This "stellar" Clayton kitchen by chef-owner Jim Fiala blends French and Italian influences to provide "imaginative" yet "elegant" high-end New American cuisine in a "cozy" setting tended by a staff that "shines"; meanwhile, the "star-of-the-show" tasting menus and wine flights are the "way to go" for a "sublime" experience that's a "fantastic value" too.
The Crossing Restaurant Review:
French and Italian influences are trending upward, and The Crossing is poised to capitalize --- just as it was back in 1998 when owner Jim Fiala opened this mainstay of the Clayton dining scene. You may well see limos parked out front and the city's movers and shakers tucked into the creamy dining room. Despite that, service is unpretentious and friendly. Beware the blue cheese soufflé placed...
Editorial review from Citysearch:
They have great food from the bread all the way to the dessert. The food is so good and I have never had a bad meal. They made a special meal for my son and it was simple....chicken & a side of pasta. The chicken melted in your mouth.....never have I had chicken taste that good!
The four restaurants Jim Fiala owns have distinctly different personalities, but they share the reputation for quality he established back in 1998 when he opened The Crossing. It's a place where you can see limos parked out front and the…