While I have been frequenting this place a lot lately, I had forgotten to write a review. I suppose because wall each time I came the seating and service were so quick, I barely had time to check-in. Up until this week the service and food were beyond the mere 5 stars offered by Yelp to show our appreciation. However, that all changed Tuesday night when I finally got some time to enjoy a meal with my daughter after her 1st day at University.
We arrived an hour b4 closing, and the staff was down to the Hostess who seems to also be owner/Mgr? And also doubled as Server/Bartender/Cashier that night - soooo searing is was slow, even though 1/2 the tables were empty. The table was not cleaned, and we sat waiting with no menus. Almost 15 mins from our arrival the friendly buss/server arrived with plates - then left with plates to get a rag to wipe said dirty table. Daughter is wondering why I keep boasting about this place.
A few mins later the unsmiling borderline rude hostess returns with menus and a scowl.
Her attitude never changed towards us or a table near us - yet she seemed quit cheerful to the few nearby tables of ALL WHITE patrons. Maybe she was just tired or had a pissy customer b4 we arrived - but she was really very harsh in her tone and mannerism with us.
I've sent and brought several people here, none white and several mentioned how the service was not as friendly when she is there. Hmmm I don't like to think she is acting that way due to ppl's race - but since she was
Always nice previously - until I arrived with my mini-racial child - well, I may not be returning there.
The food which was ALWAYS pristine
- was TERRIBLE this week. And it was the same cook! Lamb was undercooked with no flavor and full of fat. The pasta sauce was watery and spaghetti was swimming in water I swear I saw Phelps doing LAPS in the bottom of the bowl. My daughter lost her appetite.
Oh - she crammed my leftovers into a too small container and smooooooshed the pasta turning it into a slice of Spaghetti-bread which I had to throw in the garbage when I got home
Really disappointed and I'll certainly never eat there again if I see this scowling fungia face there.
I was willing to overlook the miniature toilets and unkempt washroom, but no excuse for being rude.
Especially when the gentleman who seats earlier in the day is extremely Friendly and makes u feel like an invited guest in his home!!