La Tour Restaurant in Vail, CO

La Tour Restaurant in Vail, CO is located on 122 E. Meadow Drive in the heart of Vail Village just a few steps from the Vail Village parking structure. It serves contemporary, award-winning French cuisine.

The restaurant has been described as "where chef's go to eat" and has been voted by Vail Daily readers as the "Best French Restaurant in Vail Valley," the place where the best food is served, regardless of price, and the restaurant with the "Most Amazing Restaurant Service."

Some of La Tour Restaurant's specialties include the Dover Sole Meuniere, the Colorado Lamb, the Black Truffles, and Foi Gras. Patrons have the option to compliment all entrees or desserts with wine from the restaurant's award-winning wine list.

The staff has been described as being one of the friendliest and attentive in the area. Patrons cannot expect perfect service all the time, but overall most would agree that the service matches the quality of food served.

The chef proprietor of La Tour Restaurant is Paul Ferzacca. He is an award-winning chef who has been honored at the James Beard House in New York City. He has served in prestigious restaurants like The Ritz Carlton in Chicago, Spiaggia Restaurant in Chicago, The Racquet Club of Chicago, and the Game Greek Club in Vail.

Ferzacca bought La Tour in 1998. Besides working in his restaurant, Ferzacca donates hours to teaching cooking to high school and college students. In 2003 the Colorado Restaurant Association through its Pro Start named him the Mentor of the Year.

La Tour has a wine list with more than 350 selections. It has been given the Award of Excellence by Wine Spectator magazine for seven consecutive years.