Citrone - Redlands

My review of Cítrone is ? ? ? ? ? Charmed from the minute I entered. The Host Lauryn gives such a nice warm welcome, and my server Emily is the gold standard. Ethan will make your reservation complete. The vibe here is spectacular high ceiling and glass, lighting targeted for best of ambience and stylish comfort. Lovely in both comfortable seating and background music. Decor is fresh and clean and classy bistro style. Who doesn 't love fresh flowers on the table? There are exposed brick walls and a tin ceiling with decorative pipe vents that are also practical and secretly provide subtle heating and A/C. The restaurant takes you away to a far off destination. The point of being here is the food and drink. Dining alone, I was thrilled to first see numerous half bottles on the menu of wonderful wines, both local and imported. I like 2 glasses with dinner, so these are a blessing to have a freshly opened bottle to enjoy instead of the only by the glass or a full bottle offerings found in most other restaurants. I chose the 1/2 bottle of a sumptuous Brunello and the house Cioppino which made my evening. I finished with a delicious slice of olive oil cake and Graham 's 20 yr. Old Tawny Port. While here, I made another dinner reservation for their next day of service just to confirm then that tonight wasn 't just a dream.

I don't hand out 5 star reviews often and this time I'd give 6 stars if possible to Citrone in Redlands. Last night's dinner was exceptional and the service was stupendous. The ambiance inside is cozy and intimate with an open kitchen in view. I specifically chose Citrone last night to try the veal chop I saw featured on Yelp. Once seated I learned from my server that the veal chop is no longer on the dinner menu and is offered as a special on select nights, and tonight was not one of those nights. My heart sank as I looked over the menu for an alternative. While I trying to decide, a gentleman named Brandon stopped by my table to welcome me to restaurant. I shared my reasoning for visiting, a special celebration, and my heavy-heartedness that the one item I came for was no longer available. With a smile Brandon told me he'd be right back. After a moment he returned to tell me that he had two veal chops, one was spoken for, and the other was available for me. I was thrilled at this news and thanked him profusely. He went above and beyond to make my special night memorable. My dinner consisted of a scallop appetizer served with corn, duck a l'orange, and the superb veal chop with risotto. The scallops were lovely and deliciously light. The flavor and seasoning were exactly what you'd expect from a reputable restaurant. The duck had a savory, crispy skin with succulent, tender meat inside without any gaminess. Lastly, the veal with risotto was one of the most memorable dishes I've ever had. The meat exploded with flavor and decadence. It was juicy and tender like no other meat I've had. The risotto was creamy and buttery and topped with mouthwatering mushrooms. It was so satisfying it could have been an entrée all on its own. In my usual fashion, I concluded my meal with a vanilla bean cheesecake that was airy and light while still having substance. Truly delightful. This evening, there were no leftovers. I joyfully cleared my plates and plan to do it again soon! Bravo Citrone ? For more food reviews and pictures follow me on Instagram @Aimee.Eats

What a pleasant surprise! The food was delicious and Katy, our waitress was incredibly delightful. It is a bit pricey so be prepared to open your wallet. We were a bit surprised to find not even a small surprise for two birthdays after spending over $200 for three simple dinners and two glasses of wine.

This was our first time here. The staff went above and beyond and made date night with my wife a wonderful experience. The food was amazing and the service was exceptional. They said our food took just a little longer than they had hoped but for us it didn't feel long at all! But they gave us each a desert on the house for the trouble anyways. We will definitely be coming back regularly. One of the best dining experiences we've had. Our server, John was awesome.

What a AMAZING Experience our family had! I highly recommend Citrone in Redlands. Brandon the owner went above and beyond to make our evening special. This restaurant is so beautiful inside. The atmosphere is nothing but elegance and class. We we?re able to add our personal touches as well. He even allowed us to bring in a bagpiper and DJ! Let?s get to the staff! AMAZING STAFF. They were prompt, polite friendly doesn?t even cover it. The staff was a complete JOY. They kept EVERYONE happy. Not an easy task with 30 people.The food was a complete dream. They had wonderful fresh Selection. Plenty for all, including gluten free options. Very high end meat, seafood, vegetarian options, as well. Plates came out hot and beautiful. Thank you chef!! I would say our group is fairly picky and everyone was HAPPY. If I could give a 20 star review it wouldn?t be enough. All they way across venue, food, staff, atmosphere ????? thank you John, Emily, Michael, Brandon, Payton, and Katie you all made Citrone a most beautiful experience for our family. Cheers ?