We reserved a table here for a birthday party of 10 people in the enclosed heated patio room. Right now they are only doing the tasting menu which is $75 per person. It was hard to find the restaurant because Google maps had confusing directions but thankfully I did see a small Vicia sign pointing to the parking across the street. The semi private screened off section was great for our birthday dinner and there was also a tall table where we could put gifts and decorations. We ended up very stuffed because each of the three courses on the tasting menu had multiple dishes. My favorites were the creamy grains that tasted like the best risotto I've ever had, and the chicken cooked in three ways. The chicken sausage was really delicious and juicy, and all three of the chicken preparations were flavorful and moist. I also enjoyed the shiitake tacos and the duck bacon pumpkin financiers. The dessert course was a small dollop of cinnamon ice cream with crispy salted caramel. They paired a lot of interesting flavors and contrasting ingredients that I would not have thought to put together, but everything worked well to create a delicious and unique flavor. Be forewarned, if you bring in an outside cake like we did to celebrate the birthday after all 3 courses, they charge a cutting fee of $5 per person. If you decide to cut it yourself, the waiter told us we had to obtain our own knife, birthday candle, and lighter. They did provide small plates for our cake though. read more

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It has been amazing to see how restaurants are adapting to Covid-times, and Vicia has been so impressive to follow. Most recently, I was the lucky recipient of their "Date Night, Delivered" package, and WOW did it spice up the quarantine! My wife worked directly with Vicia's staff to build a menu, complete with wine pairings. She answered some questions, picked her preferences, and was presented a pretty amazing lineup of food and drinks. They delivered it all to our door and it was truly one of the best dinners I've had (not just during the pandemic -- ever.) We absolutely loved the Black Orchard Old Fashioned... it was the star of the show. The two bottles of wine we received were also incredible and we've been enjoying them over the past few days! The food... wow. We had potato pizza with whipped ricotta and pickled green tomatoes, build-your-own turnip shell tacos, potato soup with leeks, bacon, and chives, braised beef with horseradish, chicken thighs with salsa verde, risotto, and toffee pudding cake. The cutest part was that they also included treats from Winslow's Home for the next morning: coffee, eggs, bacon, scones, and coffee cake. This was a huge splurge, but we would do it again in a heartbeat. Thanks for the most incredible dinner, Vicia! read more

I really enjoyed the dining experience here, and all of the flavors were wonderfully balanced. This place is pretty pricy, and you are required to pay for dinner and wine pairings upfront, including 20% gratuity for both. My complaint was the wine they gave us for the $50 pairing, which is two standard pour glasses with the first and second course. The first wine was a Gewurztraminer, which is a semi sweet white German wine. I immediately looked this up after dinner, because I know this particular wine isn't pricy, and this was essentially $25 a glass. The bottle was a $20 bottle. The second wine was an Austrian full bodied red, which was much more our style, but a $30 bottle. Overall, definitely not worth it, just buy your beverages there and choose your own wine. Also, the premium wine pairing after tax and tip ends up being $70 a person which I find asinine. At the end of the meal our server brought a paper receipt and had underlined "additional tip" which we obviously chose not to fill in. I found this tacky, and our server didn't seem happy with us when we left. I'm typically someone who tips more than 20%, but coming from the restaurant industry it was more of a principal of being charged this in advance for a party of two. I think the waitstaff could make more on smaller tables by not charging the gratuity up front. Overall I would return, the food was an experience and I tried things I wouldn't ever order. I would skip drinks next time and go somewhere else for wine before or after. read more

Vicia - View of restaurant from bar area - New American Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

Consistently excellent. Highly recommended. Reservations are a must. It's not cheap but worth, it in our opinion. Best for the "culinarily curious". Do NOT however, expect huge portions and piles of food. If your goal is to leave stuffed, you should probably look elsewhere. Do expect a few "holy crap this is good!" moments. We really like the place. Great food, great vide, great service. read more

