Went to Upstairs on the Square a few Fridays ago for Restaurant Week and it was Fun, Fun, Fun. We [were] so excited. Enough Rebecca Black. What the restaurant lacked in vegetarian variety, it more than made up for with talented chefs willing to creatively gap fill on their feet.
Ambience: I felt like I was in what would be Mrs. Havisham's mansion, but livelier. That's right I'm getting literary on you. It was quirky, but energetic. The place gets busy and reservations seem to be a must.
Variety: I didn't see a ton of options on the menu for vegetarians. There was an asparagus salad, a delicious ravioli and a sorbet for dessert. Though, to be fair, most fine dining is limited to one set option for vegetarians during restaurant week.
Asparagus is coming into season, so it was fitting that it made it into the salad. Though I wasn't a fan of the gelatinous blob to the right of the plate.
The pasta was absolutely divine. Creamy, freshly-made, and cheesed to perfection.
I opted for the sorbet for dessert. My goody-bag of sorbets featured blood orange, pear, and pomegranate.
Quality: Exquisite. It's a bit pricey, but I think it's the kind of place you'd want to go with your parents when they visit. For the herbivore's money, I haven't been anywhere better in the Square.
Bottom line: The menu did not scream vegetarian, but the chefs came out and talked us through how they were going to personalize it for us. It was a great touch and won me over. The waiters also listen to what you want and are your advocates in the kitchen. If you say "no egg" they'll make a beeline for the kitchen and make sure your food has no egg.
http://www.upstairsonthesquare.com/
