"You know that 70-year-old who trains daily at the boxing gym? That’s Pascal’s on Ponce in human form. This French spot in Coral Gables is over 20 years old and has the kind of strength that only comes with decades of repetition. It’ll surprise you with its cheese souffle the way that 70-year-old will with an uppercut. It’s fluffy, salty, airy, and the parmesan fondue adds a tanginess that makes you salivate like a rottweiler. But Pascal’s isn’t some kind of ragged Rocky-type—it’s refined. Service here is flawless, unobtrusive, and experienced. Every dish is plated with care, and the small dining room is impeccable. Despite its age, Pascal’s On Ponce can go toe-to-toe with some of the newer fine French restaurants in town and still win. " - ryan pfeffer, virginia otazo
