King

I went to King for my birthday and it was truly a special experience. My boyfriend had made a reservation, and from the moment we arrived, the attention to detail was incredible — they even printed a personalized menu with the date of my birthday and a “Happy Birthday” note, which felt so thoughtful and unique. The food was outstanding. Everything we tried was delicious, but the chickpea fritters were absolutely next level — genuinely one of the highlights of the meal. Every dish felt carefully made and full of flavor. I also wasn’t drinking alcohol, and they brought me a non-alcoholic drink so I could still toast, which I thought was such a thoughtful touch and really elevated the experience. The space is beautiful — simple, warm, and effortlessly elegant, which made the whole night feel even more special. Overall, it was an amazing experience. Perfect for a celebration, and definitely a place I’d come back to.

King had a great menu, with a thoughtful mix of French and Italian influences. The tomato carpaccio with sapphire was very good. I always appreciate seeing more exotic produce used on a menu, and the addition of grated bottarga made the dish feel more distinctive and special. The swordfish with new potatoes was also appetizing. It was simple and flavorful, allowing the ingredients to shine without being overcomplicated. The final dish was the chicken, and unfortunately, it was the weakest part of the meal. There was nothing particularly special about it in terms of technique, flavor, accompaniments, or plating. I was honestly surprised that a restaurant of this level would serve something so basic. That dish is the reason I am giving King four stars rather than five. That being said, I appreciated the outdoor seating and the overall ambiance, which made the experience enjoyable.

the menu rotates, but all the food was incredible. the best were the chickpea fries (panisse) which were so smooth on the inside and crispy, and the apple tarte tatin. gooey sweet apple and buttery pastry underneath. the roast chicken was also very solid, well cooked with an interesting bread sauce.

First visit to King. The drinks were fabulous, plating of dishes thoughtful, and maybe I sound basic, but knowing temperatures of all components of a dish can go wrong in ten seconds, they hit the mark. The hospitality they give is genuine. I can’t wait to return. You and the team are doing a lot of things right. I can’t wait to return. And I’m ordering the cookbook. Thank you for sharing your talents with us.