I decided to update my review, after all there are people just like me that care about real reviews by real people.
Since my last review (i gave them 1 star) I was sent messages telling me that I need to get out more...etc. I didn't bother writing back to that person because quite frankly if this is the best you've found- well, I rest my case there.
I not only love italian food, but I have had it quite a lot. I also cook and AM italian. I had nonnis and I speak Italian. I am in no way shape or form uneducated about Italian food. I can't speak for fellow Italians or whoever else goes to places like Piacere, but I assure you reading this that I was brought up with the notion that there ought to never be a lack of food in our fridge- that when guests come over your house you put out your best...and all you got.
I believe that if you own a restaurant you're in it because you love food and you love to feed people. (at least that's why I would have one) and in doing so I would feed them my best. treat them like family and above all show an air of excellence.
The problem I had with Piacere wasn't because there was lackluster cooking it was because there was a FAKE attitude about the place. It entices you in...and then it becomes pretentious. You are made to feel like you are doing them a grand favor by eating there. And sure the food is good, but the attitude and service could use some humility.
For starters- present the entire menu (including the PRICES for your specials) How can the daily special be so much more expensive that the similar plates on the menu? and why not disclose it?
From beginning to end they played with words and deceived our party of 10+ ppl. And to top it off...they did not LEAVE the parmesan on the table for us to enjoy on our pasta.
I am a cheese lover...let me rephrase this. My WHOLE family are cheese lovers, and we have a lot of it at home. How can a place that seems to yell "look how prestigious we are" be so cheap?! It boggles my mind.
The service was blah, the experience was awful. The food was good.
I have not gone back on principle. I am a woman of my word.
p.s. if you dislike my reviews- stop reading them. I won't lie just to make people happy. sorry not sorry.
p.p.s. two families with a bill over $500.00 and we gave them a good tip because we're not asses like a lot of people out there. So, trust me when I say....I have enough class to pay the hefty bill and enough common sense to NEVER RETURN! But that's just me. [insert pic of kermit drinking tea]