Via Napoli or Les Chefs de France? - The DIS Discussion Forums

njprincess601 · 02-02-2013, 05:35 PM

I originally had a dinner ressie for Les Chefs de France but changed it to Via Napoli and now im regretting that. Of the two restaurants, what do you prefer?

iloveeeyore · 02-02-2013, 05:45 PM

Don't regret it! It is a tough call between these two restaurants, and a great choice to have to make. We love both...love everything about Les Chefs, BUT we were completely blown away by VN last trip and now it is a must-do!

MyPrinceWillCome · 02-02-2013, 05:45 PM

Chefs de France by far. I have eaten at Via Napoli twice. The first time was 'meh' but I decided to give it a second chance. Big mistake. It was by far the worst service I have ever had in a Disney restaurant. The waiter gaves us half filled drinks, never returned for refills -- we had to flag him down. My friend's food was delivered ice cold, when we finally got him to our table to tell him (after we asked a bus boy to find him) he stared at us blankly when we told him. We had to suggest that she get a new entree. When we tried to order desert, another table waved him over and he left our table when we in the middle of telling him what we wanted. We ended up getting funnel cakes at American Adventure.

goofyintoronto · 02-02-2013, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by iloveeeyore

Don't regret it! It is a tough call between these two restaurants, and a great choice to have to make. We love both...love everything about Les Chefs, BUT we were completely blown away by VN last trip and now it is a must-do!

Totally agree. I love both a lot. But i was very impressed with via in terms of food and service. Their pizza and desserts are to die for. Esp the pizza. The service was amazing. Best service i ever had. Both are good choices but via is my favourite.

figment_jii · 02-02-2013, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by njprincess601

I originally had a dinner ressie for Les Chefs de France but changed it to Via Napoli and now im regretting that. Of the two restaurants, what do you prefer?

I love both restaurants, so either would be a good choice. VN has a nice and airy feel to it and the food is very good. I really like the arancini appetizer. The pizza is thin crust and very good. The seafood pasta (frutti de mare) is also really good. The Coppa Di Brutti Ma Buoni sundae (ugly but good sundae) is one of my favorite desserts. Enjoy!

Marthasor · 02-02-2013, 07:23 PM

You won't regret it. Via Napoli is excellent. We had great service and great food. Loved the atmosphere, too. Chefs food is so bland. Dumbed down, Americanized French food. I would never eat there again.

ChrisFL · 02-02-2013, 07:26 PM

Via Napoli HANDS DOWN

I LOVE it....food is excellent, best pizza I've ever had anywhere...service has always been great, and the ugly cookie ice cream dessert with cherries is DIVINE!!

Le Chefs is just ok, I didn't think it was anything special

kaitmarie · 02-02-2013, 10:05 PM

I really enjoy them both but I'd pick Via Napoli.

Via Napoli has excellent pizza and pasta. Plus the atmosphere is fun. You can watch the pizza being cooked in giant pizza ovens that look like faces. You can't find that everywhere.

jwfla422 · 02-02-2013, 10:22 PM

We had lunch at Via Napoli for the first time TODAY and it was excellent. Would definitely return next trip.

Food was very good and service was excellent. Maybe the poster who had a bad experience was there on an "off" day?

There were several servers other than the one who took our order who came by our table to fill waters and even offered tea. And another came by clearing plates a few times. We sat in the open porch area which was so perfect as it was a beautiful day today. Stay tuned for a review with photos.

MickeyManda · 02-02-2013, 10:28 PM

Last December my mother and I ate at Via Napoli for lunch and we were very impressed! Our waiter was efficient and friendly, the atmosphere was fun and lively, and that pizza- it is spectacular! Even if you choose to go with another entree, I have heard very good things about most of their menu choices.

I have never dined at Les Chefs, so I can't speak from experience, although I generally read mixed reviews regarding it. Personally, I'd probably choose to return to VN, but there's no harm in giving Les Chefs a try!

alex9179 · 02-02-2013, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by MyPrinceWillCome

Chefs de France by far. I have eaten at Via Napoli twice. The first time was 'meh' but I decided to give it a second chance. Big mistake. It was by far the worst service I have ever had in a Disney restaurant. The waiter gaves us half filled drinks, never returned for refills -- we had to flag him down. My friend's food was delivered ice cold, when we finally got him to our table to tell him (after we asked a bus boy to find him) he stared at us blankly when we told him. We had to suggest that she get a new entree. When we tried to order desert, another table waved him over and he left our table when we in the middle of telling him what we wanted. We ended up getting funnel cakes at American Adventure.

It just goes to show how important service is when you dine. My whole family still talks about Via Napoli after our vacation in Oct/Nov. Our server was personable, professional, and fantastic with our kids. Everything exceeded our expectations. We loved it! I'm taking my mom there in May. I don't anticipate that our next server will be as good, but I hope he/she is, so my mom has that same experience

I'm a pizza fanatic, so I was in heaven!

MyPrinceWillCome · 02-03-2013, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by alex9179

It just goes to show how important service is when you dine. My whole family still talks about Via Napoli after our vacation in Oct/Nov. Our server was personable, professional, and fantastic with our kids. Everything exceeded our expectations. We loved it! I'm taking my mom there in May. I don't anticipate that our next server will be as good, but I hope he/she is, so my mom has that same experience

I'm a pizza fanatic, so I was in heaven!

