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Terrazza: A Pleasant Meal That Falls Just Short of Its Potential
Dining at Terrazza offers a glimpse of promise — attentive service, a welcoming atmosphere, and dishes that strive for comfort and familiarity. Yet despite its charm, the execution leaves room for refinement.
Service was a highlight of the evening — warm, efficient, and genuinely attentive. The kitchen, however, delivered food that, while good, stopped short of being memorable.
Both the Chicken Piccata and Chicken Marsala arrived in deep soup-style bowls rather than traditional dinner plates, an odd choice that made cutting the chicken awkward and somewhat messy. The excess sauce pooled beneath the meat, leaving the mashed potatoes drenched and the overall presentation slightly “soupy.” A flat plate, firmer mashed potatoes and less sauce would have done wonders for both structure and balance.
The flavors themselves were pleasant — classic and comforting — but overwhelmed by the volume of sauce. A more restrained hand and a denser mashed potato would allow the chicken to shine, giving the dish more texture and integrity.
Surprisingly, no bread service was offered — not even a slice of Italian bread to start. This absence was notable, as a simple basket of warm bread could have added hospitality and substance to a meal that, as it stood, felt incomplete. In fact, the Chicken Marsala entrée left me not quite full, a rarity for such a dish.
Desserts provided a more satisfying close. The Salted Caramel Cheesecake was smooth and indulgent, (aside from a long hair I found inside while eating it) while the Tres Leches Cake had a pleasant texture but leaned overly sweet, prompting us to scrape away some of the frosting.
Dinner for two — including two entrées, two desserts, a bottled water, and one beer — totaled just under $100, a price point that felt slightly ambitious given the uneven execution.
With a few adjustments — improved plating, tighter sauce control, a heartier mashed potato, and the thoughtful addition of a bread course — Terrazza could easily elevate its dining experience from good to truly commendable.
Disclaimer:
With over 25 years in the restaurant and food industry, I offer this review in the spirit of constructive critique, hoping the ownership takes these observations as an opportunity to refine and enhance what could become a consistently excellent dining destination.