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Beacon is the best and cutest little town! So much to do and so many places to eat so we had a hard time deciding. We picked Cafe Amarcord and were not disappointed. The inside was beautiful and fancy but we chose outdoor dining off to the side. Our waiter (I think Ken) was pleasant and felt natural, like he knew his stuff and wasn't trying too hard. Our cocktails looked and tasted artisan. I think about $13 each so certainly on the pricey side but my husband and I don't get time out for ourselves too frequently so it was worth the splurge. We got some warm toasty break with this dipping sauce. The bread pretty much serviced as a vessel to get a giant heaping mouthful of the sauce. I asked what was in it and promptly forgot but it was tomato based. Trust me, yummy!! I had the meyer lemon rabbit. I love lemo but have yet to try rabbit. It tasted like chicken and was over polenta and some braised veggies. I honestly would've liked even more lemon taste or maybe some capers but I would order it again. My husband had the duck ragu and was very happy. This isn't a place I would go to all the time. It is fancy and pricey but I would certainly go back for an anniversary or special occasion.

The Stuffed Burger is easily the best sit-down restaurant burger in Beacon, possibly in all of Dutchess county. It's the least expensive entree on the menu but is completely mind blowing. I ended up getting the Cuban Mule, which was a drink special and that too was easily the best drink I've had in Beacon. Unfortunately it's not on the regular, but the Cuban Mule really did knock it out of the park. The ambiance is dimly lit and great for a romantic or chill evening, but I understand that's not for everyone. The real reason this is only rated 4 stars instead of 5 is because the dessert was just not up to par with the rest of the food. It just seemed like your regular, run of the mill restaurant dessert options in terms of selection and flavor. Not bad, but certainly not great and nowhere near the quality of the rest of the food.

Excellent cocktail and wine list. Tomato salad and pork chop were perfect. Nice ambiance and warm space. Great service.

Check the menu before you go best pork chop I ever had!!! The server said cook recommended it medium, it was going closer MR. I hate to send book back, but for the price I paid (plus I was hungry)! When it came back, it was perfect!! Absolutely delicious, the accusations that came with him, I can't speak because I didn't even try them. My BF ordered a special pasta with crab meat. He swore it, so I'd say it was good too! I regret not doing any other pictures, but I was so excited to see Stella Cidrè outside Europe! Check the menu before you go it is a completely different place, not a run of the mill restaurant. I wouldn't have thought we had a problem, but if it wasn't for the special, there wouldn't have been anything my BF dignity just eating because the style of cooking and what they were preparing and with some main dishes. Prefect place for drinks, but overpriced again! $12 for my beer. The wine list, as others have mentioned, is great with something for everyone, but again pour small!! It is very small and picturesque, so if you do not want to get closer to other people, this is not the place for you, as we hear about every conversation. Book this note!!!

The restaurant had a delightful atmosphere, featuring warm furnishings and vintage posters with dim lighting that created a cozy vibe. The food was excellent, albeit a bit pricey, but definitely worth it. The service was outstanding. The reason for the four-star rating is their inability to provide separate checks for my party of 12.