La Villa French Restaurant

One of the most loveliest lunch ever. We had such a great experience at La Villa. The food was amazing. The foie gras, seared scallops and calamari were all delicious. Each dish made us go “wow” and excited for every new dishes arrived. We loved the canapés I think there were 2-3 times of it. Even their home-made bread and butter. Their staff even told us not to eat too much bread, but it was so good we could not stop. The service was wonderful. Everyone was friendly, professional and gave us the perfect amount of space to enjoy our time while still being very helpful whenever we needed anything. Chef Thierry came to say hello and Mrs. Tina (his wife also the manager) shared with us the story of La Villa which made the evening feel even more warm and personal. We will definitely come back soon for the Tasting Journey Menu. It is a must try. I still remember the feeling while writing this. 100/100

Tried the discovery set for two, it was decent overall. The chef’s compliments were a nice touch, and the duck confit stood out as one of the highlights. While the meal was good, there weren’t many dishes that truly impressed or surprised. As for the atmosphere, what you see in the photos and videos is exactly what you get - a small, cozy compound with a simple setup, not much in the way of grandeur. The staff, however, were easily the best part of the experience - friendly, engaging, and professional while keeping things light and fun. All things considered, for the price point, it’s a bit hard to recommend - especially when restaurants like Truffle at Landmark 81 offer a more elevated dining experience for around the same cost. Still, if you’re after a quiet and intimate spot with good food and great service, this place is worth a visit.

My food rating guide: 2.5/5 ‐-------> Average taste 5/5 ‐--------> Scrumptious! (My comfort food! 🤩) My 2nd visit. By chance I was there 8 years ago and had been wating for the opportunity to return. It was as impressive if not more. Fresh and high quality ingredients. Superlative taste. Individual ingredient taste was pronounced, yet created an excellent symphony of taste when came together. Could literally taste the heart, thought, passion and love of the chef behind the creation. The Alaskan black cod fish (US) in thyme and rosemary butter chanterelles, seashell and beetroot jus emulson, Blue Brittany lobster (FR) riso black truffle, sea urchin jus, and Bood Orange sorbet with Grey Goose vodka (FR) were the creme de la creme in Menu Privilege. The breads and butter were heavenly. The strawberry, pineapple, and apple jam were scrumptious. The Le souffle poire et chocolat 70% was overshadowed by the preceding dishes. It was good per se, but got cloying after a few mouths. The complimentary macaroons, tarts, and éclairs were a mismatch. Appreciate the gesture, but it did ruffle the overall taste sensation. Their wine menu was huge! I got lost in it for about 10 mins 😆 The service was top notch. New set of cutlery for each dish. Crumbs cleaned off the table timely. Warm, friendly, and polite services from the staffs. Love the ambience. Not overly serious for a fine dining setting. Smart casual dress code. It had a warm family/closed friends vibe amid the fine dining ambience. The overall experience was a 4.8/5

