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Caramella Bistro

4.2 (30 reviews)
Closed 6:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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Kristin P.

Amazing food!!! Can't say enough things about the chef and location... perfect for a date night! We love it here. Highly recommend! Be sure to make reservations as much time and preparation goes in to each course. It's worth it!

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Justin H.

I first learned of Caramellas from a longtime Kingston resident when we were randomly discussing restaurants. I was intrigued by his description of Caramellas. Here's what got me interested in driving from W. Knoxville over to Kingston for a 2-3 hour dinner: Caramella's is situated in a little stone and wood building on the lakefront in Kingston. It's the creation of Andras Bartha, the former personal chef to Arnold Schwarzenegger. For dinner, Andras presents a multi-course meal for a set price. There's no menu -- it's just the chef's selections. They are only open by reservation. In other words, they aren't open everyday for set hours. It's more like a private dining experience in which you book it well ahead of when you want to go. We decided to give Caramellas a try on the weekend before Valentine's Day. My wife made the reservation through Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/andrascooks/). By the way, check out the Facebook page, Andras has some interesting posts about the food. On the day of the reservation, we ventured over to Kingston. There's ample parking in front of the restaurant or in the adjacent waterfront park. Upon entering Caramellas, we were greeted by Andras and asked about our reservation. Once he confirmed the reservation, we were offered a table. It's nicely decorated inside and reminds me of a cabin by the lake. Appetizers and drinks were immediately offered to us. Other courses included: roasted pear and cheese salad, homemade bread, mango coconut shrimp and cod, steak, potato & veggie casserole, and desert. It was a ton of food -- all of which was AWESOME. The meal was a long presentation (around 2-3 hours). But, you are never neglected and Andras lets you know what is coming next. Service was excellent. When the meal is over, you pay a fixed price (in this case, $30/person) for everything. Cash Only! So, hit the ATM before coming. The small restaurant was full when we went. Most everyone had been before and knew about how things worked (I feel like I'm letting the secret out). Andras is a bit of a character too. He must be for Schwarzenegger to call him, "the Hungarian god." You can tell Andras is a very confident person who knows he has skill in the kitchen. He strikes me as the kind of chef who would get angry if, for example, someone asked for ketchup and ruined how he felt the food should be seasoned. So, keep that in mind if you are the sensitive type. You are pretty much going to take it or leave it. But, if you like good food (as I do), I think you'll like his unique style and think about when you can come again.

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Always an amazing experience, when I visit I always find myself trying new foods and LOVING them. A must-do experience!

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Food was enjoyable. But arrogant chef should be locked in the kitchen until he learns some manners. He ruins the experience.

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