First time to have dinner here yesterday and it was a great experience. We went early and there were only a couple of other parties dining, which made it nice and NOT loud - a problem we often encounter in restaurants. We were greeted by a friendly young man who seemed to be filling both roles as host and waiter. So many menu items sounded wonderful that it was hard to make a choice. We started with the charcuterie board and escargot. The former was large but my husband would have probably preferred more cheese and meat. There was a huge clump of red grapes, which were plump and juicy and just the right sweetness that I enjoyed. My escargot was good - not the best I've had but enjoyable. The puffy bread that came with it was, however, to die for. Entrees: my husband got the coq au vin and said it was very good. The portion wasn't big but hey, it's a French restaurant. I ordered two sides as my main dish: the lobster risotto, which was delicious, and the sweet potato fries. Those were some of the best I've had. I also asked for some ranch dressing instead of ketchup with the fries and the waiter said it was homemade. It was thick and creamy and definitely not like the typical bottled dressing. For dessert, I had the Irish coffee and it was very good. The recipe was a little different from most: Bailey's, Kahlua, Tia Maria, and Frangelico. Everything tasted good, service was good, especially considering there was only one waiter in evidence, prices were comparable to other similar restaurants, and we will almost certainly be back again to try some of the other things on the menu. If you're used to huge American style portions and hurried service, you might be disappointed, but if you're used to European style slower, more relaxed dining and smaller portions that don't leave you feeling stuffed to the gills, you'll love it. read more

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Okay... can we talk about Belle Vie Bistro for a minute? The breakfast is amazing, the coffee is so good, and the atmosphere just makes you want to sit and enjoy your morning instead of rushing out the door. Needless to say... I'll be back. A lot. read more

Don't get the steak if you care how it's cooked. I ordered medium well, it came out medium rare. The waiter asked if I would cut into it to check other parts. I refused because I just needed to jiggle it with my fork and knife to see that it was underdone. They took it back and it came back half medium and half slightly over medium well. What's killing me is that I was told that they had checked it the second time and I could see several cuts on the steak (that's crazy that the chef/cook had to figure out doneness that way). But one of the openings in the steak was clearly medium, which he later affirmed. So, I'm not sure what they checked before! The non-bloody parts of the steak did taste good, though. So, if you don't care about doneness, go for it. Also, they had weird plating on the steak. Go for the board or go for plates but this awkward plates on a cutting board means you delicately try to not knock anything off. Pro tip: scrape it all onto the board The calamari was tasty except the plate was half fried zucchini. Slick move to get $16 out of me for a tempura plate. Otherwise, service was pretty slow although the restaurant was maybe 1/4 occupied. I had my doubts since the spot a couple doors down had a one-hour wait. Should've trusted my gut. read more

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Had a cup of French Soup. This was so tasty and yummy. Then had the Ceasar salad with grilled chicken and I asked no salt or marinade. Sadly it came out with chicken on the salad and soaked in a salty marinade. So disappointed about this, especially since I asked for it not to be. If they cannot do it, should have told me prior to serving it to me. Service was way slow as well. read more

Belle Vie Bistro - Ceasar salad with grilled chicken - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Rockwall, Texas

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Cute restaurant in downtown Rockwall. I just got coffee and a muffin there but both were very good and the lady working there was really nice. I got mine to go but the restaurant was packed and the food looked great. I will definitely be back read more

Belle Vie Bistro - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Rockwall, Texas

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A nice menu. Came for the chicken salad sandwich. I have to come back to try out other items on the menu. Very nice ambiance and excellent service too. read more

The eggs were cooked perfectly. Potatoes generic, fried and a little salty. The eggs Benedict would've been much better with a fresh bread versus store-bought english muffin. The vanilla cappuccino was excellent along with the service. read more

Belle Vie Bistro - Eggs Benedict was good. Eggs cooked perfectly. Hollandaise sauce was a little salty . English muffin was store bought. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Rockwall, Texas

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WHAT I ORDERED: Le Parisien Crepe, Creme Brulee Latte, Banana Pudding French Toast PARKING: Shared parking lot, may have to drive around or park a little further INSIDE: A great, casual breakfast spot that's nearby, will have to try their lunch menu. They have different breakfast items that intrigued me. Server was friendly and checked in on the table periodically. THE FOODS/DRINKS: The Le Parisien crepe is a must order. The crepe itself was light with all the fillings and the mornay sauce adding extra flavor. The banana pudding french toast was delicious. It's a heavier dish with how sweet and decadent it was and one that can be shared with the table. Don't skip out on it though, I would just save it for dessert/end of the meal as opposed to having it be your main entree. The creme brulee latte was alright, not my favorite but also not terrible. read more

