Review of Lilla Ego – by Fredrik J.
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I've finally been to Little Ego! The history books have claimed that people have actually managed to get a table here, but after many attempts, I have almost waved the whole restaurant away as a mythological entity that has ever made up, to keep people's hopes up. Hopes were incorporated.
The restaurant is small (20-30 seats?) which explains that it is difficult to book. Intimate, relaxed and charming. Nowadays you also bring quite a lot of drop-in into the bar and on the outdoor terrace so it is really worth taking a chance if you are flexible.
Reuses the piece above: the staff is fantastic, which explains that it is so difficult to book. Intimate, relaxed and charming. When we each ordered a beer before dinner, two chilled cans were conjured out of our pockets and just when we were asked if you could remove the chorizo oil (from the otherwise pescetaric dish), the waiter had time to explain that it is possible but is not recommended. Extremely experienced or some kind of black magic - 50/50.
And then there's the food. What to say? Literally thoughtful where you are often asked to include all the layers to enjoy each bite to the fullest. Ate a classic starter+main course+dessert and all were top class. Perhaps clichéd but throughout was that all dishes get everything: acidity, sweetness, fat, heat, ash, saltiness (dare I throw in umami?). Crispy, smooth, crunchy, creamy and all the things that you only appreciate when you experience it.
Be worried before that my white choice Little Ego would "only" be a stable four in grades but after the visit the fifth grade is clear. Top marks throughout. One of a handful of really good restaurants you feel it's worth coming back to several times a year without it feeling boring.
