Mimi Behan

Review of Melisse Restaurant

this place definitely lived up to its high ranking...

this place definitely lived up to its high rankings - the food was top notch and it's been a long time since i have enjoyed 3 hours in a restaurant without feeling rushed by the staff. the ambience was very conducive to intimate conversation, the wine list impressive, and the service attentive. unlike many french restaurants that leave you wanting to stop by an in-and-out afterwards, the 5 courses left us all comfortably satisfied. the fois gras portions were surprisingly generous and every dish was meticulously prepared and presented. such decadence doesn't come cheap, of course, but this