Uncle Fishbits Aeneas X.
Yelp
Easily, simply, absolutely the finest dining experience I have ever had in my life. For foodies that like to pretend there is such thing as a budget, lunches offer the same chef's tasting menus and a much more agreeable price. They have two tasting options, plus the entire a la carte menu. Service is unparalleled - and surprising in the midst of the tourist experience that is Eze. We were nearer La Turbie, staying at Domaine Pins Paul, away from the crowds. When we ventured to old Eze, we weren't surprised by the gobs of tourists. What was surprising was how elegant, calm, and inviting the Chateau Eza restaurant was. Unwittingly, we had shown up at the precise end of lunch service - something we would never, EVER voluntarily do. The hostess whisked away for a moment, then happily sat us, without a tinge of "we should get off soon". I have a feeling, at this level, this is purely about service, and they don't suffer the same American entitlement when it comes to service industry employees. We were sat along the window, and the view is even more spectacular than the pictures relate. We started with a bubbly rose, served in the most beautiful pewter flutes, with a lovely angel base. It was far from gaudy, and beautifully crafted... a brilliant start to a once in a lifetime meal.
We got the "Menu du Prince", which consisted of the following:
Veloute savoureux aux premieres asperges blanches perle a l'huile vierge, moelleux de champignons et petales de fleurs de ciboulette... a mushroom, asparagus, creamy salad. It was simply divine. This came after a few amuse bouche that were small, creative bites that were just smashing - small and creative salmon and avocado bites that seemed like art.
Then polenta moelleuse et legerement frite, petits pois et sa crevette caramote - a soft polenta with lightly fried peas and shrimp caramote. Just superb.
Rumsteck d'agneau marine, puis roti au four, velours aux herbes, jus a l'infusion de menthe du maroc - rump of lamb with moroccan mint sauce
Lles premieieres fraises de la creme mascarpone a la pistache, fraicheur au basilic - First strawberries of the season with a pistachio mascarpone creme fresh with basil.
Every single bite from every single course was transcendent, and an experience. We made wild eyes with every bite, passionately exploring the experience. It was divine, rare, and something I wish I could share, or give justice to via an online review. I feel bad that I can't relate our whole experience, or remember it perfectly.
This is a place to go to treat yourself, so you can go home and remember your trip forever, just by closing your eyes and thinking about the views and bites. It's superb, and we cannot wait to return... it won't be soon enough!