One of the best restaurants in Dallas. Detailed and attentive service by all staff that came to the table. Food was all shareable and had great flavor. All the pastas were really cooked perfectly, and the main were entrees had generous portions.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Andrew Richter
Legitimately one of the best culinary experiences I’ve had & the staff was AMAZING!! PLZ GO
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ethan Nguyen
We came her for our 5 year anniversary. Our server was Rosie, she was absolutely amazing. Her recommendations were spot on and she crafted us a custom dining experience taking us through a balanced food journey. We started with raw items: Spanish Mackeral Crudo and the delightful charred octopus. Next we were greeted with the Veal Cappelloni (amazing and not too overwhelming in cream) and the Blue Crab Buccatini (perfectly balanced and delicious sweet Blue Crab). Finally for our main, we had the Pork Secreto which was delicious and hearty. We finished our dinner with the white chocolate tiramisu (the cherry complements the tiramisu perfectly). Rosie was kind enough to provide us with complimentary pours of Prosecco. She made our dinner special for sure !!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Charred Octopus
Caroline Dahl
Was very excited to go to this restaurant. However, we were disappointed. The food was average at best. The gnocchi dish was described as having guanciale and there was no guanciale in the dish, just thin cheap bacon. We also did not enjoy the dark atmosphere and vibe. I would not recommend going to this restaurant!
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
Evan Fisher
Took my girlfriend here for her birthday and she loved it! I brought a special cake ahead of time and the staff was very accommodating, brought out the cake for dessert with candles and everything! Manager came up and wished my gf a happy birthday. Food was great, atmosphere fun, and service was impeccable. Will be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Tartare
Nicholas Foley
Great service and ambiance.Parking: Valet or Uber recommended.
Recommended dishes: White Chocolate Tiramisu, Grilled Okra
Matthew
Friendly and attentive staff. Loved the Beef Wagu Ravioli! Will be going backParking: Complimentary Valet.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bruschetta, White Chocolate Tiramisu
Michael Riojas
First time at this small, but upscale establishment. The service was impeccable, and each dish (we had around 10 different plates), were prepared and presented very well, and the tastes were outstanding. Each dish had its own unique taste, and was enough for 4 people to share.
Best Service In Our Lifetime!My wife and I were in town on for a business conference and wanted to have one evening to ourselves at an off the beaten path local favorite and we were blown away at the experience we had at The Charles.My background is in retail ownership and management and my wife works in a high en restaurant as well so we know what to expect when visiting another well established place, well at least we thought we knew.From the moment we walked in and were seated we had no fewer then 5-6 different people attending to our every need. Now when I say attending I mean they were in tune with every detail of our experience. From swapping out napkin cloth tho match our attire to refilling our water, ever single person that approached us engaged in actual conversation, was extremely friendly and top notch professional.Our Server’s name was Jill and we absolutely loved her! She walked us through the the menu as a very nice pace, explained in great detail about the restaurant and perfectly times the various dishes we got. I wish I wrote down the rest of the team that worked with us and my sincerest apologies for that.The Food:This is a small plate style restaurant so know going in your going to order multiple plates and drop some money so if thats not your thing then be forewarned at least. That said the prices very very reasonable across the board.We had the Oyster, the Octopus (omg more on that later) the Gnocchi, Mackerel Crudo,And their spicy pasta. Each on of these dishes were immaculately arranged and flavor, nuance, and presentation. Our favorite was by far the Octopus. Whether you have ever had octopus before or not you have to, HAVE TO get it here. IT blew our minds!I could go on and on but you get the idea. From the moment we entered to the time sadly had to leave it was a memory and experience we will always treasure.Keep up the fantastic work.Sincerely D & H from Michigan!
Patricia Vallejo
My husband took me here for a date night and I must say I loved it. I would love to come back here 10/10. Recommend to anyone that wants to have great food and enjoy the night out.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lemon Ricotta Gnudi, Spicy Creste Di Gallo
Victoria Quynh
FOOD INSTAGRAM: @northtx.gemz••••? WHAT THEY’RE KNOWN FOR: I told my bf this place gives me “I live around the corner and I know a spot” vibes because it seemed to be a neighborhood favorite for a chill night out ? would I drive 30 min here to voluntarily eat ehhh prob not.? THE VIBES: smaller, clean, quaint, classy, pops of Italian flair and color? PRICE: ~$55 per person (4 girls, 5 dishes)? WOULD I COME BACK? Probably not.••••Overall Rating: 8/10- I think I’m only being somewhat critical about it because I’ve heard so much hype about this place from tons of creators and personally don’t see why it’s hyped up.- This place is one of those fancy places that have high prices and small portions, however, I will say I was full and paying about $50 per person is not bad at all for a Dallas fancy restaurant. It’s also meant to be family style so you can have a bite and try every dish!- For starters, they serve you pickled veggies which was actually delectable.- The spicy creste di gallo was super sour! I don’t know what happened but even my friends who had it before agreed. Not a fan.- I surprisingly loved the beef tartare the most! This is my second time having it ever and this was delicious! The veal beef ravioli was on the sweeter side. Wasn’t bad! I loved the lemon ricotta gnudi actually! It was a fun texture and great flavor. The cacio e Pepe gnocchi was a different shape than the usual ball but it was delicious too!- They had a speakeasy in the back that you have to go through the kitchen to access which was actually really fun to experience. It’s super chill and casual for a drink and catch up session with 1-2 friends (it’s small).- Overall, the dishes had lots of flavor but the wow factor kind of lacked from everything. Servers were super nice and informative and patient tho! Vibes were great, just overhyped.
