Definitely a place to spend a special occasion expensive extra extravagantly beautiful. Service and everything is beautiful. You get lots of extra things that comes with your food along the way small portions, but delicious. read more

My husband, 14-year old daughter, and I enjoyed a great dinner together. The service and food was excellent. It was our favorite part of the resort. Overall a very memorable experience. read more

I take no pause in saying this was the best dinner I've ever had. I have been to other AAA Five Diamond restaurants and this one so far holds my top spot. The food was just insanely delicious and the service was amazing. I mean ending the night with that candy cart is just genius. It's pretty low cost for the restaurant but such a fun photo opp and nostalgic box to take home. This was probably the most expensive meal I've ever had, so I'm also really glad it was the best. Starting with the bread service the olive oil, honey, and butter were amazing. It was hard to restrain myself from eating a ton of it. The corn custard, scallops, and pierogi were delicious, but that wagyu beef, so freaking delicious. It came with a steak sauce where you mix the quail egg into it. Yum! It was just the best beef dish I have ever had. I can say enough good things about it. The kombucha pallet cleanser was also adorable before dessert. They think so much about the fun and whimsy of the presentation here, it just makes it that much more memorable. The posset for dessert, (their signature dessert) was beautiful and delicious as well. The wine pairing was spot on and I enjoyed every glass. The champagne tasting they also offer was pretty tempting, but also a bit more pricey than what I needed to tack on to an already expensive bill. My only complaint was the $10 small cup of coffee. Like they could have at least left the pot on the table. It just felt a little overkill to me when you already are spending $350 on the meal, maybe include the coffee. The singer was also a lovely touch to the meal. She had a beautiful voice and could sing everything from pop songs to opera. Super impressive! I really want to head back here with my husband, it is a dining experience you will never forget! read more

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A great dining experience that is now, due to a policy change barring the general public, only available to registered guests at the resort. It's easy to spend $200 to $300 here for two diners but you will not be disappointed. It's not a meal. It's an event. read more

I got desert here with my cousin. I was not impressed with any of the 3 things we tried. They came out very nicely presented but lacked fine taste and flavor for the price we paid. The decode and space it self was nice along with the service. Micha was great along with the rest of his staff. The service was impeccable. The Proportions were small and not ideal for sharing. I would probably not come back again. read more

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Have had the pleasure of dining here twice. The first time was a Christmas Eve dinner a few years back. That did not get off to a great start since our reservation was not in the system and the house was packed. Thankfully the staff took care of us and found us a nice spot in the corner for our party of six. We returned for a mini vacation earlier this year and again dined at Lautrec. I will say one of our servers was pretty snooty this last time. If you've never been , you need to know it's a pre-fixed menu. All the produce is typically farm to table and locally sourced. And the preparations are totally unique and change often. I love this because it's stuff I wouldn't usually try. But this last time one of our guests had dietary restrictions and when we asked for a substitution on the shellfish, you would have thought we were asking for ketchup on the side of a steak or something (and even if we were, who the heck cares). Thankfully this uppety server was replaced and our new server was delightful. And the som was awesome, finding us a wine that we'd never had but chosen based on what we have liked in the past. The one anomalous server aside, service here is second to none. And the chef is just remarkable. It really is a dining experience. The fixed menu is as you would expect, not cheap, but wonderful for that special occasion with loved ones. If you are ever in Nemacolin and have a couple / few hours to splurge on some real decadence, you have to try Lautrec. read more

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FOOD POISONING. Had a meal with our children 2 weeks ago. 2 of them threw up (one several times) a few hours after dinner, which was clearly related to the meal, but were fine by morning. Received 2 phone calls from hotel staff, telling us that their symptoms were clearly unrelated (we are both physicians). Promised a call from a manager, which never came. No responsibility, no accountability. Less importantly, we frequent restaurants with tasting menus - this was a shockingly expensive for a somewhat mundane meal. Not worth the expense, and absolutely not worth the risk of getting ill with the restaurant turning a blind eye. read more

We had great service and loved the wine pairing. The to go box of treats at the end of dinner was the ultimate hospitality. Thank your for a wonderful experience! read more

