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La Cigale French Bistro
La Cigale French Bistro, serves french cuisine and is located along 4th Avenue, in Vancouver's Kitsilano neighbourhood. Formerly Bistrot Bistro.
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69 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Rating Breakdown 69 reviews
5 stars
(19)
4 stars
(37)
3 stars
(9)
2 stars
(1)
1 star
(3)
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(48)
- fit for foodies(31)
- special occasion(19)
- romantic(12)
- notable wine list(10)
- good for groups(9)
La Cigale French Bistro Reviews List
Review 1 for La Cigale French Bistro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"1st day of Groupon and the restaurant was very busy. Would like to try the Brunch menu as I have heard it was very good."
Dined on 5/15/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 2 for La Cigale French Bistro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great experience
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Lives the love sax player they hired for Mother's Day and the brunch was very good. My whole family enjoyed it."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 3 for La Cigale French Bistro
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
First ever reviewer
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We were there on a busy Saturday night. It was crowded. Service was poor. It took twenty minutes to order a drink. The Elderflower cocktail was good. The special endive appetizer wrapped in ham was swimming in sauce. The pate was good. The Duck confit was very greasy. Steak with peppercorn sauce was cooked just right. Surprisingly the frites were soggy. Mayo dip was nice.
It took over an hour to get our entrees. We did not stay for desert. The waiters were apologetic.
Overall, a less than satisfactory experience. Several tables sitting nearby also left unhappy. Perhaps an off night."
It took over an hour to get our entrees. We did not stay for desert. The waiters were apologetic.
Overall, a less than satisfactory experience. Several tables sitting nearby also left unhappy. Perhaps an off night."
Dined on 27/04/2013
2012
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Review 4 for La Cigale French Bistro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
There was road construction
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"There was road construction during our lunch which created a less than desirable ambiance, but that would only be for a limited time, and the food, service and atmosphere is delightful - so worth that slight inconvenience."
Dined on 24/04/2013
2008
Special Features: neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 5 for La Cigale French Bistro
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Always good
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I really appreciate the effort made at this restaurant, it is one of my favourite places to have basic good food."
Dined on 22/04/2013
2008
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 6 for La Cigale French Bistro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great food, service, and good value
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Don't give many 5s but our experience here was great. The service went above and beyond. The food was very good (couple of small blips so gave 4). Brought our own wine and, with $25 corkage, they were fine (no corkage Tuesdays though, hello! I'll be back just for that!). We had the charcuterie appy and all was very good - high quality cheeses and meats. Friend had short rib entree in an au poivre sauce - very good (although could have been slightly more tender). I went prix fixe and it was excellent value. I started with the soup (sweet pea and bacon). Wasn't my fav but was well done. Duck confit was great. Creme brulee just slightly overcooked. The bit of choc mousse they gave me was tops, though! Will go back soon."
Dined on 17/04/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 7 for La Cigale French Bistro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We were pleasantly surprised
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We were pleasantly surprised at the quality of the menu, the food, and the service at Crave. Thank you for making my daughter's birthday a great experience."
Dined on 06/04/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 8 for La Cigale French Bistro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
First time there at this former
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"First time there at this former Bistrot Bistro location. The food was superb, way above my expectation! The special Seafood Vol au Vent was just wonderful. Staff were very friendly, humorous and efficient. It will definitely be on my regular restaurants to visit list!"
Dined on 23/03/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 9 for La Cigale French Bistro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Four of us went to La Cigale
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Four of us went to La Cigale for their special Tuesday night roast suckling pig dinner. We all ordered the $30.00 prix fixe menu ( offered Sunday to Thursday) which consisted of an appetizer, a main and a dessert. There were numerous choices for each of the three courses. Two of us ordered the Vichyssoise for the appetizer and the duck confit on sauteed garlic potatoes for the main. The other two ordered the white bean and pork soup as the appetizer and the roast suckling pig for the main. We each had a different dessert. The portions were substantial and we all tasted everything. We were in agreement that each of the courses was superb and that the meal was very reasonably priced. We will definitely return!!"
