"Nouvelle" is the most incredible restaurant I have Found in Tampa/St Pete area. It's Fine French, of course, OuiOui, owned by a lovely French couple. I overheard the lady that runs the place tell another customer they still own the restaurant, but they are unfortunately divorced. Nothing in life comes easy, and to their enormous credit, they have done an extraordinary job keeping the integrity of the restaurant intact even though they may have parted ways. The love of this restaurant is apparent between them. You can feel it in the lovely atmosphere, the incredible food, the amazing service, all of the utmost highest standards. The result, "Nouvelle" an enduring labor of Fine French love.. the best things in life come from difficult & meaningful. As difficult & meaningful will always bring more satisfaction than easy & meaningless. On our first visit, it was Sir Hubbers birthday. We sat in the back of the restaurant where we could take in the whole experience. We were both just astonished how beautifully elegant Nouvelle is & how fabulous it smells. It's a very special place. A perfect celebratory restaurant OuiOui. You def want to make reservations here for your special occasions, it's quite tiny with a few booths on one wall & a few tables down center & two very classic corner booths. The owner, a lovely, bubbly French woman, runs the front of the house. She is very warm & friendly, very chatty with her customers, knows their previous orders, what they like etc., like I said, you can feel the labor of love that's woven into this place daily. It has their signature pulse, two separate heartbeats, that beat as one, that cannot be broken. We came for that kind of Romance, and the Chateaubriand for two... we also ordered a bottle of Bordeaux wine & Classic Escargot to round out our celebratory dinner.. We are still talking about that Chateaubriand. The best one we have ever had in our lives. Even better than Brennan's in New Orleans OuiOui. It was plated so beautifully & the sides were perfection. The gratin potatoes are also offered as an appetizer or you can order a 4 pack to go for $18. Same with the carrots. The best carrots I have ever had. You can get them to go also for $18. We were so full & on our way to Sir Hubbers birthday party, we skipped dessert, but they all sounded so incredible. They make everything from scratch with quality ingredients. On our second visit, we had the escargot & Bordeaux again. I'm absolutely positive we will have them again on our 3rd, 4th, 50th visit too. We have found the most perfect Romantic place with the most incredible Fine French cuisine. The best Chateaubriand we have ever had. The best Bordeaux wine list. The best potatoes gratin & carrots. A real, meaningful labor of love. A enduring love, for Nouvelle. A meaningful, Romantic journey of Fine French Cuisine, and I hope every difficult road, will find your way here. OuiOui. Added my moi lists of Best restaurants in Tampa/St Pete area. Added to moi lists of most romantic restaurants in America. Added to moi lists of best chateaubriand steak. Highest Recommendations. read more

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This is a nice small family owned restaurant. Service is professionally, casual, and very friendly. Do not even attempt to go without a reservation as there are not a lot of tables and they fill up quickly. Had the garlic shrimp appetizer, and also the escargot. Both were quite nice while the regular menu is quite diverse. We both decided on specials at the veal Oso Buco, and also the elk loin. Both were absolutely incredible. For dessert, we decided to share a crème brûlée. The only downside is they don't have coffee, only espresso. Definitely will be back as I'm not sure what more they could do to make the evening more enjoyable read more

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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. read more

Extremely overpriced. We usually eat at Prime 88 for special dinners but they were booked. If I compare places start to finish butter and bread Prime 88 makes their own bread and butter. Nouvelle is packaged butter and store bought bread. We had the cheese platter priced at $40 very overpriced. Salad at nouvelle was iceberg lettuce, with a potion of tomato, cucumber, white onion and maybe a Caesar dressing probably bottled. Prime 88 has an option of a Caesar salad dressing with romaine lettuce. We had the châteaubriand which was excellent but was market price and seemed very high compared to Prime 88. Beef at Prime.88 is dry aged. Prime 88 also comes to your table and slices it for you. We had the dessert which was the lava cake. Excellent. Prime 88 has a very nice wine cellar. Nouvelle had a few wines - more option on beers. Very expensive glass option on both. Service was good. Ambiance was overcrowded. I will stick with Prime 88. read more

This restaurant is cozy the food is fabulous you can bring your own wine and they will cork it for a minimal fee They're on the pricey side so this is a special occasion restaurant The seafood crepes were melt in your mo delicious read more

