- authentic French food at its best in an adorable restaurant painted -but of course- in French bleu Four of us visited. Rich, my husband, was presented with the wine menu. He was quickly overwhelmed by the extent of the selections. The menu is actually a huge book with pages & pages of choices, more than anyone can handle on an empty stomach. He did the smart thing & asked Jacques, one of the owners, for assistance. Our friend's beau ordered a beautiful Sancerre & Rich (a.k.a. Jacques), a full bodied Rhone. We hadn't been here for many years. WOW! I'm so glad that we returned. The food was superb. Two of us had the bona fide foie gras which was wonderfully delectable. The other starters were a mixed greens salad - very good, & a warm lobster salad - exquisite. My friend really enjoyed her entree which was the Irish salmon. Her beau had loupe de mer (sea bass) which was fine but didn't impress him. Rich found the sweetbreads to be good with a scrumptious sauce but thought the potato gratin to be too dense. I reveled in the steak tartar which was very fresh & had a fun spiciness to it. I'm glad to report that we will go back. Before tax & tip we spent $75 per person. read more

I am sorry to say we had the worst service I've had in years! They served my European guest her meal and I sat there until finally the waiter, Francois, came over looking at me as if to say "what"? I asked "where is my entrée" and he said " what did I order?". Are you kidding me???? They took my guests entree back to the kitchen and we waited and waited, close to 30 minuets. At no time was there any apology for the delay or suggestion of compensation. I had waited so long to enjoy a meal at a restaurant I'd heard so much about. Needless to say, I will never go back or recommend this establishment. I am a Naples resident so I can make suggestions year round. My receipt # 7340034 An extremely poor and disappointing experience!! read more

Reservation for 8:15.....but our party was not seated until nearly 9:00. No apology AT ALL. The feeling we got from the host/hostess staff was that we should be grateful for the privilege of dining at their restaurant.. For a restaurant that operates at this price point, it was incredibly surprising that there was no accommodation, explanation or - most importantly - apology for our inconvenience. It wasn't only our party either....we noted other diners with reservations that were seated 30 to 45 minutes late. The meal was enjoyable - but over-priced. read more

4 stars, really? They're serving frozen Sysco French bread. Scallop app was fishy and over priced. Steak frites was acceptable but not memorable. Wine list impressive with prices to match. Duck confit is properly served with crispy skin and all the fat rendered, not soggy like what they're slinging. Chilean sea bass was nice, but why are they serving frozen fish from thousands of miles away when they're 1 block from the ocean. The setting is nice, the food mediocre, prices are high. Take a pass and go someplace else, read more

Blue Provence is a hidden gem in Naples! How had I not heard of this place!? A friend recommended this restaurant to me when I was looking for a place to eat in downtown Naples, but slightly away from the craziness of 5th Ave. Bleu Provence sure did deliver! Our waiter was outstanding and the food was amazing! The smoked salmon salad was to die for! The argentian shrimp dish had the most savory butter sauce, such a delight! The branzino was amazing! The waiter even offered to have the kitchen take the skin off for me! I accepted, but I think next time I will have them leave it on since its part of the branzino experience! We didn't have dessert but we should have since its a French restaurant and French desserts are always the best! The only dish I would pass on for next time would be the mussels. They were cooked perfectly but the dish was too smokey for me. It didn't feel balanced and almost made the dish bitter. Overall, the dinner was amazing! Looking forward to next time! read more

We went there Super Bowl Sunday at 7 PM. We ate there last year on our last trip to Naples, and we were very happy to return. Unfortunately this time we were not pleased. We were given the menu and told the specials. After looking over the menu and deciding our choices, the waitress came over. 2 of the items that we wanted were not available. Not to sound too picky but a restaurant that is pricey should have given us a heads up when the menu was presented! The spring rolls were dry and overcooked; I've had better at the local Chinese restaurant. My wife's short ribs were overly salty, and dry. I do not believe that we will return in the future. read more

Well, Bleu Provence joins the list of restaurants who blow it and do not seem to care. I was in a party of 10 whose initially leisurely paced dinner turn into a lack of service, some grossly undercooked fish, lukewarm mussels, etc. Our group had met there 10 years ago after a board meeting and had returned individually or together over the years, but this night will probably turn out to be our last visit. Their response to the fiasco was to a single bottle of wine from the bill. Thanks for your concern. read more

Lovely restaurant. Food was wonderful and our server Linda was great! Ten of us enjoyed our dinner and the lovely ambiance on the back patio. Will definately return!! read more

We are great fans of Bleu Provence and periodically go there on Tuesday evenings to overdose on their splendid plump moule. Last night our moule were prepared in a different way; pan roasted was the explanation. The moule were generally shriveled, there was no lovely broth, and they were coated in oil or butter. We love the steamed moule (mariniere?) and their sauce. I hope Bleu Provence goes back to the old way of preparing them. Salad, wine, service were as great as always. read more

Excellent French restaurant in Naples. A bit pricy but not a real wallet killer. Waiter was personable and on point. Rest of the staff worked together and was friendly. Delicious dinner and great wine list. Upscale without pretense. Jesus, I'm reimagining my meal right now and my mouth is watering. read more

