I popped in here for a solo dinner and I love a place that has a small for the table. I ordered the mushroom breeze soup and was absolutely wild by all the flavors thin for my main dish. I ordered the grouper which had a spicy sauce on it so I do recommend that if you don't like spice and not to order it under the group of the polenta and broccoli was cooked to perfection and out of this world. It was absolutely unmatched, and I can't wait to go back and try anything new. The fusion of flavors is unreal. read more

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Had dinner with chef Marcel and staff last night. We had a very nice evening. Like other reviewers, I would strongly suggest reservations as the dining room is quite small. Go to their website and simply click away on you preferences. It's really easy and worth the expended effort. The staff was very nice and accommodating. We arrived and were quickly seated. Water was brought to the table, but without ice. I asked for ice and pretty quickly received some. I would suggest always serving ice water! Warm tap water isn't very palatable to most folks. First impressions of the dining room... So, it's a fairly small room without carpet. No tablecloths or individual table lamps (this doesn't bother me, but some may find this type of dining without such refinements unacceptable). I believe in keeping costs down. Take the savings and use them for buying better ingredients. Oh, a plate of bread with an absolutely delicious compound butter was served when the water was served (a little amuse-bouche). The butter was a lemon, garlic, basil combination that was outstanding!!! Everyone loved it. We split a bottle of wine (no cocktails, sorry). That was fine. They have a nice, simple wine and beer menu. We also ordered Appetizers. If you try any of the apps, try the bang bang shrimp! Better than anything you'll get at the Japanese Steakhouse. Seriously, next time I go back, I'll probably order this for my entrée along with the Caesar salad, and more of that delicious bread! Our other app was the calamari. It was served with marinara, and perfectly cooked. Both great appetizer choices. For our entrées... I ordered the halibut, and what an amazing job chef Marcel did with it! It was sauteed with some small diced vegetables and capers, served over polenta. Maybe a bit too done, but that's just me. I like my fish to be more on the rare side. I'm not faulting anyone for this because I never specified. It was still a great, creative and delicious meal. Two of my dining partners ordered the chicken paillard. Unfortunately, they said these were overcooked and too dry to really enjoy. They both looked delicious though. Another person ordered the salmon and said it was delicious. Our 5th person ordered the mixed green salad with duck. So this was something that really intrigued me as I love duck, and rarely see it. The salad greens/bean sprouts were very fresh, really nice. The duck was sliced very nicely, perfectly cooked, but cold. The temperature of the duck is intentional. I think it would be a better dish if served warm, but that's just me. It also lacked flavor. A nice Asian soy based dressing would have been perfect with this. Soy sauce, rice vinegar, scallions, garlic, ginger, sesame oil... Anyway, we ended with a shared piece of carrot cake and coffee. The carrot cake was out of this world, and it has to be good for you since it's made out of a vegetable. The coffee is french press and should have steeped longer, but we all love strong coffee. We'll definitely go back! Nice, hidden little spot with some great food and staff. Not too expensive, clean and an easy destination. read more

This was my second time dining at Marcel's. It is located in Sylvania's Saxon Square, an upscale strip mall. It is a very nice restaurant in an understated way. The ambiance is very intimate and I definitely recommend reservations because the dining area is on the smaller side. So... I made reservations for a party of three on Marcel's website and yet the reservation didn't make it to the restaurant's reservation list... Yikes! Yet they were able to accommodate us, fortunately. We didn't realize it at first, but Chef Marcel's wife was our server. How lucky is she to eat so well on the regular?! She was very gracious and patient in tending to our table and answering our questions. Very lovely and down-to-earth! While Chef Marcel is known for visiting with customers, he was too busy iIn the kitchen when we were there. We started with the stuffed large portobello mushroom as an appetizer. It included beets and was delicious. No picture because we were hungry, but check out photos of the rest of our dinners! I should note that my two friends enjoyed the complimentary bread and raved about it. I held out for the appetizer, but the bread looked delicious. Two of us went with the weekly special of mahi mahi, which included a salad of mixed greens. The mahi mahi was served on tortilla shells with rice, black beans and cilantro. It was a unique combination that was delicious. Our other friend opted for the chicken marsala with button mushrooms over rigatoni.. She also ordered the brussel sprouts as a side and loved them. While the desserts looked amazing, we passed tonight because our dinners left us no room for dessert! Definitely recommend this restaurant for excellent service in a comfortable ambiance and delicious food! read more

