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    Voila

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    98 reviews
    #20 of 674 Restaurants in Norfolk
    $$$$, French, European, International
    509 Botetourt St, Norfolk, VA 23510-1107
    +1 757-640-0343
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    4.5 98 reviews
    #1 of 7 French in Norfolk
    #20 of 491 Restaurants in Norfolk
    Certificate of Excellence2017 - 2018 Winner
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    509 Botetourt St, Norfolk, VA 23510-1107
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    +1 757-640-0343

    Menu

    HORS D'OEUVRS, SOUPS ET SALADS‎
    $6.00
    Soupe à l'Oignon
    Soupe du Jour
    $11.00
    Salade de Betterave
    Roasted beets, goat cheese crostini, white balsamic dijon vinaigrette
    $5.00
    Salade Verte Mixte
    Mixed greens salad, white balsamic dijon vinaigrette
    $9.00
    Salade Roquette
    Arugula, dried apricots, candied walnuts, goat cheese, sour apple & ginger vinaigrette
    $12.00
    Salade Nicoise
    Poached ahi tuna, hardboiled egg, black olives, tomatoes, white balsamic dijon vinaigrette
    $6.00
    Caesar Salad
    Romaine lettuce, croutons, grated parmesan, traditional Caesar dressing
    $7.00
    Greek Salad
    Mixed greens, feta, tomatoes, bermuda onions, kalamata olives & house vinaigrette
    $9.00
    Pate de Campagne
    Country style w/ cornichons, toasted baguette
    $15.00
    Foie Gras Poele
    Seared foie gras, mushroom duxelle, potato galette, prosciutto
    MAIN COURSE‎
    $24.00
    Sole à La Meunière
    White wine, butter, creamy risotto, chef’s vegetables
    $28.00
    Loup de Mer
    Pesto‎ encrusted chilean seabass, saffron risotto, julienned vegetables
    $20.00
    Bouillabaisse
    Shrimp, clams, mussels & fish of the day in a saffron broth
    $22.00
    Solomos Exohiko
    Pan seared salmon, topped w/ a medley of spinach, feta, dill, wrapped in filo pastry & baked, served w/ avgolemono sauced, grilled asparagus
    $24.00
    Shrimp & Crab Orleans
    Large fan-tailed shrimp, lump crabmeat in a clam based sauce w/ fresh tomatoes, garlic, romano cheese & herbs, served over linguine fini
    $18.00
    Poulet Cordon Bleu
    Chicken breast stuffed w/ prosciutto & gruyere, lightly breaded & sauteed until golden, topped w/ a lemon wine sauce, served w/ potatoes au gratin, chef's vegetables
    $30.00
    Boeuf Wellington
    Filet mignon wrapped in puff pastry w/ mushroom duxelle, potatoes au gratin, asparagus
    $24.00
    Gâteau Royale aux Fruits de Mer
    Shrimp, lobster & crab cake, lemongrass & ginger aioli, saffron risotto, chef's vegetables
    $26.00
    Cotelette d'Agneau
    Dijon encrusted lamb chops, shallot jus, black garlic & Jerusalem artichoke puree, grilled asparagus
    $22.00
    Magret de Canard
    Sage & honey marinated duck breast, peach port reduction, sweet potato hash, chef's vegetables
    $30 THREE COURSE MENU‎
    Soupe a l’Oignon
    Traditional French onion, melted gruyere
    Salade Roquette
    Arugula, dried apricots, candied walnuts, goat cheese, sour apple & ginger vinaigrette
    Moules de Voila
    Steamed mussels, light cream, bermuda onions, tomatoes, fresh basil
    Escargot
    Tender helix snails, tomatoes, parsley, butter
    Pate de Campagne
    Country style w/ cornichon, toasted baguette
    Sole a La Meuniere
    White wine, butter, creamy risotto, chef’s vegetables
    Steak Fritte
    Flat iron steak, French fries
    Poulet Cordon Bleu
    Chicken breast stuffed w/ prosciutto & gruyere, lightly breaded & sauteed until golden brown, topped w/ a lemon wine sauce, serviced w/ potatoes au gratin, chef's vegetables
    BEVERAGES‎
    $5.00
    San Pelligrino (750 ml)
    $3.00
    Perrier (500 ml)
    $3.00
    Darjeeling
    $3.00
    Blackberry Sage
    $2.00
    Coke
    $2.00
    Sprite
    $2.00
    Diet Coke & Ginger Ale
    COFFEE & ESPRESSO BEVERAGES‎
    $3.00
    Regular
    Decaf
    Omar's Blend Coffee
    Regular or decaf
    $5.00
    Regular
    Decaf
    Cappuccino
    Regular or decaf
    $3.50
    Regular
    Decaf
    Espresso
    Regular‎ or decaf
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    About
    Tucked into a corner of Botetourt and & York Street, Voila, with it's soft lighting and eclectic decor, is a local gem. The restaurant sits tucked away in one of the city's oldest historic neighborhoods, complete with cobblestone streets and some of the few surviving antebellum houses on the side of the Elizabeth River. With a full bar and known for its three-course prix-fixe, Voila's menu features fresh ingredients & home-grown herbs. Voila boasts an impressive selection of international, French, & Greek dishes, incorporated together by the owners, Hampton Roads restaurateurs John & Maggie Tsouris. As well as Hand crafted cocktails concocted with vintage liqueurs and spirits, fresh squeezed…
    Special Diets
    Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
    Meals
    Dinner
    CUISINES
    French, European, International
    FEATURES
    Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Discover, Parking Available
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    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Always consistent,always good

