It’s not often you find quail on a set lunch menu, let alone one that is cooked and presented so perfectly it sent everyone who had a piece, into rapturous exclamations.
The petite fowl, with a brioche stuffing, was cooked till nicely tender and juicy. It was then neatly carved and plated with Swiss chard, pistachio gremolata, fennel purée, caramelised Comice pears and natural quail jus. I found the little elements of sweetness to go so well with the quail.
If you are looking for a lovely natural light-flooded restaurant with several options across all three categories in their set lunch menu, I highly recommend Spago. At $45++, the value they offer is as astonishing as the deliciousness of their food.