My husband, our friend, and I shared the most delicious dinner I've had in a long time at The Orchard last night. We started with the Robiola cheese flatbread with spinach, pancetta, and cranberries. Robiola is my favorite cheese so I was excited to see it on a menu. We next shared the lobster empanadas (fried pockets stuffed with lobster served with corn on the cob--the corn was wierd and unneccesary) and the crispy rock shrimp salad (super dressing!). I had salmon ravioli with asparagus in a light lemon creme sauce. My friend had butternut squash agnolletti (pasta pockets) with sage and butter, and my husband had the cavatelli with avocado and pancetta in tomato creme sauce. The raviolis were so delicate, and all of the flavors were fantastic. Portions were perfect (not too small, not too huge). Service was very helpful and friendly. Ambiance was lovely--lighting was pretty and amber, tables were spaced far enough apart. The only think we didn't enjoy was the dessert; that could use some work. This was my ideal restaurant. Bill for three (3 apps, 3 entrees, 1 dessert, 1 coffee) came to $125 plus tip. Being a BYO saved us a lot of money and made it so we were more willing to spend more on food. I can't wait to go back.
Pros: ambience, food, BYO (for now)
Cons: dessert
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