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Saw it on TikTok and had to try ITA Kitchen in Garden City, and here’s my honest take.
The place is very cute, aesthetically pleasing, and great for photos, perfect for date night or a girls’ catch-up. Plates are IG-worthy and the staff was very attentive. Aesthetics gets a 5/5.
Now, let’s talk pricing: the chicken bowl pasta with the fried cheese is priced deconstructed. The chicken bowl is $20, the pasta is $28, and the cheese crown is $6; bringing the dish to $54 total. Had I known that upfront, I would’ve ordered something else because the dish itself wasn’t anything extraordinary aside from presentation.
I also noticed portion inconsistencies. My friend’s chicken cutlet was crispy and her bowl was overflowing with pasta (she had enough for two meals as left overs). Mine was a soggy cutlet with a noticeably smaller pasta portion. Same dish, totally different experience.
The highlight of the night was the Eggplant Marco- absolutely delicious and honestly what I should’ve gotten as my main.
Final verdict: Very cute spot with great service and beautiful presentation. I’m glad I tried it, but the pasta bowl is a one-and-done for me. Clearer pricing and more consistent portions would make a big difference. I can say I’ve been there, done that.