Being a candidate for the James Beard award and then Covid hit. STILL, I compare most of my restaurant experiences to this food. Having eaten at a Michelin 3 star, this is top for and in the valley it is even better because it is by me. Thank you Bolete!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
D Butera
Had the pleasure of meeting the owners during our visit. Enjoyed hearing the background on the restaurant and dishes served. The place was jumpin' on a Saturday night. Make sure to call ahead for reservations and bring an appetite. Truffle popcorn was to die for!Vegetarian options: When making reservations, let them know your dietary preferences. The owners were very accommodating and the food was excellent!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mushroom Ceasar
Victor Delgado
Great service and great food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jay Yarborough
One of the best restaurants in the area! The menu changes often, and the food and drinks are inventive, well presented and delicious. Most of the ingredients are from the local area as well. The only downside is that parking at the restaurant is limited. We had to wait until someone left to get a spot, but luckily that didn't take long.Parking: Small parking lot attached
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Ryan O'Donnell
Absolutely the best restaurant in the Lehigh valley. Every bite of food was amazing. Chef Chizmar is very talented and it shines in his food. The butterscotch pudding is also one of the best deserts I’ve ever had. Must
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Eli Miller
Bolete is a hidden gem in the Lehigh Valley. The service is great and the food extraordinary. I rank Bolete among the finest restaurants that I have eaten at.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Duck Hash, Roasted Duck Breast
Carl Alberto
Fabulous food, great service and experience. Started w smoked seafood salad, steak tartar and winter salad...all superbly prepared w unique flavors...and the seabass 2nd course was top notch as well w the spinach vermicelli pasta...delicious! Top 5 tables in the Lehigh Valley!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chris Zellner
My wife and I came here for a rare date night and it did not disappoint! Parking was a bit chaotic and the entryway was packed, but once we got to our seats the magic took hold. The atmosphere was delightful and it was easy to talk and focus on each other, despite the busy/packed room. The staff was amazing. They answered all our questions and gave terrific recommendations. The drinks, appetizers, mains/specials, and dessert were all beyond expectations. Highly recommend checking out Bolete!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Josh “Skitteryhurdle5” !!
Great cocktails, better food. Menu is no consistent which allows a different experience every time you go.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Leah Frances
We’ve been coming here for about 10 years. Before we moved to the Valley we used to drive to Bolete from Brooklyn for special occasions. It’s that good. I have nothing but good things to say about this place. Nothing else in the area even comes close. Food that’s so good it surprises me again and again. Service that’s usually impeccable, and on the very rare occasion that it’s not (when it’s super busy) apologies are made and bread or drinks are brought. The music is fantastic too — it’s actually one of the first things we noticed. And how could I forget the cocktails!? Delicious and inventive. We enjoy dining on the more casual and cozy bar side of the restaurant and we’re glad they have it. Gold stars all around!Vegetarian options: They will make you a vegetarian entree. Just ask!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Liberty Gardens' Mixed Greens Salad, Mushroom Soup, Chilled Gazpacho, Daily House Made Ice Cream or Sorbet Selection, Asparagus Salad, Risotto
Bolete is hands down one of the best restaurants in the valley and chef lee is probably the top chef in the valley. These dishes were from quite some time ago but I was going through my phone and realized I never left a review. Even though this meal was from a long while ago it still remains a fond memory of one of the best meals I had. We started with a smoked sturgeon appetizer and fresh local tempura vegetables. They were both phenomenal light and delicate and did their job to get us excited for our main course. We had day boat scallops and king salmon. Both of the dishes were fresh and perfectly cooked. They were so balanced and well composed with each ingredient complimenting each other. The portions were way larger than other fine dining restaurants so you definitely wont be leaving hungry. It is pricey but you are limited where you can get this level of dining in the area.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Day Boat Scallops
Joe M.
Best place for a truly unique dining experience. Come early and sit at the bar and watch Steve and his magic!
Richard W
The food at Bolete was nice but did not leave an impression. The flavors did not pop—they were either very standard or muted / muddled. Given the accolades and the price point, I expected more.The crisp delicata squash was the biggest surprise. Each component sounded so good, and the cooking seemed fine, but the flavors blended into a hazy nothingness, none of the ingredients asserting their own presence. It was merely nice when I expected to love it.The indoors seating area has terrible acoustics. I wanted to get out ASAP because everyone’s conversations bounced off the walls, creating a loud and noisy echo chamber. The outdoor seating area sounds like a much better experience during warmer weather.Vegetarian options: Bolete promises to always have a vegetarian option each day, even if not listed on the menu.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 5
THOR POWER
People make it happen...first class!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kevin Hopkins
My girlfriend and I had an amazing experience at Bolete for my birthday dinner. The ambiance, service, and food/drinks were all outstanding and we can’t wait to go back.10/10 recommend the butterscotch pudding!