Lautrec - Anniversary dessert! - New American Near Me - Farmington, Pennsylvania

Before we retired, and when we lived in Pittsburgh, we used to come here 3 times a year and fell in love with it. The most special night of our trip was dining at Lautrec. We have eaten here dozens of times and every experience was made special. There is a server named Terry, who was always our favorite, and how special for us after a 7 year hiatus, to come back and have Terry as our server. He always makes the meal that much more special with his knowledge of the food and his professionalism. This visit provided a new experience with the "Leap of Faith" menu. What a clever idea and one we took advantage of. 7 courses based on items we chose we liked. I won't get into the details as I don't want to ruin the dining surprise for anyone considering it, but each course was special. My only tip is to order cheese as one of your items. The chef here is amazing and creative and the dining experience wonderful. There is a price tag on the experience, but YOLO. read more

Lautrec - New American Near Me - Farmington, Pennsylvania

It is true talent and art to create something as wonderful as the food at Lautrec. Chef Butterworth is absolutely incredible. We tried the 4 course prix fixe and were amazed at how quickly each course came out. The servings are not huge, but you are there to taste the art creativity behind the food and enjoy a special experience, not stuff your face. After we ordered they brought us a cucumber soup which is meant to clear your palate before tasting the main dishes. It had hints of bacon and oils in it and it was honestly probably my favorite part of the experience. It tasted so good! Next our first course was brought to us. I got salmon tartare. I liked how the chef mixed the salmon flavoring with avocado and cucumber pieces and the presentation was very nice. The second course was my least favorite. I got squash blossom tempura. It was stuffed with rabbit and ricotta but I tasted mostly ricotta. I wasn't expecting the serving to be huge but I finished it in 4 bites. Next I got Hokkaido scallops. As much as I'm embarrassed to say it, I had never tried scallops before. I love them, but now every other restaurant is going to have some serious competition in my opinion because I don't see how this meal could be beat. I especially liked the purple sauce served with the scallops. I'm not sure what it was, but it tasted incredible. The presentation on this meal was 10/10. For dessert I got the pancakes. The warm syrup and ice cream combo made this a very filling dessert. By the time I left the restaurant, I was so full and amazed at the art that Chef Butterworth puts into her cooking. You can tell nothing is rushed and nothing leaves the kitchen unless it is flawless. I definitely recommend Lautrec to anyone celebrating something or just looking for a romantic or intimate evening. read more

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Impeccable service and food. Foodies will love it here. Excellent wine too. Overall, a wonderful experience for those with good taste and who know excellent wine and food. Such a comfortable setting and experience. read more

Food wasn't worth the price. I was not full. Go to gusto. 1000 times better, you'll be full, and spend an 1/8 of the price of lautrec. It truly is over priced for what you get. Would not go again. read more

Five stars for the experience, four stars for the food. There is an emphasis on presentation, and since it's a tasting menu with some variation, you're going to encounter things that you like and things that you don't. The mushroom risotto dish was one of the finest things I've ever eaten. The dessert was some type of strawberry custard that I just couldn't tolerate, but I don't like strawberries. Other items were interesting, combinations and textures that I never encountered before - didn't always love the taste but had to admire the skill and thought in the creation. A definite recommend for a one-time experience. Would I return? Tough call. At this price point I want to love everything, and on that it fell short. read more

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Reach for a Star! The expectation is that a restaurant with this reputation I would not be able to find anything to say that was negative. 7 course meal paired with wines - many of the artist food was fabulous but there were things that could have been better. The first course was stunning and service was wonderful. The pasta course was picturesque but sticky and had to much seasoning. The beef course was under seasoned and needed salt - but clearly in a place like Lautrec you don't ask for salt. The last course was a Cute novelty- but the cheese was over powering and the dish needed a second "mouse" sweet component. Now for the wines - many of the pairing really did not enhance the food. In fact the reds were to heavy to taste the delicate flavors. The Somalia looked frazzled and disheveled. His explanations made me wonder if actually tasted the food with the wines. The best part of the evening was the professional singer they hired to entertain the room. If only Lautrec would have had a better view for paying guest. For me once was enough. read more