Situated in the beautiful and gentrified washu med business district, Vicia is Michael Gallini's take on upscale Californian. His farm to table, "vegetable-forward," prefixed three-course menu was brilliantly plated with equal parts whimsy and culinary discipline. The first course was my favorite although my favorite dish in particular was the dessert. The creme fraiche ice cream was heavenly, and the accompanying chocolate wafers and Berry compote were fantastic. Cocktails are wonderful. We got the shiso and grapefruit. The ambiance was great, with lots of natural lighting and well-textured wood furnishings. Only con was the expensive price point... for what we got (veggies and three cuts of pork), it was a little underwhelming. That and the restrooms don't lock. read more

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I just had the best experience!! My husband and I made a reservation at the bar for dinner tonight. It was nice being close to the sweet bartenders to chat and have answers to any of my questions. We decided upon the "let us cook for you" 3-course meal. I highly recommend. This is 100% the way to go!!!! The 3-course meal is more of a sampler of the menu. For example, the first course they served us was a small version of the crispy potato, salmon crudo, clam half shell, chicken fried oyster mushroom, and the focaccia with homemade ricotta/strawberry spread. The second course came with the grilled summer squash, peekytoe crab bucatini, and the pork chop. Followed by the third course which was the crepe crème brûlée. Highlights: Chicken fried oyster mushroom: both our favorite. It came with an amazing dipping sauce. Clam half shells: ate them like oysters. Had a great mignonette Pork chop: nice crispy crust. The strawberry mostarda was insane how good it was Least favorites (but were still great) Crab bucatini: flavor wasn't as developed as the other dishes and the crab tasted fishy. Crispy potato: had a great dipping sauce but it was like an elevated tater tot. Very good but boring compared to the other dishes The environment was great! Everyone was attentive. Never had to ask for water or another drink. The cutlery was top notch! read more

I dined at Vicia last night for my birthday dinner, and this was by far the best meal I have had in St. Louis in years. Vicia offers a $95/person 3-course menu crafted by chefs to celebrate the cuisine and harvest of the Midwest. Their dishes are farm-to-table and vegetable-forward but still include protein options for the entree. They also offer, for an extra price, cocktail pairings with each course. The interior design exudes sleek modernity, accentuating the restaurant's minimalist aesthetic, as showcased in the sample menu. They also feature an open kitchen, inviting you to observe as each of your courses is meticulously prepared. In terms of service, Vicia's staff is unmatched. Each person we encountered was kind and personable. In addition, I was told happy birthday at least five times during my experience! This truly made me feel special when dining here. As for the food, each course contained chef-picked samplings that utilized locally-sourced ingredients. To start, we enjoyed: (1) turnip shell vegetable tacos filled with smashed beans, shiitakes, and kale (2) house-made focaccia bread with a whipped butter spread (3) sliced root vegetables and a vegetable pesto (4) smoked bacon jam, pickled pear, and mascarpone croustade (5) pickled beat salad with goat cheese, apples, and pecans. Our entrees included: (1) Sirloin with a smoked beef jus (2) Buttonwood Farm pastured chicken served with a toasted nori salsa (3) smoked potatoes topped with a buttermilk mousse and black garlic mustard (4) cabbage in a caramelized onion broth (5) glazed carrots garnished with popped farro. To apologize for a longer wait (I did not even notice!), our waitress provided us with two complementary cherry-sweet dessert wines before our final course. Finally, we satisfied our sweet tooth with: Sunchoke ice cream, sitting on top chocolate mousse and preserved summer berries and a complementary milk chocolate, dark chocolate, and peanut butter layered cake for my birthday. What a nice surprise! I am elated after our experience and cannot wait to return to taste the next season's menu. Vicia's style of cooking has also inspired me to include fresher, locally-sourced ingredients in my day-to-day cooking. The only downside to Vicia is the price. The $95 for the three courses is expensive, but I believe the price is worth it in the end for the quality and volume of food you receive. Go try Vicia today! read more

I would give this place 4.5 if that was an option, the food was delicious, the best thing in my opinion were the sides of the proteins, the carrots were probably the best ones I've had amazing, potatoes amazing and cauliflower very tasty. The meals as I said, 5/5!. The whole experience and service was maybe 3.5/5. The timing of the meal felt at first rush, we got the first course and we still had basically full cocktails, no much mention on the wines and pairings (we ended sharing a couple of glasses of wine we picked out the menu and turned out good). Despite my complaints I recommend this place, the food was good and with the changes coming with the a la carte menu, I'm excited to try other dishes. read more