Great price, great atmosphere. Spot on food. We had the sea bass, the short rib and several glasses of wine that perfectly complemented the food and all was delicious and authentic. I would heartily come back here in the future on the French baguette alone. Perfect, perfect, perfect. AND they serve PROFITEROLES!!!! read more

Loved it! The service was very attentive, the food wonderful, good wine list. I ordered porcini chestnut soup, and found it was a good choice. My husband, who is an excellent charcutier ordered pâte and liked it quite a lot. Both of us ordered black bass. It was very good. Will be back next time we are in Naples. read more

My new favorite spot in Naples. The Ahi Tuna with the ginger beurre blanc sauce was the best way I have ever had tuna. The salad with watermelon and cherry tomatoes on arugula was outstanding! read more

The wine selection was amazing, service was exceptional, best French restaurant I've been to. I ate all of my salmon and my boyfriend had all of his short ribs (which is what they are famous for) and we never eat all of our food. read more

Birthday dinner I arranged for my husband after a sunset boat trip. Reservations @ 9pm. We were cold and asked for the warmest spot in the restaurant. We had to ask 3 times and finally they seated us in the coldest spot inside!!!,we asked to change and finally outside it was much warmer. The waitress would on top heat the gas burners. After 5 minutes of unsuccessful trials to light them we asked to drop the idea so we could finally start to celebrate. The cocktails arrived with the starters. 20 minutes after we were seated the main courses arrived with the wine. If we wanted we could have been out of there in 40'. On top of all the rest we were entitled to an attitude by the waitress!!!! I was very disappointed, went in the past several times there but will never return and NOT recommend it to anybody. read more

We were there tonight, three servers and the bartender did not have on a face mask! They were serving food and drinks. When I asked our server why he was not waring a face mask he said he had a mask in his pocket and it as not required! It made us feel very uncomfortable! Management must not be concerned about the people that come in to dine at the restaurant. We will not go back and either should you . Bill L. read more

This is usually my first stop when I get down to Naples. I loved when the frog legs were still available, absolutely amazing. The escargot is always delish, as is the smoked salmon. I absolutely ADORE the sweetbreads, they are beyond delicious. The staff is always so great, and we enjoyed eating outside this past visit which was so lovely. Always a pleasant experience. read more

There's no consistency. Some nights you have a really great meal. Other times it's barely above average. I stopped going once I had two bad experiences in a row. read more

It's a very charming place. Had a reservation on the patio but when we arrived the diffident hostess said the only table was one right next to the entrance/kitchen door. Said if we didn't want that, we could wait indefinitely. 25 minutes later we were offered a table in the wine room. Table was drafty. We spoke to the manager who was very nice and he moved us to the patio. We had a nice waiter but waited forever for our food, some of which was cold when served. I'd heard very nice things about this place but it didn't live up to its reputation. High point: The foie gras appetizer was to die for. read more

I ate at Bleu Provence a year ago, and the memory is so unpleasant that here I am, a year later, to moan about it. We waited ages for someone to take our order and bring our food, when it came it was mediocre. We had eaten here with my parents in the past and found it good, but this last time, no dice--I agree with the other poor review of this place--there is better food to be had in Naples. read more

I'm not sure where to begin. This review is long overdue. Following recommendations, I dined here twice. The first experience was pleasant enough. Upon the second visit, everyone in my group seemed to be dismayed by the entrees- unopened muscles and chewy filet. The cherry on the sundae when leaving was seeing a waiter sampling cocaine in the back alley (with his dealer in broad daylight!). No words. Cote D' Azur is more to my liking. read more

After hearing about Bleu Provence for more than ten years, I made reservations in November for a few days before Christmas. A friend was coming in for the holiday and we love to try new restaurants and find great food. I was clear that I wanted a seat off to the side and not in the middle of the restaurant as my friend was preparing for a hip replacement in a few weeks and standing from a sitting position was difficult. I found the hostess could have cared less about my request. She brought us to the center of the room to seat us. When I started to review my request during my reservation, she acted like we should be happy to be seated at all as apparently she knew we were not regulars. My friend seated herself, so I let it go as I didn't want her to have to rise. I was happy that our waiter was excellent. He was helpful with the wine list, as it is daunting. Then while sipping wine waiting for our food, the hostess whisked by in one direction and on her way back, her arm slammed into my head. She turned and looked at me and thought she would apologize, however, she just laughed. My daughter and I had the duck confit and we were both very unimpressed. I don't remember what my visiting friend had, but she was unimpressed as well. We were not planning on having dessert, but I did order the profiteroles as the order came with 3 and they were not too much. The puff was perfect, however, the vanilla ice cream was flavorless and icy. When I told the waiter, his response was he would not tell the chef as she is the owner and makes the ice cream. A few months later, my cousin came into town and requested French food so I decided to give PB another try. So many of my customers are regulars and can't say enough about it. Again I made a reservation and requested along the wall and our request was granted. I ordered one of the dishes my customer loves, the Chilean Sea Bass and it was perfect. The experience was so much better. read more

