Philip G.
Google
Fourteen years after dining at Chef’s Caceres’ Metamorfosi restaurant, we dined at Orma Roma this month, his follow-up to Metamorfosi. Orma Roma blew us away and was one of our greatest dining experiences. After living for 75 years, I have had the pleasure of dining at some amazing restaurants. Orma Roma was up there with Arzak in Bilbao, AM par Alexandre Mazzia in Marseille, Le Gabriel in Paris, Ryuzu in Tokyo, and El Celler de Can Roca in Girona.
Orma’s modern space is a triumph of design; the tables are spaced for privacy, yet the large room feels cozy. The liberal use of wood and mood lighting helps. Dining at Orma is a gestalt experience. Everything harmonizes with the food being served. The music, tableware, wine, cocktails, settings, and menus are all integral to what you are tasting. Service joins in this symphony, providing only what you deem necessary. Formal or casual, friendly or aloof, they read what the diner feels comfortable with. We chose relaxed and fun, and we had a blast interacting with the staff.
Everything served was artfully presented, unique in its preparation, and most importantly, tasted fantastic. The flavors harmonized, with no discordant notes. Delineating each favorite dish would do a disservice to this culinary symphony, because the meal was about taste sensations rather than the dishes served. Orma Roma was a culinary opera and deserved a standing ovation. Michelin should shower this restaurant with countless stars. Pricing is very reasonable for what Orma provides. I gush with praise because I love art and the pursuit of something unexpected. Chef Caceres delivers and enriches my life with another wonderful memory.