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| - We planned a friend's birthday party at Spinello this weekend and were disappointed. The food and atmosphere were good (though not as great as all the positive reviews below would suggest), but mainly it was our experience of the service was unfortunate.
Like some of the other reviewers, we were told a large party of 12 was no problem, but upon arriving, were informed by the owner that we couldn't order off the menu, and had to choose from a short list of items he rhymed off for us. Apparently, although we were 1 of only 3 groups in the restaurant, the kitchen wouldn't accommodate us ordering as we pleased. Having mainly come for the pizza, we were disappointed (as this was apparently not an option.) The website had also indicated that gluten-free pasta was available, which was not available when we arrived (having two GF diners in our group, this was inconvenient.)
Rather than allowing us to pick individual appetizer items to order, the owner convinced us to allow him to bring a slew of antipasto to the table (which ended up being very expensive.)
We received two wrong menu items (a meat dish for a vegetarian and a pasta dish for a child that the parents didn't order) and were charged for both. In both cases, either the chef or the owner came to the table not to apologize, but to somewhat angrily let us know that it was somehow our fault. It was embarrassing and unnecessary, given that they had made the mistakes.
Overall, I would say that the food at Spinello is good, but for large parties, the service is poor and the prices are steep. I won't be going back.
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