We recently dined here to celebrate my mother-in-law's 85th birthday. We made a reservation and am glad that we did as the tables filled up (although there are spots at the bar if you walk in and want to sit there). I also noticed that they have a private dining area/party room in the back, which is a nice option if needed. You really do feel like you're at a little restaurant in France! Our waiter was awesome! Quick service, knew the menu well, great attention to detail, and extra thoughtful to the birthday girl. The food options are fabulous! I ordered the pistachio covered pork chop and it was delicious!! Everyone was happy with their choices though...the chicken, the steak, and the lamb. A great wine selection too - and crème brûlée for dessert! read more

Le Voltaire - Pistachio Pork Chops and a glass of Bordeaux. Complementary French bread. - French Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

Wow! Just wow! This was the first time a work colleague tasted escargot and the dish didn't disappoint. It's pricey - otherwise I'd eat here more often. read more

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Nice cozy spot. Not too large of a space but feels very comfortable and homey. Food was delicious, excellently prepared and perfectly seasoned. Every entree was wonderful. Our server was friendly and helpful. We came on a what appeared to be a busy evening. Service was a bit slow and it took awhile for our items to make it to our table however we were not in a hurry and it was well worth it. I'd recommend coming here on a chill night when you are not feeling in a hurry. It's a great place to enjoy wine, relax, and partake in a delicious dining experience. Looking forward to coming again read more

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Superlative. The house white from their own vineyard is fantastic, not overly sweet and with a lovely mineral tone. My husband and I went with seafood for our courses, and everything was delicious. I highly recommend adding the anchovies to your salad. Miam! The flavors and seasonings on all our dishes were perfectly done--all the ingredients shining in their turn and nothing excessive. A perfect quantity so we left feeling fully satisfied. Even the desserts were beautifully balanced, and not hyper-sweet as one tends to find in America. Service was very friendly; we wanted for nothing. The atmosphere was calm and sedate but warm and inviting. Very much looking forward to returning. Merci beaucoup! read more

Mother's Day Brunch, delicious fresh food in just the perfect quantity, and the young woman mixing drinks knows her stuff! The wait staff was friendly and timely while making sure we were happy and satisfied. I will have to get used to the lighter wall color and more stripped back environment. I liked the cozy, warm, bistro feeling read more

I might just not be the target audience because my mom loves this place and all the dishes but I really was underwhelmed. I shared a few things with my mom; the shrimp cargot, the seafood gratin dip, and a Caesar salad. Everything was fine, but nothing blew me away. Even the bread from the bakery next door didn't seem like anything special. The shrimp was fine, lots of butter for the extra bread to dip, and the seafood dip was fine, lots of different seafood in it, but the flavor didn't knock my socks off. The Caesar salad also was more lemon-forward than cheese-forward, which wasn't quite my taste. The service was great and attentive and the place was small and intimate and friendly. I just don't know that I'd go back. read more

My wife and I went there while visiting family in the Omaha area. Our first impression was a charming, relaxed atmosphere. We were met by Lisa who treated us with such respect and hospitality. She introduced us to others and shortly afterward, Chef Wilson came out and introduced himself and that was the beginning of a wonderful dinner. They had an extensive wine selection and also numerous non alcoholic cocktails. all of which paired quite well with our dishes. We had Foie Gras and Brie Josette for our appetizers. We had Duck Confit and a specialty dish of Seafood and Pasta for our entrees. We had a lemon parfait dessert to top it off. I can't say enough good things about our experience and the quality of service and food we received at Le Voltaire. We will dine there every time we are in Omaha. read more

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Our 1st time sitting belly up at the bar for drinks & apps! This is a really nice, classy & romantic restaurant (usually a 2 hour dining experience). They have a nice bar by the entryway that seats about 8. It's OK to go by yourself or catch up with someone and enjoy a drink or 2, get an appetizer or dinner! The bartenders are friendly & take the time to explain any questions you have. They were offering a new drink called Brooklyn Sour: Rum, sour mix, Hibiscus simple syrup & red wine float! Great Concoction! We shared one of our favorite apps-smoked salmon with French bread! Very fresh! This quick dining experience worked well for us & is a nice option to have! read more

Le Voltaire - Brooklyn Sour!! Must Try!!! - French Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

