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| - Was our first time at this restaurant and we went with high hopes. Alas, we came away with just a " MEH" impression. WhWas our first time at this restaurant and we went with high hopes. Alas, we came away with just a " MEH" impression. While many reviewers commented on a lack of atmosphere, we actually thought the ambiance was nice. A few booths vs tables might have cozied it up and dampened the noise, but it was still pretty pleasant.
Now, on to the food. It was OK, but not great. We had the calamari appetizer, something any Italian restaurant worth its salt should be able to make. Alas, while it was tender and cooked well it was completely lacking in flavor. Also, the marinara (?) sauce on the side tasted like just a cup of tomato puree. The entrees were hit and miss. I had the menage a tois (lobster tail, shrimp and clams on squid ink pasta), and hubs had the salmon. Here the pasta and roasted potatoes were very good, however, both the shrimp and lobster tail were over cooked, chewy and lacking any flavor. The salmon was good, but nothing special.
The wine list is limited, and a tad overpriced.
The service was good, if a bit inexperienced.
Overall probably won't go back since there are many other places that are better and more reasonably priced in the area.ile many reviewers commented on a lack of atmosphere, we actually thought the ambiance was nice. A few booths vs tables might have cozied it up and dampened the noise, but it was still pretty pleasant.
Now, on to the food. It was OK, but not great. We had the calamari appetizer, something any Italian restaurant worth its salt should be able to make. Alas, while it was tender and cooked well it was completely lacking in flavor. Also, the marinara (?) sauce on the side tasted like just a cup of tomato puree. The entrees were hit and miss. I had the menage a tois (lobster tail, shrimp and clams on squid ink pasta), and hubs had the salmon. Here the pasta and roasted potatoes were very good, however, both the shrimp and lobster tail were over cooked, chewy and lacking any flavor. The salmon was good, but nothing special.
The wine list is limited, and a tad overpriced.
The service was good, if a bit inexperienced.
Overall probably won't go back since there are many other places that are better and more reasonably priced in the area.
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