Nice to see the owners caught on and finally replaced the old outdoor patio furniture with large comfortable and stylish furniture, why it took them so long to utilize the space in front of the restaurant is a tough one. Great wine list, ok food, not a lot of creativity or new. read more

BLEU CELLAR--- Real gems... wines you won't find anywhere else at unbeatable prices .... a broad selection of varietals in a marvelous wood paneled cellar... very knowledgeable staff who will steer you in the right direction. Get on their mailing list so you can enjoy the wine tastings. read more

Very disappointing...Lamb Shank was so tough I had to ask for a steak knife to cut through all the grizzle...beautiful room...good service...put party of 6 at table only big enough for 4...very tight seating and tabletop was overwhelmed with glasses,plates,,etc. Very uncomfortable for all. Experienced these same problems on a previous visit...the steak was very fatty and full of grizzle. Probably will not return, with so many good restaurants in Naples. For French Fare much prefer Cote D'Azure. read more

Since several family members gave this a thumbs up we made sure to try it . My husband did love his short ribs which were very tender. However his very pricey foie gras was a thin over cooked 1" square! My sister's snapper and goat cheese salad were nothing special. I ordered the tuna rare and it came to the table looking like it had been seared and left to sit for 20 minutes while the other meals were cooking. Our waiter repeatedly showed up to ask if we wanted pepper halfway through the course. Half bottles of nice wines a plus. Really the food was nothing special and does anyone here read the repeated reviews about their stale bread? read more

My favorite restaurant in Naples! Good service, great waiters and waitresses. Very good food and was served right after we finished our bread. Will go back many more times! read more

My favorite restaurant in SW FL! I love a slow leisurely, European dinner experience. I hat being rushed through my dinner and all I have to do is tell my server that that's what I'm looking for - they always deliver! Love the food and love the atmosphere. read more

The ambiance is great, the drinks stiff and very good appetizers and dessert. The main dishes however were just okay. My husband had the rack of lamb and I had the short ribs. Both lacked anything special as far as flavor. Mine tasted like homemade pot roast. Which at $39.99 was a big disappointment. I was so disheartened that I only ate half as I couldn't bear to waste the calories. If it weren't for the main dishes I would have given 4 stars. read more

One of my favorite restaurants in Naples - great food and great service. Our server Deac was incredibly knowledgeable about the menu and made our experience. Don't miss the mussels! read more

Noise level was intolerable Service slow and food was only fair and overpriced Menu was unimaginative for a French restaurant.

Had great meal on a random Wednesday. Place is consistently great and worth going. From starting drinks to wine thru dessert it is always top notch. Jimmy Ward, obviously a professional server, delivers time and time again. If u get the chance he's worth the request. Thanks to the entire staff....u can't fake quality and professionalism. read more

This place is great. The kind of place where you want to sit down and go all out. And if you like wine.. you are in the right place!!! The food is amazing andf the service is impeccable. read more

Very Naples like dining atmosphere. The Foie gras was beyond amazing, can't wait to go back just fit that. The Scallops were amazing as well. Steak Frites was delicious, the fries were to die for. We will be back. read more

Wow! Bleu Provence is another gem for great food. The food, atmosphere, and service were impeccable. The cheese plate, salad, and Lamb was wonderfully flavorful with original flavor pairings of spices and vegetables. Everything was fresh and perfectly prepared. read more

Love this place - it is absolutely wonderful - great atmosphere - as if you were sitting in a village in Provence - dash of elegance, flair, a wonderful wine list and the best loup de mer this side of the Atlantic. Family owned I believe - wife is the chef - husband runs the restaurant - son is there is as well. Knowledgable staff. The hostess greeted us by name when we first walked in the door - very very smart. Had a wonderful waiter who was super pleasant and smiled all of the time. My wife and I consider this our go to place in Naples. Sit in the charming garden area in back or the wonderful interior - WOW! 5* class all of the way - and NO TELEVISIONS in a restaurant - finally - read more

Amazing dinner / authentic French cuisine and ambiance of Provence... Great sea bass which I enjoyed; and great early bird specials before 6! read more

I love this place. The food, the wine..... all top-notch! Try the sweetbreads!

Fantastic food, service and atmosphere. Sea bass, snapper and filet were outstanding.

My wife and I were in town visiting and looking for a different experience than the typical gulf coast seafood restaurant. This is a very high caliber French restaurant with a quieter ambiance and white linen tablecloths. We arrived around 6:30 on a Saturday and the energy picked up around 7:30. Service was impeccable - we never wanted for water, wine, the check - all timely and graciously provided. Our food (tuna tartar, grilled asparagus, ribeye, chocolate cake) was excellent with a beautiful presentation. Undoubtedly the biggest wine list I've ever seen, mostly French, and I ultimately had to ask for a Bordeaux recommendation from the sommelier. His choice was spot on for what I ordered. Not only would I go back, I was so impressed, I bought a gift certificate for another couple. read more