CAFE LARGO

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Cafe Largo is under new ownership as of October 13, 2021. Come meet the new owners Linus & Yvonne Richenbach of Switzerland.

PRICE RANGE

$30.00 – $40.00

CUISINES

French, European

Special Diets

Vegetarian friendly, Gluten free options

Meals

Dinner

FEATURES

Reservations, Private Dining, Seating, Parking Available, Free off-street parking, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Wine and Beer, American Express, Mastercard, Visa, Discover, Table Service

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4.5

227 reviews

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180

Very good

28

Average

9

Poor

4

Terrible

6

K3437EZlouises

Orlando45 contributions

A Hidden Jewel

Jul 2020 • none

We were looking for a French Cusine Restaurant and chose Cafe Largo by its reviews on Trip Advisor. When we arrived at the restaurant from our ClearwaterBeach Hotel we were a bit dubious, the curb side appeal is very lacking and misleading. We decided that we would give it a try. We opened the door to a beautifulLy decorated fine dining,French Cafe playing lovely French music. We were greeted by a very friendly hostess who Onfired our reservation & sat us. Immediately the Head Waiter came to our table to greet & welcome us.He gave us our menus, reduced because of the Pandemic but still with many choices,, told and explained the daily specials. He asked us what type of food we thought we’d prefer that evening and gave us his suggestions. He took our drink order and left us to contemplate our dinner choices. We took his suggestions of Baked Sole and Rack of Lamb. The dinners were beautifully plated, and absolutely delicious, served with Friendly style,& class. We left so very happy that we took the chance and we will definitely go back.

Written July 31, 2020

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cafelargo

Merci, for your terrific review. During these trying times it is very gratifying to have such positive feedback. Your thoughts are greatly appreciated and we hope you will join us again.

Written August 1, 2020

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Alexandra Gasparrino

1 contribution

Fine Dining with lot's of Love

Apr 2022 • none

Last week we went to Café Largo for dinner with our two little boys. As soon as we entered the restaurant, we were warmly welcomed by the owners Yvonne and Linus Rickenbach. The atmosphere in the restaurant is very romantic and calm. Beautiful classical music can be heard in the background. All tables are beautifully laid, including ours. The menu offers a variety of French dishes with a little Swiss touch. So the decision was not easy. Homemade bread and butter were brought to us with the drinks, the best bread we have ever eaten in Florida. The starter was the soup of the day, a homemade carrot and ginger soup, which was a real treat. For the main course I ordered the «beef tenderloin with béarnaise sauce» and for my husband the New York strip «Bordolaise». For our children there was homemade ravioli with ricotta and spinach filling. We all thoroughly enjoyed the food, it was incredibly delicious and cooked to perfection. My favorite for dessert was the crème brulée and our children had homemade ice cream. All a dream. My husband and I drank a fine bottle of red wine with our meal. For us it was the best and nicest dinner during our trip to Florida. All dishes are freshly prepared in Cafe Largo and prepared with a lot of love. You can tell that gastronomy is a matter of the heart for Mr. and Mrs. Rickenbach and that they live it with a lot of passion. We can warmly recommend a visit to Café Largo. Many thanks to Yvonne & Linus for the warm hospitality.

Written April 8, 2022

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Mark N

Indian Shores40 contributions

A real discovery

May 2020 • none

Cafe Largo is hidden away on Indian rocks Road, but is a real reveleation. The food is truly superb. From the home made pates and charcuterie to the entrees, Cafe Largo is one of the best French restaurants anywhere (and i am English and spent a lot of time in Fance). If you want truly great French cuisine I truly recommend that you try out Cafe Largo.

Written May 1, 2020

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Saturn2017

Medellin4 contributions

Overpriced terrible food!

