Upon entering Lago Ristorante, we were greeted by a striking woman with gorgeous hair. She was friendly and spirited.
Looking through the menu, I was happy to see so many fish options as I tend to order fish when I eat out. I am always a fan of soup du jour so I was sure to ask our very nice waitress what was being offered. I was elated to hear that they were offering a chicken noodle soup. When the soup arrived, it appeared to be very full of all the good ingredients and it was at a perfect temperature. Upon my first bite, I knew that none would be left behind. The broth was mild but flavored with some fantastic spices and herbs. The vegetables and chicken were abundant and tasted delicious. Overall, this was the highlight of my meal; I should add that the bread was delectable with a soft texture and some wonderful infused herbs with great dipping oil.
I decide to order the grilled swordfish (always a favorite of mine) seasoned with lemon pepper and the double vegetable as a side. The swordfish was a perfect size and the sautéed vegetables looked delicious. I thought the swordfish was seasoned very well; it was not overly seasoned and was cooked perfectly. The vegetables were very enjoyable, there was one vegetable that none of us at my table could discern so we asked the owner what this mystery vegetable was and he said it was eggplant; that was a fantastic addition! I would certainly try Lago again as the prices were reasonable and the food was very good.
The Grilled Bistro Fillet at 86 Winter on Water Street was of medium size, but filling. Cooked medium rare and accompanied with a rich horseradish demi-glaze the fillet is bursting with flavor. Served with potato au gratin and green beans, each side was fresh, cooked to perfection and did not need any additional seasonings.