George Restaurant — Restaurant in Naples

Atmosphere: 4/5 Service: 3/5 Food: 1.5/5 for that level Wine-pairing: 1/5 for that level Price: 1.5/5

As a couple who loves eating at & trying new Michelin Star restaurants, we even fly to other cities just for the restaurants - regularly. We have to say, this was by far the weakest experience - even weaker than many “Michelin recommended” restaurants - & we cannot understand how they received the star, nor can we recommend it for fine-dining. In detail:

The restaurant is located on the top floor of a 5* hotel with a great view - even on Mt. Vesuvio. Interior is OK hence 4/5 points.

Service was friendly & willing, but neither cordial nor insightful. The sommelier seemed not too knowledgable & couldn‘t share much about the wine. The pairing itself was by far the weakest we’ve had & the wines themselves rather boring, simple, seemed too young & not balanced. (E.g. a Chardonnay, that doesn’t taste like Chardonnay; a cocktail, where they wanted to show creativity, that we really could not drink, etc.)

Food was ok but ordinary. It lacked the common sophistication & refinement that Michelin Star restaurants usually have. Some dishes were really boring & others too crazy without being balanced (& we’ve had desserts with garlic elsewhere that were amazing etc. - so we’re open to that). Neither were they balanced within themselves nor amongst each other. Also, it was simply way too much food - esp. on the carbs (e.g. bread course in the middle of the menu - right in a row with risotto & pasta & after we’d had 1x bread at the start already). On the neighboring table, we heard the woman say “I’m so full I can’t eat anything anymore” & the waiter responded “well, you have five more dishes to go”. Is that really the point of fine dining?

They couldn‘t really handle the glutenfree menu either - despite having asked before & despite them having reassured us several times at the beginning of the dinner! To give examples: they served beer (as one course of the wine-pairing) - if we hadn‘t asked about it, it would‘ve been too late; bread crumbs as a topper on one dish; don‘t even want to know about the sauces. In a restaurant on that level we do expect - especially when asking several times beforehand - that that is doable.

Last but not least, the price of 250€ for the 9-course menu & 145€ for the wine-pairing is everything but justified for this experience.

Overall, maybe there was something we missed / didn’t understand in the menu. Though for us, we are going to stick to the many other fine-dining & Michelin Star...

From the moment I made reservations at George Restaurant a few weeks in advance of my trip to Napoli, the customer service I received was impeccable. I emailed back and forth a few times with our dates, our dietary requirements (one vegetarian, one who could eat fish but not meat), and to a request a birthday surprise. Responses were always prompt, warm, and helpful.

Fast forward to our reservation, a Thursday evening at 19:45, the earliest seating available. George Restaurant is located in the impeccable Parker's Hotel. We were a few minutes early so waited on the restaurant's terrace and simply admired the remarkable view over the city and the Bay of Naples. Once seated, we received impeccable service from Enrico, Giovanni, and two other young men whose names I did not catch throughout the evening. My husband and I both chose the Naturae Felix tasting menu, which was vegetarian. I appreciated a high-end restaurant like this having a vegetarian tasting menu available without having to make special accommodations. My husband wanted to try fish, so they happily subbed in fish for his main dish.

The creativity, the presentation, the description, and the flavours of each dish were exceptional. It truly was a culinary journey and the Chef's vision was clear and perfectly executed. There was only one dish out of seven that wasn't to my liking, and that is only because of my personal tastes, not the way it was cooked or prepared. Highlights of the menu were a tiny, bite-sized margherita pizza that was somehow the most delicious pizza I had on a three-week trip in Italy, and the Pomod'oro, a "simple" spaghetti with sauce crafted from seven types of tomatoes. Outstanding! I will never forget the taste of that tomato sauce and will dream of it until I get to taste it again. I'm not a wine expert, but the wine list was long and the recommendations suited our tastes well. Even though dessert was included with the tasting menu, they brought out an additional "Tanti Auguri" cake for my husband which I greatly appreciated.

By the end of the meal we were both extremely full and happy. Overall we were there for over three hours, so take that into account when making your reservation. Grazie George Restaurant per un'esperienza...

My friends and I recently had the privilege of dining at George Restaurant in Napoli, and I can confidently say that this was a dining experience beyond compare. From the moment we stepped through the doors, we were transported into a world of gastronomic wonder.

The Michelin-starred dinner at George was a symphony of flavors that danced across our palates. The taste testing menu was a true masterpiece, a journey through creativity and culinary artistry that left us speechless. Each dish was a carefully crafted work of art, bursting with innovative combinations that both surprised and delighted us. The staff at George Restaurant are true professionals, exhibiting a level of knowledge, passion, and warmth that elevated the entire experience. They guided us through the menu with genuine enthusiasm, explaining the origins of each ingredient and the inspiration behind every dish. Their attention to detail and dedication to creating a memorable evening for us was truly exceptional. The balcony was huge and the views were magical.

The ambiance of the restaurant was elegant and inviting, setting the perfect stage for our culinary adventure. The attention to detail was evident in every aspect, from the carefully chosen table settings to the soothing ambiance that allowed us to savor every moment. Every aspect of our dining experience at George was impeccable, and it's an evening that will forever remain etched in our memories. George Restaurant is a true treasure in Napoli's culinary landscape, and I can't recommend it highly enough. Prepare to be dazzled, delighted, and ultimately moved by the exquisite flavors and unparalleled service that await you. A total...