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| - Although I don't feel compelled to yell "Bravo!", I can give this highly visible Blakeney Italian Cucina polite applause. We hadn't eaten at this location since it changed from Encore and, to be honest, the only reason we did so tonight, was because we had a BOGO free coupon. I was hoping it would knock my socks off, because the area needs a good Italian restaurant option. Well...
They did get a lot of stuff right starting with our friendly young server, Becca, who was attentive and on task refilling bread and iced tea without us having to ask. She also seemed to have a pretty good grasp of the menu. Her performance took a little dip however, when a party of six moved in beside us.
Food-wise, the bread and accompanying aioli was delicious.Our $4.95 Insalata Della Casa side salads consisted of chopped greens, cucumbers, tomatoes, bacon, crispy pasta and parmesan dressing were just okay as they add also included few pieces of wilty lettuce and the crispy pasta ingredient just didn't work for me.
For our entrees we chose the Chicken Caprese with tomatoes, mozzarella, orzo, farro, spinach, zucchini, pesto vinaigrette ($15.99) and the Spicy Bay Scallop Marinara with capellini, spinach, caramelized onions, artichokes, pesto bread crumbs for ($14.99.) The serving size of both was substantial, which was a good start. We enjoyed both, however, be aware that the Spicy Bay Scallop Marinara is indeed spicy (duh)! The Chicken Caprese is also very tasty but a little heavy on the salt. We skipped their $7 desserts and opted for TCBY.
Of course, anyone who reads my reviews knows sanitation score matters to me in a big way, and theirs was unacceptable 95. Another pet peeve of mine is overpriced beverages, and theirs are pushing it at $3 each and of course no prices were on the menu. Call me cheap, but I hate that trick.
Overall, I would rate it 3.5, but because of Becca I'll give it four stars. Just realize, that's a very generous 4 stars. Still give it a shot, just use coupon.
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