La Folie

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   Melmac

   Vancouver

   25 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   25 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   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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   OpenTable Diner

   New York Area

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 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

   8 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   8 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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   WhiskeyTangoMan

   Louisville

   53 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   53 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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   Peter

   Louisville

   12 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   12 reviews

   Dined on April 28, 2023

   overall4food4service5ambience3

   Food and service was outstanding. Little overpriced
   

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9. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Louisville

   6 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   6 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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13. OT

    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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    BobC

    San Francisco

    16 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1

    We had a brunch reservation for Easter. We confirmed the reservation as requested via Open Table but when we showed up the restaurant was closed. Do better.
    

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15. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    amazing food and service! I got the lobster ravioli and it was incredible! definitely will be back!
    

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    MarkC

    Louisville

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 7, 2023

    overall2food1service4ambience4

    Worst steak in town. Kroger better quality of meat
    

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    AD10

    Louisville

    30 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on April 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    La Folie was excellent. We ate in the lounge and it was lovely and welcoming. We enjoyed delicious food and wonderful service. I had the Crevette Marquez and my husband had Filet Mignon with asparagus and mashed potatoes. We had Crepes Suzette for dessert. Everything was perfectly cooked and our server was attentive and friendly. We are looking forward to returning to La Folie!
    

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    CjLex

    New York Area

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on April 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Popped in the bar for a fabulous hearty French meal…my husband had the lighter beet salad, we shared lobster bisque. Comfortable yummy and posh all at once.
    

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    Cynqn

    Western NC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    My husband and I celebrated our 37th wedding anniversary last night. We had a wonderful dinner with impeccable service. I had an octopus appetizer that was fantastic. My husband had the Lobster Bisque. (Trust me, we will go back for this alone) For our mains, my husband had Veal Oscar which he loved. I had the Tournedos Foie Gras. Talk about amazing! My food melted in my mouth.  For dessert we split the Crème Brûlée. Similar to many others in town but none the less delicious. Franck was our server who guided our decisions and had superb timing on when to appear and when to give space. I’d ask for him again. My only complaint would be that they did nothing special for our anniversary. Comping the dessert would’ve been nice. All in all we will go back again!
    

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20. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Took my in-laws for my father-in-law's birthday. He's a well traveled individual with many visits to Paris, France and he and the rest of them were pleased with their selections and the quality. Would recommend to anyone!
    

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    Doug

    Louisville

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Second time here and just as wonderful as the first! Delicious food. Great service. Generous drink pour. I hope this place sticks around!
    

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22. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Tallahassee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Sunday brunch was delicious, especially the never ending Bellinis! The decor is elegant and we had an attentive server who got everything right!
    

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    MaryC

    Alabama

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Wonderful evening - kind, courteous and attentive staff, mouthwatering food and great ambiance. We will definitely visit again next time we are in Lexington!
    

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    JerryH

    Louisville

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Food,service was great. French onion soup was great.
    

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    Justin

    Indiana

    5 reviews

    1.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall1food1service2ambience2

    I very much looked forward to dining at La Folie and was greatly disappointed. We were sat in the bar area next to a huge tv, the tables were half booth, half chair with the booth so deep that you were unable to seat comfortably. The table was set for 4 (we were party of 2) and none of the settings on the table nor the oversized pillows were moved for us. It was very cluttered. For our first course we ordered the scallop appetizer which consisted of two small oysters cut in half on top of non uniformly cut mushrooms in a soufflé dish. The scallops were extremely over cooked and rubbery, mixed with the mushrooms made a horrible combination of texture and the only flavor that came thru was salt and fish. We also ordered salads expecting our meal to be paced out for us by our server, instead we got salads and appetizer at the same time. The salads were alright, the beat salad was pretty good and the Lyonnaise was alright. The lettuce used in the Lyonnaise was old and on the verge of going bad, it was a bit more bitter than it should have been but was ok. For entrees we had the Tournedos Foie Gras that was just disgusting. Three horrid cuts of filet that were cooked unevenly, no crust or grill marks on the steak, and then topped with a “foie gras” that looked and tasted like a small piece of fat from a cut of steak. The port wine truffle sauce had no flavor, was not thickened at all and did nothing for the dish. Finally, the mashed potatoes were under seasoned with almost no salt. Extremely disappointed with this and only ate one of the three filets, I did not take any leftovers. The other entree was the Duck a l’Orange. The duck itself was very dry and over cooked, it relied on an excessive amount of overly sweet orange sauce to make the dish palatable. The risotto with the dish was bland and dry. Our server did not check on us after food was delivered nor did anyone ask if we enjoyed anything. This was truly a horrid experience, very big disappointment.
    

