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

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

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

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'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

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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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

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

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

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

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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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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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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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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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

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

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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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

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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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

I was given a gift card awhile back and finally got to use it. Very welcoming walking in, atmosphere was great. I had a whiskey sour to start, the best ever. The waiter was attentive. I ordered a beef dish. Perfect and it came with a side of potatoes. They were the best potatoes I ever had. A bottle of wine. Perfect. My husbands meal a chicken dish was good as well. I'm so grateful I was able to try this restaurant. It was a wonderful experience and highly recommend. 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

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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Great vegetable-forward fine dining experience. An excellent wine list and helpful sommeliers are happy to provide recommendations. Great place for special occasions! read more

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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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Top notch service from the moment we walked in. The food is spectacular and the drinks compliment everything perfectly. We're not local, but if we return to the area, we will definitely be back. Can't say enough positive things about this place! read more

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Absolutely love Vicia, a favorite of mine for special occasion or even a bite at the bar. They are hyper seasonal, creative, approachable, hospitable. I love every restaurant in the portfolio to be honest, and would recommend to anyone visiting STL. Definitely do the Farmer's Feast, it has the best variety and I've never left hungry. If you're looking for other restaurants by the same team try Winslow's Table, Taqueria Morita, Bistro La Floraison. All are amazing! read more

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

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

Went here for early evening dinner Friday night. We didn't have reservations, but we're able to enjoy some snacks/apps and chef's choice entree at the bar. Very nice atmosphere. Cocktails were great! Would love to come back for the pre fixe dinner reservations. Also they have a taco stand on their patio that is first come first serve and we will be back for margaritas and tacos, looks so inviting. read more

VERY delicious. Probably the best tacos I've ever had and s/o to the squash tostada. Only docking a star because it was $110 with drinks for two people. Would highly recommend the tacos and squash tostada. Cute area and lots of people meeting up with friends, out with their babies, out with their dogs, couples on dates, so lots of variety and perfect for any occasion! Definitely worth trying. Great service as well. This is an order at the stand and sit down situation read more

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After eating at Vicia, I have decided to go back and make all of my 5 star reviews 4 star reviews because when I ate at those restaurants I had not tasted heaven yet. Everything about vicia was perfect: the light and airy vibe of the restaurant, the friendly service, and the fresh and flavorful ingredients we indulged in with the tasting menu. What I ordered: my friend surprised me for my birthday with the tasting menu. It comes with 5 courses. I will try to describe them to the best of my ability, but this might be a challenge because there was so much food! The first course was a plethora of different fruits and vegetables with sauces. My favorite was the chicken fried green beans! Delicious! The second course was build your own turnip tacos with this type of fish called wake which was very light and watery. The third course was pork with two types of jams/sauces. The fourth course was a squash steak with eggplant and pepper rice. The final course was goose egg ice cream with berries and a peanut butter crumble. Everything was delicious to say the least. The tasting menu came at a hefty price, but it is perfect for a special occasion. My favorite was either the eggplant and pepper rice or the dessert; however, it is almost impossible to choose! I would definitely recommend reservations! Also, they have meat options, but this is a "vegetable-forward" restaurant. Vicia, I love you. Thanks for such a wonderful birthday dinner. read more

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Though I applaud all the safety measures Vicia has in place for covid, I didn't feel that the quality of the food combined with the Al fresco dining experience was worth the price paid. For one garden tasting menu, a Bolognese pasta, and two cocktails, it came out to $100 (tip included). The food itself was pretty good: the pasta toothy, the chicken reminiscent of good yakitori, the polenta creamy. Though I did take a bit of issue with the salad. Tomatoes with the tops still on them? Not for this price point. Where the dining experience went downhill was the flies. Oh god, the flies. There were large ones, small ones, all the ones. We were holding court and I was the Lord of the flies because they. Wouldn't. Stop. Coming. I get that it's outdoors so maybe flies are part of the bargain but good god I don't know maybe some mesh netting or just give each table a fly swatter? The other issue was that we ordered a cocktail that was supposed to have some stone fruit flavor and Pimm's but I'm almost 100% sure that we were given two negronis. If I haven't had way too many negronis in my life I wouldn't be certain but, ah, alcoholism aside, I'm pretty sure we were given the wrong cocktails. Oh well. Again, it's not that the food was bad. But after getting 2 fabulous meals from Savage (now Shift) for $50, the bar was perhaps just set extraordinarily high. Overall: good covid protocol, but if you're going to get the food just take it home. Not worth eating fly protein. For the price, especially, I'd wait until they open back up and then give the proper dining experience a try. read more

