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la Residence

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202 W Rosemary St
Chapel Hill, NC 27516

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la Residence
Local(919) 967-2506

202 W Rosemary St
Chapel Hill, NC 27516

http://laresidencedining.com

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For four star French, try La Residence in Chapel Hill. This is a great place. This is a moderately priced restaurant. Know before you go: this place features dancing. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a romantic atmosphere. This restaurant features fine wines. This restaurant is good for groups.

User Reviews of la Residence

Yelp.com Review - by David W.

3.0 of 5 stars. This is a surprisingly decent place if you're looking for a nice meal. It's a little on the pricey side, as you'll spend about $25 an entree and $12 or so for each appetizer.I came out here on a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Adrienne E.

3.0 of 5 stars. I've never eaten at La Res (due mostly to bad reviews from friends), but as a student I spent more nights out here than I care to remember. It is an extremely popular nightspot, which is kind of a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Luke C.

3.0 of 5 stars. This place is alright. The food and wine are and the expensive side. Food is average and certainly cannot compare to other establishments in the Triangle such as Watt's Grocery, Piedmont or Nana's....
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by William J.

4.0 of 5 stars. I've come here a few times on weekday nights for some drinks, and as a bar it's fully serviceable. They have more of a lean towards wine than most of the places around here, which is fine by me......
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Henry S.

3.0 of 5 stars. La Rez, as most people around here call it, is a busy bar on almost any night of the week. I came here once for dinner, but was underwhelmed by my visit The pasta was a little overcooked, and there...
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2008
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Wonderful Atmosphere!

This was a great place for me to go with my friends. We went on a Tuesday evening, and there happened to be live music for "Tunes on Tuesdays." We sat outside on the beautiful patio, and even though it is the...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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Great "First French Experience"

I took some of the students from my French class to La Residence to experience French fine dining at it's best, and it was definitely the right decision. The warm hospitality of the staff really went above and...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Christina G.

3.0 of 5 stars. I confess I haven't been here yet for the food, but the nightlife is always jumpin'. With a large patio and outside mini-bar, it's easy to see why this place is popular with the Chapel Hill crowd. It...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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Extremely disappointing--food and service below par

My wife and I went to La Residence to celebrate our 5th wedding anniversary expecting great service and good food. I followed positive reviews on this site and others and decided to try it out. We immediately...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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It was a Wonderful Experience!!!

My daughter Andrea chose LaRez Restaurant for her wedding ceremony and reception site. To sum it up in 5 words: It was a wonderful experience! The quaint and intimate atmosphere was perfect for such a joyous...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/07/2008
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Perfect Party Spot

I have been a guest at 2 La Rez affairs in the last few months and I am incredibly impressed with their staff, food, and overall ambiance. My steak came out perfectly, even though 40 of us were being served at...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/11/2007
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Ooo la la!

If French fare is your desire, La Rez is the place to dine. Their kitchen staff are wonder makers, and the decor here is perfect. Also a great place for private parties!
kudzu.com - user review - 11/07/2007
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great romantic dinner spot

My husband and I had dinner at Le residence for his birthday on Friday. It was an amazing evening. The ambience of the restaurant is so romantic and cozy, with candlelit tables and soft music playing. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/04/2007
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Best private party venue in town

Cafe La Rez is absolutely the best place to have a private party or wedding reception. We had a party with about 80 guests on the patio and it was absolutely perfect! It's a lovely space that has flexibility...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/29/2007
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Still first rate

A group of four of us went to La Residence on a Monday night in October. It used to be one of our regular stops for nice meals, but for some reason, we just hadn't been for a while. Like a decade, perhaps?...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/09/2007
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Best patio dining around

We were tipped off to try the cafe menu on the patio here. Boy was it a great idea. Besides being outside under twinkly lights and overhead fans, the food was delicious. Fried Green tomatoes, Watermelon salad...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/23/2007
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Marvelous

Great food. The filet, melts in your mouth. The mussels from the cafe menu...out of this world. I've never had them with saffron before...the flavors dance on your tongue like a flavor ballet with balance and...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/23/2007
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Overrated, Too

Sorry, I have to go along with reviewer "Overrated". We spent a ton and got mediocre food and service. With Elaines and Lantern nearby, why choose this place? I hope they were having a bad night, but it just...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/18/2007
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Disappointing

I read so many positive reviews about this restaurant, but was very disappointed at the quality of food and service. The bread that came with the appetizer was burned and it was very noticeable. I couldn't...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/12/2007
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TERRIFIC WEDDING RECEPTION SITE! ncweddingdj

My wife and I have done 200 events there as deejays, mostly receptions, holiday parties and have found it to be one of the best venues in North Carolina for this--excellent food, unmatched, professional staff,...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/07/2007
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Great Spot, Amazing Food

I recently attended my brother's wedding reception at La Rez. Great food, great service, and great atmosphere. I would highly recomend this restaurant! You're really missing out on a very special spot in...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/23/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Matt S.

