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| - Let me preface this review by saying that I absolutely HATE chain restaurants and I avoid them like the plague...The only reason why I started coming here was because they opened a new location within walking distance of my house and sometimes it's just convenient. With that being said, location alone is not enough to earn them my four star review, nor is it enough to keep me coming in as often as I do.
The food will not blow you away, but it is still VERY good and it is VERY consistent. (And reasonably priced)The chefs may not be geniuses, but they are experts when it comes to cooking the food that Oregano's offers. I've never ordered something and had it come out not the way I expected. (With the exception of having my calamari come out way too greasy on TWO occasions, but when you order something 4-6 times a month for over a year, you have to expect some mistakes)
As mentioned above, I come in quiet often...so often, in fact, that I'm on a first name basis with the bartenders and some of the wait staff. The restaurant is going to be (very) busy regardless of what night you go in. Expect a long wait and expect your server to be very busy...Where they may lack in time, for the most part, they make up for it in kindness. (sometimes their kindness borderlines "cheesey", but that's neither here nor there) I've learned to bypass this wait, by heading straight to the bar area. Even on the busiest nights I can usually find a pair of seats...
Like I Said, the food is very good...I get the fried calamari every single time I go in and in my opinion, it is some of the best I've ever had. Tender and crispy without being too heavy. (Ask for a side of the lime Parmesan wing sauce for dipping along with the marinara it comes with) My other favorite appetizer is the Holy Guacamole'...If you're a Guac fan, I promise you will not be disappointed.
I've had everything on this menu and there's nothing I don't like...The wings are drumsticks only, sauced perfectly. The pizzas, each variety, are great and all of the pasta dishes will leave you satisfied. (Not blown away, but definitely satisfied)
I will say that the lasagna was better before when they'd bake it fresh, but it was an hour investment and you can barely tell the difference...
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