The restaurant, now in its second season, is at Grand Cul de Sac, a bit off the “beaten path“ . . . & hasn’t gotten much “love” on the Forum. I’m writing again, nonetheless, to offer praise. IMO, it is a standout among dining options . . . for numerous reasons, not least of which is its prix fixe menu of 55E for three courses (a choice of two starter items & two “mains”). (BTW, apart from the prix fixe menu, there also is an à la carte menu.)
The wine list, moreover, is monumental . . . an enormously extraordinary gift to oenophiles: 20 pages of thoughtfully curated wines ranging in price from 75E (Vins Blanc, Corse — Comte Abbatucci, Faustine 2025) to 24,900E (Vins Rouge, Domaine de la Romanée Couti, Romanée-Conti Grand cru 2022). Partner, Host, & Sommelier Julien G will gently & sensitively guide you through wine selection, depending on taste & budget. My selection (with guidance of Julien) was an outstanding, smooth, refreshing (especially on a warm, rainy-humid evening), certified organic wine of the Rhône Valley in France.
For dinner, I chose a starter from the à la carte menu — “Cocollos #3” oysters from France . . . probably the most plump, flavorful, & succulent oysters I’ve ever enjoyed! (I’m still rapturously thinking about them!j
From the prix fixe menu, I chose as a first course Scambled eggs . . . “made with love” & truffles. Breathtaking!
My main course was a white fish, similar to Sea Bass -- very light & flaky, grilled with olive oil (a concession to my DF limitation) . . . served on a bed of risotto prepared in Almond milk (another gracious concession by Partner/Chef Julien Morel).
In lieu of the prix fixe dessert, I was offered the Chocolate mousse — though I only tasted it sparingly, it clearly was “out of this world” — reminiscent of the unrivaled chocolate mousse made by Albert Balayn at his famed “La Gloriette.”
Service, unfortunately, is a bit dysfunctional . . . though it was salvaged for me by my long acquaintance with Julien G, from days of knowing him at “Chez Gus,” a delight that rapidly (& regrettably) passed through the Gustavia scene in, it seems, a disagreement among its partners.
All in all, Amnios is — IMO — a must-visit island restaurant. Modest style, unpretentious, comfortable, warmly friendly, & attractive setting & design. Here are a few images to illustrate.
The Juliens.
Enjoy!
The wine list, moreover, is monumental . . . an enormously extraordinary gift to oenophiles: 20 pages of thoughtfully curated wines ranging in price from 75E (Vins Blanc, Corse — Comte Abbatucci, Faustine 2025) to 24,900E (Vins Rouge, Domaine de la Romanée Couti, Romanée-Conti Grand cru 2022). Partner, Host, & Sommelier Julien G will gently & sensitively guide you through wine selection, depending on taste & budget. My selection (with guidance of Julien) was an outstanding, smooth, refreshing (especially on a warm, rainy-humid evening), certified organic wine of the Rhône Valley in France.
For dinner, I chose a starter from the à la carte menu — “Cocollos #3” oysters from France . . . probably the most plump, flavorful, & succulent oysters I’ve ever enjoyed! (I’m still rapturously thinking about them!j
From the prix fixe menu, I chose as a first course Scambled eggs . . . “made with love” & truffles. Breathtaking!
My main course was a white fish, similar to Sea Bass -- very light & flaky, grilled with olive oil (a concession to my DF limitation) . . . served on a bed of risotto prepared in Almond milk (another gracious concession by Partner/Chef Julien Morel).
In lieu of the prix fixe dessert, I was offered the Chocolate mousse — though I only tasted it sparingly, it clearly was “out of this world” — reminiscent of the unrivaled chocolate mousse made by Albert Balayn at his famed “La Gloriette.”
Service, unfortunately, is a bit dysfunctional . . . though it was salvaged for me by my long acquaintance with Julien G, from days of knowing him at “Chez Gus,” a delight that rapidly (& regrettably) passed through the Gustavia scene in, it seems, a disagreement among its partners.
All in all, Amnios is — IMO — a must-visit island restaurant. Modest style, unpretentious, comfortable, warmly friendly, & attractive setting & design. Here are a few images to illustrate.
The Juliens.
Enjoy!