    Voila has been around a long time,and long may it thrive!!! Always consistent,always good food and excellent service.Seafood au gratin was excellent.Maybe a little disappointed with desert ,but not enough to affect my 5 stars.

    Date of visit: February 2019
    Thank David A
    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    Amazing!

    My husband and I have visited this restaurant twice, and were impressed by the food both times. The dishes are amazing and the lamb dish is phenomenal!!! It’s on our top 5 list for fine dining restaurants out of the 18 we’ve visited so far....More

    Date of visit: March 2019
    Thank sourpatchK_18
    Reviewed January 24, 2019 via mobile
    Excited......Anticlimatic

    Last Thanksgiving my family and I were in Pensacola FL. We had the chance to eat together for a couple meals. At one of these, Beef Wellington was on the menu. My daughter in law ordered it, and when it came to the table the...More

    Date of visit: January 2019
    Thank 525virginiap
    Reviewed December 11, 2018 via mobile
    Great Find!!

    Popped in for dinner when I had a couple of hours to kill in Norfolk. Small, quaint place with great food and great service! Had the lamb meatballs app and filet mignon/Oscar dinner special. Both were delicious...Steak was cooked medium-rare perfectly. Great wine list too......More

    Date of visit: December 2018
    Thank andrew r
    Reviewed December 11, 2018
    Wonderful Food & Service

    Our party of 4 were impeccably served a wonderful dinner! Two of us had the Beef Wellington, a delicious filet mignon en croute with mushroom duxelles and a dipping sauce. The other two had the seafood gratin - also excellent and delicately seasoned. Can't recommend...More

    Date of visit: November 2018
    Thank OV-Deco
    Reviewed December 2, 2018
    Dinner with friends

    One of the best restaurant experiences we’ve ever had. Awesome food, great service, cozy/eclectic environment. Loved the soup, app’s, and entrees. Can’t wait to go back.

    Date of visit: December 2018
    Thank vbredwoods
    Reviewed November 13, 2018
    Fantastic food!

    Traditional bistro food and a warm inviting atmosphere. Crowded and cozy, reminds me of Monmarte in DC, which is a fave.

    Date of visit: October 2018
    Thank Kim F
    Reviewed August 27, 2018
    lovely dinner date

    we went to celebrate my birthday at Voila! and were very pleased with the atmosphere, the service and the food. the food was a plus, large portions, fresh and delicious. we love it. will definitely return soon.

    Date of visit: August 2018
    Thank Yolima C
    Reviewed July 27, 2018 via mobile
    Great all around.

    The food was amazing. The ambiance was intimate yet open. The service was also top teir . The specials were a great value and their cocktails are great as well.

    Date of visit: July 2018
    Thank ElishaTheGreat
    Reviewed March 28, 2018
    More than a French menu

    Four of us had dinner before going to a symphony concert in Norfolk, VA. Nice atmosphere, very good service, and all of us had very good food and drink. The French onion soup was a very good starter and the escargot was very good with...More

    Date of visit: March 2018
    Thank MaryDen
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