I'm writing a review as both a rebuttal to what is a ridiculously low rating and a standalone rating for a restaurant that I've been to dozens of times over the years.
1). The food is always good. I've never had a bad dish. Often, I order a 2 antipasti combo for $9.49. I also like the Mama's Trio, among many others.
2). The service has always been good. Is there such a thing as always flawless services? No. But collectively on the whole, the service is good.
3). Let's talk about this horribly low rating here on Yelp.
It makes me question the intention of the reviewers, their unreasonable expectations, and just about every thing else they may have to say.
If this restaurant had 4-star rating, I would have said "ok, fair enough". Even 3.5 stars would've been acceptable enough for me to not write this rebuttal even if I think that number is too low.
But 2.5 stars? That's absurd.
Do better Yelpers.