Navarra just opened in July 2008, so it's early days yet. I've been there twice, both times for lunch. The restaurant was relatively empty both times. I expect things will pick up once they get better known, but it wouldn't surprise me if they go to dinner-only service, like their predecessor on the premises, the Black Cat.
On the whole, we were impressed with the service and the food, though I have a few reservations about the latter. On one occasion, I had the duck (sourced from somewhere in Quebec, I think), and it was quite tough, though the rest of the meal was fine (yummy parsnip puree, among other things). On the other occasion, I had the "pig cheek", which was melt-in-the-mouth tender and very tasty, but too fatty for my taste. My wife had the "composed salad" on one visit, which was interesting and flavorful, but a bit skimpy. The next time, she tried the beef tartare, which was as expected and nicely presented.
The lunch menu has rather limited scope - no poultry, and no seafood (except for an appetizer featuring salt cod, which was very good). The dinner menu looks more interesting, and I hope to give it a try before long.
Navarra also has a nice, secluded patio - it's a bit noisy from nearby ventilation fans, but well insulated from street noise. It's an interesting addition to the Market restaurant scene, and I hope they do well.
bdm
bronze
On the whole, we were impressed with the service and the food, though I have a few reservations about the latter. On one occasion, I had the duck (sourced from somewhere in Quebec, I think), and it was quite tough, though the rest of the meal was fine (yummy parsnip puree, among other things). On the other occasion, I had the "pig cheek", which was melt-in-the-mouth tender and very tasty, but too fatty for my taste. My wife had the "composed salad" on one visit, which was interesting and flavorful, but a bit skimpy. The next time, she tried the beef tartare, which was as expected and nicely presented.
The lunch menu has rather limited scope - no poultry, and no seafood (except for an appetizer featuring salt cod, which was very good). The dinner menu looks more interesting, and I hope to give it a try before long.
Navarra also has a nice, secluded patio - it's a bit noisy from nearby ventilation fans, but well insulated from street noise. It's an interesting addition to the Market restaurant scene, and I hope they do well.