Wow, you're right. I am actually really surprised about all the love Via Napoli is getting right now. My experience and server wereso sub par, it really ruined the restaurant for me.

DakotaRose · 02-03-2013, 09:07 AM

I had a lovely meal in every way at both places. There is no wrong choice here, IMO.

Melanie B · 02-03-2013, 09:18 AM

We have eaten at both and they were both excellent but I think I would choose VN.

kaysmommie · 02-03-2013, 09:35 AM

Chef's de France by far! It was the best meal of our trip!

02-02-2013, 05:35 PM	#1
njprincess601 DIS Veteran Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: North Jersey Posts: 909	Via Napoli or Les Chefs de France? I originally had a dinner ressie for Les Chefs de France but changed it to Via Napoli and now im regretting that. Of the two restaurants, what do you prefer?

02-02-2013, 05:45 PM	#2
iloveeeyore DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Westchester County, NY Posts: 3,247	Don't regret it! It is a tough call between these two restaurants, and a great choice to have to make. We love both...love everything about Les Chefs, BUT we were completely blown away by VN last trip and now it is a must-do! __________________ :DH Me DD 18 DS 16 Recent reports: No longer "LIVE" AUGUST 2012 TRIP REPORT! Last Dining Report, summer 2012: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2922227 With DH and DKs - CR TPV, CSR, AKL CL, WL CY, Poly GV (x3), Poly GVC, Courtyard by Marriott DTD, CBR Numerous trips as kids to CR, Poly, Golf Resort

02-02-2013, 07:26 PM	#7
ChrisFL Disney/Universal Fan and MALE Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Tampa, FL, US Posts: 7,140	Via Napoli HANDS DOWN I LOVE it....food is excellent, best pizza I've ever had anywhere...service has always been great, and the ugly cookie ice cream dessert with cherries is DIVINE!! Le Chefs is just ok, I didn't think it was anything special __________________ Disney Parks Visited: MK - EPCOT - DHS - DAK - DL - DCA - HKDL - TDL - TDS

02-02-2013, 10:05 PM	#8
kaitmarie I want adventure in the great wide somewhere... Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: NWPA Posts: 22	I really enjoy them both but I'd pick Via Napoli. Via Napoli has excellent pizza and pasta. Plus the atmosphere is fun. You can watch the pizza being cooked in giant pizza ovens that look like faces. You can't find that everywhere. __________________ Katie Matt Charlie ❤ Our Disneymoon Pre-Trip Report ❤

02-02-2013, 10:28 PM	#10
MickeyManda Open up your heart and let the memories begin! Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Jersey Posts: 7	Last December my mother and I ate at Via Napoli for lunch and we were very impressed! Our waiter was efficient and friendly, the atmosphere was fun and lively, and that pizza- it is spectacular! Even if you choose to go with another entree, I have heard very good things about most of their menu choices. I have never dined at Les Chefs, so I can't speak from experience, although I generally read mixed reviews regarding it. Personally, I'd probably choose to return to VN, but there's no harm in giving Les Chefs a try! __________________ Princess Amanda <3 We'll make a wish, and do as dreamers do(: I would go most anywhere to feel like I belong. "Disney will be there waiting for you no matter what." ♥ My Disney Tumblr This is my new DIS account!

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02-02-2013, 05:45 PM	#3
MyPrinceWillCome Earning My Ears Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 47	Chefs de France by far. I have eaten at Via Napoli twice. The first time was 'meh' but I decided to give it a second chance. Big mistake. It was by far the worst service I have ever had in a Disney restaurant. The waiter gaves us half filled drinks, never returned for refills -- we had to flag him down. My friend's food was delivered ice cold, when we finally got him to our table to tell him (after we asked a bus boy to find him) he stared at us blankly when we told him. We had to suggest that she get a new entree. When we tried to order desert, another table waved him over and he left our table when we in the middle of telling him what we wanted. We ended up getting funnel cakes at American Adventure.

02-02-2013, 07:23 PM	#6
Marthasor DIS Veteran Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 1,789	You won't regret it. Via Napoli is excellent. We had great service and great food. Loved the atmosphere, too. Chefs food is so bland. Dumbed down, Americanized French food. I would never eat there again.

02-02-2013, 10:22 PM	#9
jwfla422 DIS Veteran/Philly Native Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: South FL (Coconut Creek to be exact) Posts: 6,083	We had lunch at Via Napoli for the first time TODAY and it was excellent. Would definitely return next trip. Food was very good and service was excellent. Maybe the poster who had a bad experience was there on an "off" day? There were several servers other than the one who took our order who came by our table to fill waters and even offered tea. And another came by clearing plates a few times. We sat in the open porch area which was so perfect as it was a beautiful day today. Stay tuned for a review with photos.

02-03-2013, 09:07 AM	#13
DakotaRose Mouseketeer Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: South Dakota Posts: 250	I had a lovely meal in every way at both places. There is no wrong choice here, IMO. __________________

02-03-2013, 09:18 AM	#14
Melanie B Mouseketeer Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Ontario Posts: 223	We have eaten at both and they were both excellent but I think I would choose VN. __________________ 2012 Port Orleans Riverside 2010 Caribbean Beach

02-03-2013, 09:35 AM	#15
kaysmommie DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 7,040	Chef's de France by far! It was the best meal of our trip! __________________ Nichole

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