Joao Luis
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I had an excellent first visit to this restaurant, so much so that I later brought my in-laws for a meal. The food and service initially lived up to the grand theme of the place. However, I’ve since noticed a decline, and my most recent visit was disappointing enough that I won’t be returning. This is unfortunate because the ambiance and building are genuinely appealing.
From the start, service was inattentive. Upon arrival, I requested a high chair for our toddler and waited five minutes while about 4 or 5 staff stood chatting nearby. Eventually, I retrieved a chair myself. Later, a hot bowl of soup was placed directly in front of the baby, which we immediately asked to move away from the baby, and we had to request a spoon separately.
The food itself was underwhelming. My salad felt like something I could make better at home. My glass of wine was off—likely poured from a bottle that had been open too long—so much so that I couldn’t finish it. The mains, which took an hour to arrive, lacked cohesion and tasted uninspired. My mother’s dish was passable but no better than pub fare. Dessert, when it finally arrived after another long wait, was average, and once again, utensils were forgotten.
This was my birthday dinner, shared with two mothers for Mother’s Day. We entered at 18:15 and left at 20:30—not because we lingered, but because service was slow. By the end, I was more focused on leaving than arguing about the bill. No one checked in on us or acknowledged the delays, which made it clear that either they didn’t care or preferred to avoid responsibility.
For the price we paid, the experience didn’t justify the cost—mediocre food, inattentive service, and a bad glass of wine. When we left, no staff were in sight, so I’m leaving my feedback here instead.