In hindsight, with this restaurant having such a farm to table focus, I should have chosen to visit in Spring or Summer. I went in February. The menu wasn't all that exciting to merit the prices: squash with chilis and rigatoni. But the drinks and wine were good and the toffee sticky pudding was nice. Attentive service, nice atmosphere but perhaps a bit out of place at night in the Cortex area of town. Love their sister restaurants though. read more

We tried Vicia for lunch when they first opened, but I put off writing a review because I wanted a fuller view of the restaurant. Then came Covid. Vicia did an excellent job of pivoting and offering their Farmers' Feast for curbside, and while I loved it and thought it was a great value, I still wanted to have the full dinner experience before giving a review. Last night we finally had dinner. We were a few minutes early for our reservation and we were waiting for our dinner companions so we were seated in the bar. The bar offers several specialty cocktails and extensive wine list as well as a monthly special (October was sherry). I tried the Hibiscus Old Fashioned and it was awesome! I'm not a huge fan of floral flavors, but this had just the right amount of everything--and was beautiful on top of it. We were seated right at our reservation time. Our server Evelyn quickly came over and greeted us and shared how the Farmers' Feast worked in restaurant. Most items are locally sourced within four hours. We were also asked about dietary restrictions and aversions. Evelyn shared that the chef prepares a menu for each table. Vicia also offers a wine pairing with two healthy pours for the first and second course. (An "elevated" pairing is also available). Our first course came out quickly and had five different bites including fresh bread with whipped butter, radishes and pesto, bean tacos with a radish shell, roasted pears wrapped in prosciutto, and a house made sesame cracker bite with several toppings including hibiscus flowers. There wasn't a single item that I didn't love. The radish "tortilla" was very unique and the pesto was awesome--made with radish greens. The second course included chicken breast stuffed with chicken sausage and a chicken thigh. We also had a fried rice, roasted cauliflower, a green salad. All were delicious but the roasted cauliflower stole the show! Dessert was pistachio ice cream with tomatillo jam, pistachio and chocolate cookie bites. WOW!!! The wine pairings were unique and worked well with the food. The service was outstanding. Besides being attentive and inobtrusive, our server thoroughly explained each course and each dish. Vicia was an incredible experience and definitely somewhere I'd visit again. read more

Hopefully Yelp gets it this time. FYI, I review this restaurant earlier and gave it 1 star before I even had the food. This was due to issues actually getting into the restaurant. I could not navigate the Resy app and no one returned my calls to make the reservation. After waiting 2 days I left an email and voicemail and they promptly returned my call and scheduled my reservation. I am happy to say I changed my review from 1 to 5 stars. The food and wine were excellent. The service was top notch. The one drawback for the evening was the wine package did not include wine with the third (dessert) course. It wasn't enough to take a star, but thought I'd point it out since I was expecting it. Kudos to Clayton, our server, and the rest of the staff that made our evening a lovely one. read more

I have been wanting to try this place out for quite sometime! A couple of my gal pals and I made a plan to try and see if there were any walk in opening on a Tuesday night and we were in luck. We were seated outside (highly recommend, weather permitting of course) right away and was given the run down of how their menu works. If you're not familiar, this is a restaurant that has daily specials (with vegetarian/meat options) and is a multiple course meal. It is on the higher side for the cost of dinner, but it's worth the money in my opinion. There were so many flavors and each dish was so elevated. Here's what our meal consisted of: vegetable tacos, marinated watermelon, foccatia, a roasted Romain salad, zucchini, a vegetable protein, roasted chicken, sweet potato, Japanese eggplant, and to top it all off was a tapioca pudding with mango sorbet. The food was absolutely unreal! There's wasn't anything there that we didn't like. What I really loved is we had some dietary restrictions and they were able to accommodate them flawlessly. I can't rave about this place more! If you're looking for a really nice dinner spot for a special occasion, this is it. The specials change so often so you're always going to get something different. read more

