Amazing food, wine and atmosphere. Felt good to eat fresh and local. Nice outdoor area seating. Love the rotating menu depending on what's fresh when. read more

We had a good experience after what seemed like a very cool reception by the hostess. Granted, we arrived a little early for our reservation. We were told we couldn't sit in the bar area, even though there were a few empty spaces along a windowside bar or ledge and were shipped off to an outdoor table by ourselves. The waitstaff, sommelier, and someone whom i presumed to be the maître d', a lovely young woman, did much to make us feel better about the evening. The food was very good. read more

One of the top restaurants in St. Louis. The food and service were 5/5 stars. Excellent wine list.

We tried this amazing plant forward resident for a birthday dinner. It was amazing! We absolutely loved the ricotta :) read more

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Vicia was unbelievable. I could probably stop the review there because words will not do it justice, but here we go. I was at an event in Cortex Park and a friend (who was treating) suggested we head to Vicia for dinner. I was all in, and I am so glad we went. We both chose the three-course option and I was blown away from start to finish. I ordered the Oak cocktail with bourbon, orange, and cherry, and it was outstanding. The fresh baked bread and butter set the tone immediately. Every course that followed was just as impressive. From the crispy potato, to the BBQ pork chop, to the smooth and refreshing sorbet for dessert, everything was executed perfectly. Thoughtful flavors, beautiful presentation, and service that matched the quality of the meal. I also want to make special note to the level of service we received. They staff was so spot on and handled everything with absolute top tier professional style. This was one of the best dining experiences I have had in St. Louis. If you have been considering Vicia, go. It lives up to the hype. read more

Third time here. First time was a five star visit for food and service. Second was just okay. Third (and last time), the salty gnocchi was inedible. Salmon was good but not $40 good. Left hungry after paying $160 (they added 20% service fee up front) for two entrees, 2 drinks, and focaccia bread. Not returning. read more

One of the most memorable and delightful meals in memory. I happened upon this restaurant by a friends recommendation and it was the highlight of my week in St Louis. Service, food and ambiance were 10/10. Vegetarians have plenty to enjoy btw. read more

Vicia - Bread and whipped butter. - New American Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

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Vicia has been on my list for a very long time. The restaurant is one of the top rated restaurants in St. Louis and I always love the concept of farm to table. Here they source their produce from local partners and design a menu that will feature seasonal ingredients. I went on a Friday and it was not hard to reserve a table. The venue is spacious with plenty of seating outdoors. we order 3 appetizers and two entrées. Our favorite is the duck liver mousse. It came with cornbread madeleine but you can also order the focaccia to eat with it. If you like pate, you would certainly enjoy this. The focaccia was a little bit hard and chewy, which reminded me of sourdough. However, the housemade butter was delicious. The summer vegetables were interesting and made me feel like a rabbit lol. I did enjoy the pesto that came with it. For the entrées, the snapper was pretty good. I like the sauce a lot. The pasta tagliatelle dish was a menu special, but I was not a fan. It was its first debut night and the waitress asked me for some feedback. When I said it was a little dry, she kindly offered so ask the kitchen for extra sauce! I appreciated her attentiveness. Overall, I can't say that I am satisfied with my visit since everyone has been raving about Vicia but it was still pretty good and I always stand behind restaurants that value sustainability. read more

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The food was out of this world flavorful! We really enjoyed our waitress! She offered great suggestions, understood my wife's Celiac restrictions, & made en pointe recommendations! We also sat at a table right in front of the fire place on the enclosed patio, & it couldn't have been more amazing! A little pricy, but done perfect! read more

The Smoked Potato Cappelletti was one of the best things I've ever eaten in my life. The Potato Churros were delicious, the sashimi was sublime, and the desserts blew my mind. Definitely check this place out! read more

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Finally tried this place. We sat in their lovely outdoor patio. Servers were great! Every dish was very vegetable focused, super creative, unique and had fantastic presentations. Felt very farm to table. This restaurant is a great addition to the STL food scene. It's a good spot for a birthday dinner or small dinner celebration. 4/5 stars because I'm a meat and potatoes girl, but if you love vegetables, try this place out! read more