Dec 2020 • none

I went to Cafe Largo with my daughter and her boyfriend for Christmas Eve dinner. To begin with they only had a prix fixe menu for about $75/person so we had to eat what was available, which wasn't much, and I have lactose intolerance. Since it was too late to go somewhere else we had to stick with what they had and I had to eat the beef with a sauce intended for another entree because of my limitations. There was no option to order something from their regular menu which was the reason for us to select this place for our dinner as the variety looked good for everyone in my party. Regardless of my limitations the quality of the food was just terrible. My steak was overcooked, dry and with no flavor whatsoever. The food for my daughter and her boyfriend was just as bad. We would have had a much better meal in a low class cafeteria for 1/10 the price. To make matters worse when it came to pay the bill they were charging me for 4 people!! A good thing I always review the charges when I eat out for otherwise they would have made and extra $75 plus tip on me! There was no justification for them charging me for 4 people as it is a small place, few tables were occupied and there were very few people left in the place by the time we were to leave, so there was no way they could have mistaken us for another party. In addition the service was mediocre as the waitress rarely kept an eye on us and we had to call her to get her attention whenever we needed something. In summary I would never ever go back to this place, it's over priced, the food is lousy, the service mediocre and for these reasons I do not recommend it to anyone.

Written January 9, 2021

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BuffaloTravluvr

Indian Rocks Beach298 contributions

Hidden Gem in Largo

Feb 2020 • none

The Cafe Largo is one of the best restaurants in the Tampa Bay area. It is small,but large enough to have an excellent staff. The owner/chef Dominique prides himself on the best ingredients and often unique creations. We loved the wine pairing dinner we attended last night. Every course was excellent. This is dining as opposed to "eating".

Written February 20, 2020

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387indy

Coral Springs4374 contributions

Cafe Largo

Sep 2021 • none

Romantic and intimate w/covid procedures, great staff, parking, beautiful decor. Customers 85% locals, Male & female about 50% each medium age 55yrs. old. Menu: Reginal dishes, classic bistro, three course prix fixe menu, foie gras, roasted duck, wine.

Written September 8, 2021

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Ron J

Largo3 contributions

Repeat customer

Feb 2020 • couples

Been going since 2004. Still the best in the area. Chef Dominique always performs at a level only found at the best restaurants in NY. Scallops are on another level, fish entrees are the best you can find as he only gets the best and freshest and knows how to prepare perfectly. Chef's passion for his trade is rare. Filet, Veal, Elk chop, lamb, Duck, Hen all superlative. If you appreciate great food this hidden gem is it. Monthly wine tasting dinners are also a lot of fun and informative.

Written February 1, 2020

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cafelargo

Merci Beau Coup, Ron J. We truly appreciate your continued patronage. We are also extremely pleased to know you have been thoroughly gratified with our food and its' quality. Reviews like yours let us know we have accomplished our goal of giving the finest dining experience possibly to all our clientele, always. Look forward to serving you again, and again.........

Written February 2, 2020

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FrancCAR

Indian Rocks Beach148 contributions

Wine Tastings Return!

Jan 2022 • none

First Wine Tasting under new restaurant ownership, JF Wine Imports still managing the selections. Pretty much fully booked (covid seating rules applied). 2 white and 4 red wines (perhaps 1 too many?), each paired with a nibble from Chef Linus. For me, the highlight was Vitello tonnato. A couple chardonnay's, including a muscadet, 2 Chianti Classico's from different years, a big Sagrantino from a small organic producer, lastly a 2010 Amarone. Prices have definitely crept up, for both the wines and for the seating at $43 per person (plus tax + tip). Still, a nice evening, well appreciated based on audience clapping and the spirit in the room. Hopefully there will be more.

Written January 25, 2022

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Marcus K

St. Petersburg15 contributions

Even better than before.

Oct 2022 • none

We recently returned to Cafe Largo where we have enjoyed meals in the past. This was our first visit since Linus and Yvonne have acquired the restaurant. The evening exceeded our expectations in every way. The minor tweaks and changes to the menu are perfect. The menu has something for everyone and our meal was perfectly prepared. The wine list has been updated with great choices at various price points. Yvonne is the perfect host and makes you feel at home immediately. Our service was perfect. It was so nice to have Linus leave his busy kitchen and come to each table to greet his guests. How refreshing to meet the person creating your food. It reminded us of our visit to France where we often met the owner and chef when dining in a small cafe or bistro. We will be more frequent diners now that we know what a gem we have in our neighborhood.

