We had an incredible meal and August was our server. August made our night feel so special and shared great knowledge about the menu. August had a great sense of humor and matched our energy and enthusiasm- August needs an immediate promotion! We loved the food and cocktails- truly everything was delicious. FIVE STARS! read more

Booked Folk for a team event and had a great time. First off, the communication from management and the level of organization was top-notch. Second day, all the food and drinks at the restaurant were excellent. Solid list of wines to choose from, huge fan of their pizzas. Last but at least - the restaurant is very clean and beautiful inside. Highly recommend. read more

My spouse and I chose Folk to celebrate our anniversary this year. It has been on my "to try" list for a few year and I was saving it for a special occasion. When we arrived, the host asked if we were celebrating, and our menus came out with "Happy Anniversary" printed at the top, which was a sweet touch. That was the only acknowledgment of the occasion for the rest of the evening. Our server never mentioned it, no other gesture was made, and for a restaurant at this price point on a night that mattered to us, that gap was noticeable. The menu changes seasonally, which I genuinely appreciate and think is worth noting. We started with a few things from their starters list. The asparagus and strawberry salad was a nice and fresh with pine nuts. It was light and well put together. The beef tartare was my favorite thing we ordered all night. It came out beautifully presented, served directly on sourdough, though the bread itself had very little or no toasting to it, so it leaned a little soft for my taste. Still, the tartare itself was excellent. Then there were the artichokes, and this is where the night started to turn. They were deep-fried with the tops cut off, which gave you some of the leaves and then the heart. With this cut, I assumed you din't need to eat is leaf by leaf and that the whole thing was editable. Apparently, this was true, but when I tried a significant portion of what was served was too fibrous and dry to eat. When I mentioned it to our server, the response was essentially that artichokes are just like that. A little later, they came back to say other tables had the same feedback and that it was a new menu item they were still working out. That was the end of it. Nothing was offered, nothing was adjusted on the bill, and it was never brought up again. For a largely inedible dish, acknowledged that it didn't hit the mark, that's a miss on the kitchen. We also tried one of their newer pizzas with a Calabrian chili preparation. The heat level was high with nothing to balance it out, and it just did not come together for us. At that point, the only thing that had genuinely hit the mark was my martini, which was well-made. We closed out and went elsewhere for dessert. I wanted to love Folk, and I came in hoping it would become a new favorite. Three stars because the concept and effort are real, and the tartare showed what this kitchen is capable of. Just not the night we were hoping for. read more

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Dare I say the best restaurant in Nashville. I love a restaurant with a versatile menu, shared style and a well balanced cocktail - Folk hit all these. We had 7:00 reservations on a Saturday, our server was hustling, the food was paced perfectly and they gave us some stunning suggestions. I had seen some reviews talking about the noise level, it was fine at 7, but did pick up around 8:15 or so - but it made for a fun wrap up of the meal. I'll be back and sing your praises, Folk! read more

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Leaving this review because Folk deserves a big fat THANK YOU for making delicious food, w great ingredients in a creative respectable way. This meal was absurdly good. My order was pickup, and I highly recommend. Presentation, quality & quantity didn't skimp. Not pictured is their tiramisu - unbelievable. Top 2 tiramisu I've had probably ever. Surpassed our friends at St Vito's for Nashville's best tiramisu in my opinion. read more

Folk - Chicken Milanese, parmigiana, focaccia - New American Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Brighter, big window sister to Rolf and Daughters, this has a neighborhood bar feel, but has good, full service, with a full bar and exotic wine list. The Beef Tartare maybe has too many toppings and the toast is tough. The Tomato, Parmesan, Oregano pizza is just that, nothing else, on a thin crust. The Stracciatella add on helps, but doesn't save burn taste from the crust. Over priced for what it is. read more

