Latour Restaurant, Ridgewood, NJ: A Dining Review
Ridgewood, NJ
201-445-5056
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Restaurant Highlights
Fare: French American - Contemporary
Price: Expensive
Food Quality: 3 Stars
Service: 3 Stars
Decor: 2 1/2 Stars
Overall Rating: 3 Stars
Note: Four star Rating System from 1/2 stars= poor to Four stars = Best in Class
Excellent French Cuisine, one of the best in the area.
Noise Level: Moderate - High
Dress: Upscale Casual
Recommended For: Diners who enjoy well prepared French cuisine with formal, old world ambiance and excellent fine dining amenities.
Not Recommended For: Diners who prefer more eclectic dishes and being served an alcoholic drink, or a more casual dining experience with lower prices and large portions.
Recommended dishes: When available, The Coq au Vin with Burgundy wine, wild mushroom ragout with pearl onions, potato and vegetable du jour; Grand Marnier Duck; and the Beef Wellington Napoleon.
Liquor: BYOB
Restaurant Review
Latour restaurant is an upscale, "old world" contemporary French restaurant and a ideal place for a romantic dining experience or to celebrate a special occasion with family or friends.
Latour restaurant is very popular with the high income 55+ dining patrons.
Chef-owner Michael Latour a graduate of Johnson and Wales University in Rhode Island, and honed his skills at Ritz-Carlton and Four Seasons in Manhattan, and at the former L'Auberge de France in Wayne, NJ.
The seasonal menu changes twice a year with items that are well prepared, attractively presented French cuisine with a contemporary flair.
The setting gives off a European feel with it's timber-framed house
located near the Ridgewood train station. The interior is elegant and
cozy with wooden floors, pressed tin ceilings, attractive colorful
window treatments, soft lighting, and tables set with linen, candles,
and fresh flowers. There's a small Eiffel Tower hanging over a door
frame, some framed photos on the walls, and knick-knacks by the picture
window in front.
The service at Latour restaurant is friendly and professional, though slightly pretentious.
They are family and Child friendly with a kids Menu.
Latour Restaurant is open 6 days/week: For Dinner Tuesday - Thursday 5:00pm - 10:00pm, Friday & Saturday 5:00pm - 11:00pm, and Sunday 4:00pm - 9:00pm. For Lunch Tuesday - Friday 11:30am -2:30pm
(updated: December, 2018)
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