Best Fine Dining Restaurants in Carlsbad

This is our favorite restaurant, and we’ve been many times. The outside setting is lovely. From the moment we were greeted at the front, each of the staff was welcoming and friendly. The food was delicious! The presentation was photograph worthy. The portions are just right, as when we were done, about 2 1/2 hours later, we were quite satiated. The attention to detail from our arrival until our departure is why Jeune et Jolie has earned a Michelin star. Lastly, in September, we ate at twice former #1 World’s Top Fifty Restaurants, El Cellar de Can Roca, in Barcelona, which is featured on Netflix’s Chef’s Table. We were given three desserts prepared by Jordi Roca, but the huckleberry violet ice cream dessert at Jeune et Jolie tops them all! Magnificent!

Mille Fleur is a charming intimate restaurant perfectly suited for a special evening. The first courses and entrees were outstanding. The wine list is extensive, especially the French and red wines.

It was our first time eating at Ponto Lago. It was a great experience. The food was perfectly prepared with creative elements accompanying each dish. The staff were pleasant. Our wait staff were attentive, communicative, friendly and knowledgeable. They knew the exact times to engage with us. Overall an excellent experience at a reasonable price for the level of service and cuisine.

Food and service are great. Nothing against the piano player. He was great and having him in the main dining area playing Christmas tunes in December was nice. However, conversation can be difficult if there are 4 or more people at a table. Either sit ask to sit farther from the piano or ask for other seating options in areas other than the main dining room.

We were drawn to restaurant because of the Veal Sweetbreads. They were not the best but they are so hard to find. We enjoyed the beet salad, carpaccio, mussels, gnocchi, salmon tartare. The butternut squash soup was a little thin and not flavorful. We ate in the lounge, I really like the setting in there lounge. We look forward to our next visit.