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Sat at the bar with my husband. We ordered three drinks, three "snack" plates and a flat bread. With their automatic gratuity, the bill was about $130. The food was flavorful and the service was attentive. The space is lovely. We were the only people at the bar and the restaurant was mostly empty for the "happy hour" we spent. There was a guy behind the bar who was amazing - - he was friendly, engaging, informative. He had excellent recommendations and seemed invested in our experience. There was also a woman behind the bar with dark hair who seemed unhappy. As we sat down, I immediately sensed something was wrong. She just seemed.....burdened. She wasn't much for eye contact and seemed to resent our being there, though I did not take this personally (oddly); it is hard to explain but I just felt she had something going on in her life that was heavy. We all do sometimes. I did see her engage with some of her colleagues which seemed to lighten her disposition a bit - - she smiled at them, shared a laugh. My husband likes to sit at a bar and engage with others - - customers, bartenders....he likes people, he enjoys conversation. I know this won't appeal to everyone and we all have bad days but when this young lady sipped a cocktail off to the side, my husband joked that at first he thought she was doing quality control on a customer's drink before realizing she made it for herself. He was smiling, chuckling as he said this - being playful in an effort to connect. She bristled and frowned. "I didn't make it for myself. I am doing research." "What are you researching?" He asked, genuinely curious to know if it was a new cocktail and what the profile was like. "Well," she snapped, incredibly bitter, "to answer you in an equally condescending tone, I am helping my bar manager with....." Honestly, I can't report the last bit of her sentence as I quit listening. Her expression was so irritated, so full of contempt, I recoiled into myself and shut down. We all fell silent for several awkward beats before she seemed to only slightly soften and commented on some of the flavors she was working with in the cocktail. We listened and nodded, the awkwardness still present like a fourth, unwanted stranger among us. Then, she walked off and did not return for a bit. I assumed she was taking some time, allowing herself to be frustrated, upset, irritated, angry - whatever was going on with her - in private. If this young woman is reading this review, we apologize for offending you. My husband and I are both extroverts and while we genuinely enjoy connecting with others, we should not assume just because you are working behind a bar, that you are receptive or will find his playful effort to engage charming. I mean this. I am not being passive aggressive. And while I am not sure if you were having a bad day or it was truly just us, if anything at all is unsettling you, I genuinely hope it gets better. This was my first time at Vicia and I had been excited to try it. We were there because I had just learned that I will need 2-3 surgeries to correct a complex medical problem. If you can believe it, we were actually celebrating because I had such a positive, supportive meeting with a specialist that day where I felt validated and comforted by the plan she recommended. We were there because we are like anyone struggling with something....just trying to find the light in the dark. read more

We came on a Saturday and had sample menu dinner at the bar. We started off with cocktail special old fashion- it tasted like you were drinking juice, please don't name it old fashion if it tastes like juice. First course - delicate tempura tasted not fresh and dry, vegetable tacos were just fine, the only thing that was good from first course was baked vegetables Main course- sirloin was dry and hard to cut. Pork plate- was also hard to cut Service was good with ambiance. But for the price of ~$340 this was NOT worth it. read more

Another outstanding visit to Vicia. You should check their menu because it changes frequently in order to give you the freshest fruits, veggies, etc. their cocktail list also changes often. He ordered the grilled peaches and I ordered the watermelon bites. His peaches were wrapped in prosciutto and he said they were delicious. My watermelon bites were great and the pickled green tomato gave it just the right amount of tartness with the sweet melon. Our entrees were the chicken for him and the pork for me. The pork that I had just melted in your mouth. The chicken was good and it was gone before I knew it. He had the berry cobbler which was delicious. The man sitting next to me did a tasting menu and I would love to try that the next time I come. Would I come back here? You know I will. If you see me there, stop by and say hello. read more

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

Excellent service with several addressing various aspects of our meal. I think I drank a pitcher .5 of the water. Filtered and fabulously clear. The portions were a bit small but only compared to American standards. LOVED the design and decor. All textures created a warm element of being outside in...I kept imagining a side fire to add more life and movement to the area. Great date night. We'll try the covered patio soon. read more

