The Charles

First time going to the Charles last night and it was great. My husband and I celebrated our wedding anniversary there and they were so accommodating. So many of the staff stopped by our table to greet us and made us feel special. The food was excellent as well. I hope when we visit again we can try a different seasonal menu. Wine selection was great as well. The vibe is very romantic and intimate. Nate made sure we had a great time. He had such great energy and wide knowledge of the food and drinks. They also have complimentary valet which is a plus. Will definitely be back.

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🍒 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.
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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.

Friends recommended The Charles based on food and it being a part of the Duro family. We expected fantastic food, but were not expecting absolutely outstanding service from everyone in the restaurant, particularly our waiter, Rome.

Prior to arriving we perused the menu and had a game plan – this is normal, or we get a little crazy! 🙂 Once we arrived, Rome informed us they offer the Duro Experience from Thanksgiving to New Years, which is a 4 course meal left up to the chef. We ordered that and we’re not disappointed! Everything was delicious and some courses consistented of more than one item.

Would highly recommend and plan to return!

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!