Our client wanted an elegant dinner for his last night in Saigon and we decided to go to La Villa, to which we had never been before. While La Villa's excellent reputation is common knowledge, its high-end French cuisine comes at prices one would expect in a major U.S. or European city...as in WAYYYYYY more expensive than virtually any other restaurant in Vietnam. Four of us dined there last night and the experience was, in a word, sublime. Located in a beautiful colonial French villa in District Two, you pass a beautiful courtyard to enter into a grand dining room with a magnificent staircase, stunning decor, and impeccable service. Since the client was leaving on an early flight today, the intriguing Set Menus were not an option, but instead went a la cart, ordering appetizers and a main. Before the appetizers came, we were treated to a sequence of canapes and amuse bouches, all original, beautiful, and delicious. A delicate shrimp tartare was followed by an chilled tomato gazpacho topped with a little scoop of basil sorbet. But the big winner was the "Micro Burger" (see photo), a delightful little beef burger resting on a bed tiny grilled onions and snuggled into a tiny little brioche bun...we're talking about a 1 square inch masterpiece with the flavor profile somewhere between a classic Castle burger and Robuchon's Le Burger (sans the fois gras.) Serious stuff. The appetizers continued to impress and my Hokkaido Scallop carpaccio topped with a perfectly seared fois gras was superb. But next time, I'm ordering the Irish Crab and Osetra caviar appetizer my partner ordered...absolutely the most original, delicious, and decadent seafood appetizer I may have ever tasted (they fly the live crabs in from Ireland!) The briny bursts of the Osetra eggs punctuate the crisp, clean, delicate flavor of the Irish crabmeat. Appetizers were followed by a refreshing palate cleanser consisting of home made kumquat sorbet floating in a small pool of white rum...a deconstructed daiquiri of sorts (I know this because I am Cuban (-; ) By the time the entrees arrived, we were already quite satisfied from all the small bits and appetizers but they too did not disappoint: the Black Angus tenderloin was perfectly executed, the Satsuma wagyu melt-in-your-mouth, and my duck - tournedos of Cannette de la Dombes, as authentic as it gets. (We skipped the desserts but they brought us an assortment of macaroons and other sweets.) With two glasses of white wine and two vodka martinis - well, two HALF martinis because they are consistently dinky in this part of the world - the total bill for the four of us came to a jaw-dropping U.S. $600 - roughly twice the average monthly paycheck in Vietnam. La Villa, is, accordingly, a luxury for special occasions but the restaurant delivers an extraordinary French culinary experience equal or superior to the best I've had in France. As we left, Chef Thierry scrambled out from the kitchen to greet us and asked us if we enjoyed our evening, which we enthusiastically confirmed. Having worked in Saigon for the last 15 years, my belated visit to La Villa (due to my price-based hesitation) was a welcome discovery. Exquisite service, stunning food - both visually and in flavor - and a beautiful ambience make it perhaps the most elegant restaurant in Vietnam. Merci beaucoup, Chef Thierry!

When I first wlaked in, i thought i walked into a chateau somewhere in france or something. Gorgeous. Although I was shorts and disrespectfully underdressed for this foundation, they still welcomed us with greatest warmth and hospitality. Food is right on. Yes, everything sure is not cheap in VN standard but humbly can suggest that you get more what you paid for here. Highlight for me was the lobster rizo which was just cooked perfectly and boasts sweetness and savoriness from lobster all the way. The only suggestion i would like to give is to invest in some wine glasses

The cheese trolley is definitely the highlight of this restaurant – very French and classic vibe. The food was okay, and the staff were super professional ( I love their outfits 😂).

I came here for lunch yesterday, a party of two. It was an extraordinary experience highly recommend to anyone that visit Vietnam! I’ve been to this restaurant several times, I’ve never been disappointed. The food was delicious and overall great atmosphere with over the top taste! A 10/10 meal! Will come back soon!

When indulgence must be guaranteed, there’s only one address: La Villa. Tucked away in a serene garden oasis, La Villa offers not just a dinner, but a curated experience. From the soft glow of poolside lights to the crisp elegance of every plate, this is where precision meets poetry. The Spring Seasonal Menu is an ode to seasonal creativity and technical finesse. The amuse-bouches set the tone with playful elegance. The spinach choux was light and savory, a perfect contrast to the creamy, briny amuse served in a glass sphere. Among the early highlights, the crudo of calamari & kinmedai stood out boldly, peppery, fresh, and full of energy in each bite. It was both delicate and invigorating. Then came one exquisite course after another: • The foie gras and quail tortellini in rich ginger consommé was pure silk. • The Saint-Brieuc scallop skewer with fresh verbena green sauce was bright and herbaceous. • The lobster with morel and cherry was a visual and sensory masterpiece, the shellfish jus infused with cherry offering depth without overpowering. • A pause came with the violet blossom sorbet—fragrant, palate-cleansing, and strikingly beautiful. • The New Zealand lamb ribeye was cooked to perfection, paired with a bold jus and supported by a whisper of liver mousse and tender spring vegetables. Even the transition into dessert carried elegance the strawberry & rhubarb millefeuille was thoughtful and seasonal, but more importantly, it arrived with a birthday candle and handwritten note for Mimi. Because La Villa doesn’t just serve dinner: they honor moments. When excellence is the only acceptable outcome, La Villa is the only answer. Every bite is a promise kept.