El Toulà

Frommer's Review

El Toulà, offering sophisticated haute cuisine, is the glamorous flagship of an upscale chain that has gone international. The setting is elegant, with vaulted ceilings, large archways, and a charming bar. The impressive menu has one section devoted to Venetian specialties, in honor of the restaurant's origins. Expect dishes created on the spur of the moment, as well as longtime customer favorites. We like to begin with a bowl of linguine with lobster, cherry tomatoes, and sweet red pepper, or a bowl of Venetian-style fish soup. Two of our favorite main courses are potato dumplings with basil-laced pesto and prawns, and scallops with fresh asparagus and black truffles. Finish off with a chocolate parfait with vanilla sauce and hazelnut ice cream, or one of the seasonal sorbets and sherbets; the cantaloupe and fresh strawberry are celestial, and you can request a mixed plate if you'd like to sample several. El Toulà usually isn't crowded at lunchtime. The wine list is extensive and varied, but hardly a bargain.

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