Cafe Bell I am

My husband and I went here while we were in town on a conference. I was excited about going and loved the ambience of the restaurant, however, our dining experience wasn’t that wonderful. First, I’m not sure if I our waitress was having a bad day, or if they were just shorthanded, but she didn’t seem very friendly. We did receive the food we ordered, however, I had to ask for a refill on my Tea and had to ask her to bring us some bread. We each ordered a meal from the menu, and I don’t know if bread was served with it, we just saw others getting it and wanted to see if we could have some. I felt like I was bothering the waitress when I asked her for bread and tea, and thought I saw her roll her eyes when we made those requests, but I could be wrong about that. My husband ordered Shawarma and he did not care for the flavors of it very much, however, I tasted his and really liked it. I ordered a seafood pasta dish, but when I got it, I not only didn’t like the presentation of it, but I didn’t really like the taste of it. My husband offered to trade dishes with me, but I didn’t want him to have to eat it either, and we just didn’t find it very delectable to our pallet. The waitress did come at one point, and asked if we were enjoying our meals and my husband told her I didn’t like mine, but she made no offers or didn’t even say she was sorry about that. As I said, it was our first time there, and maybe this particular person was having a bad day, but it was our first time there, and our first experience with this restaurant.

We are very picky about where we eat. We want great service and great food. Bel Ami delivers both! I ordered the salmon special, and my husband ordered the steak special. We were not disappointed. The steak was cooked to perfection and the side of veggies was a wonderful compliment to the dish. The salmon was cooked how I like it and was topped with shrimp. Our server was kind and courteous. He was never too far away. We were taken care of and felt like we could ask any question or make a request without feeling like we were bothering or upsetting our server. We will be back.

This was our first time trying out Cafe Bel Ami. It was a Friday night and we didn’t have a reservation but it was just two of us and we were seated immediately. Unfortunately it did take a bit of time before our server made it to the table, but not completely to the point of being upsetting. With that said the service was great from that point on. No complaints. Appetizer: We had the Halloumi cheese to start. It was delicious as well as the spinach & tomatoes w/balsamic drizzle on top that came with it. One funny thing to note was when chewing it literally sounded like wet sneakers on a hard floor. lol Salad: My husband had the Viennese salad and I ended up sneaking some bites as well. It was one of the best salads I’ve had in a while. The dressing was so yummy! The cucumbers on it tasted really fresh as well. Dinner: I requested the A La Nabil Shrimp And Chicken Pasta but with the meat on a separate plate. 10/10 dish. The flavor of this meal was **chefs kiss**. Just the right amount of spice to enjoy but not be too overpowering. •My husband had the Lemon Herb Salmon. He as well loved his. Said his salmon was seasoned and cooked perfectly. Drinks: We tried a couple of martinis and liked them. My favorite cocktail of the night was the Golden Cadillac tho. The Atmosphere of the restaurant was nice. We sat at a table to the left of the restaurant which was a small, but cute room. We will definitely be back.

Wonderful restaurant and great service. The menu was plentiful of selection. The venue is beautiful with its historic look and feel. The hummus plate was a nice appetizer. The meal was the trio of steak, shrimp and chicken. The steak was my favorite. Cooked perfectly to medium and very tender. The three sauces on all the various meat dishes were paired perfectly. The wine selection was great too. The cream custard dessert was delightful. I highly recommend this for a nice dinner.

1st, I have never eaten off of the main menu, so please keep that in mind if you are using my review to determine if you want to eat there or not. I attended a private event with about 75 people and they created a custom menu, with no options. You got what you got for appetizers, main course, and desert. That could be because of the host of the event, not the restaurant. I took one bite of everything presented and was done. The lack of quality of a custom menu was enough that I do not intend to try them for their standard fair. Most of the people around me were doing the same thing, pushing their food away. My table all commented that they had never been there and based on what was being served wouldn't come back. The service was truly amazing, all the staff were very attentive & friendly, but that could have been because it was a private event. The "Atmosphere" or the way its designed is great if you love colors from the 80's. It wasn't current or classically designed, neither good nor bad in my opinion.

If you're in downtown Wichita around lunchtime, get yourself to Cafe Bel Ami on William Street!! Matter of fact, even if you aren't downtown, go to Cafe Bel Ami anyway. This place kills it. Ambience is reserved, a little upscale - linen tablecloths and napkins, soft piano music. Taste is spectacular. Service is good. Prices are reasonable. Portions are generous. Chef is remarkable. Everything was prepared just right. Presentations were professional. Can't miss at Cafe Bel Ami. I'm a fan, and will be a regular. Photos of Seafood Pescatore, Beef Medallions and Hummus appetizer attached. Excellent! Highly recommended.

I don't know why I waited so long to try this place out. The food was great and perfectly prepared. I had a blackened chicken sandwich and it was flavorful, juicy, and just the right size. The pasta salad was excellent and I appreciate the use of cavatappi pasta This place is beautiful inside as well and the service was top notch.