The food was incredible, and the flavors were stunning. We got the sample appetizer and it was such a nice way to try new things. It's a quiet little place, which is always nice. And the service was great. They even had some extra full loaves of bread at the end of the night that they gave us so they wouldn't have to throw it away. Absolutely will be back. read more

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Went for the special Valentines Day dinner with my girlfriend. Everything was amazing. The setting, the food and the service were all 5 read more

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Standardly good French standards and good service. The place is a bit dated, I find myself inexpensively and effectively redecorating it in my mind each time I go. Escargots are the cheesy kind and as expected. The onion soup is quite nice, boeuf bourguignon is very good. Steak frites was yummy as is the chicken and house salad. Nice wine selections. We will return of course. read more

Great meal. Everything was excellent but the Rabbit Pot Pie was over the top. Great service and nice wine selection. Chef was super nice and visited our table. I'll be back next time through Omaha! read more

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Food was so delicious. The Coq Au Vin was so flavorful and fall off the bone. It's a little small on the inside, but filled with great food. The chef came out to wish my friend a happy birthday which was very personable and kind read more

Le Voltaire - Coq au vin - French Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

A great place to celebrate an anniversary! The menu is diverse and the food is authentic French. I would recommend the salmon appetizer and any steak on the menu. They can make any drink and have a large wine selection. The staff is friendly. They occasionally have a wine tasting that is always fun to attend. The decor is French and the lights are a little dim. The restaurant has a quiet vibe. read more

First time here, the ambience is nice and cozy, the server were knowledgeable and the bar tender was fun to talk to. Made a good old fashioned with Cognac. Bread and butter is very French (although French don't have butter with their breads ). Ordered the mushroom blue cheese soup, salmon, chicken and Lamb Parmentier. Lamb was amazing, rest of the food items were great as well. Server was good and fun. Would come back for sure. Little bit on the pricier side though. read more

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Meh. I had such high hopes, but the night fell flat. The servers were nice, but they forgot two sides (both French onion soups, which I was really looking forward to trying), and one of the meals was incorrect. Two of the meals were dry/overcooked. They also started clearing tables around us that made it feel like they were closing. We finished up and decided not to have another drink or dessert so they could get out and go home. Upon leaving, we noticed that they were actually open for another hour. Our companions were not as concerned with any of this because they had been before and had better experiences. It was our first time and we did not have the same perspective. read more

Wonderful experience. Food was delicious, staff was friendly, and chef came out to speak with patrons. Will be returning shortly!

The food is amazing, and the service is awesome. Very warm and friendly atmosphere, it's perfect for either a couple's night out or with a group of friends. read more

I was looking forward to trying this place. The great reviews had my expectations through the roof. I think sometimes when one is really looking forward to something...the disappointment can be so much worse. Perhaps this has jaded my review, nonetheless, here it is. I was among a party of 14. Another large party showed up shortly after us. The other tables seemed full. There were only 3 servers and they were also bartending for themselves. We sat at our table with our 1st drinks for a reasonable time when our orders were taken. It was Another full 75 minutes..1 hour and 15 minutes... before our server found the time to bring us bread. 15 minutes later she asked if anyone wanted another drink...so 90 minutes and no salads yet. I was looking forward to trying this place. The great reviews had my expectations through the roof. I think sometimes when one is really looking forward to something...the disappointment can be so much worse. Perhaps this has jaded my review, nonetheless, here it is. I was among a party of 14. Another large party showed up shortly after us. The other tables seemed full. There were only 3 servers and they were also bartending for themselves. We sat at our table with our 1st drinks for a reasonable time when our orders were taken. It was Another full 75 minutes..1 hour and 15 minutes... before our server found the time to bring us bread. 15 minutes later she asked if anyone wanted another drink...so 90 minutes and no salads yet. I asked my server about this and she said they were "under staffed and over booked". To be clear...booking a restaurant is completely under their control. They had no bartenders, no bus staff, and apparently only 2 people cooking. Sorry, but they knew they were "understaffed" and they "over booked" anyway. When I finally asked about getting another drink because I was saving my wine to eat with my main meal, the server "remembered " to tell me that they had ran out of what i had ordered!. (Just a reminder that this is a full 90 minutes after we ordered). At this point my sympathy had turned to disgust. Eventually our food would have arrived and mine would have been the only one to not arrive. She brought my salad but it was not good. The "balsamic" just tasted like vinegar. At this point I left because I would have been sitting there while others had food. (There was no putting a rush on this disaster) I would not suggest this place to anyone. They obviously are having issues that will not be resolved any time soon. Such a shame. read more

