Camille

A gem nestled in Baldwin Park. This restaurant is a gallery of elegance featuring a progressive style dining set-menu that enchants all your senses at every turn. Camille is modern and sophisticated; an approach to Vietnamese and French infused cuisine. It is a uniquely crafted experience at this fine Michelin Starred restaurant. We were greeted by a lovely hostess, with whom we checked in our coats (unusually cold night in Orlando last night) and immediately following, were invited to a glass of our choice of Champagne or a non alcoholic wine. From the bar, we were guided to our counter table where we would seat with other guests scheduled to experience the set-menu at this reserved time. They offer sommelier crafted wine pairings, at different price points as the names will suggest: Signature, Reserve, and Opulence. One can also select a la carte, by the glass. Some options, like truffles are up charges. I included the beverage menu in the pictures. The portions, as one would expect, are amuse-bouche size followed by slightly larger dishes featuring layers of tastefully crafted ingredients, meticulously presented and designed to awaken every sense, every tastebud. I loved everything I tried. From the crab to the duck. It was a very special treat. After you have enjoyed the savory menu, it is time to progress to a new section, featuring a comfortable booth where only your party experiences the dessert and tea courses. I loved the egg! At the end of your meal you are presented with a fabulous partying gift and an envelope that contains your menu for the evening as well as the names of your kitchen and service brigades. Reservations are required, as Camille is designed to serve a group of 8 guests during a progressive multi-course dinner. There is a dress code- no jeans, and for the consideration of others and as part of the Chefs' overall intentions for a fully enjoyable meal, perfumes and colognes scents are to be avoided. The Lotus room is a glass enclosure cove within the restaurant that hosts private parties of 6.Enjoy the pictures as they are an attempt to show you their artful, winter collection at Camille's.

Don't get me wrong, the quality of the food was fantastic. The innovation and the uniqueness are definitely top notch. Service and decor was also great.Why only 3/5 then? Because this is the first time in more than 10 years and countless of Michelin starred restaurant all around the world, where we got out so hungry that we had to go eat something somewhere else. We've tried most of the michelin stars in Orlando, and this was, unfortunately, the only one that wasn't up to our expectations and to the price we paid.Definitely do not do the 5-course menu, unless you are planning on eating very (very!) little. The 5 dishes were essentially smaller than a small appetizers. In particular the two entrees (halibut and pork) were literally just one bite. $181 ($140 plus taxes, fees, and mandatory 20% service charge) for so little food is just hard to swallow. The chef's counter experience with 9-12 courses is the way to go, but at $225+fees it puts it in 2-3 michelin star level prices, and I'm not sure it's worth that much...

Came here for my sisters birthday on 12/05 and boy did it not disappoint. The front and back of house staff were so nice and knowledgeable, ready to explain all components of the dish as well as joke with us and ask us for feedback here and there. Everyone was all smiles the whole night, really welcoming and just overall pleasant.The manager set the tone from the beginning. Opening the door for us as we walked in, complimentary champagne was given to us and we were seated promptly. The dishes began to roll out and from start to finish the experience was around 3 hours long. Every bite, flavorful. All the textures, the colors, the plating. Carefully crafted and thoughtful. I am so thankful for chefs like these and eager to come back to enjoy new dishes! It's no wonder they have a Michelin star! Congratulations on a wonderful spot.

