Sheila S.
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After I posted my first review of this restaurant, the manager of Mia Ragazza asked me go back, with the promise that everything would be great. I really wanted to like this restaurant, so the next time I had business in Manayunk, I decide to try it again. This time everything was perfect.
The whipped ricotta appetizer (which we loved on the first vist) was once again delicious. I had the Bucatini Carbonara Stracciatella and it was so good. The bucatini was cooked to perfection. My husband had the Pappardelle braised short rib, and he really enjoyed it. The highlight for me was the butterschotch pudding. Unlike the burnt mass I was served the last time (which I incorrectly identified as burnt caramel), this pudding was perfect. Unfortunately, I ate the whole thing. I forgot to take pictures, but the presenrations were lovely.
As before, the service is impeccable. The atmosphere at Mia Ragazza is lively, but not too loud.
I am so happy I went back. It won't be the last time.
Former review: I really wanted to like this restaurant. The drinks (My Girl) were delicious and the service (especially Farren, our server) were beyond expecectations. The Whipped Ricotta was absolutely delicious. My partner had the short rib pizza, which he raved about.
I had the Casarecce Lemon Crab Creme Fraiche. Unfirtunately, the dish had lots of red pepper flakes, which was not mention in the description. I cannot eat red pepper flakes,because they make me extremely sick. I sent it back and our server, Farren, was extremely apologetic. My partner finished his dinner before I received my replacement Casarecce Lemon Crab Creme Fraiche. It was very good.l, although I felt rushed to finish it,because my partner had finished his meal before I received my replacement.
I ordered the caramel pudding for dessert. It was absolutely inedible, because the caramel was burnt. I should have returned it, but I had already returned my dinner, and felt bad returning this. My partner tasted the caramel, and he couldn't believe how bad it was. In hindsite, I wish I had returned it, so the pastry chef was made aware of how horrible tasting it was.
We really liked the atmosphere here, and our server, Farren,was exceptional. It is unfortunate that my dinner and dessert were unacceptable. I would like to return, but with so little attention to details, I am hesitant to do so.