This was our first time and we were blown away! A truly amazing dining experience. The service was the absolute best we've experienced, the drink list was fab, and the food was phenomenal. The attention to detail can be seen from the moment you sit down to the moment you leave.Everything about the evening was perfect.Thanks again for the phenomenal dining experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Marco Lomeli
I was at a loss as to where to take my girlfriend for Valentines. After looking and looking, I came across “The Charles”. I couldn’t have been happier with the decision to make the reservation on such a special day!My girlfriend and I were blessed with Antonio as our server! He is everything you could ask for and more in a server. He broke down the menu and made it easy for us to understand what we were ordering and made awesome suggestions to help the night go smoothly! Great conversation and truly made the night more special.When it comes to the food, The Charles hits the mark! We started with Oysters, as we do in many of our other endeavors, and they were great! Very plump and juicy. From there we tried the Wagyu Beef Ravioli Rustica and it was PHENOMENAL! I only wish I could have had more! Our main course was the Texas Wagyu NY Strip and it was plated perfectly. To the point where I didn’t want to dig in as it was so beautiful! I eventually did, and it was the most tender, flavorful, and cooked to perfection steak I have had in a long time! After stuffing myself with the Wagyu Strip, it was on to desert. I had the White Chocolate Tiramisu, while my girlfriend opted for the Expresso Gelato Profiterole. Both were the perfect way to end such a sweet night!The environment and atmosphere of The Charles is to die for!! Very romantic, intimate, and perfect for date nights. Awesome aesthetics and very well put together decor. Interesting choices for wallpapers throughout, but definitely a talking point which added to the experience!I will definitely be recommending The Charles to friends and family and can’t thank Antonio enough for the amazing experience! Thank you, The Charles!Parking: Professional Valet!
The food and service were excellent
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
One of the best restaurants in Dallas. Detailed and attentive service by all staff that came to the table. Food was all shareable and had great flavor. All the pastas were really cooked perfectly, and the main were entrees had generous portions.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Legitimately one of the best culinary experiences I’ve had & the staff was AMAZING!! PLZ GO
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We came her for our 5 year anniversary. Our server was Rosie, she was absolutely amazing. Her recommendations were spot on and she crafted us a custom dining experience taking us through a balanced food journey. We started with raw items: Spanish Mackeral Crudo and the delightful charred octopus. Next we were greeted with the Veal Cappelloni (amazing and not too overwhelming in cream) and the Blue Crab Buccatini (perfectly balanced and delicious sweet Blue Crab). Finally for our main, we had the Pork Secreto which was delicious and hearty. We finished our dinner with the white chocolate tiramisu (the cherry complements the tiramisu perfectly). Rosie was kind enough to provide us with complimentary pours of Prosecco. She made our dinner special for sure !!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Charred Octopus
Was very excited to go to this restaurant. However, we were disappointed. The food was average at best. The gnocchi dish was described as having guanciale and there was no guanciale in the dish, just thin cheap bacon. We also did not enjoy the dark atmosphere and vibe. I would not recommend going to this restaurant!
