Helen RandellCelsius Restaurant Review
November 29th 2010 08:26
Located in the heart of Adelaide's food district, Celsius has an intimate dining space which feels very special. The chef, Ayhan Erkoc, is formerly of The Manse, an Adelaide institution. He has created a menu which shows a lot of respect for his ingredients, and diners can choose to go the a la carte pathway, or treat themselves to the eight course degustation.
The decore at Celsius is dark and subtle and we were seated in one of their booths, which is a space just big enough for a table and two comfortable, high backed chairs. Once we were seated, our waiter gently pulled across a sheer black curtain, so it felt very much as though we were in our own private space. For bigger groups, the middle of the restaurant has an open plan eating space and along the opposite wall is a long couch and additional seating.
Individually, Mr Rough Cooking and I picked out an entree and a main, and when we came to order, it turned out we both picked the same things! I wouldn't have minded a little taste of a couple of different dishes, but we were both very happy with our choices. The wine list was extensive and you can order both by the bottle or by the glass.
For entree we had the quail wrapped in prosciutto, with foie gras mousse, parsley root and liquorice. The mousse was rich and creamy and the quail was just amazing - tender and salty. The liquorice was subtle and the parsley root provided a sharp contrast to the rich flavours.
For mains we both had the crispy skinned duck with baby spring vegetables and consumme. Think baby, bright green broad beans, tiny little radishes and young leeks (I did make a comment that when my veggies don't grow properly I can serve them up and call them 'gourmet'). The duck was beautifully cooked and the consumme added a warming flavour burst for each bite.
The presentation of both courses was exceptional and the dining 'experience' was fantastic. The floor staff were both attentive and informative. The pricing is on the high side, but for a special occasion we can all stretch a little!
Overall, I would thoroughly recommend Celsius. For those of you interstate, you should make the trip to try this one, and for those of you in Adelaide... well there's really no excuse not to give this one a go!
www.celsiusrestaurant.com.au
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