Folk - Tomato, parmesan, oregano with Stracciatella - New American Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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Excellent meal with family. Right off the service was excellent. The greeter was friendly and interactive. The server came to our table promptly and let us know we could order from the happy hour menu for the next 5 minutes. (I love a deal as much as the next guy:) We ordered our appetizers from the happy hour choices and dinner off the main menu. The bottle of wine came from the happy hour menu and was a good one. We ordered multiple pizzas to share for dinner plus all the vegetable plates. The kale salad was a favorite here. The fall squash pizza is very good and the lamb pizza added spice to the meal. After all this we were full so no dessert this time. I am impressed with the level of service we received, it made for an excellent experience. Thanks. read more

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Overall, the food was just okay. Maybe it was overhyped, but it didn't hit the bar for me. They're known for their clam pizza which was interesting, but I wouldn't get it again. It was too wet for the crust and the clam overpowered everything else on it. The other pizzas were fine, but nothing blew me away. The crust was better on the pizzas I will point out. The vegetables were very good, the salads were refreshing and I appreciate a good kale salad. The appetizers were alright, not great but okay. Service was good, we weren't rushed and she was friendly. Ambiance was nice, and the bar looked cool. I love a good exposed brick wall. Overall, you can find better food around, but this was okay. read more

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Great food, excellent service , ambiance and mediocre drinks. Dined here with a group of friends and service was spectacular. They helped elect and accommodated a menu to everyone's liking, We sampled a great portion of the menu and it all was really good. Really enjoyed the pizzas, asparagus and spring greens salad. The desserts were delicious. My favorite was the rhubarb sherbet with the buckwheat pizelle. The inside is warm, welcoming and lots of greenery. They have a large bar area and dining inside and outside. Street parking, parking out front and a paid lot across the street makes parking easy to access. Definitely recommend a visit. read more

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This is a must go to restaurant in Nashville! We ordered the focaccia and olives to start and they were so good. The focaccia is a must get. We also got the citrus salad which was good. For the main we had the margarita pizza which was off menu but really good. For dessert we got the tiramisu which was a skip for us. It wasn't authentic and seemed like it wasn't made with lady fingers. The service was great and the server was so attentive. The restaurant was super cute on the inside as well. Even tho the tiramisu was a miss everything else was super amazing. read more

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I think I'd give this restaurant 10-stars if we could. Went there with our very discriminating (read, picky) family. And even though they weren't familiar with any of the foods... They loved it! Very delicious. The sweet potato falafel felt like a clever, cozy twist- crispy on the outside, hearty on the inside, with just enough warmth from the spices to make you lean in. The pizza - amazing! All the veggie dishes - resplendent! And the oysters- we don't even like oysters- but everyone loved those. The space itself is stylish but relaxed- exposed brick, hanging plants, a glow that makes you want to stay. An all-around-stunner. They just get it. Worth a visit for just about anyone... highly, highly recommended... read more

Love this neighborhood restaurant. In town for a couple nights and walked from my rental home. Great wine, salad, fish and still dreaming about the chocolate sorbet dessert with hazelnuts! Please go here! read more

Folk - View from my seat - New American Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

I've been here 3 times and every time has been excellent! Great food, service, ambiance, and wine list! Truly a 5 Star dinner experience for me. Can't wait to return. read more

Excellent meal in Nashville. When full, this restaurant could get quite noisy but the food is solid. MUST GET: - beef tartar - focaccia bread. Slightly crunchy on the outside and warm and soft on the inside straciatella snack SOLID: - Sausage pizza - chicken liver pate - snap pea: crunchy but didn't care for the sauce - asparagus - nice touch of breadcrumb OK DISHES - littleneck clam pizza - bigeye tuna appetizer - pork coppa. That was the dish that most the table loved the most but I kept on thinking about pork snitzel from Australia - tiramisu SKIP: - Onion snack - molten chocolate cake On drinks, I liked the orange gemurztraminer wine but didn't like the willemette pinot noir on the menu read more

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I can't believe it took us so long to go to folk. I've been hearing about it for years and we finally went over the summer and it was better than I could have hoped. The cocktails were extremely unique and so tasty and my street corn pizza with shishito peppers was exactly what I wanted from a street corn pizza. Slightly spicy with a great crunch. I also got the heirloom tomatoes which is devoured before I could get a photo. We can't wait to go back this winter for a new menu and experience read more

