Il Teatro - Outstandingly Good Food in Wailea

Il Teatro - the theater - is exactly that. An outstanding production of food. Entertaining, elegant, simple and sumptuous. This restaurant, located below Capische in the Diamond Resort, represents the best in good dining. This Chef's Table with refined wine/food pairings is open Thursdays through Saturdays with advance booking. Or, with 6 or or more in your party, is open any day you choose!
Last night with a group of 16 friends and acquaintances we were treated to one of the best meals I have experienced in a long while - and for over thirty years I have traveled and eaten in dozens of coutries across five continents.
Chefs Brain Etheredge and Chris Kulis performed together in synchronised harmony to turn out course after mouth-watering course.
The evening began with a toast of Prosecco. A first course of Ono Gravlox, Proscuitto (di Parma of course..) and Asparagus paired with Roero Arnels from Vietti in the Piedmont region tickled the palate. A choice of Warm Duck Confit (with Barbera D'Alba) or Scallops (with A Terlano "Kreuth" Chardonnay) presented the first agonising choice for the second course. My wife and I sensibly took one each - and we shared our dishes. Perfect!
And so the evening progressed with dishes varying from Short Ribs and Saffron Risotto through Poached Lobster to Lamb Rack with Pumpkin Gnocchi and Polenta Onaga. Wines selected for each dish were matched to perfection.
A final dessert of Wam Chocolate Cake with Chambord Strawbewrry Sorbet sealed our fate - we'll be back in February to experience a new menu revelation as the monthly change of menu takes place!
Treat yourself, your spouse and your friends - you won't regret it.