Restaurant Constance

Reservations highly recommended. It's a small place with limited seating. Parking lot - free.Farm to table - however they are sourcing from places all over. I like the creativity and the food was very flavorful.The naan is surprisingly amazing. Not the traditional naan from any Indian restaurant, but a soft, fermented piece. Great supplemental side for any entrees.Dessert was impressive as well. The caramel served as a good addition to the cake. The tiramisu was pretty dense.Our server was very knowledgeable about the menu and suggested drinks for us as well. We went with non alcoholic beverages and they were great.

Dinner at RC is a lovely experience. The food is farm to table, served in an intimate and inviting setting. Service is great and the pacing of dishes was on point. We were pleasantly surprised to find out they had just released a new seasonal menu on our visit as well. Two of us split three small plates, a salad, one entree, and a dessert. Every ingredient in each dish is intentional with flavors and textures coming together nicely. My guess is you can't go wrong with anything here. I would recommend everything we had with the hamachi being my favorite if I had to choose:Kombu-Cured Hamachi SashimiKorean Fried Chicken Lettuce WrapsPork Belly PupusaChopped Local Bibb & Radicchio SaladSake Marinated SwordfishBlueberry Ginger ShortcakeChef Sam is not only a great culinary artist, but also such a nice, down to earth guy. Good luck on the James Beard nomination. RC is already a winner in my book!

Everything we had was 10/10. Service was just as great! Our waitress was very attentive and took the time to suggest food/drinks. Great spot for date night. The space is quaint and quiet. Good vibes.

We came to Restaurant Constance for my husband's birthday, and it was the perfect celebratory meal!There are only 10 tables, so definitely make a reservation beforehand online. They require a $25 deposit per person at the time of the reservation (you can cancel for a refund up to 24 hours before), which will be deducted from your check at the end of the night. We came in on a Thursday evening, and every table was occupied, but it didn't feel cramped. I love how there's the feel of an open kitchen since you can see it through the glass. Interior is chic, with fresh flowers on each table. Our server was super friendly, and did an awesome job explaining the menu and stand-out dishes.We started with the NA Cocktail Flight, which is perfect for 2 people to share! We got to choose any 3 NA cocktails to include, and went with the Typical Situation, Moonlight Mile, and Hello. My fave was the Typical Situation, and my partner's fave was the Moonlight Mile. So nice to be able to try a variety!Our server explained that the menu changes every 2-3 weeks based on what the farms (most Carolina-based) have in season. SO COOL! And also means that you may not be able to order these dishes in a few days.We started with the Korean Fried Chicken lettuce wraps, which were crispy, sticky fried chicken bits that you could wrap in lettuce with shiso leaves, cilantro, and pickled cucumber. This ain't your momma's KFC! The chicken was out of this world - and we made quite a mess but ate every bit.Next came the jalapeno cornbread waffle, which our server told us is a menu staple since folks like it so much. The waffle comes with a generous scoop of pimento cheese topped with pepper jelly, which added a creamy, slightly spicy kick. I loved the Southern roots to this dish. These hit the spot and are a must-try!For our entree, we got the Outer Banks scallops, which were served with veggies and couscous in a delectable broth. I wish it came with a spoon, because I would have drunk the broth up! The scallops (4) were generously seasoned and tender, and the couscous was such a lovely accompaniment that gave it some Mediterranean flair.Time for dessert! We went with the chocolate miso tart, which featured a very generous, sticky layer of red miso caramel atop a black sesame shortbread crust. I loved the sea salt atop the rich chocolate ganache top, giving it that perfect salty-sweet balance. The plate came out with a candle to celebrate the occasion, and the Restaurant Constance team also signed a birthday card for him - so special!Overall, a phenomenal mix of flavors and ingredients that change regularly - so you'll need to keep coming back and get blown away!

Restaurant Constance is my favorite restaurant and Sam Diminich is my favorite chef in Charlotte. Every time I eat at Restaurant Constance, I am reminded how much I appreciate both the restaurant and the chef behind the restaurant. I have high expectations every time I go and every time my experience exceeds those high expectations. If you can only eat at one restaurant in Charlotte, make it this one. The food is phenomenal, and flavorful. As for the ambiance, its a small place with only several tables. Perfect for both an intimate date night and casual evening sharing many plates with several of your favorite foodies.

Yes yes yes. Make your reservations now. Amazing textures and flavors. Couldn't describe it in words. You must end the meal with the most chocolate tarte!

This place is great! Came for dinner based on a recommendation from another chef, and it did not disappoint. The pork dumplings were amazing, the scallops were delicious, and the spareribs were packed with flavor. While the ribs could have been a bit more tender, they were still tasty. We finished with an incredible bread pudding for dessert--absolutely a must-try! One thing to note: they only serve beer and wine, no cocktails. It's a small spot with great food, excellent service, and phenomenal desserts. Highly recommend!

I went there and was disappointed after hearing all the rave! Food was whatever! Hamachi sashimi was just ok. Pork belly bao was like 80% fat, way too much fat. The seasoning was interesting but not the best flavor bao bun I had. Wagyu tasted funny as well. Not impressed with the seasoning on the outside crust of the meat! Tasted eggy or that leftover food when you heat it over and over again smell. The best part about that dish was the jalapeño mashed potatoes. Dessert was just ok. The best dish was the beef short rib. Very tender and good flavor!

It is hard to put into words just how phenomenal our dinner at Restaurant Constance was. We booked a reservation for my birthday after hearing rave reviews about it (and being inspired by Chef Sam Diminich's story of recovery), and our high expectations were easily exceeded. The staff were friendly, welcoming and very attentive, and the space is tiny, understated and elegant. We especially loved the slideshow of local farms and the large kitchen viewing window - watching the staff plate gorgeous meals reminded us a bit of watching "The Bear"!As for the food, we didn't eat a single thing that didn't blow us away. We ordered a great bottle of wine and started with the pork belly dumplings (I could have eaten 97 of those - they were too good for words) and the poblano yam pupusa (smoky, savory and unique). Entree-wise, we went with the seared scallops over grits (so juicy and flavorful) and the NY strip with rosemary au jus and a fresh green wrapped around spaghetti squash/cheese/mushrooms. What we loved most about the entrees was the table-side sauce additions, and to make it even more special and memorable, Chef Sam himself came out and added the au jus to our steak. He probably stayed at our table for a good five minutes, and he couldn't have been more down-to-earth and kind. We will never forget that. The chocolate miso tart was exactly as our waitress described it - like a luxurious Twix bar in the form of a fancy tart. The entire staff (including Chef Sam) even signed a birthday card for me that they brought out with the dessert. What a tremendous celebration of local ingredients and elegant flavors Restaurant Constance is. We already can't wait to return!

I went into Restaurant Constance with very high expectations, as it had been highly recommended by some friends. My wife and I also had been to Counter a few times before, which was in the same space before Restaurant Constance came in so we've had a number of good experiences in that space.My expectations were exceeded in every way. Without making this too long-winded, the highlights for me were the service, the jalapeno cornbread waffles, KFC lettuce wraps, scallops, short rib, and dessert. Oh wait, that was like the entire meal. I would go back in a heartbeat and could even order everything entirely different and I'm sure it would be just as good because everything we saw come out of the kitchen looked amazing. Chef Sam made the rounds a couple of times to see how things were going in the dining room and was very friendly. Kudos to him for doing so.They also play good music over their overhead speakers that adds to the ambiance of the dinner. Overall, 5/5 and can't wait to go back.