Quattro

name of restaurant :: Quattro
address :: 1300 Lamar Street , Houston , Texas , U.S.A. 77010-3017
hours :: M-F 6:30am - 10pm, S-S 7am - 10pm
meals served :: B, L and D
prices :: $$$
dress code :: dressy-casual
reservations :: recommended
website :: www.fourseasons.com/houston/dining.html
review :: Went in for restaurant week.

First course: Summer Melon & Prosciutto di Parma with Asparagus, Endive, Marsala Gastrique. All of the flavors perfectly complimented each element of the appetizer. Even the plainly blanched asparagus struck a balance between the sweet juiciness of the melons with the saltiness of the prosciutto.

Second course: Oven Roasted Stripped Bass on a bed of Little Neck Clams, Fregula, Grape Tomatoes, Basil-Saffron Broth. Everything was delicious and flavorful with the exception of the bass itself. The bass tasted like it had been in the freezer for a long time and the texture was dry and slightly crumbly. I didn't touch the fish after the first two bites but cleaned the plate of everything else.

Third course: Limoncello Panna Cotta topped with Peach Compote, Raspberry & Caramelized Almonds. This was amazing. I never had panna cotta before and didn't know what to expect. It had the texture of flan but a little fluffier. There was also a mildly sweet whipped topping on the panna cotta that perfectly complimented the panna cotta. The peach compote gave it a nice diversion of flavor from the panna cotta and caramelized almonds provided just the perfect amount of texture to the smoothness of this dessert.

Aside from the bass, this meal exceeded my expectations. Don't know if I would go for a nice occasion but will definitely return for next years restaurant week.
rating :: 4 forks
reviewed by :: spankypants