Reviews for Bardo in Charlotte, NC
They tried. We had the pleasure of going to Bardo when they first opened. It was a wonderful gastronomic experience! We were... excited to return now that they have converted to a full tasting menu. However, our excitement waned immediately upon arrival.The new street graffiti aesthetic is a far cry from the simple elegance the space previously embodied. It's not that the art onthe walls is bad, it just seems so forced - out of place. I actually really enjoyed the music selection. They played several ofour favorite songs and several throwbacks I hadn't heard in years. The problem is the music is SO LOUD ????. Most tasting menurestaurants give you a menu so you know what you are eating. Bardo does not. The servers attempt to explain the menu, but themusic is so loud you can't hear them. When we asked the server to repeat herself, she said "WHAT?!" Then I asked if they alwayskeep the music this loud. She responded, "WHAT?!" It was like talking to Lil Jon. "Have you ever considered turning it down sowe can hear each other?" To which she just shook her head and walked away. Okay, not a great start, but we'll roll with it???????. I ordered an old fashioned. The server talked me into trying "Bardo's version of an old fashioned." It was not good. Anold fashioned is sweet. This was bitter, closer to a Manhattan than an old fashioned. The first course arrived shortly after.I'd love to tell you what we ate, but they didn't give us a menu and we couldn't hear our server. It was good enough, but notmagical. The next dish was good, but a small portion (tasting menu, obviously). I started thinking about how much I would enjoybeing somewhere else and eating something else. That is a BAD SIGN ????. The star of the menu was the jellyfish noodle curry. Itwas FANTASTIC! It was followed by a fried rice that was the most lack-luster course of the night. It looked unappetizing andtasted like frozen store-bought fried rice with wasabi peas thrown on top. It reminded me of the f Read more
This place is incredible. The food is amazing, the drink pairings are perfect, and the wait staff is exceptional. We did the... seven course tasting, and we will definitely be back for the twelve. Read more
This was an amazing experience! The creativity behind each course and each cocktail was unbelievable. The service was great and... everyone was so nice and knowledgeable. Keep up the awesome work and thank you for an awesome experience! Read more
I’m so behind reviewing my birthday dinner at Bardo last month! I came in with my parents for a 7 course dinner and LOVED my... experience. My parents aren’t well versed in the food scene so they didn’t understand why it was so expensive but, keep inmind, you’re also paying for the experience that’s outlined on their website! The Good: I mean, the food. It’sincredible. Each course, a tasting menu experience, is only a couple of bites. You don’t get a menu and don’t get to pickwhat you want but you CAN specify foods to omit when you make reservations. I don’t eat veal so they subbed the veal coursefor a vegetarian course that was delicious. I wish I could remember what everything was but I do remember the beef tartare, afarro dish with an egg, hearts of pal m with a strawberry mousse…I can’t remember everything but I really loved each dish.The dessert course was fantastic- it was a red bean ice cream with a type of cake and mousse-like cheese - incredible (I’m sosorry for butchering the descriptions of these courses!!). Service was ON POINT. Our server rattled off the details of each dishwith amazing recall and always kept our drinks full. Loved the ambience as well - artsy, intimate, cozy. The Meh: if I had todissect one thing, I was a bit disappointed in the cocktails I had. I ordered the Bartenders Choice because I love whenmixologists get creative and go nuts on cocktails. Our server told us Bardo’s mixologists were some of the best in Charlotte.For the first drink, I told our server they could do whatever they wanted but I didn’t care for sweet cocktails. Well, Thecocktail was sweet. It was good, but sweet. Similar thing happened with the next round. I still enjoyed both drinks, as much asI can for sweeter ones, but didn’t find them to be particularly inventive. Oh well! The Bad: nothing noted. Again, do keepin mind this is a tasting menu so if you have a huge appetite, you may want to nosh on something beforehand. We weredelightfully full after Read more
We did the full tasting menu with drink pairing. An absolutely stunning event. So many dishes were like a flavor journey. If you... love super high end food and want to ball out, this is it. Read more
Absolutely phenomenal. You must give this place a shot of you claim to be a foodie! I surprised my S.O. with a fancy night out... and we were so lucky to be placed right by the open kitchen. We had so much fun watching the passion flow through the chefs.Everything tasted amazing, drinks are gorgeous! Do yourself a favor and check out Bardo. Read more
This was our 12 course tasting menu with beverage pairing. The food is amazing and visually stunning. If you are searching for... a true high-end dining experience you need look no further. The staff is extraordinary, accommodating and exceptionallyknowledgeable about each and every dish as well as the cocktails that are served. The bar staff is extraordinary, far beyondany I've seen in Charlotte yet. If you have the opportunity to spend the evening with these guys I suggest it, you will thankme for the recommendation! Riley was our host for the evening, he did an amazing job. Read more
We loved, loved, loved Bardo! The food was amazing! We really enjoyed the creative tasting menu. The night we were there, the... menu was based on "nostalgia" and the 10 courses were upscale, delicious takes on various childhood favorites. In addition tocreative, beautifully presented and delicious food, the service at Bardo was wonderful! The staff were kind and engaging. Andthe atmosphere at the restaurant was very cool. Our party ranged in age from 52 down to 15 and a great time was had by all. Definitely check Bardo out! It's well worth the money and the trip. Read more