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Name: Essenza at The Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas
Address: 6900 Great Bay, St Thomas, VI, United States, 00802
Telephone: (340) 775-3333 ext. 8128
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.2

Essenza at The Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas

4.2 (55)

$30 and under

Italian

6900 Great Bay, St Thomas, VI 00802

About this restaurant

Romantic
Great for outdoor dining
Great for scenic views

With every part of the dining experience we hope to leave our guests with the Essenza (Essence) of what matters to us: delicious, rustic Italian fare served in an unforgettably beautiful landscape. Whether it’s a dish featuring locally sourced seafood or prosciutto imported directly from Parma, Essenza offers familiar Italian dishes crafted and served to feel like home, paired with a superb selection of wines and pristine cocktails.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Open daily for dinner, 6pm-12am
Phone number
(340) 775-3333 ext. 8128
Website
http://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/caribbean/st-thomas/dining/essenza
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
Facilities: Semi-private areas, parties can enjoy custom menus.

Location
6900 Great Bay, St Thomas, VI 00802
Neighborhood
St Thomas
Parking details
Valet parking is complimentary
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Le Figaro$12.00
Inspired by the intense flavors of sweet Northern Italian figs. Hennessy VS, fig, sour mix, orange curacao, cinnamon stick
Aged in Tuscany$14.00
A tribute to the world's best balsamic vinegar from Modena. Bacardi Gold, strawberry, mint, lime juice, balsamic, simple syrup, black pepper
Verdino$14.00
A celebration of basil: a staple of Italian cuisine. Gordon's Gin, green apple juice, simple syrup, fresh basil, white grapes
Sicilian Mojito$9.00
An Italian twist on a Caribbean classic. Bacardi Superior, orange and lemon, mint, brown sugar, soda
Aperitivo$14.00
Our take on Italy's most popular pre-dinner cocktail. Campari, La Marca Prosecco, cherry purée, soda

House Crafted Limoncello

House Crafted Limoncello
A traditional Tuscan recipe, using local lemons for a sweet, refreshing aperitif or digestif
- Shot$5.00
- Bottle$28.00

Vino Bianco - By the Glass

La Marca, Prosecco, Veneto, Italy$15.00
Vibrant bouquet of apple, white peach and honeysuckle
Pighin, Pinot Grigio, Fruili-Venezia Giulia$14.00
Citrus notes and white fruit. Lively acidity
Pio Cesare Gavi, Cortese, Piemonte, Gavi$15.00
Ripe fruit, freshness and a clean, spicy nose
Banfi "La Pettegola", Vermentino, Tuscany$12.00
Fruity bouquet of apricot and grapefruit
Nozzole "Le Bruniche", Chardonnay, Tuscany$14.00
Citrus and exotic fruit. Medium-full body
Planeta Chardonnay, Sicily$21.00
Crisp, creamy, soft and round. Refreshing acidity. Toasted cereal aromas

Vino Rosso - By the Glass

Michele Chiarlo "Le Orme", Barbera d'Asti$14.00
Rich ripe fruit on the nose and an elegant palate
Marchisi Di Frescobaldi "Nipozzano", Chianti Rufina Reserva, Tuscany$17.00
Blackberry, blueberry and cherry. Sweet notes of cotton candy, clove and nutmeg
Allegrini Valpollicella, Veneto$15.00
Bright, tangy and fruity with aromas of blueberries, banana and sour cherry
Masi "Campofiorin" Ripasso, Veneto$15.00
Rich, intense cherries and berries, good length and soft tannins
Banfi "La Lus", Albarossa, Nebiollo/Barbera, Piemonte$16.00
Cherry and plum intermingle with notes of vanilla and licorice

Antipasti

Caesar Salad$14.00
Romaine, white anchovy, herb crouton
Insalata Caprese$18.00
Burrata, local tomato, aged balsamic, olive tapenade
Insalata Del Contadino$13.00
Mixed greens, pancetta, poached egg, parmesan vinaigrette
Frito Misto$22.00
Shrimp, calamari, capers, tomato aioli
Carpaccio Di Manzo$18.00
Black truffle vinaigrette, shaved Grana Parmesan
Antpasti Di Prosciutto$19.00
Aged balsamic, cippolini onions

Pasta

Fiocchi$28.00
Caramelized pear, spinach, gorgonzola cream, toasted walnuts
Lobster Ravioli$38.00
Caribbean lobster, Grey Goose vodka sauce
Rigatoni$36.00
Four-hour braised short ribs, Barolo wine jus, cherry tomatoes
Lasagna$28.00
Classic lasagna in beef Bolognese sauce
Spaghetti$28.00
Aged tenderloin meatballs, fresh basil, extra virgin olive oil

Pizze

Prosciutto$22.00
Prosciutto de Parma, baby arugula, marinara
Margherita$18.00
Clevedon Farm tomato sauce, garden basil
White Clam$22.00
Garlic cream, shaved fennel, lemon

Secondi

Di Vitello a La Griglia$47.00
Essenza Tuscan 16 oz. veal chop, baby greens, white balsamic vinaigrette
Pollo Alla Parmigiana$34.00
Linguini, marinara, parmesan cream
Gamberi$37.00
Head-on prawns, roasted sweet potato and mascarpone ravioli, allspice butter
Arrostro Pan Bronzino$37.00
Pan roasted Mediterranean sea bass, asparagus, fingerling potatoes, caper berries, Pinot Grigio sauce
Cernia Scottato$38.00
Seared grouper filet, house made plantain gnocchi, poached lobster, thyme jus