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26. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Awesome first time experience!! We loved our server Abigail!!We will definitely come back and ask for Abigail again.
    

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    BradM

    Greensboro

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    I always enjoy my dinner at La Folie. The service, food and ambience is always perfection!!
    

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    CathyK

    Alabama

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Service is great, food presentation very nice. Excellent special dessert (meringue and vanilla creme)
    

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    RobertS

    Louisville

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great food and service
    

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30. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    2 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience4

    Service is slow and we had to ask for the same thing several times, but honestly that’s very similar to dining in France 😛 so maybe I’ll give points for authenticity. We had the foie gras which was amazing, the mussels were just ok, the duck was awesome, husband had veal special which was very good as well. Wine is reasonable priced as well. Overall it was a great experience!!!
    

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    CharlesP

    Louisville

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Outstanding meal, service and cocktails. Ate in bar and Jerry and Terry mixed great drinks. Both are knowledgeable bartenders. Highly recommend. Pricey but an experience. Looking forward to our next visit.
    

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    DBLEXKY

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Outstanding food and the best service ever
    

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    CarolC

    E. Tennessee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Outstanding food and superb service. This is the best overall dining experience in Lexington.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5

    The service was excellent and we enjoyed the bottomless brunch drinks! They were very accommodating on menu changes for our vegetarian guest. My entree was a bit basic, I will try something different next time because dinner here is very good.
    

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35. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The food was fabulous as always
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall3food4service4ambience2

    The food was good, and with a better experience - I’d have no complaints. But we were sat at a squished in the corner, tiny two top in a room that was clearly meant for a larger party set up. Right next to the kitchen door and not far from an external door by the restrooms that was opened often - on a cold night in February. Our server had our table and others across the restaurant- it is not his fault, but it took too long for simple things - getting drinks, dessert menu, check back, etc. To really make it worse, when the room finally quieted down (the tables near us were like we were at the same table close) - workers started to turn over the tables in that now quiet room with us awkwardly sitting in the corner. We were hoping for a nice Valentine’s date, but unfortunately- I do not think we will visit again or feel comfortable recommending to others.
    

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37. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Service was the best we have had in years. Waiter was very knowledgeable, offered suggestions when asked and made for a very wonderful night. Food more than lived up to the prices. Will be recommending this place to all.
    

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    Jules

    Atlanta Metro

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall3food1service5ambience5

    The Veal Oscar was tough with very little crab. Companion ordered Duck ‘l Orange. It was fair. Amount of food was good. Vegetables were adequate. Dessert was yummy. Our waiter made the experience worth the $$$$$.
    

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    SandraM

    Memphis/West TN

    5 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5

    The server was excellent. A little surprised that when we ordered the pate there were no crackers or toast to go with it. The French Onion soup was excellent Our main course was good Great atmosphere for a date night or special occasion
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    4 reviews

    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall1food2service1ambience3

    Attended for Valentine’s Day as first time guests to La Folié. Upon first impression the atmosphere was nice and the meal was off to a nice start, however our server was absolutely terrible- extremely rude and acted if we were a problem. It took forever to receive our courses- when we received what we ordered things were cold and overcooked, which our server explained was because it was a “fixed menu” and they were over-sat… some time was expected due to the business of the holiday) but overall not worth what we paid. Save your time and money (and sanity). The best part was the cocktails, the bar tender knew how to make great drinks.
    

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