Belle Vie Bistro - Crème brûlée latte, Le Parisien Crepe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Rockwall, Texas

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Tried this place for the first time yesterday. The service was very slow as far as getting the food out. My husband and I completely finished eating our entree before our son's piece of French toast came out so that was a bit strange. The prices are pretty expensive as well. The food was absolutely delicious though. Everything was exquisite and flavorful. The ham and cheese croissant was amazing, but the French toast was even better! We will definitely be back but would love to see an improvement on kitchen times and menu pricing. read more

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They Offer Gluten free Products BUT they CROSS CONTAMINATION WITH GLUTEN. They do not keep their Gluten free Products in a Separate case, so if you have Celiac and or are gluten sensitive do not go here read more

Food was amazing. We had scrumptious Parisienne Crepe and then beignets and coffee. What a treat. Can't wait to return and try some other faves. Happy to have this bistro on the square in Rockwall. read more

Nice eatery that replaced a BBQ biz on the Rockwall Historic Courthouse Square. A number of new eateries have appeared here the past few years, with Zanata and the Bin 103 being the champs followed by Downing Bottles & Bites, the Raman Noodle shop, the venerable Hunan Chinese. Fable & Fire bookstore, bar, coffee counter & restaurants also popular. And there are others on the Rockwall Courthouse Square. Parking around here is the tricky part. Locals have the edge with time & experience. Once you get parked, your entry into Belle is always pleasant, with a very helpful & pleasant staff. I have only had Coffee & a pastry to go, on 3 occasions, but the dining room appears spacious, also a long counter like from the 1950's. Historic Courthouse Square, give the Belle a ring! read more

Belle Vie Bistro - Patisserie assortment - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Rockwall, Texas

Let's start by saying we usually have liked this place and been here several time however at breakfast time. We went here tonight for dinner and it was awful. First they only had one person running bar and waiting. That should have been a clue. After waiting it seemed forever for our drinks they finally came. Then we ordered. We waited for an extreme time to get food just to be told that they were out of the risotto. We left without eating. Probably will never come back for dinner at least. Do better or you won't be in business long. read more

Yummy. Great coffee. Great service. Awesome location. This is a croissant sandwich. It usually comes with scrambled eggs, but I asked for over a medium. The croissant was very buttery great place. read more

Belle Vie Bistro - Yummy - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Rockwall, Texas

Once again this was a fantastic breakfast. If you are heading to the farmers market this is a great place to stop by I had the crepe this time with ham, Swiss cheese and spinach. Everything was cooked beautifully. The crème brûlée latte was very good. We have always gotten great service here. It's not a big place but plenty of seating. It's very cozy and they have a by e pastry display. The croissants are worth it. read more

We started the day, a brunch, on our wedding anniversary at this restaurant. What a gem of a place! I've been to the South of France, not Paris. It felt like the minute we stepped into the bistro, we were transported to France! The staff was friendly, the food delicious, it was charming and romantic. A good-feeling place. Even though it was a brunch, I ordered French onion soup with a light, flaky puff pastry! Delicious ! My husband order pancakes and bacon. The coffee and capacinno were very good too. The photo is the bakery goods and the other photo is the mural on the wall. All worth the trip from Colorado! Ha, well ok, we were in Texas for the holidays. I think if you live in proximity of Belle Vie Bistro, y'all should make plans to venture to this place. The surrounding area is very nice too with a small town feel. Less expensive than going all the way to France! 10 stars! read more

Belle Vie Bistro - The mural at Belle Vie Bistro - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Rockwall, Texas

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I ordered the chorizo breakfast & it was delicious! Also their hazelnut cappuccino wasn't sweet which I like it like that. It was a lil pricey imo but the food & service was great read more

Service was awesome. The chicken pesto pasta has been excellent every time. Perfectly cooked (charred but still moist, tender and well seasoned ) every time. The sandwiches are excellent (nice son had turkey panini and I had the French dip). Portions generous. The interior is upscale. Big fan of all pastries and the coffee is great. My Daughter loved the fresh squeezed OJ. Definitely a great spot to go back. read more

Belle Vie Bistro - Chicken pesto pasta - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Rockwall, Texas

Walking in, the dessert case is filled with tempting items that might make you skip the food. But don't. Everything we ordered was great. Cocktails were good. And yes, we got a few desserts to go. read more

