Steve A
Google
This place has an undeniable charm. It feels like an old cottage tucked into Old Town, warm lighting, vintage décor, chandeliers, and a small bar that looks straight out of a vintage classic movie. The photos I posted tell the story, it's intimate, cozy, and visually interesting inside and out and the food looks incredible. However, looks can be deceiving. Read on.
*Atmosphere: The outdoor space is where most of the action is, with string lights, heaters, candles, and a very Scottsdale supper-club vibe. It's pretty, but honestly not the most comfortable setup. Chairs are just okay, tables are tight, and the whole layout feels a little cramped for how long you're expected to sit for a full dinner. You sit directly next to the street and parking lot, it doesn't go unnoticed. It looks great in pictures, but comfort-wise, it's just average.
*Food: the food looks fantastic, beautifully plated, elevated presentations, the kind of dishes you take pictures of. And it's good. Not great, not memorable, just good. The steak was solid, the fish was plated beautifully, and the risotto-dish looked impressive, but overall the flavors didn't live up to how dramatic the plates appeared.
The bigger surprise is how limited the menu is. Fewer choices than I expected at this price point, and not much variation across the entrées. You're basically choosing from a handful of items.
*Service: service was good, friendly, attentive, and about what you'd expect at this price point. Nothing negative, but nothing especially memorable either.
*Price: definitely expensive. Not outrageous, but high for the comfort level and the food itself. You're paying for the ambiance and the ambiance is great in photos but the value feels a bit stretched.
*Overall: this is a charming, photogenic dinner spot with good food, a small menu, and higher prices. Worth trying once for the atmosphere, especially if you want that Old Town romantic-cottage feel, but I'm not sure it becomes a regular go-to for me.