I don't know how I forgot to review this place. My partner brought me here for my birthday awhile back and it was a wonderful time. I really liked that he was able to pay in advance. The ambiance is very nice and relaxing. Dim lighting with a simple elegance. Service was good - very helpful when we asked for more details on the dishes. It was simple, though - I was a little disappointed by that because I heard from friends that they had more of an engaging experience, i.e. they were shown how the herbs are grown, how the meat was prepared, etc. The food itself was extremely unique and fun to try. Very small dishes that admittedly left us a little hungry still after, but they were all incredibly fresh, beautifully plated and tasty. read more

Finally made it here after wanting to go for three years. My expectations were very high after hearing about it from many people in some vegan groups I'm in. Wow!!!! Vicia did not disappoint!! From start to finish, the farmers feast was incredible!! Our guide, Daniel, was informative, considerate of our food choices, and very kind. Every staff member we encountered was equally wonderful. The bonus chocolate sorbet with candle for my birthday was a special surprise. I'm still thinking about the pumpkin sorbet with chocolate cake and hazelnuts. Incredible!!! The menu changes with the seasons, so we can't wait to come back for the spring version. read more

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I love a good multi-course tasting menu. Vicia's is one of the best! The light and tasty options are all delicious and flavorful. The service is outstanding. The drinks are unique. I would go back just to eat a loaf of the bread and butter but I'd stay for the rest of the courses. read more

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One of the best meals I've ever had. Definitely get reservations and be prepared once your done to be taken to the "lounge area" that was the only rub the whole night- I know you need to turn the table, but log benches in the lounge area.... We went with the farmers feast and wine pairing. 3 courses go for it bc you are going to want to try all these yummy things. Course 1 Grilled Pears, Fresh Bread with local butter and carrot purée, crab noodles Kohlrabi Shell Tacos these are absolutely phenomenal. Course 2 Fried rice Pork Beef (pot roast) Mixed grain risotto Course 3 Blackberry Pear The pear was my favorite out of the two, but this was the weakest course. Very forgettable no layers of flavor. Excellent flavorful experience. read more

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Like...the building, the curation. I don't even like radishes but it they put pesto on them I want 12. My fav fancy dinner in STL (or like the parts of the world I've experienced). read more

I don't give out five stars lightly. This St Louis veggie forward farm to table restaurant is worth every one. I couldn't get a reservation but was able to snag a seat at the bar. The restaurant has a beautiful patio with a wood fire oven that is used for a chef's menu (I will be back!). Sitting at the bar was just fine because the service was impeccable. The chef owners of Vicia worked at Blue Hill in NYC and clearly brought that level of service to St. Louis. About the food, every dish was perfect. The summer vegetable starter was a basket of radishes served with an aioli and butter with sea salt. I love the freshness of the bitter radishes with creamy butter! Next up was the king mushroom in romaine tacos. A bite I wish I could have over and over. The most inventive was the thinly sliced raw turnip which was served to wrap up an assortment of kale, shitaki mushroom, pickled onion and other veggies. On the side we're two spicy emulsions that made the wrap a spicy taco delight! About the main courses, the polenta, wild risotto, and fried rice were all stunning - and very good eaten together here and there. What I loved most was the fried egg on the rice. They freeze the egg so the yolk stands up like no other and the texture is similar to sous vide but better! Check out the photo. Finally dessert blew my mind. Simple and fresh. The rhubarb and almond cake was sublime, and you can go wrong with wild strawberries and lemon cake! I highly recommend eating here in St Louis! read more

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Lots of filler, little wow. We appreciated the emphasis on local, veg forward offerings, but the tasting was a bit disappointing. I'm confused by many reviews lauding balance of flavors because the acidity of vinegars and pickled components dominated almost every dish with insufficient fat or salt to back them up. Beyond the brilliant housemade butter and the corn and one other amuse-bouche, every other dish felt like an incomplete or clunky presentation of par-cooked, watery veg, somehow the hen of the woods mushrooms included. The mains were the biggest letdown. The reverse seared sirloin was gristly and unrendered, making it impossible to knife through and even harder to chew. The vegetarian offering of grilled squash was a watery mess with little significance. The desert course perfectly encapsulated the experience; a sorbet with macerated raspberries and cremeaux that quickly reduced into a bowl acidic, loose incoherence. It's nice to see this concept, effort, and level of service put forth in the mid-west, but after grazing for two hours we were left questioning whether we had eaten dinner at all. Kudos to the sommelier as this was the highlight of our evening. read more

