-
March 2024 by Nicholas Foley
Great service and ambiance.Parking: Valet or Uber recommended.
-
March 2024 by Anderson Flores
The Beef Wague was amazing, highly recommend
-
March 2024 by Matthew
Friendly and attentive staff. Loved the Beef Wagu Ravioli! Will be going backParking: Complimentary Valet.
-
March 2024 by 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.
-
March 2024 by Derrick Balser
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!
-
March 2024 by 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.
-
March 2024 by 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.
-
March 2024 by Turnkey Style
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.
-
February 2024 by 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!
-
February 2024 by Janet Ball
This was my first time at The Charles, but it will not be the last. The food was incredible. The lemon ricotta gnudi was absolutely amazing. The service was attentive and perfect. Cara, Josh, and Austin did a great job serving our party. The Charles is where you want to go for an unforgettable experience.
-
February 2024 by K P
Charles made my birthday dinner unforgettable....in a wrong way. We were taken to a back room which is just an ordinary room with loud music. Entrees were served with sides that didn't quite match the menu description. My plain, grilled branzino was covered with arugula; no artichoke hearts was to be seen. The Pie that sounded very special was not any better than frozen pot pie off the oven. Grilled beets and mysterious root vegetables were salty and overcooked. Highlight of our birthday dinner? - they decided to add a tiny candle to my espresso profiterole by gluing it to the plate! Fancy at face but squeezing every dime out of each table...Kudos to the owners who are doing superb job of maximizing profits out of this place driven up by the deco and the vibes but not by the food quality. If enjoying the front deco was part of what we paid for, we definitely were left out by being led to leave thru the back door after dining.
-
February 2024 by Preston Harmon
I’ve been to every Duro Hospitality restaurant and saved their flagship location for last.I will start with the pros: the service and food were fantastic, which are the two most important things to me. And it’s why I’ve given them 5 stars even though there were some downsides. Kara and Summer behind the front bar were incredibly helpful and attentive. The creste di gallo and lemon ricotta gnudi were fantastic. As others have said, these are more like east coast portions, so one pasta may not be super filling. We also ordered the crispy potatoes and the chicken diavolo, both of which were cooked perfectly.The cons: I had reservations a few weeks in advance and was sat at the bar, which is not that large. My elbow kept bumping into the woman sitting to my right. This did not make for a romantic evening. Also, the ambiance/aesthetic is not as cozy or elegant as I have come to expect.As has been my experience with most of their eateries, the cocktails have some room for improvement, given the price. I had the Sunrise over Rome as well as The Bellucci, both of which were good, not great.Lastly, the espresso gelato profiterole came highly recommended and was mediocre. This is coming from someone who loves coffee and chocolate. I think I’ll try the tiramisu next time.The food is amazing and the staff make you feel welcome. You should definitely not hesitate to go. I will definitely be back.
-
February 2024 by Caleb Beacham
Food was amazing as always. Must get The Pie everytime. The Spicy Creste Di Gallo is unmatched.Max was absolutely fantastic! The Charles always has fantastic service and staff, but Max exceeded all expectations. Friendly, funny, and provided great recommendations. 10/10.
-
February 2024 by Jayson Norjean
Rome was amazing!
-
February 2024 by samuel riley
This spot is really cute and the service was pretty good overall. However, they kept saying the plates were family style and meant to be shared but the portions are extremely small. I’d recommend getting your own dish each on top of ordering apps. Majority of the food tasted good, but there was one pasta and the crudo that was just super weird and bad. Drinks are very sweet too. Stick to something you know you like. Def not a 4.7 rating. I’d give it a solid 4