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This was such a wonderful and unique dining experience, I am so glad to have enjoyed it! I had heard the rumblings that this was a place to hit up if you're in the area, but didn't think much about it because we've never been to Nemacolin or just "happen to be" in the area. Once we booked our stay at Nemacolin, booking the reservation to Lautrec was the second task on the list. The menu is a tasting style menu only, so don't think you'll be getting a menu full of choices here. The real star is the "leap of faith" dinner service. There's a little inkwell and pen on the table with a red envelope. If you choose to do that dinner, you open it up and there's a handful of pictures of food that you circle. Then the chef chooses a couple from your selections to make. But you don't know what the dishes are ahead of time. I LOVE this idea and was all for it. From start to finish, the dinner was wonderful. Every dish we enjoyed was super unique from a chilled corn gazpacho to a fresh tomato risotto. But the stars were a very interesting "ashtray dish" that was served in an ashtray and included a rolled french pastry that you dip into a powdered cheese. It was very different and had an interesting flavor profile I've never tasted before. The other dish that blew me away was a tart cherry dessert. Oh man, I ate mine and half my husbands. It had iced tart cherry on top of what I think was a frozen vanilla cream with matcha powder and pistachios. I want this in my life every day! To end the meal they wheel out a candy bar cart where you can choose whatever you want (and multiple items!). This includes their signature macaroons, which are melt in your mouth good. I also loved that there were a handful of courses and the last 3 were desserts. Love to end on a sweet note! The service was stellar and they even had live entertainment. And EXTRA bonus points for how over the top accommodating they are about being gluten free. Delicious gluten free scones, gluten free breadcrumbs and so on. They had a substitute for everything, so you never felt left out. I can't say enough about how special the experience was. I've never had one like it. It softens the blow of the check you get at the end of the evening. It was hands down the most expensive meal we've ever had. The tasting menu, as opposed to the leap of faith menu is only a $50 difference (individually). I'm still glad we did it, but just know that you most definitely will be dropping a ton of money here. Well worth it to experience at least once! read more

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I feel so bad leaving this review because we usually LOVE Lautrec when Kristin Butterworth was the chef, but they recently made her the executive chef over all the restaurants and Lautrec has a new head chef. The menu has changed and we had dinner there under his new menu this past weekend. I'm giving the one star because the service as always was incredible! Everyone is so nice and very attentive. I'm giving the second star because they are kind enough to plan a meal for you even if you have food restrictions. I am gluten free, soy free, and lemon, lime, vinegar free. Kristin Butterworth always made an AMAZING 5 star, 5 course meal even with those restrictions, and we go out all the time and we know it can be done. Even Aqueous (the other high end restaurant at Nemacolin) did a fabulous job with these restrictions. But, the new chef at Lautrec had a very bland, very blah tasting meal pretty much from start to finish. The bread was fantastic, and the last course of wagyu was just meh, dry and not flavorful, and my husband's duck was decent, but the rest of the courses were actually really bad. Even my dessert was not even worth the calories to eat it. It was so bland and blah. I can't believe I'm even typing that and I feel bad, but i sent it back after only eating a couple bites. Some of it was too unpleasant. We frequent a lot of high end restaurants and have a palette for finer dining and this was not it! It's sad as Lautrec was one of our all-time favorites. I hope that he can find his footing and make some improvements. It was only his first week, but the meal was $578 and I would have rather eaten at any of the other restaurants or even room service. It was that bad. I hope things can improve soon. I'm rooting for him!!!! It was beautifully presented but the flavor was missing hardcore. read more

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We had an incredible experience last night. From soup to nuts, the meal was incredible. Our server was super knowledgeable about each dish and she thoroughly explained each course with stating where each item was from and how the chef prepared it and why. Each bite was special especially when paired with the appropriate wine to follow. I'm a foodie and have dined in many fine dining restaurants around the globe. This Michelin star restaurant earned its spot 11 years in a row. You understand why after you've dined here. Absolutely worth the price for the foodie experience of a lifetime. read more