Folk - Street corn pizza - New American Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

The vibe at Folk is the best. Parking can be a challenge sometimes but the ambience is superb. Food is great, but be prepared that this is not a cheap pizza place haha. Our server was very friendly and we had a great time! read more

Blown away and need to go back next time to try the even more! Situated right in a neighborhood, the stand alone building is cozy and inviting. The menu is broken down so that top portions can be shared with the table, middle section is larger entrees, and the incredible pizzas at the bottom. Place your complete order and the servers will course out the dishes perfectly. The bar seating is very trendy, but I recommended a reservation in the dining area with a view of the kitchen. The famous Clam Pie is 100% worth it. We ended the night with the tiramisu - another must have!!!! read more

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This spot has truly never been a let down for us and is our go-to date night spot. We love their other location Rolf & Daughters, same chef, level of excellence, and intention. We order the littleneck clam pizza every. time. without hesitation. And anyone we've brought with us who visits into town, they loooove. We love grabbing a small plate and two entrees dishes to share, as the pizza to split is filling while getting to enjoy some of their other seasonal specials. Drinks are incredible, servers and staff are so friendly and skilled. The vibes are a faaavorite, really cant get a bad table. 12/10 recommend! read more

Folk - New American Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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Atmosphere is warm and cozy, happy hour daily from 5-6 is the star of the show. The food menu sounded hit or miss, but was pleasantly surprised by what we ordered when dishes arrive. The arancini, carrots, and happy hour meatballs were the highlights of our meal. Overall average meal, not sure we would return to this location. read more

Came here a while ago with a reservation on a Saturday. We were seated at high table near the window which was nice. The restaurant was otherwise pretty packed which had us super excited for a good meal. We wanted to taste a little bit of everything so my friend and I split a few items. To start we had the stracciatella which came with bread. The bread was fresh out of the oven and the stracciatella was stringy and delicious. We also had Caesar salad. This was super crispy and fresh with amazing toppings that added another layer of crunch. We then had the clam pizza which we heard is a specialty of the restaurant. We were somewhat disappointed by this though. We did not feel like the clam fit in well with the other ingredients on the pizza and overall just thought it was strange. We also had the Chicken Milanese. This was well breaded and fried/baked, but the sauce on top was a bit overpowering for the dish and didn't mix well with the tomatoes and chicken. Finally, we had the tiramisu which we loved as it was super light and fluffy. Overall, had just an okay experience here. Was a bit disappointed by the mains here and I'm not sure I'd come back to try more in the future. read more

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Folk was amazing! Such a calm, cool atmosphere and they let us enjoy our dinner for a few hours. Normally we are rushed out of places in Nashville but this we were able to enjoy the amazing food & drink. The service was 10/10. read more

Folk - New American Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Made a reservation to dine with a few colleagues from work while visiting Nashville. We were impacted by flight delays and the restaurant was friendly and accommodating when I called to modify the time and number of guests for the reservation. McKenzie was our server - very attentive and knowledgeable about the menu. We enjoyed cocktails and mocktails and 6-7 shared items from the menu. Everting was great. The clam pizza was the least favorite- unique taste- but was still good. Focaccia, stracciatella. Olives, snap peas were fantastic, pizza. Loved the chicken Milanese. Nice vibe and decor. Easy free street parking. Great option for a group to share all kinds of food. read more

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My husband and I went for our 2 year wedding anniversary and when we walked in, they had personalized menus that said "happy anniversary" on them! Such a sweet little touch. Our waiter was very helpful and recommended some of his favorites. We went with the focaccia bread (it's a MUST), the olives, and one of the pizzas. It was all so delicious. My one gripe was that the table were pretty close together, so when you're having a conversation, you battle talking over the people around you. But the atmosphere was very welcoming. Very authentic. Parking was definitely a battle and had us walking about a quarter mile to get to the restaurant. Despite the parking and seating, I would absolutely recommend. read more