I love Le Voltaire. Actually, it's my favorite restarant in Omaha. I've been here more times than I can count, and I'll continue going as long as they are still around. I've tried other French spots in town, and truthfully, they can't compare. The atmosphere at LV is small and quaint. There's a French "vibe" throughout, a small bar area, and a larger back room for bigger parties. The cocktail selection is good, and according to my girlfriend, their wines are awesome. Most of the staff I've spoken with have actually spent some time in France, and if I remember a conversation I had with a server one time, they will do work trips there from time to time as well. The chef is incredible, and I've been told he went to culinary school in France as well, so this place is about as authentic as you can get in ol' Omaha Nebraska. Obviously the food is the star of the show at this place, and I have yet to be disappointed by any dish I ordered. I love ordering whichever specials they are running when I'm in, and am especially a fan of the several different lamb and veal dishes I've had. This weekend's meal was no exception. I ordered the Veal Cheeks, and was absolutely blown away. The veal, per usual, was melt-in-your-mouth tender, and cooked to perfection. The sauce was rich and flavorful, and accompanied the veal excellently. I did skip the vegetables, and added fries for my side, because, well, fries, and they were incredible as well. The server actually brought out some of their aoli for the fries too, which put them over the top. The Foie Gras Toast was on point (lol get it?), the Apple Tart was awesome, and my girlfriend enjoyed the seafood stew she ordered (a little too fishy for my taste). I have never been let down here, and will continue to go as often as I can. Thanks for being great. read more

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The spousal unit, offspring, and I enjoyed a Friday evening meal at Le Voltaire. Total cost for three, including appetizer and dessert, was about $135 with tax. SERVICE: -Service was excellent, as one would expect. Unfortunately, you find mediocre-to-poor service in too many places these days, and people use COVID as an excuse (PSA: you can be short staffed and busy but still have good service). Le Voltaire had the quantity and quality, and that is refreshing...and worth mentioning. Good service can make up for mediocre food (not that the food here is mediocre). FOOD: 1. Brie Jossette (appetizer; baked Brie on toast with apricot-cranberry chutney): --Excellent! I could make a meal of this. Even a dessert. Paired well with my Bordeaux due to the low Cab/high Merlot content in this particular blend. 2. Filet with peppercorn sauce: --Filet was good, but lacking in seasoning. The sauce was very mild and slightly thin. Mashed potatoes and veggies were good. 3. Steak frites with truffle fries and lentil/bleu cheese soup (with carrots, mushrooms, beef): --Soup was very interesting, have never had anything like it before...with the bleu cheese in it. Beef was very tender. Overall good. --Steak was ok. About 1/2" thick, so hard to keep it juicy, even at medium done. A little lacking in seasoning, but certainly not bad. Truffle fries were good, but had enough salt for them as well as the steak (that might be where the steak salt went). 4. Bordeaux: This Bordeaux was a Merlot-heavy blend and very soft & velvety. Good with the steak but excellent with the Brie Jossette. Very good glass; glad I didn't go with a Syrah. I don't know a lot about French wines. I know Spanish and German and South African and Australian, but not much about French. But I know I liked this wine and that's all that matters. 5. Dessert: -Churro with goat cheese cheesecake --different, but very good. Cinnamon heavy, until I took a sip of cappuccino and then the cinnamon was gone. Not complaining about the cinnamon btw...excellent dessert. -Cream brûlée --offspring said it was good. VERDICT: 2nd time here and it's good, but I think the appetizers and desserts were the stars of the show both times. read more

Le Voltaire - Brie Jossette. Excellent! - French Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

Le Voltaire is probably the most underrated restaurant in this city! A culinary genius owns this place!! It is situated in the Pepperwood Village strip mall, so it is kind of a funky spot, but it works! Per the reservation list, it appears to be quite popular. From the steak and fries to the French onion soup to the Choucroute de la mer, everything is exceptional! A Top 10 restaurant in Omaha! read more

