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| - Like many others in the neighborhood, I had been waiting for the opening of Vilka Bistro. Finally, I had a chance to check it out.
Before going I looked at the reviews and noticed a good bit of them are from lunch, this leads me to wonder if the lunch experience is a different one.
Perhaps I set my standards high, I don't know. Sadly, I just wasn't 'wowed' by Vilka Bistro.
To be fair I'll break down my review.
Upon entering, I thought the décor was awesome, then when I stepped into the main dining area, I thought they were closing. Granted it was late, 9 PM, but the tables were empty, and the room was far too bright. I don't know if it was just this one time or if it is all the time. There are hanging and circular ceiling lights in dining room, perhaps a low wattage, yellow light in the ceiling instead of bright, white, it just gave a harsh feel. Ambience is everything, the design is there, the lighting just through it off.
Our server Beverly was amazing, on top of things and knowledgeable. I liked her a lot, absolutely no complaints and only praise for the service.
The menu selection was small. At least for the entrees, not much to choose from and they had only one choice for a special.
The appetizer prices were high, average $12.00, way above average for the area. The entrees were right on par with some of the nicer places.
Presentation was mostly five star, but somehow I believe they focused on that instead of flavor. We ordered an appetizer of Buffalo chicken dip, it was good, I wouldn't recommend the grilled ciabatta bread, get the chips.
I ordered the fisherman pasta (Pictured), to their credit the shrimp and scallops were cooked to perfection, but the sauce, I was told was a light wine, lemon, it was a heavy cream and tasted cheesy. My daughter ordered the lamb bake, she didn't like it. I thought it was tasty. The roasted potatoes looked pretty but lacked any seasoning, the asparagus was tiny and shriveled. My complaint about the lamb was it was supposed to have a mint creme fraiche drizzle, when honestly it tasted more like Tzatiki sauce. We ended up switching entrees.
I am generously giving it a three star because the presentation and service were top notch. Unfortunately, this place wasn't for me.
I hate to beat the place up, they are still new and maybe they'll get better. You may love them, I did not. I wanted to, but didn't and I am not sure I will ever give them a second chance.
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