Dined on 19/03/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 10 for La Cigale French Bistro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I loved La Regalade in West
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I loved La Regalade in West Vancouver and was delighted to find Bridget's new place - with a great menu. Very busy which shows that it has beenwell accepted in Kits. The food was so delicious as usual - will be back!!"
Dined on 09/03/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 11 for La Cigale French Bistro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Dining Out For Life=Kits Bistro Gem
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"A bustling French Bistro where they greet you with an aperitif. Our Appetizers of escargot and scallop carpaccio were delish. I enjoyed filet steak with peppercorn sauce and my friend had the seafood vol au vent. The food was grrreat! The ambience and service were top notch. I will definitely return. Cheers Mar"
Dined on 07/03/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 12 for La Cigale French Bistro
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Generally a great place but
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Generally a great place but this time the food was not so great. The rack of lamb consisted of 2 ribs, with too much fat."
Dined on 08/03/2013
2007
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Review 13 for La Cigale French Bistro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great place to get together
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great place to get together with friends to enjoy tasty cuisine du Sud Ouest & Languedoc wines !"
Dined on 09/03/2013
2012
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 14 for La Cigale French Bistro
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
They were super busy and seemed
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"They were super busy and seemed understaffed. Food very slow coming out of kitchen, soup went back for a re-heat. Food was good, not exceptional. Staff was very friendly and nice.
Desserts were scrumptious."
Desserts were scrumptious."
Dined on 07/03/2013
2013
Special Features: kid-friendly, romantic, special occasion
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Review 15 for La Cigale French Bistro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Yum Yum
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I have been a regular at La Cigale from the day it opened. I love the place. The hostess is exceptional, she makes you feel like you are her long lost friend and she's going to make sure you have a wonderful dinning experience.
The food, to die for! Kevin is a talented and inventive chef. He's always pushing the boundaries and continually creates delicious meals.
And finally there is the space itself, warm, inviting and full of life. When the room is filled with happy customers and it so frequently is - then La Cigale is the place to be."
Dined on 08/03/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 16 for La Cigale French Bistro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Wonderfull, I want to bring friends
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I just wanted to treat myself and go out for dinner at a nice French Restaurant.
I had a great experience here, I thought the food was fantastic, the prices seemed comparable to other restaurants. I was delighted with my meal. Was more than I was expecting it to be. I'm definitely coming back with some friends next time."
I had a great experience here, I thought the food was fantastic, the prices seemed comparable to other restaurants. I was delighted with my meal. Was more than I was expecting it to be. I'm definitely coming back with some friends next time."
Dined on 01/03/2013
2013
Special Features: great for brunch, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 17 for La Cigale French Bistro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Had a great dining experience.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Had a great dining experience. The setting of the restaurant is warm and inviting with great artistic points like the wine bottle chandelier and a beautiful painted mural on the wall. There were so many choices, and the waiters were very helpful and knowledgeable about menu and wine selection. I decided on the lamb shank which was delicious, and of course saved room for one of the yummy looking (and tasting) desserts and got the Crème Brulee. I will definitely be returning soon!"
Dined on 01/03/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 18 for La Cigale French Bistro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Combine high quality and creativity
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I always enjoy dining at "La Cigale". Yes I confess it, I am a returning customer! For many reasons.
1) The chefs. 2 young and great guys. Kevin and Pierre. They make delicious French cuisine. If you have never tried their onion soup, paté, coq au vin or daube provencale then leave everything immediately and go there! But most often I choose the "plat du jour". Always creative, sometimes playing with old French recipes, sometimes new and creative flavours. I am a chocolatier and I can tell you that their fantastic deserts are made with the best chocolate of the world, Michel Cluizel, the one I select myself...