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My wife and I chose Le Voltaire for a belated Valentines dinner, and it was the perfect choice. They're thoughtful enough to suggest wine pairings even with the appetizers, so my wife enjoyed a Bordeaux Rouge with our Brie Josette. The Brie was baked just right for the baguette and chutney. It's a delicious combination. I enjoyed a delightful Boulevardier. Salad course was wonderfully light and fresh, just right on the dressing. Entrees were the filet with sauce Diane and the steak frites Parisienne. Perfect medium rare, tender enough to cut with your fork, seasoned to perfection. Elizabeth provided thoughtful service throughout. The atmosphere was relaxing, which we needed. I'm so glad for this evening out with my Valentine! read more

Very quaint restaurant great for a celebration or date night. We enjoyed the whole experience and liked the ambiance of the restaurant. The menu is limited but what they have is all very good. This is a one of a kind restaurant in the Omaha area I wish we had more of these types of restaurants. You have to be a fan of French food and garlic. The only option on the menu without garlic is the steak which was cooked to perfection and came with the most delicious French fries. All meals come with a salad or soup. If you like French onion soup it is a must try! read more

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I've been here twice now and honestly the second time was just to see if the first time was a fluke. I really wanted to love this place. I love fine dining, and like going to locally owned places. I was expecting something amazing after seeing the reviews but it was honestly so meh. The food was okay but I wanted it to be great. The restaurant is small and cozy and the staff was so nice (this is why I've given it 3 stars and not 2). I had the tomato bisque and my mom and I shared a charcuterie board and a dessert. It was Just really lack luster. The soups pretty bland and the crème brûlée was okay. I wanted it to be great...it just isn't read more

We visited Le Voltaire on a Saturday evening before attending 'A Christmas Carol' at the Omaha Community Playhouse. We were also celebrating my brother's birthday. And we had my 5 year old niece with me. As a result, there were a lot of variables that went into making us a complicated table. With all of that being said, Le Voltaire and it's staff treated us with kindness, grace, and professionalism! I HAD to come on Yelp and share about our fantastic experience! First, and foremost, the food was DIVINE! I had the Duck Special and oh-my-goodness was it flavorful! Between the tender duck meat, savory sausage, umami beans, and scrumptious sides...my tummy was overjoyed! We also shared a very economically priced bottle of wine. While there are many very expensive and fancy wine options for those who are into that...there are also plenty of options for those of us who want quality with a pocketbook friendly price! Everyone else loved their dishes...from beef to salmon to grilled veggies. So many wonderfully creative and delicious options! At the end, we all shared a couple of mousse au chocolat. It was chocolate heaven. If you are a chocolate fan, this is a must! Creamy, decadent, and bitter-sweet mousse topped with lavish whipped cream and tiny chocolate malt balls. Yum! On top of the food being fantastic, the decor and dining space are elegant, cozy, and very French! I loved it because I felt like I was at an upscale restaurant in France! However, most importantly, the waitstaff were superheroes! From entertaining my niece, to hurrying their end of the process to ensure we could leave on time to get to the play, to juggling everything with grace and professionalism...I was tremendously impressed! Probably one of the best restaurant teams I've encountered to date...led by our fearless waitress! I wish I could remember her name. Thank you! Le Voltaire, thank you for an incredible dining experience from door, to table, to taste, to farewell. I look forward to many more visits long into the future! Merci, beaucoup! read more

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The vibe here was for a little fancier night. We came here for a bachelorette dinner, and the service was wonderful. The bride to be wanted something from the menu that was no longer served, and the staff walked over to the grocery store next door to be able to make it for her. That was a very kind gesture! We also brought in bottles of champagne that they served for us. The food was decent, but the service was outstanding! read more

Le Voltaire - Canard - French Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

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Very busy restaurant. I had steak Frites. Instead of medium well it was super well done and almost burnt. The peppercorn sauce was basically GRAVY. Not even close to peppercorn sauce. Service was ok with very nice staff. read more