I HEREBY DECLARE THIS THE BEST RESTAURANT IN CENTRAL FLORIDA. As much as I'd like to keep this place a secret so I can always get in at this very limited seating restaurant, I also need this place full every night so they never go out of business and leave me.Where to begin? This is a fine dining experience (the finest in Central FL, even?). Every meal is a multi-course presentation where each dish draws on Vietnamese flavor profiles and/or dishes without being what one might call "a Vietnamese restaurant." Every dish is carefully built, encouraging the diner to reconsider classic dishes and experience Vietnamese flavors in new and uncharted ways.I could type out all the dishes we've eaten on the two visits we've been, but the tasting menu is long as well as always changing (as god intended!). They're committed to highlighting seasonality and flavorful ingredients, and that's all you need to know, really. This is a dining experience where you put yourself in the hands of the chef with 100% trust--and he and his team will NOT be letting you down. Unless you're under 21 or a teetotaler, I will also need to insist you add on one of the drink pairings. They offer three different drink pairings at Camille. We've tried two and both are fantastic.Perhaps my favorite part of the Camille dining experience is how you are moved from the chef's table to the booths for your dessert courses. Exsqueeze me? Dessert courses *plural*? Yes! Not only do you have a fantastic lineup of savory courses for your shared experience with other diners, you have a second lineup of sweet courses that you get to share with just your party. It is an intimate end to an otherwise unparalleled evening. And just for extra fun, there are separate drink pairings for the dessert courses.....whiiiiich you should also get.The interior is gorgeous, the team is beyond knowledgeable, and there is not one second of your visit that has been overlooked by the establishment. Even the bathroom products make my heart sing! Ouai soaps, lotions, and scrubs... I mean, if this place had a spa and hotel attached, I would be booking weeklong stays multiple times per year.So there it is. My favorite restaurant in Central Florida is the best restaurant for a TRULY special occasion but only for people who actually know better. Enjoy her. Treat her well. Let's all thank our lucky stars--and the chef and team at Camille!

This might be the best tasting menu experience in all of Orlando.I've been to quite a few around town at this point, and none of the other ones offer this combination of a clean, luxurious dining room, an impeccable waiting staff that will do anything to satisfy you, even bring you a second sugar stirring stick for your hot tea, and food that is such a beautiful and authentic elevation of the topical cuisine. The seating scenario is fun in itself. You and all the parties that add up to 10 or so are seated at a bar where you can watch every course be prepped right in front of you. After many savory courses, you're ushered to your own private booth for the dessert courses just you and your party. Service was as it should be at a Starred restaurant. You're constantly being checked on, but not constantly enough to be annoying. The chef himself checks on you periodically to see how you're enjoying everything. I will say, they certainly fall for the old trope of offering a truffle upcharge. I have opinions on this trope, but I'll just keep them to myself. As for the food, wow. I cannot believe how good it was. I've had good Vietnamese, and I've had good tasting menus, but never a combination of the two. Chef designed this menu beautifully to highlight things about his cuisine that he loved, things that we all love about it, and elevating it all to new heights that I was more of. Fresh seafood and veg, a splash of uni and caviar, of course, a pho with a foam broth that you will dream of months later, like I still do, a ridiculously fun take on a banh mi, a super floral hot tea to wind down with, and desserts that will take your palette places you haven't been before. Overall, if you're wondering if it's worth it, it is. They aren't all worth it, but this one definitely is. If you're looking for a special occasion restaurant that isn't just sushi or French, this unique place will leave an impression on you that will last for a while.

Pros: This is a Michelin Starred restaurant. Everything about the place is on another level. Ambiance is stunningly gorgeous. Everything is so clean and sparking white and gold. You feel like you're in luxury. Service is beyond belief. From the pre-dinner champagne to the switch from the public table to the private booth for dessert was just so special. And the food, wow, the food. Tiny little tasting menu with huge flavor. Tasting menus are usually French or Japanese, so to see elevate Vietnamese food like this was just so special. Cons: Not a single con in sight. Some might say the price, but in a world where it's Hard to source quality ingredients, you get what you pay for. Tips: The tip is to come and enjoy this food. Everything is delicious, but watch out particularly for special pho course they have. It's the most delicious, most memorable one.

