Billy C.
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Our visit to this restaurant was a last-minute decision due to unforeseen travel issues. On Sunday, July 7, 2024, we were traveling from Zurich to Florence and had to change our plans because of a train service strike in Milan. Unfortunately, we had to cancel our reservation at a Michelin-starred restaurant in Florence.
This restaurant was the only Michelin-starred place we could book on the same day, which is why we ended up dining here.
Regarding the food, we ordered the €130 set menu without wine pairing. Here are our thoughts on each dish:
- The bread was quite firm and served at a cooler temperature than expected.
- The first dish, featuring kiwi fruit and tomato, had a strong sour flavor reminiscent of Super Lemon candy.
- The second dish consisted of four lobster ravioli in a broth. The ravioli texture was firmer than we preferred, and the lobster flavor was subtle. The broth was satisfactory.
- The third dish, made with eel, was the highlight of the meal, as eel is naturally flavorful.
- The main lamb dish included a rib that was a bit chewy with tendons that were difficult to cut, a meatball that was firmer than expected, and lamb wrapped with vegetables that had a strong gamey taste.
While the dishes were not to our personal taste, we appreciate the effort and creativity of the chefs.
The service was generally good throughout the meal. However, we were disappointed with the delay in serving the dessert, which took 26 minutes after the main course. When we inquired about it, we felt our concern was not adequately addressed. We eventually requested the bill without having the dessert.
Overall, this experience led to a 1-star rating based on the combination of food quality and the delay in service, which significantly impacted our dining experience.