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New little French restaurant right on the square. There are two dining rooms: front main room and a smaller private room in the back. There's also a case full of beautiful pastries and cakes. Service was very quick even on a busy Saturday. The food is excellent. We loved our Quiche Lorraine and Croque Madame. The lattes were delicious too. Of course we had to try a slice of cake, and it was excellent, too. read more

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Love this cute little restaurant in downtown Rockwall. Food was great, service was good, though being your wallet, as it is not a cheap meal. Overall worth the great coffee and really great food. read more

I've been here usually for weekend brunch but decided to drop in for lunch. My server was really good and made this chicken sandwich recommendation. It did not disappoint! Wow yummy! read more

Belle Vie Bistro - Great grilled chicken sandwich with sweet potato fries and a pickle to die for too! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Rockwall, Texas

Absolutely, adore this place.! Have been here quite a few times every single experience is special. This restaurant stands out among the many in downtown rock wall, and that some fierce competition...The food, the atmosphere, the cocktails. The service. MJ the bartender is friendly knowledgeable, just a great guy to represent! lots of fun can't wait to go back. read more

Everything this here is soo good and the staff is the nicest and friendliest Ive come across is Rockwall. Highly recommend!!

Went in for breakfast. Was told I could sit wherever I wanted. Ordered the royal breakfast croissant which contains egg, cheese and ham on a nicely soft and warm croissant. Good flavor, the croissant melts in your mouth. Wow. Potatoes were perfectly crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Will definitely come back. Will have to try something from the lunch side next time. Restaurant was very clean and organized. read more

Belle Vie Bistro - Royal Breakfast Croissant with potatoes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Rockwall, Texas

Saturday night dinner at Belle Vie Bistro was very nice! I honestly would give it about 4.5 stars, not a 5, as that implies perfection. But they are definitely making the effort to deserve respect. First, we were seated promptly and our server was very responsive, so much so that we hadn't even had a moment to peruse the wine menu before she arrived. I would recommend that the servers be trained to bring water and the bread and butter without asking in order to offer the guests a chance to settle in for a moment. (Fresh french bread and good butter, by the way. I don't usually indulge in that, but I had 2 slices.) And if a guest asks to sample a wine, the answer is always "Yes." They are going to order wine, they just don't know if it will be that one. Both my wife and I started with side salads, which were great. Very fresh greens, and dressings that were obviously made in-house and delicious (awesome lemon vinaigrette on the bistro salad and a truly great Caesar dressing.) I should mention that their wine selection is made up of good labels you probably drink regularly, with a few neat additions that are worth a try. My wife ordered the grilled salmon cooked to her preference, and it was served that way. She really liked the lemon sauce with which it was served, along with risotto and al dente veggies including squash, zucchini and carrots (well seasoned.) I had the duck confit, and it too, was very good. Mashed potatoes made in house (again, well seasoned) with the same grilled vegetables. I appreciate many things about this restaurant. Frankly, I don't understand why it wasn't packed. The lighting is nice, the music is just perceptible so as not to be intrusive. The service is very attentive, and the food is really good. The price point is reasonable. The most expensive meal on the menu is about $35, but they offer plenty of great options for less. Having written a brunch review for this restaurant before on Google, I noticed that they take the input from their clients seriously, and I appreciate that. This is a place that is putting in the work, and it shows. I forgot to mention that they have a barista on staff even in the evenings, and pastries that are made by an actual French pastry chef (I indulged in the Croissant Aux Aumandes on our previous visit, and it is absolutely legit.) Parking on the square in Rockwall can be an issue, and Belle Vie is in the middle of the block, so maybe it is somewhat overlooked, but it is definitely worth a visit. I'll be going back pretty soon for the lamb at dinner time. I also want to try their French onion soup and French dip. You should go. You won't be disappointed. read more

Incredible food and atmosphere! The ambiance was on point, the service was 10/10, and it was an all-around great experience. Can't wait to come back. read more

Great food! Such a cute place to go for breakfast or lunch. The deserts were STUNNING!

