We had a spectacular meal here on Monday night. The restaurant is beautiful and filled with light, looking straight at the Capitol. We showed up at the geriatric hour of 5:45, which ended up being a good idea on a Monday--we were there until 7:45, leaving time for a walk around Capitol Square after dinner.
Every course is an event at L'Etoile--from the little appetizers our friendly, knowledgeable server Jessica brought out at the start of the meal to the sweet treats she brought with our bill. We really enjoyed the little, inventive extras, as well as our first and second courses and dessert.
The drinks are delicious and creative, with a few non-alcoholic cocktails (thank you!) and a great wine list. We had the field greens salad and the ramp gnocchi as our first courses, which were both divine. Entrees were halibut and the "greens waffle," which both offered a creatively presented combination of spring flavors. Jessica happily answered all our menu questions, and the entire staff was pleasant and unobtrusive. Special thanks go to the hostess, who gave us specific directions to the parking lot when we called to confirm our reservation. :)
We will absolutely be back for special occasions. Our viewpoints are slightly skewed after living in the SF Bay Area for many years, but we thought the prices were reasonable. Definitely special occasion prices, but not astronomical. The flavors and service were worth every penny.