Essenza At The Ritz-carlton, St. Thomas

Address: 6900 Great Bay, St Thomas, United States Of America

Dishes: 35

Reviews: 55

Website: http://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/caribbean/st-thomas/dining/essenza

"The place was beautiful. The service was alright. It took forever for her to come to us at first and she just brought us waters and walked away before we even had a chance to order. We waited a while before we got our check. The chef was very nice and brought our food out to us. I had the risotto which was surprisingly fishy considering it only had prawns with it, so I did not like it very much. My boyfriend ordered the fettuccine allo scoglio which was very good. The pizza di made was good but did not care too much for the scallops. They kinda over powered it. But the Caesar was excellent. Overall, I just didn't find it to up to the quality a Ritz restaurant should have. We had much better...

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Eric

We were disappointed to find out that they no longer served the lasagna, which was the best! Very limited menu and not a lot of pasta on the menu which is what you would expect at an Italian restaurant. So we ordered the pizza which was good.

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Menu - 35 options

All prices are estimates.

Shrimp

Succulent shrimp grilled to perfection, served with a zesty garlic butter sauce and a side of fresh lemon wedges.

Caesar

Crisp romaine with creamy Caesar dressing, croutons, and parmesan shavings.

Risotto

Creamy Arborio rice cooked to perfection, with a rich blend of Parmesan and fresh seasonal vegetables.

Lasagna

Layers of pasta, rich meat sauce, creamy béchamel, and melted cheese baked to perfection.

Ravioli

Delicate pasta pockets filled with a rich blend of cheese and herbs, served in a savory tomato-basil sauce.

Rigatoni

Rigatoni pasta tossed in a rich tomato basil sauce with garlic and parmesan.

Prosciutto

Thin slices of cured Italian ham, delicately salty and savory, perfect for appetizers or pairing with cheese.

Fettuccine

Fettuccine served in a creamy Alfredo sauce with rich Parmesan and a hint of garlic, topped with fresh herbs.

Caesar Salad

Crisp romaine lettuce, Caesar dressing, Parmesan cheese, and croutons.

Caprese Salad

Fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil drizzled with balsamic glaze.

Lobster Ravioli

Delicate pasta filled with rich lobster meat, served in a creamy sauce with hints of garlic and herbs.

Pizza Margherita

Classic Italian pizza with tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, basil, and a drizzle of olive oil on a crispy crust.

Chicken Parmigiana

Breaded chicken breast topped with marinara sauce and melted mozzarella cheese.

Reviews

Travelinghood

★ ★ ★

The service was great but the food quality for a Ritz was below my expectations. I stay at a Ritz 2-3 times a year in various Locations. Their restaurants on sight are high quality. This Ritz is below in quality of food. The hotel and location is beautiful but I believe they need to work on the variety and quality of their food. One of us ordered margarita pizza it was good. The chicken was good and I had a pasta dish good.

User

★

For being a Ritz Carlton restaurant I thought the food was subpar. Since it is an Italian restaurant I thought I would order the pasta with seafood in a light tomato sauce. I should have ordered something else. The pasta was not cooked properly and the seafood did not seem fresh at all. The sauce was light but only because it seemed watered down. Seems like my dish had been made a few hours ago. Overall I was highly disappointed in this Ritz Carlton restaurant.

rebecca

★ ★ ★ ★

The place was beautiful. The service was alright. It took forever for her to come to us at first and she just brought us waters and walked away before we even had a chance to order. We waited a while before we got our check. The chef was very nice and brought our food out to us. I had the risotto which was surprisingly fishy considering it only had prawns with it, so I did not like it very much. My boyfriend ordered the fettuccine allo scoglio which was very good. The pizza di made was good but did not care too much for the scallops. They kinda over powered it. But the Caesar was excellent. Overall, I just didn't find it to up to the quality a Ritz restaurant should have. We had much better...

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