We loved the atmosphere, the food was fresh and portions were large. Our server was so attentive, and didn't mind that we hung out for awhile! read more

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Over priced for the food and service. Had to wait over one hour for food, which was brought out staggered, one plate at a time. One meal which was wrong after pointing out to the server at ordering what exactly I wanted. Then kept waiting another 20 minutes for correct order, while everyone else at table (birthday celebration) were finished correct meal was brought out. My husband's plate was being handed to him across the table and the ketchup and mustard spilled all over his shirt. We had no napkins and silverware and had to ask and they were dirty. Pancake ordered was burnt and rubbery, unable to bite into. Should have had much better service for the premium prices. read more

The food was amazing, all of it!!! The best tomato bisque and forget about the pastries. MJ was our server and he was great! read more

Belle Vie is quickly becoming a favorite Saturday treat, we love to walk here. Grab a sweet treat and iced drink! If you want a sit down experience they have that too! You can't go wrong with anything you order. Crepes=amazing, cocktails=amazing, sandwiches=amazing. Are you seeing a theme? Everything is amazing and you can't go wrong. read more

A Fantastic Restaurant Still Battling an Old Issue I absolutely love this restaurant. The food is fantastic, the atmosphere is warm and welcoming, the added bakery counter so cute and the service is some of the best in town--every server is friendly and attentive, making each visit a great experience. It's easily one of my favorite spots. That said, there's one lingering issue that I can't ignore: a subtle but persistent odor, likely coming from the drains or bathrooms. It's the same issue that was present when this space was Fatted Calf, and honestly, I feel like it contributed to that restaurant's downfall. Unfortunately, it seems like this new spot is still dealing with whatever plumbing or drainage problem existed back then. They try to cover it up with strong cleaners, but it only makes it more noticeable--no one wants to smell that while eating. I truly hope they're able to resolve this because everything else about the restaurant is exceptional. If they can finally fix this long-standing issue, they'd be absolutely perfect, and I want to see them succeed! read more

I'm someone who focuses on the flavor of the food over anything else when leaving a rating. To me the food is the most important and in that regard Belle vie bistro did a great job at a competitive price. The food was delicious for what you pay for and would definitely eat here again. Both the wife and I loved the crab cakes the most, seriously you need to order them. At worst the food could be a 4.5/5 maybe a 4/5 depending on someones pallete. Ignore the other reviews that focus on service or trying only one item etc. For our visit the service was great, don't be entitled and you will be treated well. Recommend to anyone wanting something different than the typical American dining with some great pastries, and spin on French bistro. read more

Belle Vie Bistro - Crab cakes and Americano - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Rockwall, Texas

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Got in at 11am got drink taken 5 min after. We finally got our drinks at 11:15. Got the machiatos first instead of the kids sweet teas. We were ready to order since we had already being sitting for 20 minutes and the waiter still wasn't ready. We finally got yo order and one of our plates was wrong. He did t get the chicken added to the tomato panini. So upset! Service was slow, food wasn't the best. Only thing we like was the breakfast potatoes. I let the server know about the chicken and didn't hear any apologies for the service. Will definitely not be back! read more

Yummy avocado toast and egg breakfast. Fine service and pretty ambience. Great second choice for downtown Rockwall.

Tried the almond croissant and key lime ...super disappointed for such a cute lively place...key lime tart had a chemical taste to it and the almond croissant was just ok..maybe I'm spoiled and like more almond filling and flavor...won't go back and try anything else read more

Belle Vie Bistro - Almond croissant - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Rockwall, Texas

London took PERFECT care of our book club for Saturday brunch and the food was AMAZZZZING!!! It's good to see The Fatted Calf spot come back as BelleVie Bistro!! Our group absolutely devoured the light, crispy, Belgian waffles!!! The Croque Madame wad impeccably seasoned and the breakfast potatoes were so crunchy and soft on the inside! Everything was delicious and the front hostess team were serving up hospitality!!!! Thanks for a great brunch! We will DEFINITELY be back!!!! read more

The escargot is a top contender of all time, the croissant topper magnificant. French onion great flavor and wasn't overloaded with onions. Fish and chips battered perfectly and crispy. Mahi-Mahi delivered. Finished with espresso and slice of red velvet. Red velvet blew me away absolutely perfect from the cake portion thru icing and white chocolate sprinkles. Full bar. Will certainly be back. read more

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If you' appreciate good food, prepare to be pretty disappointed. The menu consists of nothing but pre-made frozen ingredients that every cheap aspiring restauranteur buys from the supply company all to provide a lengthy menu of crap. It has everything BUT French cuisine. Just another typical Rockwall tasteless, bland, fake food hole in the wall. Wait staff had zero enthusiasm, suggestions, or recommendations. For a relatively new spot in the area you'd think they would want to try a bit harder on the menu items. Train your staff on whatever mission statement or motto you have for your business and what sets you apart. (This is your value proposition!) Narrow down the menu to fresh and easy to replicate dishes that are actually good. (While you're at it, proof it for typos and structure) Focus on genuine French cuisine, don't waiver, it's the only thing setting you apart. Best of luck! Hope you're still open in 2 years. LaMadeline has more authenticity...and that's saying something. read more