Listen, the food here is quite frankly below mediocre. But when you don't know where to eat and it's a Thursday night during summer weather and want a terrace, you work with what you get.
Essentially, you're paying for the vibes and views of Crescent street, not the taste or quality of the food. The portions are large but the food is ridiculously bland. The best part was the complimentary baguette with pesto!! The red sangria was good and the service was fine.
I got the mushroom truffle and white wine pappardelle pasta because silly me, I've had mind blowing similar dishes at Italian restos. It was SO BLAND. Also, I love mushrooms but I don't like the ones they use - they chop them so largely that they become too slimy and chewy. The gigi sauce is better but no one was impressed.
The dessert was actually disgusting. WORST tiramisu everrrr - so gummy and nasty. Just don't put it on the menu if it's that bad!!!
Would I go back? Only if I wanted some sangria on a terrace. *Tip: I've been before and their pizzas are way better than their pastas.