A standard three-star visit. The espresso options and breakfast items were okay, the staff was…read morereasonable, and the overall ordering process was typical. It's a fine option if you're looking to sit down with a laptop for a bit or grab a coffee to go, but the entire experience felt pretty average compared to other local coffee shops.

Had dinner here last night with a group of 7, and honestly, this place nailed the assignment. The…read morerestaurant is gorgeous, think French Riviera vibes with comfortable seating and those big, family-style tables that actually make sharing feel natural (and not like a sport). We took "sharing is caring" personally and against all odds ordered nearly everything on the menu. Because if you're going to do it, you might as well do it loudly. The food (a love letter, basically) Standouts included the roasted artichokes they were so tender they practically melted in your mouth. Also: the fennel and apple salad was the perfect balance of sweet and sour with a crisp, crunchy texture that kept everything feeling fresh. We fell in love with the ravioli on the first bite. The sauce was tangy with just a hint of cinnamon, and it gave off a vibe that felt a little Greek-inspired in the best, "wait, what is this magic?" kind of way. The Chicken Marsala A classic for a reason: it was so delicious. We ordered a second round for the table, and the chicken was unbelievably tender like it had taken a spa day. But the best bite of the night? No question: the 6oz Rosewood steak. Probably one of the best steaks I've ever eaten. It was so tender it was basically meat butter the kind of steak that makes you stop talking halfway through because words are too slow. Dessert that deserves its own paragraph Dessert was house-made gelato, and the pistachio flavor was among the best I've ever had so good it competes with what you'd expect from gelato made in Italy (with fewer passport checks). Cocktails: creative, dangerous, and delicious The cocktails are genuinely creative and dangerously good. We all ordered the prickly pear ranch water with Aguasol tequila, and it was an absolute winner bright, refreshing, and dangerously easy to keep ordering. Service + hospitality The food and drinks were incredible, but the service was just as impressive attentive without hovering, friendly without being forced, and perfectly on point for a group of seven people who clearly don't believe in restraint. One extra highlight: it was such a nice surprise to see co-owner Jason Garrett in the house, mingling with guests and welcoming everyone like you'd been invited to dinner at his home. That kind of personal hospitality is rare--and memorable in the best way. Final verdict This restaurant is truly perfect in every way, from the ambiance to the flavors to the hospitality. It was a great dinner experience and a genuinely delightful surprise.

Went for brunch with friends and it was amazing! Service was impeccable and the food was…read morephenomenal. Michelin 2025 Winner attests to their food quality and service. Great drinks and wine list.

Came in a little before my reservation for a drink at the bar. Bartender was friendly and…read moreknowledgeable. When it came time to sit, our server was also very friendly and patient. I feel like the meal was paced very well. Ambiance is pretty quiet and intimate so I was a fan of that. I ordered the moules frites and it was very good. Make sure you ask for a side of aioli to dip the fries in. Broth was very good and was very good soaked up with the bread that came with it.

Gemma was such a great choice for my birthday -- everything we ordered was so good. One standout…read morewas the fried Castelvetrano olives, which I'd never had before anywhere, and they were absolutely delicious. I'll definitely be ordering those again. The rest of the food across the table was just as enjoyable and really well done. The staff presented me with a birthday card signed by the team, which was a thoughtful touch. Our server was fantastic -- funny, attentive, and gave us great recommendations. Amazing food, wonderful service, and a nice ambiance. Would happily come back.

went to gemma for a dinner while my mom was in town! it's been on my list for awhile since it was…read moreon the michelin guide and i've been trying to hit all the dallas restaurants that were on there. i think my expectations were super super high and the food was just ok :( the steak was very tender and the service was good but the restaurant was a little too noisy for our liking and my mom's pasta wasn't super flavorful. oysters and crab cake were great though! probably would not return but worth a try!