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Dinner at Marcel's was fabulous. Food was delicious and reminded us of several Michelin-rated restaurants we dined at while in South of France. Table service by Heidi was perfect. We shall be dining there often. read more

Terrific food, friendly service and great ambiance! Just love this place! More upscale dining , but all are welcomed there! The tuna poke flatbread is heavenly! read more

Celebrating perfection! We went last night to celebrate my friend's birthday, and what an amazing surprise! Everything -- absolutely everything -- was perfect. Not a single dish disappointed us. The flavors were clean, balanced, and full of freshness. We started with the appetizer of the day (a delicious beet creation ), then shared the Dutch-style beef -- wow! There were four of us, and we all ordered something different: Korean steak, Mediterranean chicken, cauliflower steak, and salmon. Each one was just as delicious as the other -- impossible to pick a favorite! Excellent work, Chef, and your team too -- you were all wonderful! Highly recommended. read more

Marcel's - Menu - American Near Me - Sylvania, Ohio

We first came here for Valentine's Day and then just popped in tonight. We made reservations and had a table for 2 along the wall with beautiful hanging pictures of out west scenery. We had the same server on both nights which I forgot her name but she's amazing! She's friendly and paces the service just right. And I like when she suggests her favorites on the menu. On both nights I ordered the butternut squash but tonight I ordered it without chicken and I like it better without it! I think I tasted more of the flavors blending together especially with the apples and onions. I tried the wedge salad, so delicious especially with the candied pecans. My husband had the salmon bisque soup and the grouper for dinner. I had a bite of the broccoli and the polenta with a taste of the grouper and it was really good with a slight kick! The grouper was meaty and mild. Of course we had to have dessert even after a bottle of prosecco! We tried the pineapple carrot cake and the chocolate Panna cotta for the second time. I highly recommend both, the pineapple is a perfect ingredient! I'm excited to see what the spring menu will bring and to return to try the Korean bbq steak and have more of the Dutch Bitterballen! They only offer wine and beer, which works for me! read more

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2-12-2026 We enjoyed our BBQ Steak and Chicken Portabella Marsala. The flavor was good, but nothing really stood out. The Dutch Bitterballen appetizer was quite yummy, piping hot and savory. Service and ambiance were fine, but again nothing extraordinary. read more

The food is top notch, very creative and delicious. The service is exemplary, and everyone is so friendly. It has an upscale casual vibe. Perfect for date night. read more

I met Chef at a function at The Toledo Zoo and he is an amazing Chef. We dine here, for the first time, on our 3rd anniversary and it was wonderful. Very friendly and helpful staff with great hospitality and customer service. The double pork chop was wonderful and the chicken marsala was delicious. Next entree to try is the salmon! read more

Marcel's - American Near Me - Sylvania, Ohio

Having read the one star review, I'll try to give my opinion. The portions at Marcel's are perfectly fine. In fact, I usually have a little left over to take home. I have never left feeling like I didn't have enough food, and I am not a small man. As for the seasoning, each dish has its own wonderful and unique flavors, some with delicious fresh made sauces. If someone feels the need to salt everything, good for them. Wouldn't you rather have your food prepared with less seasoning than too much? You can't take off excess seasoning. I'm done with my unsolicited rebuttal of the one star review. Marcel's has become a favorite date night experience for my wife and I. The ambiance is intimate and comfortably elegant. The staff are incredibly friendly and respectful. Chef Marcel, even though clearly busy most of the time, still makes his way to all of his customers to say hello and ask if they are enjoying the experience, and if there's anything he can do to make it better. It's a personal touch that you won't often get in a restaurant. Sylvania is very fortunate to have this wonderful restaurant. I'm giving 5 stars because 10 isn't an option. So, do yourselves a favor, and go enjoy a wonderful meal at Marcel's. read more

