Nicole W.
Google
came in with high expectations given the Michelin star, but unfortunately this lunch was deeply underwhelming and poorly executed from start to finish.
We arrived a bit early for our 2:00 pm reservation and immediately felt rushed. The restaurant closes at 2:30 for lunch—which is fine—but if diners with a valid reservation are an inconvenience, it begs the question: why offer the reservation at that time at all?
After being seated, we were given water and wine, and then—strangely—the chef himself came out to take our order. While this might sound charming in theory, it quickly became confusing and awkward. I clearly ordered the turbot and repeated it several times, yet there seemed to be a language or comprehension issue. My guest ordered the osso buco.
When the food arrived, I was served octopus… as an appetizer. I did not order octopus. At all. There was no explanation, and I was left completely confused as to how this mistake happened—especially since the chef himself took my order. If the chef is going to step out of the kitchen and handle orders, accuracy should be the bare minimum.
My guest’s osso buco was equally disappointing: overwhelmingly salty to the point of being almost inedible. Unfortunately, neither the server nor the chef checked back in a timely manner, so by the time anyone noticed, it was already too late.
Between the rushed atmosphere, the bizarre ordering process, incorrect dish, and poorly seasoned food, the experience fell far short of Michelin-star standards. Attention to detail, hospitality, and execution were all lacking. A star means nothing if the fundamentals aren’t there.