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Let me preface this review by saying we were celebrating FOUR birthdays with a party of ELEVEN when we visited Radici, for the first time, this month. Yes, we made reservations.
We were welcomed with an open door and the host acknowledging me by name when we walked in. We were seated at a twelve-top in the center of the small dining room. Most of our service was handled by one server, Cheryl, who was absolutely fantastic.
This was our one complaint to the night. The dining space is small, and while they weren’t full when we went, it was loud. It was hard to hear/visit with our family and friends who had driven from as far as Richardson and Waco to join us. We could’ve been seated a little farther away from the smaller tables so we could enjoy each other as much as we enjoyed the food.
Now, the good stuff. The four of us with birthdays were “gifted” a complimentary birthday toast. I don’t recall the name, but the wine was light and crisp, and a perfect palate opener for what was to come.
With eleven of us, we were able to order several items off the menu (and get at least one bite of something off each other’s plates for a taste, lol). Amongst our favorite craft cocktails were the Dirty Secret (a blue cheese-infused martini) and the GO3, which tasted like a lemon pie in a glass (and, honestly, was amazing with their mussel dish).
Antipasta—where to start?! Several options were ordered and they all SLAPPED… hard. Especially the butternut squash bruschetta (one of their seasonal dishes) and the mussels. We also got the beet salad, the focaccia, the grilled veggies, and the meatballs.
And, for the pièce de résistance… the entrees. Several bites were shared, as mentioned, and there were NO losers. Lobster and crab ravioli, the white lasagna, the oxtail ragu, flank steak with salsa verde, the pork chop, the halibut and shrimp, and the bolognese. Handmade pasta and Texas post oak smoke touches and char on everything. DELICIOUS.
Of course, as full as we all were, we were there for our birthdays, so had to try some desserts. The tiramisu, the German chocolate cake, and the olive oil cake came to our table… and everyone agreed, the olive oil cake is NOT to be missed. Minimal ingredients, but packed with layers of flavors that play in your mouth and develop with every chew.
This is one of THE best birthday dinners we’ve celebrated in a while. The service was exceptional. The food… stellar. Can’t recommend enough that you give this place a try for a date night, a family celebration, or even just to treat yourself to a cocktail and a few antipasti. Chef Tiffany Perry has definitely set the bar for upscale, delicious dining in our area. We WILL be back.