I went here for an anniversary dinner with my husband. Be sure to make a reservation in advance as the demand is high. I was disappointed that there was only one vegan entree on the menu but I was also able to order a salad w/o cheese and there was a vegan appetizer. I was also impressed with the non-alcoholic drink selection and was able to order a NA wine. Everything was top notch, so impressed with the flavors. The service was incredible and the ambience very classy. I definitely recommend this place for a special and memorable night out! Prices are typical for a high end dining experience read more

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Superb. Everything. Honey ricotta on focaccia, herb butter mussels, sugar snap peas with trumpet mushrooms, to name a few. Everything felt super farm-to-table which is exactly my vibe. Minus one star because we did have to wait at least 20 minutes past our reservation time for our table to be cleared. read more

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I've been to Vicia twice in the last few years and have beyond enjoyed the experiences! My first time I was thrown a surprise tasting dinner by my family for my 30th birthday; we loved it so much that we came again for my sister's birthday the following year (non-tasting menu). Both times we were served elegant, unique and delectable dishes that you'll have a difficult time finding elsewhere in the metro area--the closest in comparison are likely found in Chicago or even farther destinations! They use local and farm-fresh ingredients, sometimes coming directly from their own garden, and feature rotating and seasonal menus to keep things fresh and timely! Their wait staff are charming and knowledgeable, and the dining experience is always vibrant and pleasurable. We will certainly be back soon! read more

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The food here is INCREDIBLE. My husband is a vegetarian but I'm not so this was a great place to meet our needs I loved the venue, it was just the right size and nice decor. Our waitress was great. They automatically include 20% gratuity for everyone to split. We had the parcha cocktail , cheddar rillette, naked veggies and pesto, focaccia and squash butter, beet salad, baby lettuce salad, snapper, cabbage entree, and coffee semifreddo for dessert. It was the most unique blend of flavors Ives ever had! read more

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From the moment we entered, until we left, the service was outstanding. The attention we received from Honey (our server) was spot on and our bartender, Daniella, concocted some delicious cocktails...perfectly balanced! All of the food was amazing.! We chose to let the kitchen "cook for us" and we enjoyed the suggested wine pairings on the menu. All of the dishes were creative and delicious. Kudos to Chef Jane and her team We shall return!!! read more

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Loved my experience here. First course was mind-blowing. Unfortunately, it only gradually went down from there, but only slightly. Don't know any other place that could willingly get me to enjoy beets. Would recommend Vicia to anyone in STL. Favorite dishes: Chorizo fritters, ricotta, oysters read more

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Definitely go with the "Let us cook for you" option! Service here is wonderful! We had Koree as our server and she was terrific, explained each course perfectly and was able to adjust to our dietary restrictions/what we wanted. Definitely a pricey restaurant and a fancy one, but well worth it to celebrate a special occasion. And yes, you will absolutely get full here with the Let us cook for you option! read more

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Outstanding food, wonderful ambience, and super friendly service. The only thing I was bothered by was the time between courses. Each course took a minimum of 30-40 minutes to arrive, which is not ideal spacing for hungry customers. The waitstaff were super chatty and wonderfully knowledgeable about the food. You can dine at Vicia two ways: a la carte or with the $80 "let us cook for you" menu. I highly recommend doing the let us cook for you menu because getting an experience like this one for less than $100 is rare. You get to try SO many different plates (not just 3!), and you leave fairly full and satiated. Portions could be slightly larger but I won't gripe on that. The menu changes frequently so there's no use in me getting into the nitty gritty, but standouts from this meal was the pecorino Romano pasta with sausage, the focaccia with whipped ricotta, oil, and hot honey, and the potato churros with dill oil. Also, if you're in the mood for dessert, the sticky toffee pudding is EXCELLENT. read more

Vicia - New American Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

The Let Us Cook For You is the best food experience I've had in St. Louis to date. Went to celebrate a birthday (2 total) and did the Let Us Cook For with the accompanying Wine Pairing. All food was fresh and phenomenal. Really cool that the sommelier comes to your table to share about why the wine was picked and chosen to be paired with the meal. Vicia has a garden and each dish incorporates something from the garden. Cute and intimate interior and the staff is insanely attentive. Several people come and help take care of you throughout the meal. read more