What 55 people are saying

Essenza at The Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.2

4.2 based on all time ratings

4.0Food
4.0Service
4.3Ambience
3.5Value

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55 Reviews

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PatrickC VIP
New York City24 reviews
2.0
Dined on August 17, 2017
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Food was average, at best. Service was very food and accomodaring. Menu selection quite limited
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Stonecoldmd
Philadelphia County8 reviews
4.0
Dined on August 5, 2017
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Stayed at Ritz St Thomas for a week long vacation with my wife and daughters (24 and 22). We ate primarily on site and the food here was terrific. Thought a little pricey esp wine list. But it is the Ritz. Overall a wonderful restaurant. Limoncello terrific
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OpenTable Diner
Cleveland / Akron / Canton2 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 15, 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service was impeccable and the food delicious! We did not take advantage of the patio seating, but enjoyed the ambiance in the main dining room.
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foodie1 VIP
Houston77 reviews
3.0
Dined on July 4, 2017
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
We were disappointed to find out that they no longer served the lasagna, which was the best! Very limited menu and not a lot of pasta on the menu which is what you would expect at an Italian restaurant. So we ordered the pizza which was good.
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EEH17 VIP
Atlantic City / South Jersey Shore10 reviews
2.0
Dined on June 17, 2017
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
For being a Ritz Carlton restaurant I thought the food was subpar. Since it is an Italian restaurant I thought I would order the pasta with seafood in a light tomato sauce. I should have ordered something else. The pasta was not cooked properly and the seafood did not seem fresh at all. The sauce was light but only because it seemed watered down. Seems like my dish had been made a few hours ago. Overall I was highly disappointed in this Ritz Carlton restaurant.
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Susanguts88
Caribbean1 review
1.0
Dined on June 13, 2017
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The restaurant was dirty. The menu had stains on it. The seat cushions at the bar were ripped. And my meal was not cooked. I'm just shocked that this restaurant was in a Ritz Carlton
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Ohgeorge VIP
Tampa / Central Florida West196 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 19, 2017
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Dined twice, both times for dinner. We deemed the food very good, but not always to our personal taste but cannot downgrade it for that. For example, we prefer our pasta al dente and theirs is more done. We like our sauces a tad lighter, theirs a a bit heavier, but that we deemed a matter of taste. Pasta is made daily on a pasta table set up in the foyer. We had a specialty of the day one evening, ravioli stuffed with veal and ricotta cheese, that was heavenly. It was worthy of a top grade from Michelin. Front of the house under Kathleen, on one evening, and Manu, on the other, was attentive and friendly. Understanbly, locals who were servers not that knowledgeable about Italian cuisine. Kudos to both Manu and Katheeen for keeping matters top-shelf RC with staff drawn from the island. If you're accustomed to Babbo, Felidia, Il Mulino, etc. fare from NYC, this is not quite it, but more than acceptable and much to our liking. Chatting with the Chef before ordering always helps.
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OpenTable Diner
Atlanta5 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 17, 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was cooked perfectly! Branzino was grilled to perfection. They knew we were celebrating our anniversary and bought champagne to our table complementary! Wonderful service and lovely view by the water!
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JJJJJjJj VIP
Phoenix / Arizona84 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 28, 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Fettuccine was really good with sausage and mushroom, also try the meat and cheese starter, very good!
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MJ84
Fort Lauderdale2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 10, 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and dining experience. We ate outside with a beautiful view of the moon shining on the water & had friendly, knowledgeable service. The chef went table to table introducing himself & chatting, which was very nice. The food was fantastic & prepared exactly as we ordered, we had the rabbit, the pork chop & a scallop pizza. The restaurant is simple in decor but beautiful & a warm environment in which to dine.
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6900 Great Bay, St Thomas, VI 00802

Additional information

Neighborhood
St Thomas
Hours of operation
Open daily for dinner, 6pm-12am
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Valet parking is complimentary
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/caribbean/st-thomas/dining/essenza
Phone number
(340) 775-3333 ext. 8128
Private party facilities
Facilities: Semi-private areas, parties can enjoy custom menus.

Essenza at The Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas

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Essenza Unico

Le Figaro$12.00

Aged in Tuscany$14.00

Verdino$14.00

Sicilian Mojito$9.00

Aperitivo$14.00

House Crafted Limoncello

House Crafted Limoncello

Vino Bianco - By the Glass

La Marca, Prosecco, Veneto, Italy$15.00

Pighin, Pinot Grigio, Fruili-Venezia Giulia$14.00

Pio Cesare Gavi, Cortese, Piemonte, Gavi$15.00

Banfi "La Pettegola", Vermentino, Tuscany$12.00

Nozzole "Le Bruniche", Chardonnay, Tuscany$14.00

Planeta Chardonnay, Sicily$21.00

Vino Rosso - By the Glass

Michele Chiarlo "Le Orme", Barbera d'Asti$14.00

Marchisi Di Frescobaldi "Nipozzano", Chianti Rufina Reserva, Tuscany$17.00

Allegrini Valpollicella, Veneto$15.00

Masi "Campofiorin" Ripasso, Veneto$15.00

Banfi "La Lus", Albarossa, Nebiollo/Barbera, Piemonte$16.00

Antipasti

Caesar Salad$14.00

Insalata Caprese$18.00

Insalata Del Contadino$13.00

Frito Misto$22.00

Carpaccio Di Manzo$18.00

Antpasti Di Prosciutto$19.00

Pasta

Fiocchi$28.00

Lobster Ravioli$38.00

Rigatoni$36.00

Lasagna$28.00

Spaghetti$28.00

Pizze

Prosciutto$22.00

Margherita$18.00

White Clam$22.00

Secondi

Di Vitello a La Griglia$47.00

Pollo Alla Parmigiana$34.00

Gamberi$37.00

Arrostro Pan Bronzino$37.00

Cernia Scottato$38.00

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