Service is very good which is refreshing but they automatically add a 20% tip onto your bill no matter how many are in your party which was two of us. They also claim the portions are large enough for two, maybe two little kids but not two adults. The cucumber salad was very tasty but it is not very big. Crab cakes are different but good. The pork chop which they are very proud of was questionable if they even got it up to the minimum temperature before serving it. They also do not trim it so you have almost one inch of non crisp or non edible fat all around it. When you trim that off you are left with very little meat. For the price of all of this it is doubtful I would ever take a client or my spouse here. So sad as they really push the freshness of the food but it is probably safer for you do only do vegetarian here and avoid the meat. read more

Update: had takeout today and it's not something they usually offer so we were really happy to get to try this. It was all really delicious per usual which isn't a surprise and for being takeout it was impressively flavorful all the way home and at home. read more

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I cannot say enough about how incredible the food was. The space was clean, modern, and comfortable. The waitress was also incredibly kind. However, our party felt incredibly rushed through our meal. We ordered cocktails to start and they were bringing out the appetizers before we even had a chance to take a sip. They were constantly rushing to clear away half empty plates and bringing out the next course before we were ready. I understand that a party typically only has a table for 2 hours but a party should never feel like the restaurant is rushing you. There is a way to do this in a less obvious way. read more

I've never been here before, but it's a great restaurant. Food is excellent. The service is wonderful and the atmosphere is great. read more

Vicia - Nonalcoholic, gin, tonic - New American Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

We have visited several times and it's absolutely remarkable! Food = superb, and the service is fantastic too. Cannot wait for our next visit! read more

I'm really on the fence with this place but went with four stars because the staffs here was exceptional and super accommodating. Shoutout to the whole team! My bf had made reservations here for our anniversary dinner. We were seated a corner table with a little more privacy. We decided to go with the tasting menu and we chose to add the scallop which the waiter told us was a special. It was about $10 more per person, bringing our total to $95 per person for the tasting menu. The first course was a series of different appetizers. My favorite or the one that was very interesting and clever was the falafel. Which the chefs had made using pulps or food scraps after juicing. That was very ingenious way to reduce food waste in the kitchen! I commend the restaurant on that. Everything was very tasty but the courses following this didn't really wow me. I did think that taking us on a field trip to the grill for our third(or fourth) dish was pretty fun. We got to stand in front of the hot grill and eat freshly made sourdough and grilled chicken. It was pretty nice. I don't know if I'd pay this price for the foods. I mean I paid $75 for an omakase experience and that's all seafood. The tasting menu here was mainly veggies. Nothing wrong with it but it is pretty pricey! We might come back here the next time we're in town. Thank you again to the staffs! read more

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I've been here for lunch and dinner. This review is for the lunch I just had. In general, I knew this place prides itself on serving high quality, well thought out food, and had spent 50+ per person for dinner in the past. For lunch, pricing is much more reasonable, about 20 after tax and tip. In this case, I found the menu entirely too acidic. Everything. Was. Sour. I understand it's a summer menu and they're trying to offer refreshing fare. Goat cheese, mustard, vinaigrette, tomatoes, and pickles were components of the lunch selection I had. I generally am known as a plate-licker but in this case, I couldn't finish the (admittedly not-so-large) portions. On the plus side, the service, atmosphere, and dessert were good. read more

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Food and service were both amazing. One of the best meals I've ever had. Ambiance was sophisticated, just like the food and wine pairings. read more

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Vicia is one of my favorite restaurants in STL. I am left speechless after every course. I love Vicia's concept of a "farmer's feast." Every course includes several small plates / a variety of things to try! The thing is: you don't even know what's on the menu until they bring it out! They use ingredients that in are season and from local sources and then mesh them together in a way I would have never imagined possible, and it somehow always works! Vibes are wonderful and service is top notch. I can't speak to a specific dish, because my meal had 9 plates, and they were all my favorite. read more