Folk - Marinated olives, Pizza - New American Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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Pizza, tuna, mussels and beer oh my! The best thing were the underdogs..the smoked mussels with dill. The flavors were light and creamy and so good! The blue fin tuna wasn't my fav with a lot of olive oil and small portions for the price. The pizza took about 20 minutes gap in between dishes to arrive. It was the good, the lemon was a bit heavy..the outdoor seating was nice and peaceful at night with lighting. Probably won't be back as everything was pretty standard and a bit overpriced at $100 for two people. A splurge for a pizza and beer night unfortunately read more

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To start off, the interior and service here were both incredible. It's super cute inside and our waitress was so kind and attentive. Parking was not bad, lots of street parking on the street over. But to be honest, I was a little disappointed with the food. We got the focaccia and stracciatella to start which were both really good, and the citrus salad which was my favorite thing I had all night. We then got the chicken Milanese and the pepperoni and jalepeno pizza. The chicken portion was huge, but it just wasn't my favorite with the thick breading. The pizza was ok, but the crust was a bit soggy. We ended with the satsuma sorbet which was just so icy and with the texture of the meringue it was just not good. Overall, I think compared to Rolf and daughters, it just wasn't as amazing as I was expecting and there are too many better places around for date night. read more

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The atmosphere is dynamite. I tend to frequent here for the clam pizza. It's exceptional. You cannot go wrong with any of the pizza options in my opinion. Great location and staff as well. read more

We had finished dinner at another establishment and asked our waitress for other quality recommendations in the area of East Nasty. She wrote out a list of 8 other great dinning experiences in the hood that had strong food. Folk was on her MUST TRY LIST. What is better for a large night snack than pizza? The pepperoni pizza with jalapeno and hot honey was chosen. When I went inside the place, it was hopping with a cool vibe, hip and eclectic clientele. People were actually talking, laughing and smiling at each other. The bar, outdoor seating and inside was popping. It had a upscale vibe of a place you wanted to go for a date. The pizza was hot, flavorful and had a great chew. It was not over seasoned and all elements were tasty. I scanned the menu as I waited and noted several other dishes I would love to try. Although, I only ordered the pizza, it was exception. I cannot wait to return to Nashville so we can scan the entire menu and dine at this gem. read more

Folk - Pepperoni pizza with jalapeno and hot honey, got excited b4 I took photo. - New American Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Folk has an excellent happy hour! The only thing that is missing from the HH menu is some meatballs!! Every Italian place needs a meatball app ;) The service here was excellent. The server was attentive, knowledgeable, and quick! The ambiance/esthetic is cute, clean, and comfortable - really enjoyed it and they have the perfect patio for a sunny day. Will definitely be back! read more

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Folk is a HIGHLIGHT of the Nashville culinary scene! I came here on a double date while visiting this gorgeous city. Definitely make reservations. Street parking can be a bit of a challenge, so make sure to allot a little extra time. Our group was seated promptly by the friendly waitstaff. The whole way to the table, I was in awe of how cute and classy restaurant looked. We ordered a TON of food to share, and unsurprisingly, the highly-recommended Littleneck Clams Pizza was one of the best menu items. Our appetizers included Anchovies, Mussels, Bread, and Caesar Salad. Alongside the pizza, we got Eggplant Parmesan, Steak, and Trout. Not sure how often they rotate their menu, but everything was incredible. For dessert, we wrapped up with Tiramisu. Not to mention, every cocktail we tried was refreshing and flavorful. Can't remember exactly what I ordered. Overall this feels like such a typically 5-star American dining experience, but I'm so here for it and want to come back again. Love all the fresh food and fantastic customer service that Folk has to offer. read more

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We went to folk the day after we went to Rolf and daughters, because we had such a wonderful time there. Our waitress Megan at Rolf and daughters was amazing, and the food was outstanding. When we were eating at folk they sent a few dishes to us on the house and when I asked our waiter Ben (another phenomenal waiter) why they sent the dishes he said the staff recognized us and knew we were at Rolf and Daughter's the night before. Honestly the extra food was nice but the fact that they were so aware and recognized us (our reservations were under completely different names) is amazing. This staff is top notch. The kitchens are both well oiled machines with well thought out and creative recipes in both restaurants. I was not surprised when I found out the chef at Rolf and daughters came from Pujol in CDMX as that is my favorite restaurant of all times. You will be happy having a meal at either place. Cheers! read more

