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| - Let me preface with the fact that I had been to Ciao Wine bar before and it was an incredible experience which is why I returned to take my girlfriend out for a nice Anniversary dinner. I'm not a negative person, but felt a great restaurant should be made aware when they disappoint.
I had made a reservation in advance, as I know this place can get busy (although it is massive), and also who doesn't make reservations for an Anniversary dinner?
We had just met each other before dinner, so we chatting about our days. Took a while to decide what to eat/drink, which seemed to annoy our server. Once we decided, the food came quick, and I do mean quick.
We hardly had a chance to enjoy the bread before the server had brought our apps. Apps were delicious, but again I was only slightly more than half way through, when they brought our mains and removed my plate for my appetizer.
As soon as our main plates were clear, they had desert plunked on our table, and failed to ask if we would like coffee or tea, and casually dropped the bill on the table seconds after delivering our deserts.
I found this highly distasteful. There was a party sitting nearby that seemed to be growing as more 'unexpected' friends were showing up. I realize that they likely had their eyes on our table, and I respect that. I had made a reservation and was paying as much as anyone else in the restaurant.
I didn't enjoy the feeling of being rushed out of the door as we had hoped to make an evening of our dining experience.
Till next time...
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