Just wasn't impressed. It is extremely overpriced. Although the meat was cooked perfectly, the boiled carrots and green beans for side vegetables were kind of lame. Side salad was pretty much the worst I have had at any restaurant. Just nothing to it. Server was very nice, but hostess was abrupt almost to the point of being rude. Not a great experience and have no intention on going back. My wife felt the same way. read more

We had a nice experience here. The food was truly impressive--perfectly prepared, beautifully presented, and full of flavor. While the pricing is on the upscale side, it felt right in line with the quality and absolutely worth it. Service was professional and attentive. The restaurant itself is small and charming, which adds to its appeal, but it also means reservations are a must since there's really no space for walk-ins. If there's one area that could be improved, it's the ambiance--it was pleasant but didn't quite capture the same feel as the food and service. I would definitely come back. The food alone makes it worth the visit. read more

The best restaurant in Hernando County. I have been a customer there for over twenty years and have never been disappointed. Try the Rack of Lamb, you won't regret it. read more

Nouvelle Cuisine - French Near Me - Spring Hill, Florida

What a special place to have an anniversary dinner. They have a very varied menu, the restaurant is a little expensive but different from everything I have eaten before. Excellent service from the staff and the atmosphere is lovely. read more

Nouvelle Cuisine - Having dinner - French Near Me - Spring Hill, Florida

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Very cozy atmosphere with attentive staff and impeccably delicious food! I have teams about the potato dish!

The food is delicious, The service is outstanding and the Ambiance is warm and friendly . Do visit when you are in the neighborhood. read more

Outstanding food and service. Hidden in a strip mall. Relaxing atmosphere. A little pricey but worth it for special occasions read more

I have lived in Dade City for 15 years and never heard of this restaurant until recently. My neighbor said it was really good and worth the upscale price. I have to agree. We had a lovely bottle of wine. The appetizer, the entree' and the dessert were all great. I had left overs, so enjoyed the wonderful taste for another day. The staff was warm and friendly. The owner comes to your table to tell you about the food that is expertly cooked and to take your order. The staff is professional, courteous and attentive. One person wrote it was like being in an European restaurant. I have to agree. It's warm and homey. We will certainly be back. Reservations are a must. read more

We've been to this restaurant on a couple of occasions and I highly recommend it. The food is excellent and the service is attentive. Will definitely visit again. read more

What an amazing little jewel hidden in Spring Hill. We were really amazed. This charming little bistro truly surprised us. My wife and I weren't dressed to go out but we were hungry. Even though we looked like bums the staff welcomed us in and provided very good service. We were totally bummed that they didn't have the elk but the rack of lamb and veal chop did not disappoint. Unfortunately we were too full for dessert so we must go back. Prices are steep but the food is worth it. read more

Nouvelle Cuisine - Menu - French Near Me - Spring Hill, Florida

is very over rated very expensive for spring hill for average income of 45k py and the food very average very unwelcoming atmosphere Manhattan prices for lower middle class read more

The food is very well prepared and beautifully presented. I usually choose the lamb. The menu options make you feel like you are in France. Nice wine selection. The ambiance is marked by low light, low noise level, and a sense of privacy. You won't be rushed - they aren't trying to achieve a 45 minute turnaround time per table here; they give you time to savor your wine and food. Yes, it's expensive but the value is there, unlike some restaurants that are simply high-priced. I hope to be there next week to celebrate a birthday. Reservations are a must. read more

Some of the best food in town. If you love authentic French food from scratch, this is the place to go.

