2 /5 marcia brazona: We came here to celebrate a friend’s birthday and had high expectations given the restaurant’s upscale reputation — unfortunately, the food didn’t quite live up to it.
We started our evening near the bar for happy hour to enjoy the full experience. The beef tartare was fresh but underwhelming compared to others I’ve had around the city. The drinks, however, were spot on.
Once we moved to our reserved window table — which had a lovely view and elegant ambiance — we were welcomed with a large celebration card featuring my friend’s name. That was a really nice touch. We began with focaccia bread and meatballs; the bread was decent, but the meatballs were far too salty.
We did, however, expect a complimentary welcome glass of champagne (something we’d seen mentioned in several reviews), but that never happened.
Our server didn’t add much to the experience and made us feel a bit rushed throughout the meal.
For mains, we had the veal Parm, which was thin and pretty basic, though the side of mushrooms was delicious. The shrimp were tasty but nothing memorable, and the Caesar salad was heavy-handed with the dressing.
The highlights of the night were the New Zealand white wine we chose, the gorgeous view, and the tiramisu we shared at the end. Despite the uneven service and average food, we made the best of it and enjoyed each other’s company. Sadly, it’s not a place I’d return to.