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| - I popped into this place with my girlfriend and another friend before a concert at the PSO last night. We were planning on heading elsewhere, but due to time constraints and the proximity of this place to the Heinz Hall we decided to give it a try.
The first floor looked nice enough, but after telling the hostess that we didn't have reservations, she relegated us to the upstairs. Which was...um...interesting. You know those folding tables that are used at bingo nights (not that I frequent those too often)? Well, that was our dinner table (and everyone else's too!...see the photo of one being redressed). So yah, the decor definitely could be improved. It really felt like a dressed up cafeteria.
That said, the food was actually quite good. Make sure you get the Portobello Mushroom Tower (or something like that) appetizer. It was absolutely delicious. Though stay away from the sauteed calamari...pretty bland. At the waitresses suggestion, my girlfriend and I split the meat lasagna, which was quite interesting. They use crepes for the layers instead of the regular dough. The dish was SUPER rich, but pretty tasty. Worth trying.
Overall, if you're looking for a quick bite (we asked them to bring all the food together because we were slightly rushed) before the symphony, this is a good place to go. Don't expect a gourmet meal, but do expect one that will leave you full and satisfied.
Bon apatite!
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