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This 5 star restaurant was a little disappointing for its hype. You need reservations to get in and they are way behind. They dont fill the entire restaurant up so there will be a lot of empty seats. A majority of the food was great. It was served in a 7 course style. The menu changes frequently though, so this may not be the case for you. We sat next to another couple that was beyond rude and played old school hip hop on their phone and facetimed a majority of the night. The wait staff never talked about it. We got the $100 level wine flight. That was amazing. The beet salad was great, no complaints there - I didn't even know that I liked beets. The only complaint that I have is about the food was the Wagyu and the cheese with peach reserves (last course). The wagyu was charred on the outside and didn't have much flavor on the inside. It was almost like eating burnt meat. The cheese thing was the 7th course and I thought it would be a dessert. I was really looking forward to that dish but the cheese was strong and not really compatible with everything else I ate. read more

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Excellent! Hands down must do at nemacolin! The chef's palate is on point! Did the leap of faith menu and it did not disappoint! The total progression of the meal was outstanding! Service was efficient and tasteful! I have been to other 5 star restaurants and some can be off putting with all the formality but they did it just right here! Make you feel comfortable from start to finish! All high end ingredients used! Must get reservations ahead of time! Pricey but worth it! Excellent job chef! read more

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Food is absolutely decadent. Service is fantastic. The ambiance is a relaxing, fine-dining experience. All around exquisite atmosphere. Highly suggest eating here if you visit Nemacolin! read more

I had an unbelievable experience at Lautrec. Whole staff is top notch. Cocktail recommendation was spot on -- Foie Gros cocktail? It wouldn't have been my first choice but live bold -- get rewarded. My wife and I went with the new tasting menu -- Leap of Faith. Honestly, you should take the leap of faith... you will be rewarded. Five stars and we will be back soon. read more

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We came to Lautrec for a Thursday dinner for four and two nights later we did the chefs table. Coming from DC, I was initially skeptical of this fine dining restaurant in the middle of nowhere but I was surprised to find a very competent chef with a background at The Inn at Little Washington! That's legit. Service - service was excellent. The wait staff was so attentive they even remembered our water preferences when we came back two nights later. Robert and Alyesha are the best! Our som's on both nights were also fabulous with amazing pairing suggestions. Chef Butterworth was very kind to let us into her kitchen on both nights and talked with us about about her process and product choices. Very interesting conversation! Her kitchen was the most zen place I've ever seen. So quiet even at the height of service. Food - if the chef's table is a bit much for you then the dining room is still a great choice. You can do a tasting menu or a la carte. My standout favs were the beef selections and foie gras with cherries! We also had a amuse bouche of a butternut soup with marshmallows that was SO GOOD. I could drink a gallon of that. We really appreciated the creativity and presentation of the menu. Also great is the bread and creamy butter from France. If I had one negative it would be some of the food comes out on the warmer side instead of pipping hot. Highly recommend the four person chef table. The chef's table was $250 per person and $360 per person with wine pairings. We had 8 courses and a amuse bouche, bread, and complimentary Dom Pérignon. Reservations - make them early! read more

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Five stars. Ambience: 1/1. Overall environment was nice. not too loud or crowded. very relaxing and peaceful. Service: 2/2. Service was very fast and responsive. i felt that we were being cared after and the staff was extremely nice. i loved the way they were always topping off our waters and were checking up on us. Food: 2/2. Food was extremely tasty (as expected) and consisted of a variety of flavors. over all was very good for the price. read more

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I was there for dinner and brunch. Both were really delicious. I loved the concept of the "Leap of Faith" dinner menu. I loved making choices before the meal and then discovering what the chef had created. Every course was fun, inventive, and amazing. The brunch was also super delicious with lots of great choices. The only reason I give it 4 out 5 is because both meals were very, very expensive. Neither meal was the best of my life but they were some of the most expensive. I would say the dinner was worth it because it was a really fun, delicious experience. I felt the like the brunch was pretty on par with the Grand Concourse in Pittsburgh but more expensive. read more

Robert was amazing. Violet also perfection. Som explained everything beautifully and paired perfectly. Food - well it was perfection and the reason we came back. That restaurant gives you a foodie experience from the moment you walk in. Come and stay. read more