I have be.en wanting to try this place for a long time having lived here almost 10 years. So we decided to go on our 29th anniversary. I knew it was a fine dining place so I was not shocked by the prices on the menu. We went on a Friday night and the place was moderately busy. We had reservations but we waited patiently by the door of this small place in a strip mall for 5 minutes before we were even acknowledged. (Not exactly friendly) I am accustomed to getting my drink order fairly promptly but it was not so in this case. After about a 10 minute wait, the drink order was taken, they brought us the smallest portion of bread I've ever seen in my life in any restaurant and our drinks. What a shocker to see 1/2 of a 6 oz wine glass with a price tag of $14 when the online menu clearly stated the price as $10 which is gouging enough. My husband had a $9 Stella beer. Gaah.. Is this RayJay?? The owner was evidently the only server in the place. She spent a lot of time with patrons who I assume were familiar regulars since we arrived before them and waited about 15 minutes before she came to our table after chatting them up for a ridiculously long time. Finally arriving at our table she proceeded to recite the specials of the day ..all meat.. before We had a chance to tell her we were pescatarians. I felt like one of many cattle rolling through in this "haute cuisine" strip mall place. We ordered our vegan/ pescataian entres and the iceberg lettuce ( sigh) salad and soup de jour arrived tout suite. However, our meals took one hour (I'm not exaggerating) before they arrived. I think the chef is working alone since the time factor wait was uncomfortably awkwardly long. Perhaps they need to hire a line cook. (?) This is not exactly New York City, is it? The redeeming factor to be had of this whole dining experience was that our dinners were delicious and the plate presentation was impeccable. I despise being gouged financially for a drink and no one I know likes to wait an hour listening to opera music in shitty Spring Hill while waiting for dinner. It's obscene. Personally, I think these people are making a fortune because their hours are only five to nine and the place is ridiculously small. You will need to take a out a small loan if you really intend to eat gourmet liberally and enjoy a dessert and have a decent drink or two. It's kind of offensive for this redneck town. All in all, as Shania Twain would say/ sing "This don't impress me much." read more

Great restaurant, Friendly, it has the most beautiful atmosphere, the food was amazing. I will be going back.

Our first visit, took my cousin for her 60th birthday. The prices are on point, the food is exceptional, if I could rate it higher I would, the service is outstanding, what a gem this place is, I can't say it enough. My compliments to the chef and of course our amazing host and waitress! read more

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It was like being in a little town in Europe, the Alps or France perhaps. The staff were superb and friendly. Ambiance warm and welcoming. The menu was excellent and exciting & we found the food excellent. read more

Anyone that knows me is fully aware that I adore small restaurants with amazing food and Nouvelle Cuisine is exactly that! Tucked away in a small shopping center in Spring Hill this little place takes you by surprise. When you walk in you are warmed by the charming atmosphere, and graciousness of the one of the owners Isabelle, who is full of life as she welcomes you in. She takes her time with each table sharing her knowledge of the menu, and patiently explaining the options to her guests. The menu is small but packed full of flavorful options from Rack of lamb, mussels, duck, elk, filet mignon, and a wide selection of fish dishes. We started off with one of the cheese boards and it was perfect! Isabelle will also help you with choosing one of her delightful wines to pair with your meal or navigate their European beer list to find just the right fit for your meal. There is something for everyone here. This is a place you can come in, sit back, and Enjoy great food, great wine, and relax with people you love most. Don't skip this place when you're in the area! read more

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It was my 60th Birthday and everything was lovely. I had the elk it was incredible. My husband had a seafood dinner. The wine was so mild and very very good. This hidden gem is a great place to try out. read more

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great food and service; like a visit to europe close to home! Highly recommend as this is a favorite!

Took my girlfriend here for Christmas dinner before I headed to work and I must say it was an excellent experience. The service and ambiance was great. The owner and server were very attentive and explained everything we had questions about and even explained each cheese on the cheese board. The elk was by far one of the most tasty and tender pieces of meat I have ever had and the filet was amazing. Dessert was amazing. The molten lava cake was cooked perfectly and the chocolate ran out when we cut into it. Would definitely recommend and will be back read more

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Great place to grab a filet mignon and some of those lovely potatoes that make my mouth water just thinking of them. They always have cool specials and the food is incredible. We've never had a disappointing meal at Nouvelle Cuisine and feel very fortunate to have this gem of a restaurant just a few miles from our home. Love the ambiance and service! read more

The reception, the ambiance and the service was as usual a 5 stars. I had the frogs legs as an appetizer, and carrot soup which were excellent. My husband and I ordered the rack of lamb, which we always do when we dine at Nouvelle Cuisine, and it has always been excellent in taste and tendernessl. Unfortunately we were very dissappointed last night. The lamb was very tough and hard to cut with a knife and hard to chew. The sauces were excellent, and the rest of the meal also. My fault, I really should have returned it and ordered something else. This was our first bad experience with the rack of lamb at NC. read more

This place is such a gem! I was not expecting to find such delicious food in Spring Hill! I recommend getting the Scallops, they are the most delicious scallops I have ever tasted!! read more

