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| - Ok....so it's official...this place blows. I went a second time to be sure. Yep; BLOWS! Bad sign when a good number of the reviews on Yelp reference THE OLIVE GARDEN (the quintessential example of mediocrity) as a better option.
We tried to ignore our first trip to Babbo, because they were the new kid on the block, which meant they were busy and likely prone to a mistake or two.1) We ignored the fact that there were empty tables, but we were still told we'd have to wait for a table or sit at the bar (we sat at the bar). 2) We tried to ignore that it took forever for our food to come. 3) We tried to ignore that the PASTA PUGLIA had less flavor than a wet dishrag. 4) We even tried to ignore that our server/bartender's take on our crappy food came 20 minutes after delivery and was literally, "I didn't notice you weren't eating your food. You should've said something."
We waited a year to return....MISTAKE.
This time it was take-out, and we ordered a lot, to be sure; BRUSCHETTA ROMANA, PISATCHIO MOZZARELLA, MUSHROOM-PEPPERONI-SAUSAGE PIZZA, ALFREDO SUPREMO W/CHICKEN, & BABBO'S BOWL O BOLGNESE.
Our online order told us 20 minutes, which is exactly when we arrived, only to be told by a polite young man, named Raphael, that everything was done but our pasta dishes. REALLY?!? 15 minutes later (yep) we were heading home. The timing undoubtedly contributed to some of the earlier dishes being less than great, but really probably not so much as they're just not very good to start with.
BRUSHETTA ROMANA - We appreciate that the Tomato/Basil mixture was separated from the toasted bread for travel, but it didn't matter. The topping mix felt pre-made, soggy, soupy and gross. FAIL!
PISTACHIO MOZZARELLA - Interesting choice, mixing pistachio nuts with your traditional Caprese Salad, and it would have worked, if it WAS a traditional Caprese Salad. It Isn't. This dish isn't what you're expecting in that it really scrimps on the Mozzarella, choosing to drop a few cubes on top, instead of matching the tomatoes slice for slice. Also, drenched in balsamic, the entire dish turned into a soggy mess.
MUSHROOM-PEPPERONI-SAUSAGE PIZZA - Gross, Gross GROSS!!! The crust was flavorless and chewy. The sauce was non-existent. The ingredients were sparse to the point of wondering where they were, including cheese. I'm not sure what they're going for here, but, if it isn't "REPULSE THE CUSTOMER," They're falling miserably short.
ALFREDO SUPREMO W/CHICKEN & BOWL O BOLGNESE - We can combine the pasta dishes because our review is the same for both. The portions are ridiculously small (c'mon guys, it's pasta), and the flavor is unremarkable. A frozen MARIE CALLENDAR'S DINNER would provide a more satisfying dining experience.
It's difficult, in this part of Chandler, to find decent Italian food. I guess, for now, countless reviewers are right; OLIVE GARDEN is a better option.
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