La Camelia - Mount Kisco

We picked up an order of Paella Valenciana. It is the saltiest paella we have ever tasted. There was hardly any rice, clams and mussels overcooked, chorizo not sliced properly. I think a cup of salt was used in this dish. Seems like salt was the main ingredient. Wow!

We went for lunch today as part of Hudson Valley restaurant week and had a good experience. The restaurant takes outdoor reservations on open table and the outdoor area is quite nice covered with a high ceiling, windows along the long wall but open on both of the shorter walls to allow airflow. Good heat lamps too, although despite calling yesterday to confirm that they in fact had heat lamps, when we first arrived we were told that they had no fuel for them. We expressed our great disappointment (it was approximately 50° and a bit windy today) and someone did come out and was able to turn two of them on. We had the Empanadillas Gallegas (veal meat turnovers) and Arroz de Pato (shredded duck with paella rice) to start with. Entrees were Costela de Vaca (braised black angus short ribs over linguine) and Bitoque (black angus strip steak with egg fries). And dessert was Chocolate Mousse and Flan.

The very loud band and the rough crowd bothered our evening meal. the service was emphasized. many tapas were not available and we were not notified until our order was taken. Unfortunately, eating was not very good. tapas came to the table lukewarm and were not so delicious. we will not return soon.

This is a great place to go and have a good meal in a cozy atmosphere. hurried with an unusual feeling to clear her table. the personal is an amazing team. and if they want to meet just a few colleagues or friends for a drink, they have a big bar and a big barkeeper called rui make some great drinks. I had a great time at the silvester with food drinks and music and the ball drop on the bar TV and a champagne toast at midnight. I would recommend you stop after la camelia and have a great time.

We and our guests have a wonderful experience. great service. great food. perfect host. this was a great place for a New Year's dinner with great friends. we were never rushed. only sat and enjoyed everything. for over 40 years in the opposite, we have never experienced the restaurant. we will definitely be for lost time. it was perfect.