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La Cigale

398 Calle Hidalgo esquina Iturbide | 1 block of Main church in town, Puerto Vallarta 48300, Mexico
322 222 7938
Ranked #76 of 458 restaurants in Puerto Vallarta
4.5 of 5 stars 86 Reviews
Price range: $5 - $22
Cuisines: Bistro, Contemporary, French, Mediterranean
Good for: Families with children, Romance, Large groups, Doing business, Special occasions, Entertaining clients, Dining on a budget
Dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Late Night, Dessert
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Good for: Families with children, Romance, Large groups, Doing business, Special occasions, Entertaining clients, Dining on a budget
Dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Late Night, Dessert
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Wisconsin
Top Contributor
53 reviews 53 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
71 helpful votes 71 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 29, 2012 NEW

I went with friends during restaurant week in May. This was my favorite meal out of all the restaurants I tried. A salad dressed with goat cheese, strawberries, and pecans was the starter, followed by red snapper and vegetables and crepe suzette for dessert (flamed at the table). I would recommend making reservations especially during the winter season because it... More

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Orillia
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 28, 2012 NEW

You will love the French onion soup here! Right up there with the best I have ever had!! The beef bourguingnon was delicious with a wonderful wine gravy. The service was the best we received on our trip to Puerto Vallarta. If you are staying / going downtown you really should try this restaurant. You won't be disappointed !

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Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

Last time I was there, I wanted something light. Ordered the warm goat cheese salad with candied pecans and a bowl of the French onion soup. Both perfection. The best French onion soup I´ve had anywhere. Service was attentive without being intrusive. Highly recommend it.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012

We were recently in Puerto Vallarta on vacation. Friends had recommended that we try La Cigale during our visit. What a wonderful recommendation that was for us. We actually had dinner there twice in one week because of the marvelous atmosphere, staff, and meal! The food was well prepared, the service in the restaurant was wonderful, and the atmosphere is... More

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Palos Verdes Estates, CA
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012
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Very small cute typical french decor and excellent food. We loved this place and the staff.

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Puerto Vallarta
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46 reviews 46 reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012

I have reviewed La Cigale before and found it to be one of Puerto Vallarta's rising stars. Our most recent visit, not so much. I don't like being critical of local restaurants which are normally quite good. Everyone can have an off night. I hope that is the case with La Cigale. While the atmosphere is still very Parisian-like and... More

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Paris, France
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2012
1
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I am not use to post review but I had a such a good time in La cigale that it deserves 5 minutes of my time. I passed in front of La cigale yesterday with my wife, we went in to have a glass of wine but stayed for dinner. The atmosphere is so French, a mixed of french elegance... More

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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2012 via mobile

Another restaurateur recommended this place so I guess our expectations were too high. It was good, not great. The service was excellent and very friendly. The portobello appetizer was great, but the red snapper main was only so-so. I would try it again, but not on one of our two week vacations. The are too many other great restaurants.

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Whitehorse, Canada
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2012
1
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We found this place by accident and were so pleased! The food was wonderful. I had the portobello appetizer and Nicoise salad with tuna. The tuna was seared perfectly. Great service also! Highly recommended!

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Santa Monica, California
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012
1
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My girlfriend and I LOVED this place! What a great find - wonderful food and friendly staff! Try the BAKED BRIE!!!

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