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Originally Posted by offerendum
(Post 36058914)
Without the weather and the worry about whether my car would still be there, it would certainly have been nicer.
thanks for another superlative TR. |
Gelateria Guidi Como
In Como, a gelato from Guidi is of course a must.
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...8df816b7ca.jpg Good as always. https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...3b3b0c44fd.jpg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...f3fe47085d.jpg |
The Kitchen Como
We didn't want to eat at the hotel again in the evening. I was very impressed by The Kitchen in 2021 and wanted to try it again.
The restaurant has a Michelin star and is located on the grounds of the Sheraton in a separate villa. Funnily enough, it always sparkles when we eat there. Like last time, I parked (probably semi-legally) near the door on the street. https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...9e743456fb.jpg The beautiful peacock picture was still hanging in the restaurant. https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...9d4ec617a2.jpg Mini bread. https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...4b733110a0.jpg Amuse bouche https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...902a9c7812.jpg In 2021 we still paid 65 for the vegetarian menu, those days are over. https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...d3462fc2ec.jpg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...b41bcb5636.jpg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...33984ce23b.jpg We chose the carte blanche, which was a little more expensive at 170. Second Amuse bouche. https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...ee1dbcfb97.jpg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...4fcff9aabc.jpg Bread https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...0afbe4bdb8.jpg Prawn, Jerusalem artichoke, beurre blanc and quinoa https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...4e97fe1dcd.jpg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...1e5f917f8b.jpg Scallops, pumpkin, franciacorta sauce, hazelnut and black truffle https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...545e1433a7.jpg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...121816894e.jpg Parmesan Risotto 30 years https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...3b93ec4f52.jpg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...11f1a71cdc.jpg Spaghettone Pastificio, seafood "Amatriciana" and caviar https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...f9d553584b.jpg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...0b1c99dd08.jpg Canīt say what the 2 fish courses were (didnīt photograph the whole menu by accident) https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...c3a32b1fb6.jpg https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...f29359615d.jpg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...9724ffa45b.jpg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...ccc884d359.jpg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...a742e5a5ba.jpg Pre-dessert https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...5751d0804a.jpg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...23191ce4db.jpg Passion fruit, thyme namelaka, apple and ginger sorbet, mint chlorophill https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...1cb1329532.jpg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...672f471c18.jpg Petit fours https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...b446035473.jpg The bill https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...22d0f1e7ab.jpg Compared to the first time, it wasn't a steal this time, but a very good meal. In terms of value for money, it was also much better than at Passalacqua. A good end to the trip. |
65 eur for a Michelin dinner. And to think back then I purposely avoided Michelin and Gault-Millau restaurants because I didn't want to get roped in into another expensive hobby/habit... :D:D
Then again here in NL it got to the point with all the crazy prices that while expensive, Michelin dinner is barely more than a three-course dinner in a normal restaurant. |
Originally Posted by Fabo.sk
(Post 36079464)
65 eur for a Michelin dinner. And to think back then I purposely avoided Michelin and Gault-Millau restaurants because I didn't want to get roped in into another expensive hobby/habit... :D:D
Then again here in NL it got to the point with all the crazy prices that while expensive, Michelin dinner is barely more than a three-course dinner in a normal restaurant. |
Offeendum, thank you for this TR and all of your past TRs. We heavily considered Passalacqua due to the TA urging and decided to take a pass. Your review further cemented it is not a good fit for us.
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Originally Posted by sonomawine
(Post 36083741)
Offeendum, thank you for this TR and all of your past TRs. We heavily considered Passalacqua due to the TA urging and decided to take a pass. Your review further cemented it is not a good fit for us.
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Originally Posted by offerendum
(Post 36083925)
I would be interested to know what the reasons for this are.
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Originally Posted by sonomawine
(Post 36084007)
Two elements, the decor is not to my taste, and the cuisine is not in-line with their pricing. I would expect to be wowed with service and fantastic food at the prices they are commanding.
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The End
So, that's it for the report. We went home. Because I've already written about value for money and overpriced things, here's a special treat to finish - a shelf at a rest stop in Switzerland:
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Originally Posted by offerendum
(Post 36084741)
Of course, if I didn't like the decor, I wouldn't book it either. When it comes to food, it's mainly a cost factor, but at Passalacqua the money runs through your fingers anyway. The overpriced food is almost the least of the problems. I'm curious to see where you end up and how you like it there.
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Originally Posted by sonomawine
(Post 36208666)
With hesitation we ended up at the Grand Hotel Tremezzo. We had a wonderful time, and much of it was due to the stunning weather, nice staff, and interesting clientele. The reason we chose the hotel was the location, which is the biggest plus of this hotel. Our suite was in good order, and did not showing any wear and tear, but they had reopened several weeks prior to our arrival and assume it was refreshed during the closure. If we were to return, we would not bother with a suite, but rather book one of the corner rooms overlooking the Lake and Villa Carlotta gardens. Was it worth the price we paid, no. Was the service polished, no. Was the food great, no. As you accurately stated "money runs through your fingers".
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