Came here for some upscale food in St.Louis and take a break from all the bbq. They switch up their menu constantly, so the specific items might not be as useful. The veggies here IMO were the star of the show and that's what you want to get there. I got the king trumpet mushroom wraps, grilled sourdough flatbread for appetizers and grilled oyster mushrooms, grass fed beef, and polenta as the entrees. The highlights were the grilled oyster mushrooms and the flatbread. Those mushrooms were so full of flavor, perfectly cooked, and the cream worked really well as a sauce. The flatbread came with some sausage and a lot of dips (goat cheese and mustard) and was a delicious way of getting some carbs. Polenta...was literally just polenta as an entree. Extremely disappointing. It was just too much and we probably could only finish half of it. The beef reminded me of pulled pork. At this kind of restaurant, I expected more, but it was exactly just that. read more

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A prefect choice for outstanding farm to table dining and a birthday celebration. Our evening was wonderful from start to finish. Starting actually began a month before dinner when we made our reservation and the staff interviewed us about our food preferences and cautions. When we arrived, they were ready to go, all we needed to do was celebrate and enjoy. We went half vegetarian and half whatever the chef chose (beef). All of the food was delicious and service wonderful. Definitely hope to go again! read more

Vicia - Vegetarian appetizer. Since there isn't a menu and we were having to much fun to take notes all we add is that it was yummy - New American Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

Overall vibe and service was excellent. No complaints. Food was great as well. In particular we loved the crispy potatoes with a brilliant aioli, the focaccia with homemade cheese and the chicken dish cooked to perfection and the decadent creme brulee crepe dessert. But the most impressive dish in my opinion has gotta be the brown rice with veggies. Sounds and looks dull but this is where Vicia showcased its specialty and brilliance - the different vegetables were all cooked beautifully and they combined to form a symphony of flavor. read more

Excellent date night spot to celebrate a special occasion. We reserved a month in advance to celebrate my partner's birthday and elected to have the wine pairings with the three course chef's dinner. As an added bonus we also opted into the dessert wine pairing. My vegetarian diet was easily accommodated and the veggies served in place of meat proteins did not disappoint. A cute celebratory dessert was brought to us by the chef in addition to dessert. Add on a cocktail for the perfect nightcap! read more

Vicia - First course - vegetable forward selection - New American Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

Ah, I REALLY struggled with how to rate this experience. All and all, I just expected so much more from a fine dining establishment. While I appreciate the risk of COVID, I feel like Vicia hasn't really adopted their dine in experience well. When making the reservation, they did alert us that they have suspended table service and are using paper plates/plastic cups. Fine. Sort of backwards that they are still using real silverware and reusable metal trays though? I digress... When we arrived, we ordered a bottle of wine for the meal and 2 cocktails, plus the wood fire feast for 2 ($70) which included salad, bread, 2 sides, half chicken, and prime rib. We were unaware that this literal FEAST was going to come out all at once, approximately 15 min after ordering, before we were even able to finish our cocktails! I was expecting that the salad course would come out first, and then we would have some time to enjoy that before the main course came out. Instead, we were stressed about having more food then we could even fit on our table come out all at once and getting cold (it was a chilly night). If I could do this over again, I would have requested the kitchen delay a bit on making our food, and send it out in courses ... which, you would think such a fine dinning establishment would just do? The saving graces of the meal were that the flavors were unbelievable, every dish was delicious. The staff was friendly and helpful, and took my critique about the pace and format of the meal gracefully (yes, I did express these feelings in person, [masked] face-to-face). Finally, you definitely get your money's worth. We've stretched this food over 4 meals (including our dine in experience). Also, they are prepared for winter, with personal heaters at each patio table. Basically, be warned if you choose to dine in, you may be better served just doing curbside (the food is definitely designed for that). read more

Enjoyed a well orchestration of amazing food & front of the house teamwork that worked seamlessly together. Trust the menu & include the premium wine pairing for unique palate (and health) experience. #NeighborhoodTastingSociety #FOOD #Wine #Spirits #FUN #BradyEats read more

