My partner + I recently rented an apartment nearby and were excited to try this restaurant. At 7pm…read morewe were the first customers to arrive so we were fortune to meet the owners, Vincent + Ilse, and briefly hear their story. What a wonderful couple!
The indoor dining space is small + cozy with an elegant yet comfortable vibe thanks to the friendly greeting and fun artwork. The menu is small yet well-curated with something for every palate - seafood, meat, chicken, etc.
After ordering mocktails, Vincent surprised us with a taste of vegetable soup (shockingly savory!) followed by our escargot starter. My partner + I love escargot and Vincent's was no exception. We were off to a great start!
For entrees we ordered the Dover sole and duck. The sole included a simple, delicious butter lettuce salad with seasoned roasted potatoes, and the duck included potato croquettes and a warm cabbage + pancetta salad (which I was particularly happy to gobble down for lunch the next day!). All items were perfectly prepared, well seasoned, and truly delicious!
Afterward my partner + I shared a pear dessert which was essentially a baked (or maybe steamed?) whole pear dipped in chocolate and topped with vanilla ice cream and whipped topping. So simple yet savory and 100% satisfying. Then Vincent surprised us again with a final sampling of his yummy panna cotta!
In hindsight, we are so fortunate our visit occurred on a slow winter weeknight, a time in which Vincent + Ilse are able to be fully involved greeting and servicing customers themselves - although I have a feeling they try their best to provide the same personal touch even in the height of summer. We thoroughly enjoyed getting to know them a bit more each time they checked in on us.
Thank you, Vincent + Ilse! You turned a typical night out into a very memorable evening. We will absolutely be back + look forward to seeing you both again soon!
