Le Charleville

We absolutely loved our evening at Le Charleville, where we decided to celebrate our wedding anniversary. The atmosphere on the terrasse was lively as every table was full. Four stars only because it was a bit noisy and our table shook any time someone walked by. The food was melt-in-your-mouth perfect - and that’s not just the sorbet!! I had the bison tataki, thin slices of buttery seared bison on a bed of arugula with a mix of flavors and textures for dressing. Hubby had the beef gnocchi, which he found to be excellent. Second course was a strawberry sorbet with gin - tasty and refreshing! Main course I chose the Mussels Marinière with fries. The broth was rich and briny with a hint of garlic. The fries were cooked to perfection, a light crisp on the outside and sweetly tender on the inside, and lightly seasoned. My husband had the lamb chops, which he described as “some of the best he’s ever had”. We finished with dessert (of course). My salted caramel creme brûlée was an interesting variation, with the salt balancing the sweetness of the rich custard. Hubby had the blueberry cheesecake which was also excellent. The “bring your own wine” feature allows you to keep the bill within reason. Service was fantastic as the duo covering the tables outside worked very well together. Service was prompt, friendly, and the food arrived hot! As someone food intolerances (gluten and lactose) I was in good hands as there are many GF options on the menu and the sous-chef came out to discuss my menu choices to make sure all would be ok. All in all, an excellent evening.