Charlotte?s distinctiveness begins with the eclectic décor: a quaint and quirky collage of patterned wallpaper, floral nosegays, and white ovoid lamps hanging from a high black ceiling. It all fits together to form an utterly charming ambiance.
The cuisine weaves a similarly enchanting web, fusing strands of French bistro fare with ingredients such as the curry and coconut milk that globalize a beurre blanc pooled beneath three bacon-wrapped langoustines. Other winning starters include an onion soup fragrantly fingered with fresh thyme, and coarsely textured pheasant terrine accompanied by a sweet confit of tomato and sharp caper-raisin sauce.
A half-dozen entrées are equally fresh, light, and well balanced, none more so than a tender lobster tail poached in brown butter and afloat with five ravioli rounds of minced lobster in saffron-spiked broth. On the other end of the heft spectrum: two hearty domestic lamb chops marinated with thyme and nutmeg and sauced in lamb jus touting just a trifle of truffle oil.
The signature dessert is ?chocolate soup,? dressed with a quenelle of homemade coffee ice cream and a buttery, wispy tuile. Venezuelan chef/owner Elida Villarroel?s
Charlotte Bistro offers an elegant, enjoyable dining experience at a fair price.
Cuisine(s): Bistro, French
Hours: Mon-Sat 12pm-4pm, Mon-Wed 5pm-10pm, Thu-Sat 5pm-10:30pm
Attire: Casual
Features: Patio/Sidewalk Dining, Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly
Reservations: Accepted
Parking: Valet
Place Categories: Fine Dining (all).
Raul, Dec 30, 2011 - Charlotte Bistro
3/5
Food, Great food from pizza to pasta…..friendly staff great place to go with your family or co-workers to have a great time, You can go to catch a game eat pizza and eat a cold beer