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I made Valentines Day reservations for this breakdown: 20% celebrate love, 30% excuse to dine out, and 50% to wear red or pink to the max. Perfect day to visit Vicia for the first time as I'm way behind in my foodie game by taking this long. Imagine the horror when I arrive on Valentines Day night in bright red with bright red lips to find almost the entire place in wearing black including some in black beanie hats (gasp!). It's more hipster than I was anticipating. Not a server in the place tattoo-less. Alas, seated in the "heated" patio area with a wood fire going and portable heaters was cute but the area is a bit cold. I don't just mean actually cold, although that it was (20F outside), but also concrete and a bit rustic with not a lot of color other than the orange fire. Basically an advertisement for Restoration Hardware. I think the indoor dining room is better although still color-less. All the rage among new restaurants, unfortunately. The food was so damn amazing. Down to the char-grilled beet in a steak facade and taters straight from the whipped cream machine. Steamed fish that fell apart when you looked at it. A raw oyster and roe that made my legs tingle. The 5 course meal was well worth the price ($127 tax and gratuity included) with substantial courses that did not over-fill but were more than 3 bites each. Sodas sans alcohol were available with specialty flavors which my sober husband always appreciates. My cocktail was extremely good, although only about 5 sips for a whopping $12. I'll pay for a good cocktail. Increase that volume by about 50% and charge $15. Vicia is well worth the hype and the price and I'll be back over and over again. I'll continue to bring the color and drag those hipsters out of the dark age one beet steak and tiny cocktail at a time. read more

Really fantastic elevated dining experience in STL. We've been here twice for the chefs menu, which I believe is the only option (they cal it farmers feast). If you just want to know if it's worth it- yes. If Michelin didn't snub anywhere in the Midwest besides Chicago, I'm thoroughly convinced Vicia would have a star. I don't say that lightly; what they're doing here with food and cocktails is truly superior. The only warning I have is the same I'd have for any high end chefs menu dining experience: if you're a picky eater or have a limited diet, or if you just want to stuff yourself with a giant steak or bowl of pasta- this probably is not the place for you. If you want a series of exciting, creative and utterly unique courses- you're gonna love it! More details for those who want it- Seating & Service: The first time we sat at the bar and the second time at a table. If you want that 'high end' service feel i recommend sitting at the table. When we dined at the bar our server was the bartender, who was also responsible for making all the drinks for the restaurant so understandably we didn't get the greatest attention and had a few courses go by where we wanted to order drinks but couldn't get service. Truly not the bartenders fault, they were super busy and when things calmed later on they were wonderful. If I was dining alone I'd probably sit at the bar bc I like the experience of getting some of that behind the scenes action and chat, but for a special night out I highly recommend booking a table. If it's nice out, the outdoor seating area looked gorgeous and I can't wait to enjoy that once the weather cools. Service at the tables is essentially white glove service without the gloves. There's a sommelier available to offer pairing suggestions and will provide info re: what you're drinking. The bartender does the same, though cocktail pairings are harder to get perfect giving everyone's unique pallet. When dishes come out they are served by your server and runners so you get a detailed explanation and everyone receives their dish at the same time. Service is big for me in terms of dining experience and haven't a single complaint here. The food: What more can I say? Super creative while still being approachable. They use some molecular gastronomy but are not so over the top that you don't feel like you're getting actual food. We have left our meal satisfied both visits, albeit not stuffed. This is exactly what a curated menu is meant to do so we see this as a positive. Cocktails: The husband and I are cocktail snobs. We want spirit forward, balanced drinks and usually opt for cocktails over wine. I don't think we've had a single cocktail we didn't like and have tried almost everything on the menu between the two of us that speaks to our pallet. There are a few that seem designed for those who like a sweeter, 'don't want to taste the alcohol' type of drink if that's your jam. The servers and bartenders are very knowledgeable so regardless of where you fall in the cocktail spectrum, if you're worried about getting something you like, just ask them. I think that covers everything. This is my favorite restaurant in STL when I want a nice evening out and a reliably delightful meal. Its absolutely worth going to. read more