Monaco is a beautiful Italian restaurant in Irving-Las Colinas's Water Street development is. This…read morearea has become of gem of a location in DFW for dining, and Monaco brings a truly elevated and upscale experience to the area. This is my updated review. My Overall Rating - 5 Stars (Atmosphere, Service, Food, Return) Atmosphere - Monaco is one of the prettiest restaurants in all of DFW. Dark wood and dark blue seating invite you in. The bar is stunning, with back lighting highlighting their drinks. There's also an outdoor seating area, including a wind shield - perfect when the weather is nice. This is a great spot for a weekend date night if you want something outside of Dallas. 1 Star. Service - Everyone was very nice. We were never rushed, all dishes could be customized to order, and I never had to ask for a refill. Nothing but good people here. 1 Star. Food - Let me start by saying presentation matters, and the dishes at Monaco are great for your Instagram or Yelp feed. I started with the roasted oysters. I chose it because the description said the oysters are "topped with bone marrow butter". That, combined with the roasted breadcrumbs, added a nice crunchy and smooth texture to the delicious oysters. For my main, I went with the Salmon St. Harve. This beautiful dish had a perfectly prepared salmon. Soft and flaky, but with a crunch from the skin at the bottom. It was served on top of grilled asparagus and topped with a cream sauce that brought everything together. Delicious. 2 Stars. Will I Return? - Yes. It's not a secret that I love Water Street. This is an awesome area in the heart of DFW, and I'm so happy there is an upscale restaurant like Monaco that has amazing food. 1 Star.

I really wanted to like this place, but unfortunately it was a miss…read more I started with the beet carpaccio, which was actually enjoyable. The portion was fair and the ingredients felt fresh. The vinaigrette leaned very citrusy, which overpowered the dish a bit, but I couldn't help thinking that adding some goat cheese would balance it beautifully and elevate the whole plate. Then came the pasta bolognese... and that's where things went downhill fast. The ricotta was completely flavorless, the meat was tough, and overall the dish lacked seasoning. It was honestly one of the most disappointing bolognese dishes I've had. One more thing that really stood out: the interior has carpet flooring. In a food establishment, that feels deeply unhygienic and off-putting. 1/5 stars -- a strong start with the appetizer, but the main course and overall experience completely missed the mark.

Fantastic Nepalese/Indian cuisine on Main Street!…read more We stopped by Karma and it did not disappoint! The restaurant is large with a nice bar area and the service was very friendly and efficient! Apps: Chili Momos (Veg) and Gobi Manchurian - the momos were super crispy and the sauce was very spicy in a good way! The Manchurian was so saucy and packed with flavor. Recommend both! Mains: Himalayan Thukpa, Palak Paneer, Malai Kofta - the Thukpa was the highlight! The broth was perfectly salty with a great umami taste. The Malai Kofta was rich and I enjoyed the cheesy koftas. The Palak Paneer was tasty, but I enjoyed the malai and thukpa more! Dessert: Pistachio Cheesecake - delicious! More like a pistachio ice cream cake, but it was so good and not too sweet! Overall, we really enjoyed our meal! Will absolutely be back!

Wow fantastic food and great ambiance. We had the garlic naan, lamb manchurian, chicken tikka, and…read moreHimalayan curry. The lamb was very good, great depth of flavor. The chicken tikka was more orange in color and sweeter than Ive had before but to I loved it. It reminded me of like a Thai panang curry. The Himalayan curry was complex and delicious. I'm looking forward to next time and trying some other new (to me) dishes

Ambiance: The restaurant is very lively and was very busy on a Saturday evening. There were plenty…read moreof celebrations and parties! Food: The food was delicious! I ordered the dynamite shrimp and panseared redfish. Both dishes were really phenomenal! Service: Our server was really great! He checked in on us often, and made sure we were taken care of! We eventually went to the bar after paying for our meal to chat some more! The bartenders were so friendly and great! We had a great time!

Martinis are for the girls - love a happy hour that has drinks and burgers on the menu! Not…read morepictured are the delicious truffle frenchy fries (thin French fries). We were able to get a table outside right away though it appeared incredibly packed. The biggest con were the flies. They were pretty relentless, and the restaurant did not have any of the fans to keep the flies away. Since the restaurant was busy, patience was a key component to a successful HH. The company was the most important factor!

Came here on a Monday at 5:15 - it was happy hour…read more Mitch the bartender was super personable, educated me on several gins and took me on a mini tasting tour of some unique gins - really nice guy. Had two martinis here and left with a smile Highly recommend

really cool local bar situated in a nice neighborhood…read moreservice was great & consistent drinks are super affordable & good give it a try & go w/ an open mind

Initially when we went, we didn't know we needed a reservation as it's so small and secretive, but…read moreafter finding out, we made a reservation for 3-4 months later for Valentine's Day. It's quite small, there's only drinks available, and hosts 2-3 couples at a time. Ambiance is quiet, unique, and intimate. We've mentioned it to friends to go back again soon!

Fun experience quiet and dark good for a date night. Bartenders are knowledgeable and drinks were…read morefantastic.

Hala shown us great hospitality! Food & drinks were good! Will go back whenever I'm there visiting!read more

We went for Father's Day lunch and had a lovey experience. The staff were lovely and the restaurant…read moreitself was beautiful. My only complaint was the noise level. As most brunch/lunch spots are on Sunday it was hard to hear the others at my table. Food was good too. The deviled eggs were good but didn't stand out, would probably skip next time. We got the black truffle pizza which was great. It was PLENTY of food even split between 2 people. It had a great flavor and the crust was to die for. The omelet was good too. It was the CPT which had a lovely pancetta flavor. By far the BEST part of our meal was dessert. The key lime pie was Incredible. The gram cracker crust was clearly fresh and had lime zest in it. The pie filling was bright, punchy, and deliciously creamy. And to top it all off the toasted meringue was no too sweet and added an extra texture that made this dessert absolutely decadent. The quality and quantity of the food here for the price was fantastic and we will definitely be back. The surrounding area is cute too. Overall a great spot I'd highly recommend.

I cannot express how happy I am with the level of service and professionalism I experienced with…read moreNicole and her team at Herb and Alchemy. Everyone raved (and still talks about)about our specialty His and Hers drinks at my wedding! They made the night so special- handmade blackberry margaritas in individual bottles and beautiful sunrise old fashions! They matched the theme and feel of of the wedding and made our drink table look beautiful. If you are looking for a team that will make your event memorable and your drinks perfect, you just found them. I will definitely use Herb and Alchemy for my next event!

We loved the cocktails they provided for our housewarming party! Our guests were really impressed…read moreand they made the party memorable. Super easy booking/planning process and excellent communication. Definitely planning on having them out for another event!!

Excellent service, consistent with the Ritz ethos. Drinks were delicious! It's a smaller space and…read moreit would be better if there were a view of the property.

Please bring back the pretzels with pimento cheese. It was so good, and remains my favorite item on…read morethe menu. Looks like the menu has changed since last month, and I'm hoping the new management chooses to bring back some of the favorites.