Our latest visit was again with great tasting food, tasty cocktails and wine to match. It was a nice low key atmosphere facilitating enjoying the food we were served. We had time to relax and actually hear each other's voices rather than having to over speak the loudness as found in other restaurants. Our waitress was in training so we learned along with her how to present the wine we ordered from the very extensive wine list. We are looking forward to our 10th visit read more

Le Voltaire is my favorite restaurant in town. It's consistent, the food is excellent, the service is excellent and the prices are good for the quality. Be prepared for a long dinner, but that's a part of the experience. read more

Great food. Great service. Casual dining. Great place for a date night. Seasonal Menu. read more

Best French fine dining in Omaha hands down. They have been around for awhile and menu selections is very good including wine. I love their pastry place next door as well. Must go for sure ! read more

Great experience Food was amazing along with service and comfortable ambiance Owner chef are wonderful read more

Everything at this place is exceptional. Whenever I take my first bite of French onion soup I always think "Wow, I forgot how good this is!" Tonight I got the French onion soup and the Bouillabaisse. The entrees come with a basalmic side salad that you can add blue cheese and sliced almost to - I highly recommend this. I'm normally on the fence in terms of blue cheese but this is some top tier stuff. The Bouillabaisse is the Chef's favorite thing on the base menu, and the flavor definitely delivered. I normally get the creme brûlée which is also fantastic, but I didn't have enough room during this visit. I also got an order of beef bourguignon to go (tomorrow's dinner) and was immediately impressed with the way they packed it up. I've been getting more to go options during COVID, and always appreciate restaurants that take the time to pack food in a way to give you similar-to-restaurant-quality at home. If you do choose to eat inside, they do temperature-check all of the guests for extra protection read more

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I reserved private room for my bday dinner.The waitress was really nice. We enjoyed the foods and drinks. Then in the end we all not really happy with they charged $2/ person for forks and plate bc my friends brought the cake, we wanted to eat at the restaurant. They didn't have knife to cut cake and we missing 1 pork and still got charge $18 for 9 people. It not big deal but my friend had to used "Cake slice" to eat the cake read more

1million stars! Food, service, and the complete restaurant vibe is everything! I really enjoy the boeuf bourguignon, I think my mom likes the roasted chicken! A must try! Make sure to grab a reservation it is quite the spot! read more

Great service, cozy ambience, and mostly delicious food. The bread was perfectly soft and chewy and the butter exquisite. On the mix platter the duck was the star - we were both stunned at its deep, rich taste. The salad, on the other hand, was tasty but oddly dry. Like it was conceived just right but someone then forgot to pour on the rest of the vinaigrette. I ordered a chicken and lamb "stew" which turned out to be simultaneously delicious and disappointing. When I heard the word "stew" I thought of an entree similar to soup/chili. Like a thick vegetable stew would be. What I received, however, was basically a roast chicken on a plate with some sauce at the bottom of the plate. There was no depth of liquid like I would assume a stew to have. So while I wanted to enjoy tasty, savory, even slurpy mouthfuls of chicken and sausage and broth, etc., I spent my meal carving up a chicken and dipping it in sauce at the bottom of the plate. It tasted good, no doubt there, but was definitely not the meal or experience I was looking for. I'm willing to try this again because I liked the service and feel of the place, but I'll definitely ask more questions before placing my order next time. read more

Authentic French dining experience from the menu to the service. Fresh and fine dining with a warm atmosphere. Bon appetit!

We go for Sunday brunch and dinner and we love it, the food and service are always impeccable. My only wish is that the foie Gras toast was served with a sweet/tart side to cut the richness, like sautéed apples or lingonberry jelly. I sure go every chance I get tho, and always get the foie gras. read more

This restaurant came highly recommended by a local business partner. We stopped in for lunch and I went with thier lunch special. For $18 you can choose an appetizer, entree, and dessert. Great chance to try thier menu. I ordered Escargot, Beef Burgundy, Creme Brulee. Escargot was flavorful and not overly salted. I had never tried Beef Burgundy and it's not really my thing but it was good. The beef was very tender and the sauce was bold. It was like a bold stew. The Creme Brulee was delicious and the custard was not overly sweet but the top sugar had a section that tasted burnt. The atmosphere was calm and relaxing. I really like the color and decor. Waitress was friendly and attentive. Overall it was a good experience. read more

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