L’Alchimia

Excellent service with good explanation on dishes and on the wine. Food was well matched n delicious. Felt the Beef cheeks were a bit dry n could have had a sauce

Delicious food and fantastic service from the front-of-house team. The menu was quite balanced and the tasting menu was fantastic. They were a bit weak on the desserts but they still tasted good. The staff even prepared a candle for my sister’s birthday, which was very kind. The experience overall was impressive, but the music maybe didn’t fit the vibes of the restaurant.

As a restaurant on the Michelin guide, we had reasonable high hopes. Unfortunately this experience fell flat, with exceptions for the wine (we are in Italy, which we love). The service was better than a typical restaurant. The caliber of the food lacked essential components of high quality restaurant dining - immensely disappointed.

This was a unique and very varied taste experience. Definitely a Michelin-starred restaurant. The presentation, flavors, and overall impression were excellent. The wine pairings for each dish were very well thought out. For those who complain about the taste, remember this is fine dining meant to be enjoyed, not just to fill your stomach. The evening with my husband was perfect thanks to this wonderful place.

Came here because of the robust tasting menu and wine pairing as well as to taste a Michelin star restaurant without breaking too much of the bank. Overall, the service, ambiance, and food makes this place a really wonderful place to go to for a business dinner, date, special occasion, or even an elevated kind of lunch/dinner. The tasting menu was robust and so flavorful. I could tell the chef wanted the customer to taste and experience the whole ingredient while pairing it with other wholesome ingredients. It was a great experience to have with the wine pairing - each was thoughtfully chosen to match and amplify the flavors of the dish. My most favorite dish was the rabbit followed by the fish with tomato crisps. The service was phenomenal. Our server was so attentive and engaged in conversation with us about the dish and wines we had. I thoroughly enjoyed his presence throughout the night to educate us on the dish. The ambiance was perfect to have elevated food and wine.

I came here with my wife for dinner. Reservations are recommended. We had the tasting menu. There are two options, one is more traditional and the other more modern are what they call evolutionary. We chose the latter. Overall we enjoyed our meal. The standout dish for us was the kiwi with pepper and tomato powder. This dish packed a whole lot of umami and was definitely the highlight of the night. The collection of dishes you get with the newer tasting menu complimented each other nicely. The servers were attentive and extremely professional. All of our dishes were timed appropriately and I suspect that this is why they have a Michelin star. Overall, although our experience was highly enjoyable, none of the dishes (other than the tomato one mentioned above) surprised us or left a lasting impression on us. This is something that we were hoping to experience given that this establishment received a Michelin star. Perhaps I will give the traditional tasting menu a try next time to see if I have a different experience.

Overall it was a pleasant fun experience. We went for lunch so we did not explore the full potential of this restaurant. The mis en bouche were typically good as at most Michelin restaurants. One critique I must give which lowered the score to 4 stars was the “ice cream” shaped dish. Although it was never seen before and very creative, both my girlfriend and I thought that the flavors didn’t particularly go well together. The rest of the dishes were well-balanced and flavors went well together. One of the two fish dishes didn’t have such a particularly stunning appearance which was directly proportional to the taste as well. However I still would like to visit this restaurant another time for dinner to fully experience what the chef is about.

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.