Best Restaurants with a Tasting Menu in Carlsbad

Delightful spot with excellent, imaginative food and friendly service. Perfectly balanced portions with excellent choices. The wine recommendation from the sommelier was perfect. We will definitely visit again next time we are in the area.

Excellent service, food and atmosphere. Love this restaurant. Every dish we’ve tried is spectacular!!

Mulvaney's eclectic style was prominent. The Roasted Carrots veggie was incredible, topped with pistachios and fresh herbs. Our favorite dish was the Barramundi Ristoto. The fish had a crispy well well-seasoned skin layer, and the cook was perfect, leaving it moist in the middle. The level of spice with the risotto left me pleasantly surprised. The Gnocchi was layer with pesto. A generous portion but a single note for flavor. It would have been better to share as an appetizer and not the main. The Tuscan Ragu was tasty and a large portion. Our server Tosh was very attentive and really knew the menu and ingredients within each dish.

The food was excellent, with farm-to-table freshness and goodness. The staff and great service made our 23rd wedding anniversary celebration extra special.

EVERYTHING ABOUT OUR EXPERIENCE WAS PHENOMENAL!!! From the time we entered the door, the staff was ready for our arrival. We were warmly welcomed, seated and guided through our 10-course meal with ease and elegance. Our cocktails were incredibly delicious and every bite we had was full of flavor, beautifully plated and perfectly timed! Matsu has a way of surprising you with creative dishes that simultaneously make you feel at home. It was a really fun experience. I’m so glad we got all the extras! I highly recommend! We will definitely be going back.