This is the first time I have ever taken the time to review a restaurant on yelp. I eat out all the time, so this says a lot about the quality of this restaurant. Moreover, I am typing this on my Iphone, so you get the idea.
The meal was sublime, from start to finish.
We started off with a watermelon ricotta salad. The fruit was juicy and sweet, the cheese was just salty enough and velvety, and it was served with thin slices of dehydrated (?) tomatoes... was quite the party in my mouth.
Then came the amuse-gueule, a delicate piece of smoked salmon cube, with delicious marinated cucumber and creme fraiche. It left us wanting more and at this point I was already worried that the mains were not going to live up to my expectations, as the previous dishes were so spot on.
It was no easy feat but the entrees managed to surpass our expectations, especially the mackerel. It was perfectly pan-fried, so crispy and tasty, with a tender centre. I usually hate ordering fish at the restaurant because it is ALWAYS too dry but this fish was perfection. It was served with fried kale and a foamy creamy sauce. I could have licked the plate, and actually regret not doing so.
The only sub-par dish was the duck magret; the sauce made of apples and pumpkin was overwhelmingly sweet and the brussels sprouts were pretty bland.
For the finale, we were given a pre-dessert in the form of a homemade chocolate cherry truffle with peppery cream on top. It was just lovely, and at this stage of the meal we were wondering where we had landed, because the food was truly out of this world.
A chocolate verrine and lemon-orange creamy cake later graced our table. Once again, it did not disappoint.
Service was a bit cold but very efficient and professional. It was one of the best meals I have had in a long time, and I already cannot wait to go back!