Lindsey D.
Yelp
The amazing reviews made me stop by.
Strolled in with no reservations and was hoping for a fest, and it was "um" the rest of the meal.
I got my pick, and I choose my seat near the entrance of the kitchen.
I had to ask for my water and asked another staff for my server, every asking is another asking for my server. Which resulted to allot chains to actually get one task done. All I can recall from this visit was, tons of asking, allot ice in my drink, and allot of dough.
Aperol Spritz $6
On the positive it was in nice glassware, presentation is nice, tons of ice, but tasted like nothing.
Coca Cola $4 each glass
Served in a mini stemless wine glass with 70% ice and filled up to the 89% level.
4 sips. 1 sip is $1. I had a "refill" that I asked for in the middle of my meal and came at the end for another $4 charge. They keep it classy here by not telling you. I did mention this when she asked while paying what I thought of the meal and I told her "anyone ever mention how tiny the colas are served in". She laughed.
Fried Dough with sauce $5
Supposedly, this was suppose to have the mild taste of cheese. I couldn't even detect salt in it. The sauce was a little spicy, with lack of flavour. The presentation was nice. pass.
Rebel Pizza $12
The crust/ dough was lovely, the middle was soggy. I wasn't even able to pick it up and fold it. It disinagrated into the plate. It was a hot mess. I liked how they sliced the juicy pineapple so thin that it bled. For the size, it's too much for one person and it's better as a shared item.
Capo Sauce $1.
Best add on ever! This is their house made "ranch". I wished it was listed somewhere....
Squid Caponata $12
Beans were really nice, squid was soft. This is enough for 1-2 ppl.
The fried sage didn't taste like anything... which is weird bc I hate sage.
The sauce was oily and light, wish they added some tomato paste then it'd be almost an A.
Starter of the Day "Fried Rice Ball with mushroom and cheese" $5
I'll pass, flavourless again. Mushroom was too tiny and where is the punch of cheese if one serving is one ball?
Overall,
Known for their beautiful glassware, with tons of ice in signature drinks.
Fully staffed but not all trained to assist. My server was overworked, but it was frustrating to watch from where I was seated, Im also frustrated for me as I tried to get assistance.
Not the best first impressions for me, as there are so many consistent restaurants nearby. I spent $60ish dollars for one person at happy hour and there wasn't much than dough and ice I can remember, and the long waits.
I'd have better bang for my buck at minami, even at the keg at regular price, I can get better protein and carbs for about the same amount.
ummm