I had sort of forgotten about this place which is not on the main drag in Chapel Hill. We drove by and decided to try it while in town recently. The menu is not extensive but has choices for most tastes and the prices are reasonable. We were happy with the food and the service. Our waiter, Zeke, was very... More

La Residence was a delightful surprise! At first glance at the restaurant and its menu, I was certain we were going to be in for a mediocre experience. Appetizers and main courses were very reasonably priced, and there was nothing over-the-top about the decor of the restaurant itself. The wait staff, however, were super attentive and one's description of the... More

Pretty restaurant where two parties we attended were really lovely. The food was quite good and the space is great for a large crowd (though somewhat noisy, even inside, with a DJ on the patio).

My wife and I had a very enjoyable dinner at La Rez, our first experience. The ambiance is homey since this is an old house converted to a restaurant. Zak was our server, very professional and customer oriented. The meal was superb, salmon poached in oil on tri-colored fingerling potatoes garnished with a tarragon mousse, yum. My wife had a... More

The ladies lunch group dined at La Rez in Chapel Hill today. It was relaxing, delicious, and the menu was quite good. The presentation was very nice, service outstanding and the portion sizes were great for our group. Le Residence (La Rez) has been a Chapel Hill fixture for MANY years and is a classic for this area. With the... More

People around here rave about "La Rez", but the one meal I ate there was overpriced and pedestrian. Trying to work up the courage to try again, but given their prices, I'm reluctant to give them a second chance.

The cocktails, appetizers and main courses were all excellent. Quiet and nice atmosophere. We had salmon and halibut for the main courses and both loved our diners.

In the "foodie" town of Chapel Hill, La Residence doesn't receive much attention. That's unfortunate. While it is not a restaurant of the very first rank, it is quite good. The food is French influenced, although not truly French, and quite good. There is good variety on the menu and the selection of appetizers is particularly strong. The wine list... More

Our meal began with an appetizer of mussels that were perfectly cooked in a light sauce with onions and carrots. One main course was an imaginative vegetarian spaghetti with a light tomato sauce and slivered vegetables. Another main was a perfectly grilled steak with a veal sauce that was unforgettable. The wine list was comparatively short but steered away from... More