What a lovely place! Not sure why this restaurant is not Michelin rated. Atmosphere: The whole dining room oozed refinement. There was a beautiful mandala like mural on the ceiling which helped showcase a unique chandelier. The whole dining room was red but not tacky whatsoever. I felt like I was in a lush Parisian restaurant. Food: The server began the night by describing the two menus in front of us. There was a chef's tasting and prix fixe menu. There was also a third option, which was not listed known as the "leap of faith". My companion and I decided to pick this option. This was where the fun began. The server came back with a feather pen and a secret envelope containing a page with pictures. We were instructed to circle 10 out of the 15 pictures which represented ingredients. With the chosen pictures, the chef would create 7 courses to enjoy! Everything was beautifully presented and tasted equally as good. Service: At first, the server was a little pushy while introducing the night's wine selection. However, as the night progressed, the service became increasingly better. read more

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Fantastic meal. Excellent service. Food came out quickly. Wine paring excellent. Hope to come again. Very special experience.

We went here for an anniversary dinner and stayed at the Falling Rock building at the resort. The experience itself was delightful and special. The venue inside the very beautiful Chateaux building allows guests to actually dress up which is a rare treat these days. They had a fantastic singer who was singing wonderful romantic songs in three languages. She took requests. She created a wonderful ambiance without being intrusive. Service was attentive and friendly. All employees wore masks. Cocktails were nice and reasonably priced but the champagne offered at the outset was $40-$100 a glass. We passed on that. We had the 7 course tasting menu which had some hits and misses. Scallop dish, lamb ravioli, duck breast and watermelon salad were delicious. Tuna tartare was good. Fois gras pate served in a peach was most disappointing. My wagu beef selection just tasted like regular beef and not even the best regular beef at that. And they need to get a real pastry chef because the only two dessert options were custardy items that just were not that great. Overall we had a very lovely evening but some menu items need work. read more