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We filled the entire venue to max capacity both for both dinner and cocktails that followed. Staff offered superior attention to details and service, incredibly well coordinated! The ambiance is modern, sleek, yet warm and charming! Lovely event! read more

Vicia recently started offering al a carte options and recently opened their wine garden so I decided to come and check it out! My party and I came into the wine garden first and enjoyed the watermelon froze, a frozen cocktail. The bartender was kind and let me try the drink before buying it. The watermelon froze was subtly sweet and a perfectly refreshing treat on a hot summer day. Next we ventured into the dining room and into their covered patio for dinner. I started off with a lychee cocktail which was a perfect continuation of a refreshing drink. For food, Vicia offers a "let us cook for you" 3 course food option where the chef hand picks items off the menu, as well as an a la carte option where you can pick your own dishes. My party and I opted for the a la carte option and ordered the chicken fried oyster mushrooms, spring lettuces, grilled dorade, and frozen summer berry pie. Everything was delicious but the chicken fried oyster mushrooms were the star of the show for me! The oyster mushrooms were flavored perfectly and fried so crispy. They were paired with an amazing buttermilk sauce as well. The spring lettuces were made fresh from the Vicia garden. Finally, the grilled dorade was crisp on the outside, tender on the inside, and paired with a yummy yogurt sauce. We ended with a frozen summer berry pie and a hot tea. The whole experience was very thoughtfully crafted. The servers were attentive and frequently checking on our table, refilling our water, and clearing our plates and any scraps we had left on the table. I would recommend Vicia to any friends that come into town and look forward to coming back! read more

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From the time we were greeted by our server Sam to the when we left and got to talk to chef this was one of the best meals I've had in a very long time. The service was great, Sam was attentive, personable, well educated when it came to the menu and wines and did an excellent job. The food was superb but the focaccia with whipped ricotta and the roasted squash over squash mole were the stars of the show. If you are anywhere near St Louis you must stop and have a meal at Vicia. read more

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Wow, what an amazing experience Vicia offers. I do not often dine at prix fixe restaurants, but I was blown away. Vicia prides itself on being a farm to table establishment that is both sustainable and vegetable forward. They offered us so many tastings I must apologize in advance for not doing them justice. Everything was incredible. Every bite permeated your taste buds with flavor and freshness. You could taste the craftsmanship in every bite. We started with course 1 which was about five separate items for us to taste. All were incredible. However, I must rave about the focaccia. It was so fluffy with crispy edges and it went so well with the whipped butter. For the main course, we were once again provided with proteins, greens, and starches. My favorites were the carrots glazed in a lemon ginger sauce, the sirloin, and cabbage with gruyere. Dessert was wonderful, too. We were offered a dessert wine that was vibrant and fruity (perfect, because dry wines are not for me). The hazelnut spread they paired with the ice cream was like a lighter, smoother nutella and, of course, much tastier. They also provided us with a chocolate peanut butter cake for my partner's birthday. It was an incredible combination of salty, crunchy, sweet, and chocolatey. My only complaint? The slice was not bigger! Lol Inside is intimate and lively. A diverse population inhabits the interior. Each table eagerly, but with patience, awaits their next dish with an upbeat anticipation. Our service was top notch. It genuinely looked like every worker wanted to be there. They were all so attentive and worked together in perfect harmony. I loved watching the chefs prepare the dishes. They all worked with a compelling mix of efficiency and meticulousness. Vicia was a pleasure to visit. And, the type of meal that cultivates lasting memories. I was nervous it wouldn't be filling as it is advertised as a tasting menu. But, I left satiated. An absolute gem in the city of St. Louis. read more

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Out of towners who stopped by on a recommendation by a friend. Had the tempura squash, trout, and smoked potato cappelletti. The food was truly divine. Portion sizes are small and prices are steep so definitely more of a special occasion place. Service was friendly and prompt - loved Honey. Ambiance was great for a date night. Would return! read more

Vicia - Miso Cured Ocean Trout - New American Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

