Christina M.
Yelp
This is the kind of place I almost don't want to write a review for because it is so good I want to keep it for myself! I've been lucky enough to have dinner at Allium twice, and both times it has been exceptional, from the service to the food and everything in between (including a wallpaper featuring alliums, which was just such a fun touch). The menu changes regularly, but some of the dishes we enjoyed were:
- Allium dip: This is an absolute must order every single time. It's like an elevated sour cream and onion dip, and the house made potato chips are incredible.
- Napa salad: This had the perfect balance of flavors and textures- creamy, crunchy, fresh, acidic, rich. The shaved Manchego on top was a really nice touch, I don't think I've ever had Manchego shaved before.
- Parisian gnocchi: This was INCREDIBLE. I requested the mushrooms on the side because I am not usually a fan, and found myself wishing there were more! They were smoked and crispy and honestly unlike any mushrooms I've ever tasted.
- Chocolate cake with chestnut mousse and winter citrus: This seemed like such an unusual combination of flavors, but again, it worked perfectly. The cake was delicious and the freshness from the citrus was really nice.
- Don't forget the to-go case on your way out! The baked apple overnight oats were exceptional. I have my eye on the soups next time.
There is also a great wine list that is very reasonably priced with some real gems, I also highly recommend trying one of their espresso drinks- their cappuccino was probably the best I've ever had.
The kitchen is all-women, which was something I really appreciated that is so rare in the restaurant industry! The restaurant itself is pretty small (I'd say it seats about 12-15), but felt appropriately spaced out both times we went. I cannot emphasize enough how much of a gem Allium is. Already can't wait to go back!