Amazing food and impeccable service. It doesn't hurt that they truly know their stuff about wine. A must in your Charlotte Restaurant Repertoire! read more

We moved down the street and finally made it in. The place was half full, with pretty good vibes. We all enjoyed our food. Pricing was fair for alcohol and the food. We will be back. read more

Wonderful food and attentive gracious service. It was a Wednesday night and the restaurant was full so reservations are suggested.

I was at Marcel's last night with a party of nine. All of our guests said that the food and service were excellent. The comfortable atmosphere was enjoyed by all. Just a lovely evening with great food, conversation, and friends. read more

Food was very flavorful and fish was not overcooked. The server was friendly and tried to be as helpful as possible. This is a nice new addition to the Sylvania and Toledo dining options. read more

Marcel's - Alaskan Sablefish - American Near Me - Sylvania, Ohio

Enjoyed an evening at this lovely eatery off Sylvania Avenue & wanted to share how impressed we 3 guests were with the warm hospitality and exquisite food. We appreciated the uniqueness of the dishes offered as well as not having to wade through too many options. One of us enjoyed the salmon (with the amazing dried-fruit quiche), one the mediterranean grilled chicken, and one the vegetarian cauliflower dish. Each was a unique plate of culinary delight without in any way being pretentious or over-the-top. Just very creative, with flavors that blended well, and prepared (and served) with great care. We intend to go back often not only for dinner but also to enjoy the coffee and the desserts -- we saw some being served and noted how beautifully artistic they looked! Kudos to the Chef and to all the staff! Do try Marcel's! read more

Tried Marcel's for the first time tonight (it's where the old Charlie's Italian was). Ordered the Dutch Meatballs, the small filet and a NY strip steak. The meatballs were tasty. You only get 4 small meatballs so it was perfect for the two of us. The filet comes with French fries. The steak was perfectly seasoned and melt in your mouth tender. Fries were good too. The NY strip steak was very tender and my husband said it was the best he's ever had. That came with mashed potatoes and vegetables. Chef came out and introduced himself. We will definitely be back and highly recommend. read more

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What a wonderful dinner Chef Marcel created for us. Everything was delicious -winter salad, Braised short ribs on top of creamy cheese au gratin and maple caramelized carrots. Luckily he brought bread-as I forgot and it was delicious also. Chocolate mocha panna cotta for desert- perfect!!! I can not wait to go back to the restaurant and try the new menu-no doubt it will be another wonderful experience! read more

Marcel's is the perfect place to enjoy a delicious meal and visit with friends. The food was beautifully presented, and delicious. The filet was perfectly prepared, the sauce was a lovely complement. Service was just what you want, attentive and non intrusive, allowing you to savor the meal and have conversation with friends. Loved that the chef made his way to our table, a nice personal touch. We are planning another visit, that is for sure. Truly one of the best dining experiences in the Toledo area. read more

The menu is sadly limited. All the entree's, salads and side dishes are extremely under seasoned. Everyone added salt to their dishes. The wait staff knows absolutely nothing about the menu. They market C.A.B. beef but the server didn't know it means Certified Angus Beef. The portions are small & I left hangry. The dessert menu is a joke. Don't waste your time & money. read more

This place is a new, local gem. Amazing steak for a very reasonable price. The Dutch meatball appetizer was amazing. But the cherry on top Was the staff and after dinner visit from Chef Marcel himself. This is the perfect date night spot. read more