Citronnelle

Frank Lynch

4 years ago

Intimate setting that reminded us of a restaurant in Paris we dined at a few years ago. Excellent service. The seasonal menu offered diverse choices. Appetizers were delicious. Both our meal selections were excellent. Several dessert options were prepared on demand and had to be ordered with your entree. We did two of theses--carrot cake (pictured) and the chocolate souffle. Both were superb.

Ravi Sawh

4 years ago

This was my first visit to this restaurant. It was a very pleasant experience. I was warmly greeted by the host and my table was ready and waiting per my appointment. The introduction to the restaurant was delightful with the waitress taking her time to go through the menu selections. For starter, I had the crab croquettes. This was a good start to the dining experience. I ended up going with the recommendation of the Fish Du Jur. This dish was an overall good recommendation. Everything on the plate complimented each other. I was particularly a fan of the crispness of the fish skin. My entree was paired with a hot citronnelle tea which was a perfect compliment. For dessert, I had the classic Souffle. It was well made, light and fluffy as a Souffle should be. Overall this was a great dining experience and I would definitely return in the future.

Nicole Mine

4 years ago

Was such a wonderful experience. The outdoor atmosphere was very nice. Perfect place to celebrate an anniversary! If you go I highly recommend getting their carrot cake with blueberry sorbet for dessert it’s unlike any other carrot cake I’ve had. Everything we ordered was very good but the duck and carrot cake were my favorites.

Valerie Shreffler

3 years ago

Delicious! We came for Mother’s Day and the service was outstanding and very attentive. Venue is beautiful, we ate on the outdoor covered patio. Food is exquisite, all dishes were above expectations. We got the wagyu carpaccio, octopus, and crab croquettes as appetizers and split all of the entrees including the leek risotto, fish du jour with crispy skin (barramundi), duroc pork chop, duck wrapped in phyllo dough, and steak con frites. We also got one of each of the desserts except for the seasonal soufflé which they were sold out of. We tried the chocolate soufflé, the seasonal tart, and the seasonal sorbets. Definitely will be back for another special occasion!

Adrie Sweigart

2 years ago

The food was presented beautifully and tasted amazing. The blending of flavor between a little sweet with a little spice made the dishes cross your tongue with a dance of balance and enticement. You wanted that next bite until your belly was full and yet you still wanted to take another taste. The sorbet was smooth and rich while being a refreshing end to the meal. A quieter, more refined atmosphere to help enjoy the company you've come with. And service from staff with not too much interruption but yet never needed for anything.

Lauren N

a year ago

Citronelle is a hidden gem, even amongst Lancaster county natives. Only a handful of people even knew what I was talking about when I brought it up as a place I wanted to try. The experience itself was really amazing. We went for an early dinner, so we were able to get in there before a crowd formed which is ideal for me. I'm not a fan of a lot of noise and I suspect it gets loud in there given it's a small space. The service was on point, and my husband and I enjoyed the BYOB aspect. There is a corkage fee but it's not unreasonable. We shared the crab Croquettes for our appetizer. They were flavorful, crispy, creamy- just all of the things! For entrees, he selected the New York strip. It came out perfectly as ordered and was delicious. I had the duck bisteeya. I did not know what to expect with this and was very pleased with the result. It was very yummy, the flavor profile reminded me a little of Curry. We tried both the chocolate and lemongrass souffles for dessert. They were pretty good but nothing compared to everything else we had. We will definitely return for special occasions.

Lena G

2 years ago

We have been to Citronnelle twice. Very special little French restaurant. Citronnelle is a gem, we will reserve a table again. The combination of the assorted seafood dish complements each other and tastes very delicious. Usually shellfish tend to leave sand in the dish, but this dish delighted me from beginning to end. The sauce tastes great. We tried different dishes for both dinners, and each one was a pleasant surprise...bring your own favorite wine (not provided by the restaurant) and enjoy the family atmosphere, friendly conversation...it was great! We can't wait for the next time 😋

Emily Yam

a year ago

I came here for my birthday with my family; I have come here for ten years and I have never been disappointed with the food, service or atmosphere. The dishes are innovative, well balanced and always cooked perfectly. Andrew the server was great, the owner Susan is always so welcoming and kind and Chef Rafael is a master of his craft!

Amy S

a year ago

Absolutely incredible. The crab croquettes were very soft and had a excellent crab taste. The arrangement of the plates were beautiful. The inside of the restaurant was very personal. You could tell that everything was done with care, intentionality. The main courseries were fantastic. The steak was cooked perfectly, chicken was delicate with a beautiful mushroom flavor. The desserts were not overly sweet. I would really recommend giving this place a try!

M Preciado

5 months ago

Quaint but not stuffy. The service is definitely on par with what you experience in France. It is not rushed, but deliberate and effective. Could be a coincidence, but wanted to address the other reviews regarding slow service. We had the grilled octopus, cassoulet, and the signature souffle all were excellent. We tried the vegetable of the day which was garlic butter spinach, it was bland and overly wet, we do not recommend it. The place is BYOB so we enjoyed an excellent Bordeaux. Unfortunately the last day of service will be 12/21/2025 as this place is closing.