Latour - United States

A great experience in an authentic French restaurant. The snails on a pastry with leeks were memorable. We didn't know is a BYOB, but next time we'll be prepared. We went on a Tuesday night, and able to find a table. Weekends you need reservation, as many times we passed by, and they were packed.

My partner and I had a wonderful experience dining with friends yesterday at Latour. This is a fantastic boutique type establishment tucked in the center of Ridgewood by the railroad station which I haven’t reviewed in a year. Reservation was done via Open Table and waited almost a month. The menu offers a few solid options from the French répertoire to include escargots and foie gras. Our server was Hilal who read the special menu and brought out complimentary rolls to us. As appetizers, we started with Diver Scallops Rockefeller with Spinach and bacon, aged Gouda glaçage, special baked Brie cheese with sliced grapes, sliced apples with small salad and the Roasted Beet Salad consisting of Goat cheese fondue, pumpkin-spiced almonds. For entrees, we’ve ordered Short Ribs Stroganoff with Buttered pasta, garlic breadcrumb gratinée, Filet of Beef Wellington Napoleon with Layered puff pastry, wild mushroom duxelle, paté de foie gras, veal demi glacé, Herb-Crusted Salmon with mashed potato, vegetable du jour, Horseradish Cream Sauce, two specials were the Cassoulet (a hearty slow-simmered stew of sausage, duck confit , pork, and white beans and Filet of Halibut with the beurre blanc sauce. Unfortunately we didn’t have any room for desserts. Each meal continues to be so well thought out, tasty and so perfectly executed that one must make multiple visits to try everything on the menu. Chef/owner Michael came out and spent a few minutes talking with each of the tables. Do yourself a favor and go to this place as you will be extremely happy which we can continue to recommend.

Fine dining right in your backyard. Each meal has been so well thought out, and so perfectly executed that one must make multiple visits to try everything on the menu. I've never been disappointed. Chef making the time to visit with each table is an elegant touch and is always my top choice for a special dinner.

Love Latour, a gentle evening for just good food with my son. Good spot to relax and have a quiet dinner. I think that is the appeal for me. It is no rush, easy, fine service restaurant. The food is delicious, could be a bit hotter. But I love going to Latour.

Great night out with my wife. Food was very good. We had the escargot and the special seafood crepe as appetizers. Short rib stroganoff for main meal. Chef came out and spent a few minutes talking with each of the tables. Can't wait for next time to try some more of the dishes.