Written October 24, 2022

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Julie

Homosassa44 contributions

Excellent evening

Aug 2022 • none

Yvonne and Chef Linus were perfect hosts. My husband and I enjoyed a nice quite evening while enjoying a lovely meal together. First off we were served warm delicious bread with pesto, then escargot and Spanish dish, a lovely salad then on to the main entree. We had grouper special that was served with a sauce and a tenderloin with a bearnaise sauce. Both were cooked to perfection and delicious. We both enjoyed dessert that was also perfect. Don’t miss your chance to enjoy this hidden treasure.

Written August 5, 2022

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Michael T

Belleair Beach249 contributions

New owners are delightful

Jan 2022 • none

We visited Cafe Largo for the first time since Chef Dominique Cristini retired. The new owners Chef Linus & his wife Yvonne are delightful and working hard to keep up with the high standards that were set by Dominique. Like many dining establishments, it's a difficult time to find reliable help. But Bethlehem is still there to attend to your needs and she's a consistent asset to Cafe Largo. The menu has changed and I will start with desert. Notably missing is Chef Dominique's Grand Marnier Soufflé but the Apple Tart with rosemary honey with homemade yogurt ice cream is to die for. For entrees, while things are different, their still wonderful. I had the veal ossobuco with risotto which I would give five stars. Others raved about their fillets. The French onion soup is light compared to others I am used to ... but very flavorful. Things don't move swiftly as Linus and Yvonne work to find good help both in the in the kitchen and dinning room. Expect to spend some time. We will miss Dominique but I think Linus and Yvonne are on the right track to setting standards for one of the best dining experience in the area.

Written January 10, 2022

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William W

Key Largo10 contributions

Meh

Jul 2024 • couples

The good: The appetizer was fantastic (Coquilles St Jaques). My wife's dolphin was exceptional. Nice wine selection. Pasta Fagoli was very nice. Excellent Caesar dressing.The bad: Service was terribly mediocre. Your featured entree (As featured on a TV show) should not be terribly bland( Lobster Mac and Cheese). Had the waitress approached us after the delivery of entrees we probably would have another bottle of wine and a dessert. Disappointing birthday dinner for my wife. Will skip your family of restaurants for our next special occasion.

Written July 9, 2024

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Marge W

2 contributions

Cafe largo largo fl

Mar 2023 • couples

Wasn’t that impressed with this restaurant I had the lamb chops . They were good, (not excellent) but the sauce was tasteless. The chocolate mousses was not impressive My husband liked the duck and the French onion soup. His crème brûlée was delicious It was very empty for a Saturday night The dinner was not worth a $150

Written March 11, 2023

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Wiebke K

Clearwater45 contributions

Nice dining

Apr 2022 • none

Cafe Largo is a small restaurant where you can go for all kinds of occations. We were there with friends and had a great time. The food is very European and all 4 of us were satisfied. I found the wine selection nice and interesting. Overall, the restaurant is absolutly nice. I like that it is more intimate and you feel very comfortable there. The owners are interested in the guests and you can see that the restaurant is run with love. I highly recommend this restaurant, especially, if you want to enjoy a bit of "Europe".

Written April 28, 2022

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tdm58

Wrentham168 contributions

Clustered Italian.

Jan 2022 • couples

Love Italian food so looking forward to this experience. Visited by ddd as well. Open table res but did not need. We were seated in a waiters cluster meaning lots of open tables but full in clusters around waiters asigned area. So we shared s3veral other tables conversations. Service was so so even with this format. Things came out slowly, we were not in hurry but they would come out warm not hot. We had caprese and stuffed mushrooms all just good. I had the ddd special veal sop florentine. Came out warmer than my wife’s chicken francse. Double express o seem one cup short. Overall good. They had a great night on Monday so tuesdsy was a hangover night for us. Would try again.

Written January 19, 2022

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