Opened in 2017 by Michael and Tara Gallina, Vicia is widely considered St. Louis' best Restaurant, and across 2.5 hours on Friday evening the kitchen showed why with intelligent Vegetable-focused fare clearly evidencing the Chef's time at Blue Hill with Dan Barber. Part of the Cortex Innovation Community, a rapidly gentrifying part of the Central West End not far from Ikea, it is amidst tall blades of Grass that guests will find Vicia low-laying on a slight slope, an expansive footprint spreading from foyer to dining room with an enclosed outdoor patio to the right and bar on the left. Sleek without feeling overtly "hip," the open kitchen and sizable hearth fitting inside a space with plenty of glass and good lighting, it is unsurprising that with accolades spanning from USA Today to Bon Appétit that Vicia strongly recommends reservations for dinner Tuesday through Saturday, though Lunch and "Midday Happy Hour" beginning at 11am and 2 o'clock, respectively, offer more casual walk-in service with a truncated menu. Prone to seasonal change, and offering a la carte options in addition to a Tasting Menu and $55 "Farmer's Feast," it was opting for the latter that dinner was served as three family-style courses, the Vegetarian preference of two guests easily accommodated without affecting the enjoyment of others. Focused on sustainability, an almost-zero waste ethos visible in items such as Salt made from Tomato Skins and Sauces that utilize Vegetable Tops, it was with a non-alcoholic Beverage in hand that course one was presented, hand-ground Wheat forming the base of Sourdough that eats soft and springy while no Grain at all is used to make Gallina's signature "Turnip Shell Tacos" with vibrant Black Bean Paste and condiments including crumbled Pork, Yogurt and Mushrooms. Tapping local farmers for bright yellow Butter and tanngy Goat Cheese, these plus the aforementioned "Salt" and Garden Pesto used to top Crudite plus the Flatbread, course one also included Pears wrapped in Prosciutto with Sesame and Balsamic, plus hybrid Kabocha-Butternut Squash forming a delicious alliance with Green Apples, Shoots and Seeds. Almost entirely organic in sourcing, and happy to move at a pace where guests never feel rushed, course two arrived perhaps fifteen minutes after that which preceded it, a simply dressed Salad largely filler and Grilled Beets far too bitter to be enjoyed while dishes such as the Oyster Mushrooms served beneath creamy Citrus Dressing were nothing short of brilliant. Treating the Omnivore with demi-size plates of Chicken and Beef, the Thigh simply grilled next to pureed Squash with a lot of smoke, fork-shredded Beef unfortunately found itself overwhelmed by Horseradish while Heirloom Grains and local Rice were each utilized well in the form of a stir-fry that leaned astringent and Porridge loaded with Cheese and earthy flavors. Beginning to clean the Kitchen by 9:15am, the fire now little more than smoldering embers, Dessert arrived as a duo offering perhaps two-bites of each item, per person, "Blackberry" a bit compromised by florals but otherwise pleasant while Pears atop Pecan Cake and Dark Chocolate Ganache found their foil in fresh Ginger. read more

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Food-3.5 Ambiance-5++ Value-3 Overall-3.5 I might be the odd one out here and a party pooper but this place does not deserve 5 stars for the meal I had. Positives: 1..The interiors are so chic, modern and trendy. 2.. service is beyond stellar; 3..second course( egg) and third course( chicken) was tasty. 4.. they brought out a special dessert plate with candle for my daughter celebrating her 21st birthday. Negatives: The chef tasting menu does not wow; for the price and the beautiful pics I had seen, I was expecting something amazing- sadly felt that the courses were not a reflection of brilliance I was hoping for. Apart from the dessert course the presentation was nothing to write home about. The greens in 1st course and asparagus for the 4th course was very underwhelming. The 5th course was dessert course was beautifully presented in a goose egg but was actually just ice cream with raspberry sauce and toppings. Would have appreciated if chef cooked something for me like a cake or tart! In the end we paid about $375 with tax and tip for 3 people- so not worth it imho.. I would like to go back and try the items on the menu- many looked interesting and is a cheaper option than the tasting menu. read more

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Popped into Vicia for lunch for the first time last Thursday. We got there just as they were opening, and we were greeted promptly by a friendly host who offered us menus. We stood in the beautifully lit entrance area and and glanced over the menus before walking to the back bar area to place our order at the counter. There were different lunch options opted to order the 3 items for $15 and this ended up being a great fit for two guests. We ordered the tartine, the hot sweet potato soup, and the sandwich. Every dish hit the spot. You don't always think affordability when Vicia comes to mind, but their lunch is and it's so so delicious! Game changer! read more

Nice but not 5-Star by any means. Ian was very welcoming & knowledgeable on my first visit and Alex on my second. You're greeted immediately at the hostess stand upon entry. The decor offers a lovely, earthy feel. The lunch menu is extremely limited so don't come with an appetite. In my opinion it's more of a meeting spot for drinks & conversation versus a restaurant. The food is fresh & tasty I just wish they offered more of it. Especially for the price of dishes. ~Christy read more

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My friend took me to Vicia for a tasting for my birthday. And boy was it a great experience. They dealt with me, a vegetarian who doesn't like eggs, very nicely. My friend (had to?) Get the same dishes that I did. It was five courses with a wine pairing; the first course had a ton of food. They even brought out a cute little birthday truffle and fig for me!! I'd love to name what I had, but I don't know. I had wanted to write down what I ate, but our server said we could have a full list mailed to us in a few days, if we wished. Of course we wished, and we wrote down our addresses for this purpose. Well, it's been just short of three weeks, and neither of us has seen the list, which is disappointing. I knocked off a star for whatever miscommunication took place there--it affects the quality of my review. I'd love to write a review update with that list (and with five stars) and will do so if that list ever arrives in the mail. I'd go again! read more

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