Alessandra C.
Yelp
La terrazza gets 2 star for their service and their strong drinks...otherwise it is probably not a spot For a go to meal.
I've never actually chosen to go here, most of the time it's for a family gathering of some sort and being that there are practically zero dining options in this neighborhood this may or may not be a last resort. I do find it so unfortunate that the food is just not good.
This place is obviously labeled as an Italian restaurant however it doesn't quite do Italian food justice. As an Italian who cooks and goes to Italy often, it's not the best representation of their food.
Let's start with their salad, its soggy and the dressing is so overly salted that it's almost hard to eat.
Then the calamari...it was pretty smelly, so much so I was trying not to gag. I was there with family friends so I tried just 2 pieces (because yes, sometimes I guess I'm exaggerated) however, not to my surprise it was chewy & there was a piece of plastic in mine that I had to pull out of my mouth. (Yes this is real, I usually roll my eyes when I read reviews like these, but it seems as though they DO happen) So dangerous and not pleasant when you're thinking you can swallow the food.
Dinner: Broiled salmon. It was just ok, bland and plain. I added salt, pepper & lemon and then on the side they give what every fake Italian place does, they put a side of overlooked mixed vegetables that are the consistency of baby food.
My boyfriend got penne alla vodka, it was so over cooked it practically melted when it went in your mouth, the sauce was just ok. It LOOKED amazing, I wanted to
Devour it when I saw it, but when I tasted it I was let down.
His aunt who was seated next to me ordered pasta primavera...needless to say. It wasn't that. It was again, over cooked penne drenched completely in butter with some over cooked broccoli carrots and mushrooms.
I feel bad leaving this review, I do. However being Italian, I hate letting people think that this is what Italian tastes like, when it is so much better.
I think if this place learned how to cook pasta aldente and made some better sauces...and dishes in general, it could be slightly more successful.
The service is pretty good, the staff is friendly, and the drinks are very strong. If you're out and looking to stop somewhere for a drink I guess you can pop a squat at their bar but otherwise I would avoid this place.