Manny P.
Yelp
Ambiance:
The ambiance was very nice -- the atmosphere and décor were definitely on point.
Service:
Unfortunately, the service was among the worst I've experienced for the price point -- easily bottom three. There was zero attention to detail: no pre-bussing between courses, the waiter seemed unfamiliar with the menu, and we had to wave him down multiple times. For what you pay here, you expect much more attentiveness.
Cocktail service was a mess from the start. My wife ordered an espresso martini, and when I asked what vodka they use, the waiter said Smirnoff. For an $18 cocktail, that was disappointing. I quickly intervened and asked for Tito's instead. Then I ordered an old fashioned -- no question about what bourbon I preferred. Not a dealbreaker, but again, these small touches matter at this level.
Midway through, our waiter disappeared, and another server took over for the food order. No one offered wine until I asked for a list myself. Once ordered, that part went smoothly -- but overall, we felt ignored most of the night. For entrées averaging $30-$40, I expected far better service.
Food:
The food was underwhelming. Bread service was basic, and there were no small plates for the olive oil -- not a big deal, but noticeable. The arancini were greasy -- not terrible, but far from great.
My spaghetti vongole was average at best. The presentation from a beat-up pan felt unnecessary, and the dish itself needed more clam sauce. I still finished it -- maybe because I was hungry -- but it wasn't memorable.
My wife ordered the mushroom tortellini, which she didn't finish and didn't enjoy -- no trace of truffle flavor. Our friends had the cacio e pepe, and again, the tableside cheese-wheel presentation felt more like a gimmick. Across the board, everything was under-seasoned; the salt shaker made too many rounds at our table.
Overall:
We won't be returning. I genuinely wanted to like this place -- the ambiance sets the right mood -- but the service and food didn't live up to the price or location. This isn't meant to bash, just honest feedback. For what you pay, you should expect a more polished, attentive, and flavorful experience.