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
Took my girlfriend here for her birthday and she loved it! I brought a special cake ahead of time and the staff was very accommodating, brought out the cake for dessert with candles and everything! Manager came up and wished my gf a happy birthday. Food was great, atmosphere fun, and service was impeccable. Will be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Tartare
Great service and ambiance.Parking: Valet or Uber recommended.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Tartare, Lemon Ricotta Gnudi
The Beef Wague was amazing, highly recommend
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: White Chocolate Tiramisu, Grilled Okra
Friendly and attentive staff. Loved the Beef Wagu Ravioli! Will be going backParking: Complimentary Valet.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bruschetta, White Chocolate Tiramisu
First time at this small, but upscale establishment. The service was impeccable, and each dish (we had around 10 different plates), were prepared and presented very well, and the tastes were outstanding. Each dish had its own unique taste, and was enough for 4 people to share.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lemon Ricotta Gnudi
Restaurantji Recommends
Best Service In Our Lifetime!My wife and I were in town on for a business conference and wanted to have one evening to ourselves at an off the beaten path local favorite and we were blown away at the experience we had at The Charles.My background is in retail ownership and management and my wife works in a high en restaurant as well so we know what to expect when visiting another well established place, well at least we thought we knew.From the moment we walked in and were seated we had no fewer then 5-6 different people attending to our every need. Now when I say attending I mean they were in tune with every detail of our experience. From swapping out napkin cloth tho match our attire to refilling our water, ever single person that approached us engaged in actual conversation, was extremely friendly and top notch professional.Our Server’s name was Jill and we absolutely loved her! She walked us through the the menu as a very nice pace, explained in great detail about the restaurant and perfectly times the various dishes we got. I wish I wrote down the rest of the team that worked with us and my sincerest apologies for that.The Food:This is a small plate style restaurant so know going in your going to order multiple plates and drop some money so if thats not your thing then be forewarned at least. That said the prices very very reasonable across the board.We had the Oyster, the Octopus (omg more on that later) the Gnocchi, Mackerel Crudo,And their spicy pasta. Each on of these dishes were immaculately arranged and flavor, nuance, and presentation. Our favorite was by far the Octopus. Whether you have ever had octopus before or not you have to, HAVE TO get it here. IT blew our minds!I could go on and on but you get the idea. From the moment we entered to the time sadly had to leave it was a memory and experience we will always treasure.Keep up the fantastic work.Sincerely D & H from Michigan!
My husband took me here for a date night and I must say I loved it. I would love to come back here 10/10. Recommend to anyone that wants to have great food and enjoy the night out.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lemon Ricotta Gnudi, Spicy Creste Di Gallo
FOOD INSTAGRAM: @northtx.gemz••••? WHAT THEY’RE KNOWN FOR: I told my bf this place gives me “I live around the corner and I know a spot” vibes because it seemed to be a neighborhood favorite for a chill night out ? would I drive 30 min here to voluntarily eat ehhh prob not.? THE VIBES: smaller, clean, quaint, classy, pops of Italian flair and color? PRICE: ~$55 per person (4 girls, 5 dishes)? WOULD I COME BACK? Probably not.••••Overall Rating: 8/10- I think I’m only being somewhat critical about it because I’ve heard so much hype about this place from tons of creators and personally don’t see why it’s hyped up.- This place is one of those fancy places that have high prices and small portions, however, I will say I was full and paying about $50 per person is not bad at all for a Dallas fancy restaurant. It’s also meant to be family style so you can have a bite and try every dish!- For starters, they serve you pickled veggies which was actually delectable.- The spicy creste di gallo was super sour! I don’t know what happened but even my friends who had it before agreed. Not a fan.- I surprisingly loved the beef tartare the most! This is my second time having it ever and this was delicious! The veal beef ravioli was on the sweeter side. Wasn’t bad! I loved the lemon ricotta gnudi actually! It was a fun texture and great flavor. The cacio e Pepe gnocchi was a different shape than the usual ball but it was delicious too!- They had a speakeasy in the back that you have to go through the kitchen to access which was actually really fun to experience. It’s super chill and casual for a drink and catch up session with 1-2 friends (it’s small).- Overall, the dishes had lots of flavor but the wow factor kind of lacked from everything. Servers were super nice and informative and patient tho! Vibes were great, just overhyped.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Tartare, Lemon Ricotta Gnudi
This was our first time and we were blown away! A truly amazing dining experience. The service was the absolute best we've experienced, the drink list was fab, and the food was phenomenal. The attention to detail can be seen from the moment you sit down to the moment you leave.Everything about the evening was perfect.Thanks again for the phenomenal dining experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I was at a loss as to where to take my girlfriend for Valentines. After looking and looking, I came across “The Charles”. I couldn’t have been happier with the decision to make the reservation on such a special day!My girlfriend and I were blessed with Antonio as our server! He is everything you could ask for and more in a server. He broke down the menu and made it easy for us to understand what we were ordering and made awesome suggestions to help the night go smoothly! Great conversation and truly made the night more special.When it comes to the food, The Charles hits the mark! We started with Oysters, as we do in many of our other endeavors, and they were great! Very plump and juicy. From there we tried the Wagyu Beef Ravioli Rustica and it was PHENOMENAL! I only wish I could have had more! Our main course was the Texas Wagyu NY Strip and it was plated perfectly. To the point where I didn’t want to dig in as it was so beautiful! I eventually did, and it was the most tender, flavorful, and cooked to perfection steak I have had in a long time! After stuffing myself with the Wagyu Strip, it was on to desert. I had the White Chocolate Tiramisu, while my girlfriend opted for the Expresso Gelato Profiterole. Both were the perfect way to end such a sweet night!The environment and atmosphere of The Charles is to die for!! Very romantic, intimate, and perfect for date nights. Awesome aesthetics and very well put together decor. Interesting choices for wallpapers throughout, but definitely a talking point which added to the experience!I will definitely be recommending The Charles to friends and family and can’t thank Antonio enough for the amazing experience! Thank you, The Charles!Parking: Professional Valet!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef