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| - This review is going to sound bad if you are just skimming through, so you won't understand my 3/5 star rating unless you actually read thoroughly...
A group of us went to Tappo for our office Christmas party. There were 10 of us and we made reservations 3 weeks in advance because we know how busy the holiday season can get. When we arrived there were no tables available, but we were told that we would be seated shortly. Just shy of 2 hours after our reservation time we were finally seated at a table instead of just crowding around the bar. While it gave us something to gripe about, it did not dampen our spirits or our fun at all because that is just the way our staff is. And naturally 2 hours of drinks would make anyone happy.
While eating some appetizers and drinking our livers away at the bar, we ordered our mains when we were told that we would have a table in about 15-20 minutes (after over an hour and a half of waiting of course). A large percentage of us ordered the Filetto Di Manzo Alla Griglia (pan seared and peppercorn crusted 8oz beef tenderloin, herbed mashed potatoes, fine green beans and a gorgonzola tarragon cream). Unfortunately we were told a few minutes later that they were out of the tenderloin, so all of us switched to the Costata Di Vitello Alla Griglia (grilled 14oz veal chop served with garlic mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables, rosemary truffle jus). Very shortly after being seated the food arrived which was nice as we had been there over 2 hours already and were quite hungry from a long day.
At first bite, the veal chop was amazing. I don't know about everyone else's, but mine was perfectly medium rare and quite juicy. The spices and the meat, were a very amazing flavour that just melted in my mouth...that made the wait more worth it. The moment of the first couple bites was the first time there was silence in our large group since we arrived as we all savoured in the taste (and finally being able to eat). When the silence was broken, even those that did not order the veal were raving about how good their individual dishes were. We knew right then that it was a good choice in restaurant.
It was a little hard to get the wait staff's attention after they cleared the plates and we were ready for dessert. We were told twice that someone would be over to inform us of the desserts since they change all the time and there is no set menu. We pestered the staff enough that eventually they decided to just send over a couple platters which consisted of tiramisu and brownie-like chocolate cake. Just like the main course, it was well worth the wait because it was so good that it was gone in seconds.
There were of course circumstances which caused us to wait, and it happens, and we were adequately taken care of for the troubles. They of course lose points because of the troubles, but the food really made up for it all. Probably on a different night or with a smaller group it would have been a different situation. If the place is packed when you arrive, you might want to turn around right then. But if you get a seat, you will love what is served!
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