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| - I stopped going to this restaurant several years ago, after our group of eight people was told to leave after two hours, this being the maximum time allowed, in order to make space for subsequent diners. That would have been ok, I guess, except that this was not mentioned when we made our reservation. Our lower-than-average tip reflected our displeasure, but it was questioned by the server!!
Anyway, I decided to give the place another chance on a recent Saturday night. Arriving early for our 8:30 reservation, we had planned to have a drink at the bar, but this proved impossible as all the seats were taken, and we had to stand in the narrow aisle between the bar and the tables, being constantly buffeted (rather rudely) by the servers.
The smallish space was crammed to capacity and very noisy, so we accepted an outdoor table on the front patio. Menus appeared promptly and the server was pleasant.
We didn't have to wait long for our orders, but on receiving mine, I wished that we had waited longer if that would have enabled the chef to spend more time and care preparing mine. The menu described the dish as "Scaloppine al Limone. Veal scaloppini in a lemon sauce served with grilled vegetables and roasted potatoes". I was presented with too many slices of sad grey veal, concealing a tiny quantity of vegetables and roast potatoes hidden underneath. The "lemon sauce" revealed no trace of lemon, or anything else, except a too-generous addition of salt. I suggested that this item should be vastly improved, or removed from the menu.
The reaction was polite and responsive, and the cost of the dish was removed from our bill, which was much appreciated.
Sadly, though, not enough to persuade us to return to La Vecchia any time soon! :(
N.B. When you receive your bill, you will find that the prices stated on the online menu have been raised considerably.
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