2) The service and the atmosphere. I like the combination of quality and open mind. That is exactly what Vancouver is for me."
Dined on 01/03/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic
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Review 19 for La Cigale French Bistro
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Dingy lighting, indifferent
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Dingy lighting, indifferent food, madam is not the chef."
Dined on 24/02/2013
2013
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Review 20 for La Cigale French Bistro
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service was slow, so we politely
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Service was slow, so we politely asked our waiter where our meals were. After our main course, the maitre de tendered the bill without asking if we wanted dessert or coffee. We thought this exceedingly rude."
Dined on 23/02/2013
2011
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Review 21 for La Cigale French Bistro
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Lovely romantic French bistro
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I'm been here a few times and it's a lovely place. They had a bit of a nightmare on Valentine's night because they overbooked and the service ended up being ridiculously slow. That was a mistake, it's normally a nice well run place with simple, fresh and tasty French food."
Dined on 14/02/2013
2012
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 22 for La Cigale French Bistro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
over all this is the nice
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"over all this is the nice restaurant that highly recommend."
Dined on 19/02/2013
2010
Special Features: good for groups, special occasion
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Review 23 for La Cigale French Bistro
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Good food, not bad pricing,
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Good food, not bad pricing, long wait even with reservations (although it was valentines day so it wasn't too bad)."
Dined on 14/02/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic
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Review 24 for La Cigale French Bistro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Our third time, an outstanding
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Our third time, an outstanding dinner!"
Dined on 15/02/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 25 for La Cigale French Bistro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Terrific dinner! The short
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Terrific dinner! The short ribs were everything I desired and more. The frites could be thinner. A chocolate mousse is a must! Bistro Bistrot is a hard act to follow."
Dined on 16/02/2013
2012
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 26 for La Cigale French Bistro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Romantic date friendly
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Great time for a special date. Staff here is very attentive and friendly. There is a nice family vibe you get here. Food is delicious and the wine list is amazing! You could also bring inn your own wine too."
Dined on 15/02/2013
2009
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 27 for La Cigale French Bistro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
A good dining experience except
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"A good dining experience except for noise level....too high. There was no dessert menu, so we were a bit surprised when we chose from the server's verbal list, an item that was $9.25....pretty expensive for a dessert. The wine list had some good selections, but was rather limited in some areas. I could compose a better list from my favourite French wines."
Dined on 09/02/2013
2010
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Review 28 for La Cigale French Bistro
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Good, but not great.
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Overall, nothing stood out for this restaurant. There was nothing really wrong with the place, but I really didn't like the fact that our tables and the one next to ours needed half cut wine cork as table leg shims. Otherwise, the food and service was good. Personally, I think there are other casual french restaurants that are better in Vancouver."
Dined on 01/02/2013
2009
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Review 29 for La Cigale French Bistro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We love the new decor and
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We love the new decor and menu. I especially love the escargot and the Daube."
Dined on 01/02/2013
2007
Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 30 for La Cigale French Bistro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We'll be back!!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"great service - very comfortable room. tables close but our conversations felt private. We will definitely go back. great French onion soup"
Dined on 29/01/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 31 for La Cigale French Bistro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Our dinner was the best restaurant
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Our dinner was the best restaurant meal that we all 4 of us have had in a very long time!"
Dined on 26/01/2013
2010
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Review 32 for La Cigale French Bistro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Our first (but not last!)
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Our first (but not last!) visit to a relatively new room. We were pleasantly surprised by how easy it was to talk given how full and busy the smallish room seemed upon arrival. Food is over the top good: superb French bistro. Excellent advice on a wine list I didn't have much familiarity with. Service was good but could have been a little more attentive. Try it; you certainly won't regret it. New owner was previously of La Regalade in West Vancouver. La Cigale is even better."
Dined on 25/01/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Ratings-Only Reviews for La Cigale French Bistro
Based on the average of (37) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
5 out of 5 recommend this product
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic