave, Lexington, KY 40502
Neighborhood
Lexington
Cross street
Woodland avenue
Parking details
Valet
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 169 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Central Kentucky
Great for fine wines
Central Kentucky
Romantic
Lexington
Best Overall
Lexington
Best Value
Lexington
Good for groups
Lexington
Great for fine wines
Lexington
Romantic
Lexington
Good for special occasions

169 Reviews

DM
DavidM
Charleston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our family had the pleasure of eating at Franke’s restaurant for our sixteen year old grandson’s birthday. Everything about this establishment is fist class. The dining room is attractively decorated. We were lucky to be able to eat outside on the terrasse. We ordered all the appetizers, several specials, and some entrees to share amongst the table as an impromptu tasting menu. We were blown away by the quality of the food and the presentation. The service was outstanding. We were treated like honored guests. Highest recommendation. We will return!
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great french restaurant—best in town for sure. All-around great environment. Owner/Manager is awesome. Escargot & Onion Soup is best I have ever had.
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DBLEXKY
Washington DC
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding food and outstanding service. Our server”Fronk” is the best as always
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KenW
Fayetteville
61 reviews
vip
4.0
61 reviews
Dined on September 22, 2023
overall4food5service2ambience5
Delicious food. Wonderful beef Bourguignon, full of beef,bacon,carrots,pearl onions,nicely seasoned and a tasty risotto. Fresh baguettes. Nice mussels. Food is very good. Service, well 15 minutes sitting with no acknowledgement, 30 minutes to get a cocktail, 2 hrs 45 minutes from beginning to end, I think that outlines the Service.
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Dominic
Louisville
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place loved it, I would recommend anyone who likes French cuisine.
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Mdoug
Louisville
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love La Folie! The food is always delicious and the service is great. Friendly staff, easy parking, nice patio.
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klh859
Louisville
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous dinner drinks and ambiance. Can’t wait to go back
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AngieK
Louisville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was delicious and the service was great. The GM Frank was kind and provided great service. I highly recommend trying the mussels and desserts.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Louisville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Another great dining experience . I hidden gem !
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Dallas
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 8, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience4
Excellent food! Took some time to get waited on and receive drinks.
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KayC
Louisville
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
LaFolie reminded us of favorite spots in Paris -the ambiance, the delicious food, the warm welcome. We can't wait to go back!
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DannyG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were first time visitors to La Folie to celebrate a birthday. We went specifically to try the Duck a lorange and was VERY IMPRESSED! The dish was served very promptly, it was very tasty and the portion was HUGE! Please don't let the price determine your visit. You will be very happy with your decision. Oh, and the service is OUTSTANDING! Next time, we will be having the Rosemary Chicken. Can't wait!
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Melissa
Jacksonville
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on August 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and service were both absolutely outstanding! 10/10. Drinks prices were insane, $16 for a half glass of wine (was supposed to be a standard size). $19 for a basic dirty martini. Drink prices that high will drive them out of business. This is not NYC.
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AspiringFoodie
Louisville
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 26, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
Lovely spot for a special occasional. The service was great. Steak was delicious.
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JamesK
Louisville
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a lovely anniversary dinner. It was a great experience.
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JamesandLisafromKY
Louisville
36 reviews
vip
5.0
36 reviews
Dined on August 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our dinner was of excellent quality and John, our server was professional and personable. This was our guest’s first visit to La Folie and she loved her meal.
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OpenTable Diner
Charleston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 18, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience4
Everyone in our party of 6 thoroughly enjoyed their meal. The service was excellent!
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JosephF
Cincinnati
26 reviews
vip
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on August 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Had a wonderful anniversary dinner here. Loved the bread especially with the escargot appetizer we shared. I enjoyed the rosemary chicken. It was a full 1/2 of a chicken. It was moist and the rosemary sauce was outstanding. Vegetables were done perfectly-slightly crisp and flavorful. My better half had the mussels in garlic wine sauce with French fries. He was using the last bits of French bread to soak up the sauce. Chocolate mousse pie was perfect ending. Server, John was outstanding. Looking forward to the next dinner here.
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TracyP
Louisville
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and service at La Foile were first class. Our waiter was warm and friendly. The atmosphere a fitting back drop for the wonderful food. The lobster bisque and rosemary roasted chicken were both excellent. Not to be outdone was the delicious chocolate mousse pie!
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AhimaraF
Louisville
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent place, magnificent setting, excellent food and exceptional treatment
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Robin
Nashville
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on August 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Eating at the newly opened La Folie was a delight. We started with cocktails in the bar including an Old Fashioned that was among the best I have ever enjoyed. We then moved on to dinner in the beautifully decorated restaurant. The menu options were varied in price and character giving a bit of something for every taste. We chose the Duck and the Beef Bourguignon. Both were as delicious as they were beautifully presented. The wine list provided a perfect pairing for both dishes in a Bordeaux we fully intend to come back to enjoy again. Our server, John, was helpful, informed and charming. We look forward to returning.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Louisville
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Quiet, upscale setting. Attentive service. Delicious meal. Rare to be this impressed with service and quality these days.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Louisville
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent meal - Escargot, filet and rosemary chicken were all excellent and the bread was amazing!!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Louisville
