The Portico By Jeffrey Thompson - Lenox

An extraordinary experience! The service was exceptional, and each dish was delightful. It was a truly unique culinary journey from start to finish. The beautiful surroundings and atmosphere added to it all! We celebrated my wonderful wife's birthday, and the staff went above and beyond to make her feel special on her big day. I can’t wait to return!

The food was greed. The foie gras was from a can. The only desert elections were Sorbets. The waiters wore polyester suits and their id tags were cheap and tricky. There were plastic covers on the tables. Many feelings and back and forth deliver food, but no taste to everything. $600 dinner for 2; a big break; All smoke and mirrors. These prices deserve taste and attention to detail.

On the service front, however, there were several issues due to a lack of training and attentiveness. Our waitstaff often overlooked the best available tables, which was disappointing. When my rabbit dish arrived, my waiter left without lifting the cloche, and I was left momentarily embarrassed until another server kindly removed it for me. Additionally, they mixed still water with my sparkling water, despite my earlier request to keep them separate. The descriptions of the dishes were also too brief, leaving us wanting more information. While the atmosphere and decor were excellent, the cutlery fell short of expectations for a restaurant of this caliber. The Laguiole knife provided for my venison was of poor quality, lacking sharpness and making it difficult to cut the meat near the bone.

If you are looking for a fine culinary experience, don't look anymore. What an experience for the holidays with their beautiful decor inside and outside. My food was fantastic and I still think about the Arugula salad and pasta. The service was more than ovarian to make sure you enjoy yourself. We loved our night so much that we tried to work our way back before we finished our journey. This place is not to be approved. Absolutely exquisite venue.

I would be more forgiving of the mediocre service and food if the staff weren?t so pretentious.