D Armstrong
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I found this restaurant in the Michelin Guide (Bib Gourmand) and thought it looked like a nice, casual spot to celebrate a special occasion. We made a reservation and were seated in a narrow hallway area that felt like an afterthought to add more seating. Unfortunately, it lacked good airflow and was uncomfortably warm, which took away from the dining experience.
We started with the sausage and spinach fritters. The portions were large, but the fritters lacked complexity and became tiresome to eat after a few bites. The sausage itself was huge and served with a couple of tasty sauces. It was probably my favorite thing we had.
For the main course, we tried the Milanese with pasta, which unfortunately lacked flavor and felt underwhelming. We also ordered the polenta with beef. While the flavor of the beef was nice, the ratio of meat and toppings to polenta was way off, leaving us with a pile of plain polenta at the end.
Overall, this wasn’t one of our favorite dining experiences, so we skipped dessert and headed straight to Rapanui to try and salvage the evening. That said, the value is good if you're looking for generous portions. It might be better suited for a larger group sharing several dishes rather than a special night out.