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A dining destination - full review in the blog. Approximately one month prior to our visit to Falling Water I'd heard about Lautrec-it was recommended by the Maitre D' at The Inn At Little Washington. Seemingly unrelated to the outsider it turns out that the suggestion was prompted because Chef Kristin Butterworth had recently graduated from her job at The Inn to the position of Chef de Cuisine at Lautrec, a AAA and Forbes 5-Star dining destination. After a brief introduction from my waiter the first thing to arrive at my table was the champagne carte-Cristal, Krug, Dom, and others all well represented. Declining the champagne (and 10 types of Caviar offered on the same menu) but taking the cocktail list I opted for the Passenger 54 Martini-Grey Goose, Kahlua, Bailey's, Espresso, and Chocolate Shavings. It was excellent and quite potent. Following the amuse my server arrived with the house-baked bread selections and two butters, a goat butter from England paired with Maldon Sea Salt and a cow's butter from Vermont paired with Atlantic Tangerine Salt. Selecting amongst the five breads-Sourdough, Olive Sourdough, Sweet Pumpernickel, Nine Grain, and Baguette...well, I selected one of each and had quite a few refills during the meal. Particularly impressive I truly enjoyed the Olive Sourdough and the Pumpernickel. In terms of the butter-the cow's milk was mild and tasty, but the goat's milk...I went through two plates of the grassy and nearly cheese-like spread. Peeky Toe with local Compressed Melon, Crème Fraiche, Chive, Mint Jus was delightful. Featuring sweet crab wrapped in cantaloupe and cryo-vac compressed honeydew the dish was finished with a combination of chive, dehydrated crème fraiche, vanilla oil, and mint. While not entirely molecular gastronomy there were clearly modern elements at play in this dish, but all of them were quite functional and all worked quite nicely to form an attractive and light opening plate Butter Poached Halibut Cheeks, Black Quinoa, Pioppini, Grilled Ramp Vinaigrette the dish was fantastic and I'd later find out that it actually wasn't Chef Butterworth who was responsible, but rather another young female chef working the fish station. Pairing the flawless and mild fish with toothsome and nutty quinoa the dish was finished with a dusting of pepper, crispy mushrooms, and a pungent yet tamed ramp puree-the presentation was clean, simple, and elegant. Foie Gras Trio - Hazelnut Pain Perdu, Local Blueberries, Lemon, Aged Balsamic. Arriving in three forms - seared hot, bruleed warm, and chilled puree, each was better than the next when progressing from left to right. Leftmost on the plate, a seared section simply seasoned and perched atop hazelnut bread with ample notes of rum, honey, and paired with a blueberry balsamic reduction. Central a baked custard of foie gras, egg, cream, and maple syrup - nicely caramelized and matched with a lemon infused greek yogurt. Finally, and most impressive of all, a lolli-pop of foie gras, port, and gelatin paired elegantly with a white peach puree, honey comb and honey granules. Quail - Bacon, Asparagus, Morels, Fried Egg the dish featured Quail in four forms. Beginning first by brining the legs in myriad spices including cherry wood, rosemary, and bay leaf and subsequently rendering a confit utilizing duck fat. Drained, the confit was then packed into the breast of the bird and subsequently wrapped in quail bacon prior to pan searing-on its own this elaborate presentation would have been heavenly. Adding another layer of depth, however, were aromatic butter roasted Morels and snappy asparagus which added a vegetal component to the heavy proteins. Completing the dish-a deep fried quail egg, runny and creamy. Dessert proper would follow coffee-along with a second and third press later. Dubbed "Chocolate-Virginia Peanuts in Many Forms, Bruleed Banana" this dish, like the Foie Gras, actually featured three separate dishes united by a common ingredient. Starting left, a Banana Macaron with traditional almond cookies filled with banana custard and sitting atop Peanut butter powder with bruleed bananas along side. Central, a simple peanut butter ice cream, melting and smooth atop crumbled candied peanuts. To the right, the highlight of the dish, a flexible dark chocolate ganache-light and airy-topped with crispy chocolate mousse and crumbled raw Hubb's Northern Virginia Peanuts. Chocolate, peanut butter, bananas-really, this dish had no chance at failing and the varying flavors and textures spread linearly kept it from being monotonous. Driving away from Nemacolin all I could think about was the meal that had just happened-pure magic from start to finish, not a single dish ranking below very good and service that was so effusive it bordered on perfection. Located in the middle of the woods Lautrec is not the place you just happen upon, it is like Yountville or Washington VA-a destination worth the effort. read more

More than just an exquisite meal. Dining here is a complete experience from the top notch food to the excellent entertainment to the unparalleled service. You can see why only 27 restaurants in the world have the five-star five-dimond rating that Lautrec has. More than worth the cost! read more

BLOWN AWAY! This is the best culinary experience / dining experience that I've had to date, and well the most expensive! DH took me here for our one year anniversary, and what a dinner it was! We ordered the customized pre-fixe menu. There's really only two choices, the regular pre-fixe menu, and a customized one based on your preferences. They even print your name, and a wish to you if you are celebrating something special. The service and the food was extraordinary, but to be honest for the price it better be! This is worth the experience, and I highly recommend you give them a try if you are ever in the area. We recently went back for their Sunday brunch, which is just as fabulous. read more

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My wife and I left the kids with the family and headed out for our only meal alone while staying at Nemacolin. We took the Leap of Faith (not normal for my wife lol) and were uniquely rewarded with the selections. They did a fantastic job with the show/presentation and we were not let down. Its a high price, but unlike anything you'll ever see in the Pittsburgh area. Great food, good drinks and a fantastic experience if you let yourself read more

Absolutely. Wonderful. The food was splendid, as expected by the ratings and expense of the restaurant. But what really makes this gorgeous restaurant a worthy investment is the experience as a whole. When my dinner party arrived, we were greated by friendly hosts and waiters, and on the table was a red envelope with a list of ingredients. you pick your top ten and the chef makes 7 meals highlighting 7 of your chosen ingredients. The meals being a surprise made them even better, as you didn't have time to create them in your head as unimaginably perfect- but even if you had these would live up to the extremely high expectations. The meals were small, and I definitely did not think I would be full. Surprisingly, feeling full and satisfied- but not so full that I felt like I could burst out of my dress! Only complaint was our martinis had light pours, however our waiter was super accommodating and did not charge us for them. I would definitely recommend the chef's 7 course tasting menu for the experience, but the food alone would be worth the cost and the trip to the middle of nowhere. Service: 2/2 Food: 2/2 Atmosphere: 1/1 read more