Great food and excellent service. The interior feels warm, modern and stylish enough for a date…read morenight or celebration, yet still comfortable for a casual dinner with friends. We started with the Tirokafteri, Heirloom Carrots, and Octopus. The Tirokafteri and carrots were my favorites -- both were packed with flavor and beautifully prepared. For mains, we ordered the Grilled Lamb Chops, Chicken Shawarma Bowl, Orecchiette, and Campanelle. The chicken shawarma was solid, but the Campanelle was my standout -- incredibly flavorful and the dish I'd definitely order again. Overall, a great spot for elevated Mediterranean food in a welcoming atmosphere.

This is a great restaurant. Not a single scrap of food was left over by the end of the night…read more The yellow beet salad was superb and changed my view of beets, the spicy feta dip was warm and extremely flavorful, and the tuna tartare was fresh and combined well with the grapes. The entrees were excellent. The pasta was super citrusy and the fennel sausage was very yummy. The brisket was tender and the turkey meatballs were delicious as well. The service was okay but the ambiance was really nice. I liked being able to see into the kitchen and the warm/cozy dining area set a nice mood. I think the price is a little high here. This dinner was almost $200. But if you want excellent food, definitely give it a try.

My entire family was in town for Easter and we are true Italians from New York, so of course pasta…read morehas to be on the menu for one of our nights out. We decided to come to Avanti based on the photos and the amount of reviews. The ambience was fantastic. My nephew said he felt like he was on vacation. It was fun and lively. The decor was perfect - almost old style Italian. The live entertainment was a guy playing the classic guitar and he was super. The food was not bad at all. So you have to understand that no one cooks as good as I do or my sister; the food coming out of our kitchens is what we grew up with. That's why most of the time we do not go out for Italian food, but with that in mind, for this place, the food was good. So now for my recommendations: bread should come with the meal complementary PERIOD! When the bill came we were shocked to see we were charged for 2 orders of bread. Yes the bread was elevated- a very delicious garlic type of bread with some Parmesan melted on top but that's not what we wanted. We wanted basic bread that you sop up all the sauce with. All the waiter said was "bred for the table?", so we were not expecting the garlic bread. But if you do order it from the starter section, I will say it was fantastic. Also, please carefully read the menu; many items that usually come with your entrée appear to be à la carte, for example we were charged over 80 bucks for six salads. Apparently they did not come with the entrée, however, when the waiter came around to take our orders, we gave the entrée name and then he asked "super or salad?". That would lead one to believe that that came with the meal, but apparently it did not. Also, when we ordered the calamari appetizer, he brought two orders. We found this out when the bill came. For a party of six, we had four cocktails, one iced tea and one water, six entrées plus the bread we had to pay for and six salads. We did NOT order coffee, after dinner drinks, extra wine or dessert. The bill was over $500. The waiter had added a 22% tip. Yes I understand for large parties tip gets automatically added, on but he was not worth 22% and now I am gonna get into that. My brother-in-law was the designated driver. He was not drinking. He had his whole family in his vehicle so no, he did not want to get into an accident. He ordered an iced tea half sweet the waiter gave him a difficult time mostly because he didn't order a cocktail and it became embarrassing. So overall ambience five stars; Food three and a half stars ; Service three stars-I don't like having to pay 22% gratuity for a smart mouth.

This place quickly became our go to restaurant! I love absolutely everything about it! Valet is…read moregreat and the attendant is super kind and efficient even though he is working by himself! Bartender is amazing and makes drinks just the way you like it! Every single member of the team is outstanding! And let me tell you about food! Delicious!!! We have tried multiple positions on their menu and everything was spectacular! I do not like raw meat even if it's a little bit so I ordered my beef medallions well done and the server was so kind in explaining that I might be dissatisfied but when I explained to him my preference my beef was cooked just the way I like it! They do have live music as well and the whole place feels extremely authentic Highly recommend!

