I was planning only to write reviews about places that were great. Too often people are so quick to bad mouth and complain but rarely say nice things about an establishment. I was using the motto "if you have nothing nice to say don't say anything at all." I don't like to hurt businesses especially now a days, but I was so disgusted by this man's behavior I had to say it. (especially after reading Bryan G.'s review and how he and his family was treated).
We live in Southern Highlands about a 2 minute walk to the plaza this restaurant is located. We eat out ALOT and we like to stay close to home. We were so excited about this restaurant opening! As soon as it opened my boyfriend went to get a menu to bring to me and he wanted to try out the food early and tell me about it. He figured go in have a glass of wine, order a pizza appetizer and try an entree. Well he asked this gentlemen who we find out later is the owner (the same exact man Bryan G. was talking about and I believe who "Heather L." said was welcoming, she definitely had a different experience , maybe he's changed) anyway he asked if they had pizza, the man said "PIZZA???!! ", made a snobby sound and again said "PIZZA???!!", NO!! I guess the pizza comment offended him and he felt pizza was beneath his establishment.
I am sorry we have been to many fine Italian restaurants that have pizza, therefore I don't understand his behavior. It was rude and unwelcoming. We will not be back, there are so many good restaurants with better service and atmosphere, for 20 some dollars an entree we don't need to be treated like that. We don't mind spending on good food but service has to come close and the reviews of the food were not that exciting.