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on July 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service, venue, and delicious food. 5 Star in every way
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JScott
Louisville
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on June 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always a great dining experience with great food and ambiance.
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Grammaknowsbest
Louisville
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on June 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The lobster bisque was better than ANY I have EVER had even in the finer places in Maine. The tournedos were perfectly cooked to rare and the foie gras topping was perfection. We did dine early(6:45) and classical music in the background , not jazz, would have added to the classic ambience. Our waiter was most attentive, the crusty bread served warm. Prices were in line with other highly rated Lexington restaurants.
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JenniferH
Louisville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 31, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful food, service in a beautiful restaurant
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Melmac
Vancouver
33 reviews
vip
5.0
33 reviews
Dined on May 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our first visit and we were very impressed. Lovely ambience: food was superb; service excellent. This is a great addition to dining out in Lexington. We hope that it can survive in this location where other restaurants have not. We will be back.
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OpenTable Diner
Louisville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful experience at La Folie tonight. We left it to our server (Jean/John) to make our wine selection based on our taste, and he came back with the perfect bottle for the two of us that prefer a dry palate, which also didn’t break the bank. The escargot appetizer was delicious, I’ll definitely return to try the carpaccio. One of us had the mussels in white wine and I had our server pick my entree because I couldn’t decide between 3 menu items and the special. He came back with the special roasted duck with sweet potatoes and brussel sprouts. It was all to die for, including the service. Very attentive and detail oriented service staff… attentive management as well. Top notch, can’t wait to return.
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MartinV
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 13, 2023
overall4food4service3ambience5
Just glad there is a French restaurant in town! Nice. Classy. Chef knows what they're doing.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a very enjoyable dinner after the derby. Food was great. Service exceptional. Will go back there more often.
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JerryD
Louisville
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent steak selection. Very tender. Great taste. Best yet for service. Great ambiance.
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MichaelDW
Houston
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on May 3, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Great service great location. The escargots could be a little bit better. All the rest was amazing.
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Peter
Louisville
13 reviews
vip
4.0
13 reviews
Dined on April 28, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience3
Food and service was outstanding. Little overpriced
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WhiskeyTangoMan
Louisville
58 reviews
vip
5.0
58 reviews
Dined on April 28, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Franc and John are great - it’s a quality Team - the Chic Special was excellent, the filet just a bit over cooked (still tasty quality dish) that was the only thing keeping it from 5* in that category, would’ve clicked 4.5* if there was that rating. The Euro wines are good, but the Cali wine selections need work… We’ll be back soon.
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OpenTable Diner
Louisville
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on April 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The restaurant was not crowded but the ambiance was lovely. French music throughout our dinner. Service from Jess was so pleasant we wanted her to come sit wth us. She was informative, professional, and made the night perfect. My friends had the lyonnaise salad and the lobster ravioli and loved both dishes. I had the onion soup and the duck. Both delicious. Profiteroles topped the meal off. Perfect. Nice place for dinner provided it doesn’t get crazy when its full.
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MeganB
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 22, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
Excellent atmosphere and service, with delicious food. I ordered escargot and duck a l'orange with rice and brussel sprouts. The duck was perfectly crispy on the outside and savory on the inside; everything was seasoned to perfection. If you like French cooking, I recommend La Folie.
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SamanthaL
Chicago
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on April 15, 2023
overall2food1service1ambience4
Only positive about this place is the atmosphere. The food and service is consistently bad
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SuzeSings
Seattle
6 reviews
vip
2.0
6 reviews
Dined on April 15, 2023
overall2food2service2ambience3
Disappointing and lackluster food and service. Service dragged except for support staff which continually tried to clear plates before we were finished. Food was barely approaching average.
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OpenTable Diner
Nashville
1 review
vip
3.0
1 review
Dined on April 14, 2023
overall3food2service4ambience5
Writing this review because I like the restaurant and I want them to succeed. For the appetizer, the Escargot was chewy, and the oranges in the beet salad were mandarin oranges out of a can, not fresh orange slices as described. The overall taste of the salad was great. For the entree they sent the wrong order of mussels out which they quickly corrected - the mussels were very good as was the lobster ravioli. For the cocktails, there was too much cream de cassis in the Kir Royal, and the espresso martinis were too sweet. For dessert, the profiteroles were accidentally drizzled with balsamic rather than chocolate, which they comped and served cold crème brûlée as a replacement. Would love to see the profiteroles served with ice cream and chocolate that you drizzle yourself as they do in France. Overall, not worth the almost $400 price after tip. Good atmosphere, the service was great and the servers were very nice and understanding. We would give them another try, but hope they work the kinks out.
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
Physical distancing
- Extra space between tables

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

La Folie offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (859) 309-0305.

La Folie is rated 4.8 stars by 169 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Oct 4, 2023

9:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

Order delivery or takeout

111 Woodland Ave, Lexington, KY 40502

Additional information

Cross street
Woodland avenue
Neighborhood
Lexington
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Cuisines
French
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Valet
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Carlo Vaccarezza
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.LaFolieLex.com/
Phone number
(859) 309-0305

La Folie

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Menu

What 169 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing

Physical distancing

Screening

FAQs

Does La Folie offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is La Folie restaurant rated?

Is La Folie currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information