I had high expectations for Roland's after hearing about it from a handful of trusted foodies. Of course knowing the fact that the team behind this new concept is Tacos Chiwas + Pizzeria Bianco didn't hurt either... So when my husband suggested we head to Roland's on a recent date night, I was 100% onboard.
We were greeted right away when we walked in. The space is gorgeous and well-done... it has a really cool, modern meets rustic vibe and whule clearly renovated, the restaurant manages to keep the charm from the distressed brick and the history of the building. It's comfortable and casual and the staff seems to enjoy working there.
We sat at the bar and chatted with Alexandria and Davey, who were both super knowledgeable. We watched the World Cup (nice touch with the TV at the bar) as well as the open kitchen behind us. We also watched the attention to detail in the drinks being made... I'm definitely going to return to try some of those cocktails next time!
The food was excellent... we shared the Mexican Salad, Elote, Mussels, and a rice bowl with veggies and chicken. We enjoyed everything we had! Portion sizes were generous and prices were fair... There were plenty of other items on the menu that were appealing, but our bellies could only handle so much. The breakfast and lunch menus look solid too, so we'll have to return to try both!
I know that a five star review after just one visit is a gamble, but I feel confident about this one... it's my kind of place and I look forward to returning real soon!