- 総合評価 5
- 料理 5
- サービス 5
- 雰囲気 5
Historically, SOCO has been home to some excellent restaurants and while we occasionally mourn the closing of one excellent eatery, such as Michelin-star rated Taco María, a new one will typically take its place and afford us the opportunity for an entirely new dining experience. Il Girasole was on my radar once I heard about their recent opening, so we booked a table for a late lunch, since we were in the area. My girlfriend and I arrived promptly at our reservation time and we were personally welcomed by name at the entrance of the restaurant, by Michael, at the hostess stand. An unexpected and nice touch and also a positive sign of more good things to come. The artwork on the walls kept up entertained throughout our meal. My girlfriend ordered a glass of the DuMOL Pinot Noir, which was pricey, but absolutely incredible. We decided to share the Pomodoro salad, the Formaggio plate and the Yellowtail Crudo, along with their bread plate. The salad was fresh, flavorful and well balanced. The cheeses consisted of a generous portion of Parmigiana and Manchego, which were both delicious with a slight nod to the Manchego. The Yellowtail was excellent, although the portion was fairly modest. The assorted breads / rolls were warm and tasty, as were the dipping sauces, although paying for bread still rubs me the wrong way, for some reason, as many restaurants still offer this gratis. The Salmone Reale was very good, and my Fettuccine Agnello was interesting, but I would probably opt for another dish on our next visit, as the tomato confit had a subtle sweetness to it, which isn't my thing. We shared the flourless chocolate cake, which was a good thing due to how rich the dessert was, but it was worth each and every bite. The service was very attentive and our server was quite engaging. Each dish was carefully prepared and the presentation was delightful. All in all, it was a great experience and we look forward to returning.