I ate here years ago and have remembered it very fondly as one of the most special meals ever. The setting is pure magic and the food was great.
Time passes, the world changes, and La Reggia stays firmly stuck in a time warp. In...2001, this restaurant felt, and possibly was, truly special. In 2023, La Reggia is little more than a ridiculously over-priced tourist trap. The food isn't bad, but there is not an ounce of creativity in any of the dishes. Heavy, truffle-laden everything predominates, food that could only be loved by a cardiologist desperate to operate on his next bloated patient. It all felt a bit gross.
Even the lighting (outdoor fluorescent) is off. Way off.
How sad that something that could be so special has become so very ordinary.
The sommelier, after I requested quality wines at a fair/low price, directed me to bottles at $350. Not ok. I protested and we ended up with a superb Super-Tuscan for $80. High marks there, but I should not have had to wrestle him to the selection. The staff is under-educated about the food, a bit gritty in presentation (all wear casual shoes and over-sized black t-shirts) and throw silverware in front of you without caring where it lands.
Five stars???? You're joking. You'll have a better meal buying groceries at the nearby Coop and making it yourself.
I rarely give bad reviews, but feel obligated on this one.More