Lamb Shank, Pacanga Borek, Garlic Shrimp, Pink Queen, Fried Cauliflower, Pita Bread…read more This was such a delicious late night meal! The lamb shank was super tender. Garlic shrimp yummy but probably much better fresh at the restaurant than take out. The pacanga was yummy! Fried cauliflower classic and on point. The pink queen was so refreshing and delicious with pita!

Chefika offers a classic Turkish Mediterranean menu with hearty dishes and a great selection of…read morehealthy and delicious food to choose from. I visited this restaraunt for the first time and genuinely enjoyed everything I ordered. Starting off with appetizers, my friend and I ordered the pan shared halloumi cheese. This is paired with tomatoes and fig jam and is a wonderful accompaniment to the complimentary bread and olives served for the table. I'm a big fan of halloumi in general but this one was particularly cooked well and a must order for next time. For main entree I ordered Hunkar Begendi, which is sautéed marinated lamb tenderloin with red and green bell peppers over creamy eggplant puree. The lamb was in fact tender and perfectly seasoned and the eggplant puree went very well with the slight gaminess of the meat. I enjoyed this dish overall and it didn't feel too heavy, which sometimes is the case when I eat lamb. The pieces of meat were cut small enough while not being super tough, which I appreciated. I would definitely recommend this restaraunt if you enjoy trying Mediterranean fusion spots!

The food never disappoints. I had the chicken Parmesan last time and the chicken piccata this time…read more My husband always gets the lasagna and my daughter picked the smoked chicken ravioli. We we're sharing each other's plates and it was all very very good. My favorite appetizer is the Italcho with pepperoni & sun dried tomatoes or prosciutto & black olives. The service is top-notch. The second our plate was empty. They were removing it from the table. Never had an empty drink. The ambience is very comfortable and inviting. On weekends there's a piano player which really sets the mood for this place.

I wanted to like Terilli's a lot since I'd waited a long time to make a visit. The service and the…read moreambiance were top notch, but the food left much to be desired. I ordered the chicken Terilli with rose sauce and was a bit shocked at the presentation and the lack of quality. The grilled chicken breast was large but not tenderized at all (just a big ole chicken breast from a freezer pack it seems) and lacked any flavor other than, well, some 'char-grill'. The angel hair pasta was so soft it felt like it must have been cooked before noon and kept warm. And the rose sauce, a combo of their house red sauce and Parmesan cream, had no flavor at all. Honestly, I was very disappointed as I had always heard that Terilli's was a great old Dallas institution. Truth be told, the Olive Garden would've been better. That being said, the dirty martini was A+ so at least that part of the evening wasn't a waste. Two stars for the martini and the service. Half a star for the food.

I truly thought this would be a gimmicky place but it surprised us and truly had more than what met…read morethe eyes. The inner dining hall seems to be reserved for dinner so everyone was sat outside. There were plenty of fans so it was temperate. The coffees and drinks were a miss but the star of the show was the matcha soufflé pancakes. The pancakes were extremely fluffy and paired extremely well with the sabayon. Honestly, the sabayon was so good, it almost felt like we could drink it. Everything else we ordered, was good, but nothing phenomenal. Had they been, this would undoubtedly get a 4, maybe even a 5. It's currently a 3.5 in my books.

Pullman Plate, Shaking Beef, Five Spice Duck Breast, Whole Fried Snapper…read more This was an absolutely beautiful place. Such a unique setting and we luckily had dinner watching the sunset. The drinks were so special and delicious and fun! The food though was debatable. The Pullman plate was a fun way to start, and had some good bites, but overall felt very heavy and needed a light note. The chicken satay was weird and tasteless. The mains we got of the beef and duck were excellent! Cooked tenderly and seasoned well. The snapper was ginormous and so interesting. Overall though the meal felt very heavy and salty and just needs a few more light refreshing notes to bring it up to par to its beautiful atmosphere. Valet parking available out front, as well as a sort of cramped garage for free parking