The place with a simple decor had great food and service. Open and airy and well air conditioned on a STL 100 degree day. The food was fresh, tasty and filling. Skipped their starters and my friend and I started with the Summer veggie fried rice. A perfect choice . So delicious. Onion molasses and mushroom XO were a couple of the ingredients and whatever that is had me in deep awe of the chef. Friend had the Buttonwood farm chicken . Juicy , well seasoned and delicious. Breast prepared one way and thigh cooked differently. Tasty. My dish was the star on stage to me. The Olive oil poached snapper. Every ingredient on this plate had my palette doing the happy dance. It was surprisingly good , because again I didn't know a couple of the ingredients on the plate. I say this to say , you can trust your palette to this chef. (James Beard award winner one of them) Chefs who will have you googling ingredients, so you will know what you like(smile ) read more

The food here is fantastic! It's all locally sourced and made to perfection. For vegans and vegetarians, the chef will happily accommodate many of the items on the menu. I ordered the vegan version of the gnocchi and it was some of the best gnocchi I've eaten. I started with a tomato salad that was bursting with flavor. The atmosphere is chic and comfortable and all of the staff couldn't have been more welcoming. A must for dining in St. Louis. read more

Finally went for dinner (twice). It was a spectacular experience. This place has an obsession with getting the food right and keeping it interesting. Super fresh, well chosen ingredients. Exciting twists. Excellent service. One of the five best restaurants in St. Louis. read more

Vicia is an experience! Plan to go with good company as you will be there a while. Fortunately, I had great company and it made the 3 hour dinner experience wonderful. I loved that they took our dietary restrictions in before we began and obviously with everything being so delicious it made the experience superb. No worrying about what to order because "everything on Yelp said it was all great" but Yelp was right. Everything was perfect and I will be going again! The small plate, no ordering, 3 hr experience is the perfect GNO. read more

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If I could give this place a Michelin Star, then I would. Everything about this experience is perfect from being escorted to the table at the perfect pace to dinner being topped off with the light -yet savory- dessert. You can see the and feel the effort Vicia takes into being a top tier restaurant. The music is at a perfect volume and dinner is served at the perfect pace, slow but fast all at the same time. You will have a guide for the evening that ensures everything is perfect and tentative staff that have perfect timing and deliberate actions. You will not regret going here! read more

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First time trying this place and they were very accommodating! They were able to provide a vegan/pescatarian meal. Every meal is customized to your table and they present a 3 course meal. They even serve veggies straight from the on site garden. Kudos to the chef! The ambiance was great and very well lit. Parking was spacious and the restaurant was tucked away so you wouldn't know its there unless you planned a reservation. They have outdoor seating along with patio seating. The vibe was also matched with music being played on speakers. Would highly recommend this place for someone looking for a meal to meet your dietary restrictions. read more

Vicia - Dessert - New American Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

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Holy hell. Holy HELL what an incredible experience Playlist - banging Staff - vibes at an all time high Every course - immaculate. the pork chop with those peaches? The work of kings of the culinary world. The crème brûlée crepe? Made me understand the spice wars, cause I would gladly go to battle for this desert. Eat here. Please. read more

Hands down one of the best meals we have had in a while! We don't get out much without our kids, but Vicia is worth getting a babysitter for over and over. We cannot recommend the "Let Us Cook for You Option" enough! read more

I really wanted to be amazed by this meal and had pretty high expectations, given their mention in Condé Nast, the reviews on Yelp and the entire reservation experience, but was a bit underwhelmed. First of all, the reservation process required us to pay for our entire meal (including wine pairings) up front. We have been to restaurants where there are cancellation/no show fees, but this was a first where the entire meal had to be paid for, so of course we thought that this place must be special. The food overall was prepared well, but none of the flavors really made you think - wow, this is delicious! However, there was plenty of food and we were sufficiently satiated at the end of the meal. The menu changes seasonally, but the highlights for me were the smoked haddock and the cheesy grains. My husband really enjoyed the rice pudding dessert. I was really looking forward to this meal and perhaps comparing it to unreasonable standards of farm to table places in other regions of the US, but I had expected more. read more