The vibe here is so cool!!!! I love the plants growing everywhere, music and lights. The very friendly staff provides helpful and kind service. The cocktails are so creative and beautifully presented. We started with the Kabocha squash, romesco, almond, cilantro salad. Delicious. Amazingly fresh. I had the tomato, nicoise olive, sicilian anchovy, basil pizza. This is the type of pizza I grew up on. It was delicious. I know this might seem weird but I like to dip my crust in red wine. My server saw me do it and he said to me now I know you are Sicilian. . He was the best. My husband had Chicken Milanese. He loved it. Properly cooked with moist chicken. The dessert special was delicious. Treat yourself. You will love it. read more

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Super cute restaurant with amazing service, I highly recommend going during happy hour! The garlic bread was amazing I just wish we had gotten one more piece or at least saved some for the meatballs and the cheese/fig plate.. however, the meatballs were slightly underwhelming. The pizza was phenomenal! I was expecting it to be a smaller pizza but was pleasantly surprised to get 6 pieces. read more

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I've heard amazing things about Folk so I wanted to come here and experience it myself. I now understand the hype!! This little restaurant is located in East Nashville and boasts a romantic, casual vibe. There is no parking lot but plenty of street parking on Wilburn street. I made a reservation the night before. They do wait for the whole party to arrive before seating, but once everyone did, we were good to go! Our server was absolutely incredible and walked us through the menu. We asked him for his recommendations and ordered accordingly. Boy, did he do a good job! We LOVED every dish he recommended: Wild nettle, pickled ramp, mozzarella, sausage pizza 5/5: A pesto like pizza base, very light and thin crust, very unique and delicious. Littleneck clams, parsley, bonito, lemon pizza 10000/5: A fan favorite of the night!! This pizza was literally melting in my mouth, and I didn't know that was possible. Whatever you do, get this one! Pastured chicken + 'nudja butter 5/5: This chicken was cooked to absolute perfection with a crispy outside and soft inside. The sauce has a nice kick as well! Peach, lemon thyme, brown butter cream 5/5: A elevated take on peaches and cream that was divine. This was the perfect way to end our meal with something refreshing and sweet. This was literally the perfect meal and I'm still dreaming about it the next day!! Come here! read more

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What a PERFECT meal and a way to end our trip here in Nashville!! We had an excellent pate & the bread was top drawer! Mushroom pizza was FABULOUS....and this praise comes from a San Francisco foodie!! Wonderful dining experience!!! read more

Heads up to anyone ordering the focaccia: look at the menu before the server starts making suggestions. Folk lists actual focaccia pairings -- whipped ricotta (which comes with the bread for $7) and stracciatella ($10). We didn't get steered to either. We ordered the focaccia as an appetizer and it arrived completely plain. Other tables were dipping theirs in something whipped that looked great, so we asked. Our server offered oil and balsamic -- no mention of price, no mention of the actual menu items other tables were eating. A second server circled back to say the oil would be extra. Sure, fine. What showed up was a tiny dish, maybe two inches across with a quarter inch of oil in it. Six dollars. On top of the $4 for the plain focaccia. So we paid $10 for an off-menu workaround when the menu had two purpose-built options sitting right there, one of them cheaper than what we ended up with. Two servers had multiple chances to point at the menu and neither did. Food itself was good to very good -- Merlot beef, chicken parm sandwich, and the pork sausage pizza all delivered, and we'd come back. But if you're a first-timer: order the focaccia with one of its actual menu pairings, and don't let anyone steer you toward a side of oil instead read more

Tried this place on a whim on Friday and it was okay. To start, the ambiance was super nice so that was a win. For drinks, we got the orange wine and the slacked out. The orange wine was fine, nothing spectacular. The slacked out was good initially but then became a bit much over time. For apps, we got the focaccia with whipped ricotta and chili oil. The chili oil was delicious and the focaccia was good. The whipped ricotta was very bland - needed more salt and flavor to add some depth. For dinner, we got the clam pizza which was the star of the night. 10/10 recommend. For dessert, we got the tiramisu. The portion was huge and the flavor was good but the lady finger layer was too dry and the texture was off for the entire dessert and as a result didn't enjoy it as much as we wanted to. Overall, got for the pizza! read more

