I went to XIX Nineteen in the past week for a friend's 21st. The ambiance and decorations were beautiful (perhaps the only good thing about the place). Of course, being at the Bellevue, the restaurant has to at least look nice. It is a bit awkward to get to the restaurant as you need to go down a few different hallways to actually get into the restaurant. Even after you get into the restaurant, the initial "cafe" area is completely empty because it is only open during brunch / lunch hours. You finally see people when you get to the bar area, which has a classy ambiance. You continue down the hall, and you finally come to the dining area, which is spectacular.
The food on the other hand was not that great. The entrees were overpriced, and the meats were overcooked to the point of rubberiness. Although the taste wasn't on par, the food was at least plated nicely!
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| Bread Basket |
It was nice surprise to be served a bread basket before our meal. They actually provide two types of breads: a plain white bread and a cranberry raisin bread. The cranberry raisin soft and sweet, which was delightful to start off with.
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| Pork Osso Buco |
The deconstructed berkshire pork osso buco was disappointing. The meat was overcooked and on the bland side. I was surprised that the meal included bone marrow, which was the better part of the dish. It was fatty and slightly sweet, which was a welcomed aspect of the meal. The caramelized apples on top also complemented the dish with its sweetness. The braised collared greens kind of just laid there and did not really add anything to the dish other than balancing out the meat dish with some green aspect.
There are definitely better restaurants that I would rather eat at again than here. However, if you're looking for ambiance, you probably won't find a great rooftop restaurant such as XIX Nineteen.
Website: http://www.hyatt.com/gallery/nineteen/xix.html
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