Being a candidate for the James Beard award and then Covid hit. STILL, I compare most of my restaurant experiences to this food. Having eaten at a Michelin 3 star, this is top for and in the valley it is even better because it is by me. Thank you Bolete!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Had the pleasure of meeting the owners during our visit. Enjoyed hearing the background on the restaurant and dishes served. The place was jumpin' on a Saturday night. Make sure to call ahead for reservations and bring an appetite. Truffle popcorn was to die for!Vegetarian options: When making reservations, let them know your dietary preferences. The owners were very accommodating and the food was excellent!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mushroom Ceasar
Great service and great food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
One of the best restaurants in the area! The menu changes often, and the food and drinks are inventive, well presented and delicious. Most of the ingredients are from the local area as well. The only downside is that parking at the restaurant is limited. We had to wait until someone left to get a spot, but luckily that didn't take long.Parking: Small parking lot attached
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Absolutely the best restaurant in the Lehigh valley. Every bite of food was amazing. Chef Chizmar is very talented and it shines in his food. The butterscotch pudding is also one of the best deserts I’ve ever had. Must
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bolete is a hidden gem in the Lehigh Valley. The service is great and the food extraordinary. I rank Bolete among the finest restaurants that I have eaten at.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Duck Hash, Roasted Duck Breast
Fabulous food, great service and experience. Started w smoked seafood salad, steak tartar and winter salad...all superbly prepared w unique flavors...and the seabass 2nd course was top notch as well w the spinach vermicelli pasta...delicious! Top 5 tables in the Lehigh Valley!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My wife and I came here for a rare date night and it did not disappoint! Parking was a bit chaotic and the entryway was packed, but once we got to our seats the magic took hold. The atmosphere was delightful and it was easy to talk and focus on each other, despite the busy/packed room. The staff was amazing. They answered all our questions and gave terrific recommendations. The drinks, appetizers, mains/specials, and dessert were all beyond expectations. Highly recommend checking out Bolete!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great cocktails, better food. Menu is no consistent which allows a different experience every time you go.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
We’ve been coming here for about 10 years. Before we moved to the Valley we used to drive to Bolete from Brooklyn for special occasions. It’s that good. I have nothing but good things to say about this place. Nothing else in the area even comes close. Food that’s so good it surprises me again and again. Service that’s usually impeccable, and on the very rare occasion that it’s not (when it’s super busy) apologies are made and bread or drinks are brought. The music is fantastic too — it’s actually one of the first things we noticed. And how could I forget the cocktails!? Delicious and inventive. We enjoy dining on the more casual and cozy bar side of the restaurant and we’re glad they have it. Gold stars all around!Vegetarian options: They will make you a vegetarian entree. Just ask!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Liberty Gardens' Mixed Greens Salad, Mushroom Soup, Chilled Gazpacho, Daily House Made Ice Cream or Sorbet Selection, Asparagus Salad, Risotto
Restaurantji Recommends
Bolete is hands down one of the best restaurants in the valley and chef lee is probably the top chef in the valley. These dishes were from quite some time ago but I was going through my phone and realized I never left a review. Even though this meal was from a long while ago it still remains a fond memory of one of the best meals I had. We started with a smoked sturgeon appetizer and fresh local tempura vegetables. They were both phenomenal light and delicate and did their job to get us excited for our main course. We had day boat scallops and king salmon. Both of the dishes were fresh and perfectly cooked. They were so balanced and well composed with each ingredient complimenting each other. The portions were way larger than other fine dining restaurants so you definitely wont be leaving hungry. It is pricey but you are limited where you can get this level of dining in the area.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Day Boat Scallops
Best place for a truly unique dining experience. Come early and sit at the bar and watch Steve and his magic!
The food at Bolete was nice but did not leave an impression. The flavors did not pop—they were either very standard or muted / muddled. Given the accolades and the price point, I expected more.The crisp delicata squash was the biggest surprise. Each component sounded so good, and the cooking seemed fine, but the flavors blended into a hazy nothingness, none of the ingredients asserting their own presence. It was merely nice when I expected to love it.The indoors seating area has terrible acoustics. I wanted to get out ASAP because everyone’s conversations bounced off the walls, creating a loud and noisy echo chamber. The outdoor seating area sounds like a much better experience during warmer weather.Vegetarian options: Bolete promises to always have a vegetarian option each day, even if not listed on the menu.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 5
People make it happen...first class!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My girlfriend and I had an amazing experience at Bolete for my birthday dinner. The ambiance, service, and food/drinks were all outstanding and we can’t wait to go back.10/10 recommend the butterscotch pudding!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5