Christopher Frey

Review of Restaurant Guy Savoy

Excellent dining experience from beginning to fini...

Excellent dining experience from beginning to finish. To start, I appreciated the relaxing ambiance, removed from the casino floor. The dining area has an expansive, open feel thanks to the high ceilings. It is refined but not stuffy. The service is excellent with staff who are not only very knowledgeable, but very engaging and entertaining. The wine list was expansive and the pairing was superb. Now onto the food. We had several amuse bouche to start, my favorite of which was the foie gras on a thin bread wafer. The bread cart lived up to expectations for a fine French restaurant both in quality and presentation. My favorite course came next, the octopus terrine, caviar, and saffron. Delicate octopus paired amazingly with the robust flavors of the caviar and saffron notes. The dry ice smoke carried the amazing aroma, enhancing its flavor. Sea bream was prepared well. Our artichoke and black truffle soup was tasty and surprisingly rich considering there was no added cream, but to be honest did not quite live up to the hype for me. Luckily, I thoroughly enjoyed the wagyu and lobster after. The lobster meat was silky yet almost popped with each bite. Lastly, the dessert cart was awe-inspiring. Each little morsel was amazing, although by the end of sampling one of each it was beginning to shape into a food challenge. Overall we all had a great experience and would recommend it to those with the time and willingness to splurge a bit.