Bistro L'hermitage

This is my favorite go-to in the Woodbridge area. Pricey and worth it. While service seems slower than other restaurants, this restaurant isn't like any other. Relaxed meals, great atmosphere, attentive wait staff, very good food. Private parking lot is a definite plus. The Bistro is THE place to take your significant other for that special occasion.

We have been to this restaurant a few times over the last couple of years or so. Our first visit was just wonderful--the food was outstanding though, the service was very slow. We did not mind as the food made up for it. Our second and third time eating here was very good as well. We went a fourth time last spring and were disappointed--my husband found a piece of plastic in his entree'. He also said that some of the components of his meal were definitely microwaved and probably straight from the freezer. I sent my meal back as it was ice cold in the middle and completely overdone on the outside. We decided we might not come back again.

Last night, we decided on the spur of the moment to give Bistro L'Hermitage another try. While the service was good, the food was pretty awful. My husband had duck (he said the meat was good) but all the other components on his plate were ineatable. The duck was served with obviously pre- frozen, and seemingly 'old' gnochi --yuk! The sausage appetizer tasted freezer burned. My fish was alright but I think it was Tilapia and not the 'Cod' they claimed it to be. We won't be going back unless we hear of some major changes. It's too bad for the atmosphere there is lovely.