5.0 of 5 stars. The place is a full circle solution solution. La Res has spoken a list of famous chefs but its so much more. The old style house is an institution nestled in a big blue house one block from the UNC...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2007
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After all these years

My wife and I came down from Maine to celebrate our 10th Wedding Anniversary. So many things about Chapel Hill have changed that we almost didn't recognize the area! I can't explain how fantastic it was to be...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/23/2007
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Highly rated...not in my opinion

We had heard about this place for years, so the wife and I elected to give it go prior to a theatre gig in Chapel Hill. I was quite disappointed. The ambience was nice, the service competent, and the food was...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/21/2007
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Not afraid to be different by Kacy J. at InsiderPages

Checked out La Rez before the game last week, with a bit of trepidation. How could I watch a game outside on a patio at a fancy restaurant. Well, it has another look and feel on the outdoor patio and the food...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/13/2007
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Wonderfully romantic, fabulous food, great service!

My husband proposed to me at this restaurant. It was such a wonderful experience and would encourage anyone to give it a try. It is family owned but delighfully gourmet. The wine list is exquisite, the...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/07/2006
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Upscale weekdays, fratty weeknights

I've only eaten dinner here once, mostly because I'm an undergraduate and poor. However, the dinner was really amazing. I can see why this restaurant is always commended. During the weekdays, its usua...
judysbook.com - user review - 04/15/2006
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i'm a regular

I have eaten at La Rez several times, and it never falls short of wonderful. My boyfriend and I stopped in last week, and the holiday decorations made me feel right at home. Unlike other fine dining...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/06/2005
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Going outdoors with more style

We had dinner on La Rez's outdoor patio last night and were impressed with the ambience and service. We had experienced the menu in front of the fireplace with a business group and decided to try the heated...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/04/2005
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Don't have high expectations...

We couldn't wait to dine here after reading some of the reviews. When we arrived, the setting appeared romantic. Afterwards, we were highly disappointed. The service was unimpressive. The food tasted like it...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/29/2005
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User review by gourmetgirl86

I have been only once, for a special occasion with the entire restaurant rented out. It was phenomenal. The food--even though we only chose between 2 dishes--was amazing, I was very impressed at the flavor and...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/28/2005
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Over priced and mediocre

They were out of four of the menu options. The food is bland and not worth the extra money.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/11/2005
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Unforgettable Evening at La Residence

I took my girlfriend to La Residence for our anniversary dinner - certainly one not to be forgotten. Ms. Gualtieri was extremely accomodating - we were given a private table by the window with a beautiful...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/03/2005
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Good food- Good Bar- Good outdoor area

This is always a great spot to grab dinner. But an even better option is to grab a drink and step outside to the large open patio area. Although there are many undergrads on the weekends, it is still ...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/17/2005
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Upscale wannabe

Service was competent, but a bit slow. Nice presentation on the food, which was good, maybe above average, but nothing outstanding. Ambience was poor...do not expect a quiet, private conversation. Definitely...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/13/2005
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Great restaurant and bar in Chapel Hill

La Residence is a very versatile place. It is an elegant, fancy restaurant by night and a happening bar scene by late night. The food is expensive, but it is fine dining and great for special occasion...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/12/2005
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Always a disappointment

I've eaten at La Rez a few times over the years, always hoping it will have gotten better, but each time I end up disappointed. Last meal we spent well over $100 for a simple meal for two and at the end of it...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/15/2005
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The Fuqua School of Business at Duke

Each year, we have hundreds of alumni return to campus for Reunion Weekend. After graduating with their MBA, they are used to entertaining and/or eating in top notch restaurants for work. With that said, La...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/04/2004
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very impressed

after my dinner last night at la residence im a fan for life. first off we sat on thier outdoor patio and it was like someting out of a movie. what else, attenitve but not overbearing service, amazing food...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/26/2004
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Disappointed

I can't believe this is considered romantic! My boyfriend and I were very disappointed in the atmosphere and the food. I can't tell if this place is a cafeteria, a reception home, or a bar. No definitive...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/21/2004
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A Great Place to host a Party

In Dec., La Rez hosted an end-of-semester party for a large group of med students. The experienced manager was very willing to work with us to customize the event to fit our needs but still meet our (student)...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/25/2004
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Refreshing

Recently returning to Chapel Hill after a 12 year hiatus, I was surprised, and maybe a little concerned, to hear that La Residence had become a hopping bar. Eventually overcoming my reservations, I tried LaRes...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/19/2003
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Birthday party was the best!

