Valle Fresh - Los Alamos

Unfortunately our meal at Bells, Los Alamos was a disappointment, although our waiter did a good job. Perhaps it is because we had such high expectations that we both came away extremely underwhelmed. The dishes didn’t meet expectations in creativity, nor flavour intensity and complementary ingredients. We found the dishes to be bland and, in the case of the desserts, very uninspiring. I wish I had more positive feedback, we were really looking forward to our visit.

We went to Bell's for a birthday dinner. Start to finish we had a great night. The service was excellent, very informative and helpful, and they gave us plenty of time to enjoy each course. The food was amazing. Thank you for the memorable, enjoyable experience!

Had the tasting dinner. Delicious food, great service, great ambiance. Can't recommend highly enough.

Expected so much more from a Michelin. Visited with husband, daughter and granddaughter. Place is family friendly. Chicken liver pâté was good. We had a mix up with order, so received moules instead of poulet. Problem was dealt with professionally and was told to eat the moules, for which we would not be charged. Unfortunately this meant that husband and daughter were well into their steaks before my meal was rectified. Moules were large but saffron sauce while good on saffron, tasted as if the water used in the jus was slightly off, and fries were over- salted. Steaks they were not asked how they liked them) were reported as too overdone on outside. Chicken came and ‘roast potato’ with it was slithers of very cold potato. My husband makes better ‘roast potatoes’. Chicken itself was overdone and acidic too many capers perhaps). I had lost appetite by then and the experience had spoiled what should have been a happy family occasion. They did not charge for chicken in the end because I had left 3/4 of it. Great on dealing with issues but the issues should not have arisen in a Michelin.

We ate lunch at Bell's as we were heading up to Paso Robles for a few days. We stopped again on our homeward trip for a second opportunity to have another meal there. The food was delish, the staff was superior, the setting is rustic and comfortable. Even the weather was perfect. I highly recommend this restaurant. We ate inside for our first lunch and on the back patio (which has large sail-type protection from the sun (very airy) for our second lunch. Wow!!!