Our anniversary dinner at Chef Paco turned out to be one of those rare dining experiences that…read morelingers long after the last bite.
Tucked away in a small, unassuming building just off the square, the restaurant feels like a well-kept secret. In a town that draws plenty of visitors, this spot...at least for now...remains pleasantly undiscovered. Honestly, if it were any closer to the square, I suspect it would be packed to the brim every night with a wait stretching down the street.
From the moment we sat down, the service set the tone. Our waitress, a student from the University of North Georgia, was exceptional...attentive, warm, and effortlessly professional. She carried herself with the kind of polish you'd expect from someone formally trained in hospitality, not someone still in school. It added a personal, genuine touch to the evening that's hard to manufacture.
We both ordered the Chicken Scaloppini, and it's no exaggeration to say it is now difficult to choose anything else on our return visits. The dish was beautifully presented...pan-seared chicken breast layered with capers, sun-dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts, and prosciutto, all resting alongside a rich, angle hair pasta accompaniment and topped with grated and shaved parmigiana cheese. Every element worked in harmony: bright, savory, and deeply satisfying without feeling heavy. It was the kind of plate you slow down for, not wanting it to end.
Dessert was just as memorable. The chocolate divine cake, paired with vanilla ice cream and finished with a delicate flower, felt like a celebration in itself...elegant, indulgent, and the perfect closing note to the meal.
Chef Paco delivers something special: refined food in an intimate, unpretentious setting, with service that elevates the entire experience. For us, it wasn't just dinner...it was a moment, and exactly the kind you hope for on an anniversary.