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What a special dinner we enjoyed at Lautrec! My husband and I dined here as part of our babymoon and had such a great experience. We enjoyed the Prix Fixe menu (I am a picky eater), and each dish was better than the next. We let them know ahead of time that we were celebrating a babymoon and from the moment we got there they went out of their way to make us feel special and celebrated. They even brought us a special gift for the baby! Micah, along with the rest of our wait staff were great! read more

Before I start my review, I would like to say the service with the exception of the manager was excellent. I was really looking forward to this restaurant given the great reviews, but left sorely disappointed and upset with the manager's poor attitude. We ordered our courses and they brought out the first course, tomato panzanella. The panzanella was a deconstructed panzanella, but the menu did not say this. My mom and brother didn't eat theirs because they didn't enjoy the first bite and it wasn't something they were interested in eating. The manager rushed over and proceeded to interrogate my mom as to why she didn't want to eat it. He asked her rudely- do you know what it is even!? We didn't ask to see a manager. We just wanted to enjoy our meal and he stormed over to interrogate her. It was totally inappropriate. We planned to pay regardless of how much or little we ate. The manager left a sour taste in our mouth and the food was okay. I wouldn't pay the price again for this restaurant. read more

My significant other and I stayed at Nemacolin a few days and dined at Lautrec for brunch which was complimentary. The Yelp reviews for Lautrec were good and boast of great tasting entrees and overall opulence. So I was definitely looking forward to dining there, especially since all the other restaurants at the resort had many low and troubling reviews. Lautrec is indeed lovely, especially if you are lucky enough to have a seat by the picturesque floor to ceiling windows. The Sunday brunch buffet set-up flowed easily with three serving stations. Upon entering Lautrec, the first station has tables filled to capacity with platters of fruit, vegetables, salads, dips, steam shrimp, an assortment of bread, crab claws, and oysters on the half shell. The second station in an adjacent area featured desserts with several tables containing mini tarts, cake, tarts, and the alike. The third station served as the main affair located at the open kitchen on a long countertop, the food was placed under heating lamps chicken parmesan, roasted root vegetables, trout but the butter sauce was congealed and other things. Also, a craving station for prime roast, and chef monitored waffles and omelets was available. What I liked best was... Station 1 - the crab claws were really good just wish there was an availability to keep the drawn butter warm Station 2 - the chocolate cake was moist and rich with flavor Station 3 - the omelet was light and fluffy I am not a coffee drinker, but was in the mood for a latte; however, none was served. My S.O. had coffee and orange juice, both were served at room temperature. The wait-staff was okay. They weren't as attentive as they could have but they were responsive to requests, friendly and gracious which was greatly appreciated. read more

We've been to Lautrec several times and it is clearly one of our Top 5 dining experiences of all time. Always different, always surprising, always elegant and exquisite, from food to service. read more

So Lautrec is one of the restaurants in the Nemacolin Woodlands Resort. As such, you may think that it's just for people staying there -- that it's overpriced and overblown because of the captive audience. Don't let that fool you. I'd make a trip just to eat at Lautrec again. It's truly a five star experience, from the decor, to the attentive wait staff, to the incredibly knowledgeable sommeliers, and yes, the food. We opted for the five course chef's tasting menu with wine pairings. Small portions, but you will be full by the end. Selections change constantly, so prepare to be surprised. I highly recommend engaging the sommelier in conversation about the wine(s). You'll learn a lot, and if you have some knowledge and opinions on wines you'll find someone who can tailor selections to your taste. They also have excellent cocktails, including a superior Sazerac, so don't forget to allocate a little blood alcohol budget for that! Reservations pretty much required. read more

All was good except for the fact that I found a piece of plastic in my sorbet. They apologized to us, but left a bitter feeling in my mouth. I did pay over a thousand dollars for the dinner. read more

It was a great experience. Food was good, atmosphere was relaxing. Definitely recommend this place.