Pros: good food, good ambiance, good service Cons: typical overpriced Nashville restaurant. I ate by myself at Folk and was able to be seated immediately at the side bar. The ambiance was nice and service staff was attentive. I got the sausage pizza and it was good but for the size it was still a bit too pricey. The cocktails are all $15 for modest sizes. I got a focaccia bread app that was a 7/10, mostly just fluffy bread and the portion was nice but I asked for a small ramekin of olive oil to dip it in and was surprised to see I was charged $5 for it at the end. It could have been disclosed if it was a surcharge. read more

Beautiful restaurant with a tapas style vibe. The portions are small so be sure to order multiple things. The focaccia was by far my favorite thing on the menu. It was light and airy and the sauce that accompanies it meshes well with the dish. The snap pea salad was also light and tasty as well. The mint really added a kick but not a lot to overwhelm the palate. The real star item was the tiramisu. To die for. If I had ordered that alone this would've been 5 stars. Overall very beautiful restaurant with great food! read more

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Wonderful meal. The zero proof mocktails were super good. The heirloom tomatoes were perfectly ripe and refreshing. The pepperoni pizza was great, but I might try something little more adventurous next time. Get the apertivo spritz read more

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Really good, shareable plates. The clam pizza is an absolute must, as well as the cucumber/peach/smoked gouda salad. The flavor pairings they have are unique and innovative, something you don't see as often in places like this. I would also honestly come back here just for a pizza tasting, as ALL the pizzas look divine. The interior is very sleek and clean, and there is parking along and down the side street outside. Our server was very attentive, checked in on us very frequently, and even kept bringing us water for hours while we talked after finishing our food. Here's what we tried: -Focaccia: 7.5/10 - It was a good focaccia, with a nice salty exterior and a bubbly top. My only issue was that the crumb was tighter than I would want it ideally in focaccia, but I still enjoyed it dipped in the oil and vinegar. -Cucumber, peach, smoked gouda salad: 9.5/10 - Oh my goodness what a surprising yet wonderful pairing. The cucumber was fresh, the peach was sweet, the mint was zingy, and the smoked gouda was shaved thinly so it almost melted in your mouth. When having a bite with all the ingredients in it, you understand why they were brought together in this way: the richness of the cheese marries perfectly with the vibrant flavors of the rest of the salad. -Littleneck clam pizza: 10/10 - I understand the hype! MUST try. So incredibly good. The crust was thin and crispy, yet not burnt or dry. The pizza was so creamy, and the flavor began with an umami, clammy fishiness and ended with a kick of heat that was absolutely necessary. Could not recommend enough. -Beef tartare on sourdough: 8/10 - The sourdough bread was perfect in texture and nutty, sour deliciousness. The flavor of the the tartare itself was on point, and very vinegary from the cornichons, but it was lukewarm and almost ground. It would have been much more elevated if the beef was in larger chunks, and came cold. I would have also liked a bit of spice in this dish as well. -Red Beet & Bone Marrow: 6.5/10 - I wanted to love this one so badly, but was a bit disappointed. I adore bone marrow, and I wish that there had been more of it in this dish. It was mostly just large pieces of beet cooked in bone marrow, so the flavor of the marrow was present, but still lacking. The caramelized onions were a good touch, but there was just so much beet that the texture became a bit repetitive and overwhelming. Adding a pistachio crunch and some actual bone marrow would have varied the textures enough to bring the dish to the next level. -Tiramisu: 7.5/10 - I never am one to go for Tiramisu, but this one was pretty good. It had a coffee-forward flavor, with a sweet, fluffy cream, and a topping of bitter cocoa powder. The lady fingers were denser than some, but I'd say this is about your average tiramisu. We wanted more chocolate and sweetness to be fully satisfied. read more

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