Michael P.
Yelp
This is a splurge meal, special occasion or similar type establishment. As a Disney Signature dining restaurant, it's very expensive.
Food TLDR; pork belly appetizer delicious, creative, lower value. Good if you just want a small bite to warm up. Classic sole, exceptionally prepared with matched flavor. Not a substantial side but the best white fish entrée I've ever had. Creme brule is good, creative flavors and the creme brule stands up on its own without the accompanying support ingredients. Chocolate cake looked better, though.
From start to finish, everything I tried was absolutely delicious. Our server, Damian, was excellent and he made sure we were absolutely happy with everything we got otherwise he did whatever he could to remedy it. One major plus is he was very open and honest with reccs. It really helps expectation setting.
Food: We started with the Pork belly Fazzoletto. It was a delicious piece of pork belly topped with a extra-large sticky note size square of fresh pasta. Cooked perfectly al dente and then there was a marsala glaze and spring pea puree. I initially thought the pork belly was a little underdone as it didn't cut very easy, but the fat was still rendered sufficiently, and having it cooked to this level actually help with eating it and scooping up all the sauce. Very nice preparation. At $19, it's overpriced for what you get, but with the flavor, texture and richness, most would probably find this sufficient. My wife and I shared this and both loved it.
A little before appetizers came out, out table also got complimentary bread service with some olive oil. The bread was decent, I've had far better, but the same can't be said for the olive oil- it was delicious. Extremely fresh and slight peppery flavor. I typically pass on the table bread but this was great (and free which very few places do anymore).
Time for entrées. Our server was very clear that he had a special place in his heart for the classic sole dish. I was originally going to get the braised beef cheeks but I was shaded towards the sole- a very, very different dish. I generally stay clear of mild white fish because it's inherently boring. I really did love the classic sole. The butter and white wine sauce tasted as if it was browned butter, had a touch of acidity from the lemon juice and saltiness from the capers, every bite was truly delicious. The fish was cooked perfectly, moist and developed a consistent tasty crust that would typically compromise a lean white fish's delicate texture and moisture, not here. I have to admit, I was still thinking of how the beef cheeks would have been.
I was plenty satisfied from this entrée and appetizer. Along with the bread, I was no longer hungry, I felt very good and didn't feel as if I over ate. There was just a level of satisfaction missing from the sole dish for me. It was likely the best white fish entrée I've ever received at any restaurant though. You won't be disappointed if you get it and are in the mood for fish. I wasn't in the mood for it and still absolutely loved every bite. My inly complaint here is I wish there was a more substantial carb. The side could have had a wonderful polenta or roasted potato. Instead you got a few peeled jewel sized potatoes that were delicious and some small starburst squash. Very tasty, but kind of weak in comparison to the whole piece of sole. Which I forgot to mention, zero worry of bones. The chef took care to remove every last one. Save some bread to sop up the sauce, you can't do it with the squash or potato. Overall, coming at $55, I don't know if this sole is worth it- but that's coming from me who has a preference to a more hearty fish/seafood like salmon, trout, tuna, etc. In all honesty, this was a $40 plate at best.
Last but not least, the creme brule dessert. It was a vanilla creme brule and it had some small meringue pieces, some tangy cherry-red wine foam dollops, and a Graham cracker crumb type crumble. The brule was situation on too of a white chocolate disc. Overall, this dessert was very good. The chocolate cake looked better in my opinion, after seeing someone else in our party dig into that. The creme brule was a little difficult to eat, as you went to pick it up with the spoon it would slide all over the plate because of the white chocolate base. All the components were delicious though and it was very creative in the way it brought different flavors forward.
That's all our food- again, very expensive but you're treated so well and the restaurant is so pleasant. It's got a nice, relaxing feel but it's certainly upscale and worthy of bearing a signature dining designation at Disney. Yet another restaurant here that brings forth unmatched service, food, flavors and textures, but at a price. Not a value dining option. Money is no object here. Come in expecting to spend about $100 per adult and you'll have your expectations met or exceeded.