On the Fox reviews Le Berry Bistro
I've been past Le Berry Bistro on Third St in Geneva many time, I've even shopped the store in the Berry House. I figured it was high time to try this place for dinner. When my companion asked me to try my hand at writing a review, I admit I was somewhat hesitant. I'm more of a "behind the scenes" kind of girl if you know what I mean.

Le Berry Bistro is located on the second floor of the Berry House and is decorated like a French Bistro. The restaurant seemed unusually quiet for a Friday evening but this was a welcome surprise. Maybe that had something to do with the thunderstorm that was passing through, although bad weather usually seems to bring people out rather than keeping them at home. A nice, quiet dinner would suit me just fine.

Our server was friendly and attentive. The bar did not have the bleu cheese-stuffed olives that Ralph always likes with his martini but they were accommodating enough to make some special for him. We decided to forgo the appetizers and just order dinner. Although the evening's specials sounded good, I ordered the Pasta Provencale ($14.95) and Ralph ordered the Chicken Roulade ($14.95), both from the regular menu. The salads before dinner were basic fare, but a great house dressing helped push them just above average. The Pasta Provencale was brimming with shrimp and scallops with spinach and portabella mushrooms served over linguine with a garlic herb sauce. The portion was generous and very tasty but the scallops were a tad over-cooked. The sauce did not seem over-garlic'd, and that was appreciated - as much as I love garlic! The Chicken Roulade appeared to be almost "en croute" for it seemed to be surrounded by a thin crust with the chicken wrapped in spinach. This dish too, was quite tasty and the presentation of the plates was well done, perhaps an 8 out of 10. The only complaint on the Roulade was that it was dry. The roasted red pepper sauce was excellent but the plate needed more of it.

It was a fine evening at a restaurant that should have had far more diners than we saw. And there was more than enough to eat - we took some home - so we were too full for dessert. Do yourself a favor and try Le Berry Bistro. We give it four foxes and we'll be back again. Read more Fox Valley reviews at www.onthefox.com    [29 Oct 2001 18:49:34]

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