The Nouvelle Cuisine

Leif Tukums

5 out of 5 stars★★★★★

Incredible job they do here, it's our absolute favorite place. Great staff and superb meal. Ten stars.

Yana Atkins

3 out of 5 stars★★★☆☆

The food was absolutely exceptional — beautifully presented, delicious, and honestly deserving of 5–6 stars. The restaurant itself is also beautiful: cozy, elegant, spotless, and clearly very well cared for. Unfortunately, the service did not match the quality of the food or the atmosphere. Our server, who was French, was noticeably aggressive and unfriendly, particularly toward my teenage son. He politely asked three times for a basket of bread, and each time her response was unnecessarily irritated and harsh. If the bread was expensive or came with an additional charge, that could have been explained politely and simply added to our bill. There was absolutely no need for that kind of attitude toward a teenager who was being completely respectful. As a mother, this was especially disappointing. I can accept that a restaurant may have its rules, but I cannot understand why a polite young person should be treated with irritation for simply asking for something as basic as bread. I was also celebrating my birthday that evening, yet there was not even a small acknowledgment of the occasion. We spent approximately $250 for three people, and we genuinely expected a warmer and more attentive level of service. I chose not to say anything at the time because I didn’t want to let someone else’s attitude spoil my birthday. But I do feel that this feedback is important. The kitchen deserves 5–6 stars. The restaurant itself deserves 5 stars. Unfortunately, the service fell far below that standard. Beautiful restaurant, exceptional food — but the service needs significant improvement.

Mike Ferguson

5 out of 5 stars★★★★★

Reservations are required, but we were able to get in on a Friday night with only a 40 minute call ahead. The staff were excellent in explaining the dishes and were very happy with this restaurant. I highly recommend this place. We splurged on eating here and honestly 2 people could eat here about $125, not including tip. The service and quality is well deserved of their pricing.

Mike Wilbur

5 out of 5 stars★★★★★

We received great service and enjoyed some delicious French cuisine. Highly recommend.

Chris Pauli

5 out of 5 stars★★★★★

Updated 9/1/26: While celebrating our son’s birthday in a cozy intimate setting, we experienced another stunning dinner performance by Isabelle and Chef Jan. Pampered and guided by Isabelle. Delectable escargot, assorted European cheeses, and sautéed shrimp were shared for starters. For dinner, we savored veal chop, rack of lamb, and elk mignons while sipping on carefully selected French wine we would never try on our own. A perfectly crusted Crème Brûlée was shared for dessert. As always, 5 stars for food, service and atmosphere and another standing ovation. Thank you Isabelle and Jan for an amazing and memorable experience.

Adrian Kochno

5 out of 5 stars★★★★★

Amazing restaurant! French Belgium slice of paradise in Florida. The lamb is the best and the staff is attentive and friendly. Great beer selection! Love coming here for dinner.

Brian and Sondra

5 out of 5 stars★★★★★

Last night my husband and I had dinner at Nouvelle Cuisine, and it was one of the best dining experiences we’ve had in quite a while. Service The service was impeccable from beginning to end. We believe one of the owners was taking care of us along with another woman, and they worked together seamlessly. The evening’s specials were explained in detail, questions were answered knowledgeably, and they were attentive without hovering. The pacing was also perfect. Each course arrived when it should. We never felt rushed, with the next course appearing before we had finished the previous one, but we also never sat wondering where our food was. It was simply very well done. Atmosphere The restaurant feels upscale without being stuffy or uncomfortable. In fact, while we were eating our entrées, we were told, “We pick up the bones here,” meaning it was perfectly acceptable to eat the chops with our fingers. Ha! Now that is my kind of fine dining. Something I would normally only do at home was apparently completely acceptable here. The atmosphere managed to feel special while still allowing us to relax and enjoy ourselves. Appetizers I ordered the escargot, and this was the escargot I had been hoping for when I ordered it at Bern’s — buttery, garlicky, tender, and absolutely delicious. Brian ordered one of the European sausages, and it was unlike any sausage either of us has had in the U.S. They import many of their ingredients from Europe, and instead of the finely ground, fatty texture we normally associate with sausage, this was more like beautifully seasoned shredded meat. It was unusual and wonderful. Salad There was no list of dressing choices — the salad came with the house dressing — and I wouldn’t have changed a thing. It was tangy, flavorful, and seemed to have perhaps a bit of Parmesan in it. Whatever was in it, it worked. Entrées We both ordered the elk chops. Yes — ELK. In Florida. It isn’t something you see on restaurant menus around here very often, and they were outstanding. The elk was flavorful, incredibly tender, and cooked beautifully. Even the sides deserved attention. The green beans were excellent. Neither Brian nor I is particularly enthusiastic about cooked carrots, but these were surprisingly delicious — naturally sweet with a subtle herb flavor that complemented them rather than overpowering them. And the au gratin potatoes may have been the best I’ve ever had. The sauce was extraordinarily creamy while somehow remaining light rather than heavy or gluey. Absolutely wonderful. There wasn’t a weak item on either plate. Dessert Then came dessert. Brian ordered the mascarpone cheesecake, and the owner insisted that I try it. I’m glad she did. I am not a big fan of traditional cream-cheese cheesecake, but this was something entirely different. The mascarpone filling was light and delicious, with a biscuit-style crust that complemented it perfectly. So, I can now officially say: I like Nouvelle Cuisine cheesecake. I ordered the crème brûlée, a dessert I’ve had many times before. I have never had it like this. The custard was so incredibly light that it almost seemed to melt the moment it touched my tongue, and the caramelized sugar topping was browned perfectly. It was pure heaven. Overall Our dinner was over $300 with tip, so this certainly isn’t going to be an everyday restaurant for us. But for a special occasion? Absolutely. Last month we spent more than $500 for two at Bern’s Steak House and walked away disappointed. This meal cost considerably less and was in an entirely different league — exceptional food, impeccable service, perfect pacing, and an atmosphere that felt upscale without ever becoming pretentious. Bern’s could take a lesson from Nouvelle Cuisine about what makes an expensive dinner feel genuinely worth it. And the best part? It’s much closer to home. I think we’ve found our current favorite restaurant.