Caruso's

We enjoyed our experience dining at Carusos. The food, atmosphere and overall service was lovely. What stood out the most to us was our fabulous sommelier, Vanessa! She went above and beyond to find the perfect pairing options to accompany an 8-course tasting. We loved speaking with her and learning about her perspective on each wine. She is so knowledgeable and passionate about the industry, which is truly refreshing. She made our night so special, and when were talking about this meal in the future, I have a feeling it will be her attentiveness, graciousness, and kindness that well remember the most. Well definitely be back in the future to say hi. Thank you, Vanessa!
Mar 23rd, 2023

I would give 5 stars for everything but the main course. The service was just outstanding - truly a 5 star staff. The antipasti course was tasty, especially the oysters. The 3 different pastas were served family style. Each was very rich in flavor and so delicious. Dessert was tasty. We paid the $105 upcharge to get the A5 Matsusaka Ribeye and I wasdisappointed. My greatest disappointment was on the portion - a mere 2 slices for a $105 upcharge (see photo). While its accompanying sauce had flavor, the steak itself really wasnt anything noteworthy, unfortunately. But the 2 slices was the killer for me. I wish I had eaten more pasta! If this was a 7 course tasting menu, I wouldnt raise an issue. But for the upcharge, I was expecting a greater portion.
Mar 18th, 2023

Michelin star worthy
Mar 10th, 2023

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Mar 7th, 2023

We had one of the best dining experiences ever at Caruso's! The restaurant is located at the beautiful Rosewood Miramar Hotel and has a full ocean view! Unfortunately, we had a reservation after the sunset so next time we will definitely go earlier so we can take full advantage of the incredible views. There is covered patio seating with heating lamps so it is very cozy and comfortable.We selected the Chef's Tasting Menu with 8 courses at $275pp which I think is a much better choice than the Prix Fixe Dinner menu with 4 courses at $165pp because you get so much more variety with your meal. Although they indicated that the quantity of the food is the same, I prefer to try all the various creations that the chef has to offer.Our server Dan and his team are superb! We truly had a great time conversing with staff. Furthermore, the restaurant manager and Chef Massimo also came out to greet us and they were super friendly and down-to-earth! We were very impressed by the warm welcome and believe that their service and hospitality is why Caruso's was awarded a Michelin star. The tasting menu was exquisite! We were astounded by how delicious each course was and the quality of the seafood. For example, we loved the uni dish as well as the lobster. The sauces that accompanied each dish were so flavorful. The pasta also had a unique burst of flavor inside and the amuse bouche was also delectable. We were even impressed by their house-made bread and butter. We also ordered the soufflé as a supplement which was perfect. The desserts such as 'Our bees went to Ojai' and the house made chocolates were amazing as well. Chef Massimo is a culinary genius. We had an incredible time at Caruso's and believe that they are on their way to more Michelin stars!
Mar 6th, 2023