Went to Villa Azur last night for its grand opening on 23rd street just west of the Gansevoort Hotel.
This is by far the nicest looking restaurant in Miami. Modern and elegant with an amazing bar, outdoor seating area and décor. They must have spent a fortune on it.
It is owned by Olivier Martinez(boyfriend of Halle Berry), Michael Martin and Jean Philippe Bernard. See bios from website.
The food was excellent as was the service and the music.
Music was not as good as STK but better than anywhere else.
The scene was amazing just live Juvia or the W Hotel which is next door.
Everyone loved the food. Two people said the tuna tartare was the best ever and the loved the branzino. My steak was good but not better than Capital Grill or Sardinia. Not a great choice of salads but those that had the asparagus salad loved.
Both desserts we had were also wonderful.
Valet parking was $20 but there was lots of street parking.
Amazingly the prices were not outrageous. Bill for two with tip was $185 with 2 drinks including their house specialty, The Vie en Rose.
I will definitely go back.
9/10
