When a splurge is in order, Chardonnay never disappoints. The welcoming ambience and the perennial allure of classic, exquisitely prepared cuisine soothes. And the setting is prettier than ever. After 11 years, Chardonnay remains at the top of its game. The menu fits the tone.
Classics dominate, and most dishes are elegant as opposed to showy.
Plates, although lovely to look at, lack most of the fancy fusions, colorful squiggles or vertical architecture so prominent today. At Chardonnay, the hedonistic indulgences are of a subtler nature. This is a French restaurant of the old school, and one of the few places in Naples that makes diners want to dress up. We relaxed in our deeply cushioned chairs, drinking in the surroundings. Artwork tends toward the masters, like the ornately framed Renoir print we particularly admitted.