Arturo F.
Yelp
Last night was my second time at Alchemi, and it's good, but there are a couple issues that might make it a "once in a blue moon" place rather than part of my regular rotation.
The ambiance is cool and sexy -- dark, copper ceilings, jazz playing, cool bar, well-dressed servers, you know the deal.
The cocktails are very good but slightly overpriced. Last night, I tried the Old Smokey Old Fashioned and some sort of thyme drink (forgot the name, sorry), and though they were both good, they were about $2-3 more than they would've been at very good cocktail bars like The Oakland or Sugar House.
We split the charcuterie board, which felt a bit small and skimpy on cheese for the price. I don't think I'd get it again. My Chicken Tikka main dish was delicious though, and I'd definitely get it again.
The biggest issue was how long everything took. I know restaurants are struggling to find staff, and my reviews have adjusted accordingly, but last night felt *slow slow*. The place was only about half full and they had 2 bartenders working, yet drinks took upwards of 20-25 minutes to show up on the table. Entrees were at least a 40-45 minute wait. After asking for the checks, it took 10 mins to get them and another 10 minutes for the server to pick them back up. We got in at 7:30 and didn't leave until past 10! So, while the food and drinks were good, the service was so slow that I'd never consider this place if I had plans after.