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I was very surprised. I was visiting St. Louis for the 1st time in 30 years. The food scene was never all that wonderful. And there was never anything Vicia. While $85/person may seem expensive, in NYC, this would be considered a bargain, given the quality of the food. I will comment on three dishes. 1st the fresh radishes with some sort of green dipping sauce. I like radishes. But, normally they would not warrant any comment. But, the white and red radishes were fresh and very flavorful, not at all hot; the dipping sauce was a perfect complement. 2nd, were fresh, first of the season, fresh peas in a broth with some type of scallions or green onions. This was an amazing flavorful and well seasoned dish. And I normally don't really like peas. 3rd, was the main course - lamb. I rarely order lamb. But, there was no real options other than vegetarian. Lamb can be a bit too "strong" for my tastes. But, this lamb was buttery and superb. This is really a wonderful place. If it were in a much larger city, it would be even more well known, perhaps a Michelin star or two. read more

I was lucky enough to get to dine again at Vicia and experience their Farmers Feast. The food was served in 3 courses, family style with multiple items in each course. The menu changes seasonally. Since it's late summer our menu included lots of corn, tomatoes, etc. The bites are small but pack a punch with expertly balanced flavors and textures and stunning presentation. Vegetable forward in the most delightful way! Some favorites were the grilled beets, pork coppa, corn and faro side. But really everything was outstanding. The wine pairings were spot on, but if wine isn't your thing you can opt to just get drinks ala carte. The staff was super friendly and really took time to get to know us. The space is gorgeous with an indoor dining room and an open indoor/ outdoor space. The vibe is upscale without being pretentious. Yes it's pricy but what would you expect from to notch chefs present such exceptional food. Vicia is outstanding all around. read more

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I only wish that I came here prepared for the tastebud adventure that we went on. I don't want anyone to do what we genuinely did on accident, but we arrived without a reservation thinking we would eat at the bar, and then due to pure luck we were able to get a table and have a full dining experience. My only slight/complaint is that there is so much food and no way to remember everything. Also due to masks and the quieter atmosphere of the restaurant it was sometimes hard to hear what we were being served. I wish I was able to get a photo of all the food, but after the first course we just dug in! Everything was amazing and tiny, but we did not leave hungry. I tried all kinds of things that I would probably never have tried if I were to pick it out on a menu. We also did the wind pairings with each course. I could not keep track of all the wine, but they went with each plate very well. Dessert was the best course, nothing was too sweet, the wines were amazing. Not a place you put into regular rotation, but maybe twice a year for sure. read more

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Poor service. Poor food. Not remotely worth the cost. Will not go back. We did the tasting menu and were greatly disappointed.

We came here for both of our birthdays in November. You have to make reservations ahead of time and the meals are based on the season. I thought it was a fantastic experience. The staff were all very knowledgeable about each presentation (and we had four courses)- the kitchen is also open concept, you can watch them create each dish on an assembly line of perfection. Since we already told them I was a vegetarian ahead of time, they had so many unique vegetables made in such a beautiful way. I thought it was lovely read more

Vicia - Paw Paw Mocktail - New American Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

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It was a beautiful place to celebrate my sister's big birthday! This was her choice, so as a visitor, I didn't have any expectations. My first impression was that it was in an odd area for a fine-dining restaurant. We sat on the patio, which was comfortable as the sun went down but a tad warm when we arrived. The menu is highly curated, so we tried a good chunk of it for a party of four. My favorites were, in rank order, the chicken fried oyster mushrooms (I definitely would get a whole plate to myself next time), the spring lettuces (delightfully fresh), and the grilled dorade. Funny, I only ordered one of those dishes (the mushrooms), and for the other two, I got tastes from other people's plates. The only misfire was the chicken, which was my order, unfortunately. The panzanella with the braised chicken thigh was tasty, but the randomly plated breast was very strange. It was just chicken on a plate. Not sure what was going on with that. Service was good, although we definitely hit a point after our salad where I think our entrée tickets got lost: there was a long delay in service at that point. While they were responsive to my sister's peanut allergy, they kind of lost track at the end of the night when her birthday "treat" was clearly a peanut butter cup. We noticed, though, and they were very apologetic. No one died! Anyway, I would go back and order that plate of mushrooms for myself. And maybe just pick off of everyone else's plates. read more

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