Camille has my heart with their elevated and sophisticated take on Vietnamese cuisine. My partner made a reservation here for my birthday and I was blown away. Their current 10-course fall menu includes modern twists on classics such as phở, bánh mì, and gỏi cuốn. Their exemplary customer service starts right as you enter through their doors. We were greeted with complimentary champagne, which was a very nice touch. The interiors were sophisticated and modern. I love their simple, yet meaningful branding. The amount of thought and detail that was put into not only the brand, but carried over into the food is chef's kiss. As each dish was presented, each one had such rich and balanced flavors that distinctly gave nod to the traditional Vietnamese foods that my partner and I love. Dish after dish, I was consistently blown away by the storytelling with each bite. Some standout dishes were:Duck bánh trung thu, which was paired with a duck fat broth to add richness to the savory mooncake (absolutely over the moon with this one)Phở Bo, included tender beef tongue and deep flavors of the foam broth and mushroomsCà Phê Sữa, a balanced blend of tart from the apple and chocolatey tones of the coffee powder Chef Tung, Trinh, and their staff go above and beyond with their service and made my birthday extra special. Definitely deserving of their Michelin star

Went to this restaurant since it was on the Michelin list. The place was described as a French Vietnamese restaurant which sounded like an interesting mix. Turns out the main chef is Vietnamese and trained in culinary school that had a French influence. We got the 10 dish experience. The service here was undeniably good. We came a bit late but they graciously held our first dish. The server also put my bags in storage for me. She brought out champagne to celebrate, which was a nice touch. She even noticed I was left handed and changed each dish. The plates and each dish was changed out with every meal. Outstanding service!We started our meal in a bar seating type. Towards dessert, we moved to booth seating. It was nice they had went to more of an intimate setting later in the night.The first dish was oc xao dua. I really enjoyed this dish. It was so creamy even though there was a bigeye tuna and Hokkaido scallop. I really enjoyed the basil seeds in the goi cuon. The pho bo was ok. I mean it is fine dining so I understand it won't be a traditional pho but there is something about mixing it into a French feel that kind of ruined the dish. I liked the Iberian pork on the banh mi. The banh mi was deconstructed which was interesting. I didn't really enjoy putting together. I don't think I did the correct ratios.The cha ca ha noi had an amazing sauce in the halibut with an ample amount of caviar on the halibut. The bison was nothing to cry home about in the ca muoi. The desserts were way better than the food options. I liked the Che khoai. It wasn't too sweet with its purple yam. I really liked their tea which was full of many different colorful flowers. The dessert of jackfruit, coconut, and lime meringue went well with the tea. Lo and behold, the last dessert of de ua is my favorite thing on the menu. It wasn't even the main chefs dish. The sou chef is half Mexican and Vietnamese. He made this realistic corn that was corn ice cream that incorporated Vietnamese yogurt. The guy needs to open a restaurant.Overall, service was great but was less enthusiastic about the food. Some dishes were good but nothing outstanding. Also, restaurants where I am still hungry at the end of a 10 course meal also makes for an unenjoyable experience for me.

My second time back here, and I loved it even more than the last! The space is beautiful and timeless. The staff are all so friendly and attentive. The chefs are super creative with their dishes, and I love the way they explain each dish, highlighting the Vietnamese influence. Every bite was full of flavors! My three favorites from tonight were the reimagined pho, ceviche, and duck dish. Truly amazing, and I can't wait to come back again.

Life changing. Exceptional. The most impeccable dining journey we've ever experienced! We're both foodies, and albeit this was our first MICHELIN star restaurant, and it was by far one that we will never forget and will be incredibly difficult to beat. The entire 3 hour, 10 course meal, was cultivated and delivered to perfection. We were worried that the portions would leave us wanting more; however, we were beyond satisfied. The entire staff was attentive, welcoming and accommodating. All of the dishes were well explained as well as how to best enjoy them. We were celebrating my husband's birthday and they really made him feel special from beginning to end...even taking a picture with him so he could remember this truly special experience. We're both struggling to wrap our brains around what we just experienced. Truly spectacular. A sincere thank you to the entire Camille team. What a remarkable experience! A+++