We just had my 21st birthday party on the patio at La Rez and were treated like royalty. THe staff were so friendly and helpful and the chocolate cake was to die for. I had the foccacia pizza and they had...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/17/2003
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It's a treat in downtown Chapel Hill

We were driving in downtown Chapel Hill after several years of having left the area. What a treat to discover the new La Residence. I had the lamb shanks and foie gras and my partner had the tuna cube and...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/17/2003
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Merry Fare

The extraordinary food and wine coupled with the wonderful atmosphere and fabulously lit veranda set the night on fire. A spectacular evening was had by all.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/15/2003
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La Residence

I booked my engagement party at La Residence and came in for dinner to check things out... The service was outstanding, the food was spectactular- aesthetically pleasing and delicious, and the wine selction...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/10/2003
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Disappointed

We picked this restaurant since it had been so highly rated, but frankly, I was extremely disappointed. I expected so much more from such a highly rated restaurant. The atmosphere was romantic, but I have been...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/05/2003
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Good Eats

I have been eating at La Rez for at least 10 years. This new menu and chef are great. The menu is new and inventive. I woulds recommmend any one to give the place a try. You can go casual and eat in the bar or...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/13/2003
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Its the bomb!

Having attended a fabulous wedding reception at La Rez in Julyl, my friend and I decided to try the restaurant for dinner last week. Its the bomb. We thought the food at the wedding was far superior to any we...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/12/2003
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Breath of Fresh Air

I have been to La Rez several times now and i have to say it feels like home. Not only is the food fantastic, but the place is extremely comfortable. The service is personal and the settings are romantic. For...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/15/2003
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Best Dining Experience!

My husband and I moved to the area 4 months ago, and we really enjoy eating at nice restaurants. We recently came across La Residence and had the most incredible dinner! We have officially found our favorite...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/05/2003
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Downtown eat treats here

In walking downtown Chapel Hill, I discovered Cafe La Rez on the side street near the downtown area. A beautiful breezy patio dining adventure was the best eating treat I have had yet this spring. The salmon...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/27/2003
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New treat for old favorite

I just dropped in to the new outdoor cafe at Cafe La Rez and was very impressed. The garden ambience was a delight as was the tasty and beautifully presented food. The new cafe menu they are presenting is much...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/27/2003
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Best in town!

La Residence was FANTASTIC! The food was amazing and service, impeccable. After our meal, we stayed for the late night bar scene and listened to a great live band. There something for everybody there. Love the...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/04/2003
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lots of fun and class

i love la rez! from the late nite sence to a romantic dinner the late nite is great for all ages not too smokey, and a great place to just hang out not a traditional club and as for a romatic dinner it's a...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/02/2003
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Change is good!

Cafe La Rez has a new menu and it is really tasty. We walked in last week and had a great meal with excellent service but paid less. There was an outdoor heated patio. Great idea!
citysearch.com - user review - 01/07/2003
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romance

la residence provides the atmosphere for a perfect romantic dinner...candlelight dinners with an abundence of wine selections, prompt service that allows you to enjoy the meal while every need is fulfilled,...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/06/2003
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A Romantic Spot in Town

Great food, good service, incredible ambiance; La Rez turned out to be one of the most romantic and tasty places I've ever been to.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/03/2003
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Make it your next night out!

At the recommendation of some friends we decided to try to new La Rez cafe menu. Was it the best? I highly recommend it for its taste treats and value. And the waits were as attentive as if we were spending...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/16/2002
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Romantic but lacking

Night out for my husband and I..the patio/backyard dining was magical with tiny lights in the trees and a starry sky overhead. The service was prompt and courteous. The food, however, was not what we expected...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/24/2002
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Good for The Chapel Hill Experience

I took my husband here for his birthday---while we had both attended UNC-CH, neither had tried La Residence. Really Good Food, Great atmosphere-pricey but wish we'd discovered it earlier. Will go again.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/03/2002
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6

I was really desapointed by la residence when i went to chapell hill.For a Dinora wining restaurant,I didn't see any silver and the food was not only really expensive,which was i guess ok but not french at...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/19/2002
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Where to go

No place better to go for excellent service, atmosphere, and fine dining in the triangle area. The wait staff is very personable and kind, willing to go out of their way to provide the best service possible....
citysearch.com - user review - 08/24/2002
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Excellent

Food is well prepared and delicious. Service is good. Gardens are gorgeous
citysearch.com - user review - 08/19/2002
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LOVE the Late night Scene

Last week my friend and I went to La Rez for drinks, we were so impressed with the late night menu and the upgraded bar. We will go back for the Live Jazz on Tuesdays!
citysearch.com - user review - 08/18/2002
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Magical Patio

The patio is magical at night and the food is to die for !!!! A great place for a special event or a just a regular night out.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/18/2002
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feel the romance

it was very comfortable,the service was wonderful we so enjoyed out date at La Rez
citysearch.com - user review - 08/18/2002
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Still an 8 in my heart

Hey, some of the people have changed, but guess what, its better than ever. The patio and cafe menu are great to stop into, but you/ve got to ask for a cafe menu. And believe it or not the wait staff is the...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/16/2002
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New cafe and bar GREAT

Wow, the changes a La Rez are great. THe new cafe menu and the outdoor menu and jazz on Tues nites and blue grass on Thurs nite bring it up to today's scene. No more take your in-laws there only! And its...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/16/2002
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10Best

since 1976, la residence has been a favorite among locals for casually elegant decor and an innovative menu. divine selections range from french to moroccan, so it's no surprise that this restaurant has won...
10best.com - user review
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AOL CityGuide

romance on rosemary street...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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