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| - Based on the great reviews, I decided to go here with a few friends last night. Overall, the experience was average. I cannot see how this is a five star restaurant.. The atmosphere was loud and a bit eccletic. It wasn't full, which is surprising for a friday night at dinner time.
I started my meat with a Pizzatte with arugula, portobelleo mushrooms and potato. The crust was a bit thicker than I liked and there was no arugula! Maybe they ran out..?
My friend ordered the lamb chops for $19.99, which were merely 2 small chops, lacking flavour and no side..
My main was off the special menu, the 'Miso-glazed halibut with sweet potato, asparagus and ginger aioli' for $22.99 The fish was not very fresh and did not flake as halibut should.. I asked them if it was frozen and they said no, but I suspect that maybe it was second-rate? I was rather disappointed with this, as fish is my favourite food.
We also ordered a beet salad, which was average - the greens were not that fresh - I found a rotten piece amongst my leaves. The beets were very cold, which didn't suit my taste buds.
The gnocchi in gorgonzola cream sauce was ok - too much sauce and not enough gnocchi, though.. wine selection was average, but adequate.
I think zucca one block north is worth trying over Five Doors North. I won't be going back.
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