La Cigale

If you find yourself in Delray Beach area and you enjoy exquisite French cuisine this is the place for you. A staff knowledgeable, courtesy and helpful compliment a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere. Francis is a step above the average owner/chef in every way. I will not only be back, I will make great effort to do so. Thank you all at La Cigale for a wonderful dinner.

Located just south of the Avenue in Delray Beach is the mainstay La Cigale, which serves up a cross between various Mediterranean cuisines with focus on French and Italian flavors. The crowd, on one hand, made me feel quite youthful as we were the only ones not with gray on top I recollect, but managed to feel slightly out of place as well. Nonetheless, it was quite enjoyable as they had an older gentlemen singing hits by Sinatra and other classics along those lines. As for the menus there was nothing creative or out of the ordinary I would have liked to have seen so we opted for the grilled lamb chops were cooked rather well and flavorful. Nothing mind blowing, but worth getting. The chicken francese, pictured, was generous in portion, fresh and tender, rather enjoyable. Again, not the best I’ve had, but if I ended up here it would be a possible repeat. With a supremely friendly bartender that served us, it was a lovely meal.

Super elegant restaurant and bar with a live singer, the place is small but very lively. The selection of plates are very unique but fall on the expensive side, the flambé tarte tatin dessert was awesome, definitely the best of the night. The staff were very gentle and fast, also complementary ballet parking no complaints at all, it was an amazing night.

3/23/22 Dinner - Enjoyable atmosphere especially the crooner music and the manager’s personal greeting to our table shortly after arrival. The food was superb but was disappointed after two of our party of four ordered the fresh Dover Sole at market price. The fish was served deboned and filleted on the plate but menus stated it would be deboned and filleted table side which is the correct way to serve this dish. Surprisingly, when we commented about this to our waitress she flippantly said, well, next we will try to filet it closer to your table. The menu said, table side! Very disappointing and killed our appetite for desert and coffee.

Excellent choice for a warm cosy outing with the significant other. Great atmosphere and lighting, with professional wait staff. The menu selection is very comprehensive, with a good selection for all. And lastly, but certainly not least, the taste, quality and serving portions of the menu items are excellent!!! Attempting to describe the taste and flavoring of the food, would be futile. It just has to be experienced. Loved every bite of everything wee tried. It is certainly a must for the higher end dining experience. Two negative things worth pointing out, would be the location and the pricing. The location is a little awkward (in what seems to be a drab residential neighborhood) and the pricing is a little on the high side. Nevertheless, I would recommend this place as a "must visit," if you're ever in the Deerfield beach area.