This is our favorite fine dining place in the area. The atmosphere is perfect for a date night. Isabelle and the staff are always warm and welcoming. The beer and wine menu is excellent. There are several delicious appetizer options. The French onion soup is awesome. The specials are usually hard to pass up. My favorite meal so far has been the elk. My fiancé got the lobster tail the other night and loved it. They haven't served us anything we haven't enjoyed. For dessert, we love the crème brûlée. If you live in or around Hernando County and you haven't been here yet, plan your next night out at Nouvelle Cuisine and you won't be disappointed. read more

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My husband had the Elk and I had the Veal. Every part of the meal was delicious!! The staff was amazing and the atmosphere was perfect! Thank you for an incredible birthday dinner! read more

A gem! Excellent food. Try the rack of lamb with mustard sauce. Excellent service, cozy atmosphere and a great wine list! Plenty of parking too! read more

Our favorite spot in Spring Hill. Family owner and their food is unbelievable! Your main course comes with the best potatoes you'll ever have, as well as a vegetable. Great appetizers and they always have unique specials on the menu. It's small inside so make sure you make a reservation but so worth it! read more

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Food, service and ambiance all 5 star! Love the steak with goat cheese or mustard sauce.

Poor service, waited 1 hour to get our orders, waitress rude ,lack customer service. We will never go back!

Food is absolutely amazing! Rack of lamb was done to perfection! Elk chops superb. I always take guests that appreciate great cuisine and they and I are never disappointed. Isabelle makes sure your experience is delightful and Chef Kinds cooks to perfection. Intimate dining experience. read more

horrible food-half raw duck , on menu as duck breast , served as half raw medallions of duck - When I told Owner I didn't like it it was undercooked , she said I don't know what you want me to do??? Then she said I could cook it more, but that's the way it is supposed to be??she took it back, returned in 2 minutes , Still totally red , I could not even chew it, It tasted raw . Duck I have had previously nicely browned & actually Cooked. Only reason I did not walk out without paying is because I took someone there for Birthday & did not want to ruin their Birthday . Owner rude & could care less about Customer .it was disgusting . You can see the duck glistening with rawness in the picture . read more

Nouvelle Cuisine - French Near Me - Spring Hill, Florida

Amazing!!!!! Everything about this place is absolutely perfect. I cannot express enough how great this place is. Staff is pleasant and wonderful and very personable. The menu is plentiful, food choices are unique and delicious. I want to come every week just to try everything on their menu. They have Salmon with their style of sauces, Elk which she said is better than filet mignon, (wish I would've tried it, but wouldn't change a thing for my meal). The only thing I wish it had was a kids menu. I ordered Cabernet Wine with the filet mignon with goat cheese, my daughter ordered shrimp in garlic sauce, my son ordered whitefish with Dijon mustard, and my husband ordered rabbit with plum reduction as their special. All of us couldn't have asked for better. Absolutely amazed and impressed. We will most definitely be back. read more

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What a wonderful little restaurant in Spring Hill. Such a find! Its charming ambience makes me feel like I'm in Europe. The chef's dishes were amazing. If I lived closer, I would go there once a week! read more

To my surprise (location), this was by far the best and most expensive food I have eaten in a long time. That includes many countries. We had the Chateaubriand (only for 2, no single portion). It was extraordinary! I don't know how much the Chateaubriand costs;(TBD costs -to be determined?). My friends had Elk, Filet Mignonon. The price is over $500. Now, the not-so-great stuff. The Chef's Wife, both from Belgium, was taken care of, and she is pushy and argumentative. I tried to order a Panaché in many countries called this way, or Radler in Germany, Bicicletta in Italy, or Shandy beer elsewhere. Light beer with Sprite or Lemonade half and half. It's not that she didn't know what it was and started arguing that she had never heard of it and it didn't exist. I just told her to bring me a regular beer with Sprite. I mix it myself. She wanted to try it and hated it. OK, it's no big deal. But then she pushed some disgusting peach beer and some other fruity beer on me. I relented, tried it, and felt like her, hated it. Was this the end? No, she continued to argue that Radler didn't exist at the Oktoberfest in Munich. I'm from Switzerland and went to Oktoberfest every year for over 15 years before immigrating to the US. So, I didn't enjoy that part at all. It's the only reason I gave them four instead of five stars. read more