Outstanding gem of a dining experience in North Naples, the best in the area! The service was impeccable in this locally owned, bistro style restaurant. The theme is French/Mediterranean, with a flare all it's own.
Service was top notch: attentive and informative without being too intrusive....
Read MoreOutstanding gem of a dining experience in North Naples, the best in the area! The service was impeccable in this locally owned, bistro style restaurant. The theme is French/Mediterranean, with a flare all it's own.
Service was top notch: attentive and informative without being too intrusive. We had the sparkling water, a Bellini, and a lovely Pinot Noir to start, along with freshly baked warm bread served with EVOO/balsamic vinegar/french herbs/parmigiana cheese for dipping.
For appetizers, we had the Cassolette D'Escargots, and these are not your ordinary, rubbery, overbaked escargot on a white dish, not here. There escargots were served cassolette style, braised/simmered in a delicious butter, garlic and herb sauce that added immense flavor and kept the little fellas tender and tasty. Also for appetizer, we had the Rougie French Foie Gras. This was outrageously delicious. The Foie Gras melts on the palate with creamy richness that's an experience in and of itself; this dish is accompanied by cranberry chutney, toasted brioche, a glazed bosc pear and a port wine cassis that perfectly complement the creamy richness of the foie gras.
For the main course, we had one of the specials, Lobster served on Angel Hair Pasta with Mussels, and, Roasted Crispy Duck. The Angel Hair with seafood was cooked to perfection with a flavor profile that explodes with the taste of the Mediterranean! The duck was a boneless, roasted half duck; the skin was deliciously crispy and made a nice contrast for the tender duck meat underneath. The duck was obviously rendered during cooking, so it didn't have that fatty component you can get with a duck. It was perfection!
Lastly, for dessert with had the Profiterole, vanilla gelato sandwiched in a crispy french pastry, smothered in a rich Belgian chocolate sauce. We also had the Mousse Au Chocolate, which my wife didn't want to share with me (I did get a taste though). Both were a wonderful finish to such a sumptuous meal.
Kudos for Chef James Waller and his wife Darlene for having this restaurant and bringing such delights to the people of Naples. If you haven't tried this restaurant before, go! Once you do, you'll have a hard time not coming back again!
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