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| - Overall: Great quantity of food for the price, but food quality and service is average. I would probably eat here more often if I lived closer, but I won't be returning given that I live in Akron; I usually look for a place to wow me if I'm going to make a special trip up to Cleveland.
Food: The entrees came with bread, salad, boiled veggies, and potato chips. The sides were what I might expect from Olive Garden: bland and with little seasoning. But, they were all decent portion sizes.
The main entrees themselves were above average, but suffered from some technical flaws. The paella was very well seasoned, but some elements were severely overcooked (langoustine was tough and sinewy), the clams were sandy, and about half of the shrimp were not properly deveined (even though someone had slit their backs, poop shoots were still intact!). We had no issues with the chicken breasts: it was moist and the stuffing was delicious.
Service: Service was attentive but a bit overbearing at times. Our waiter stood pressed up against the table and loomed over us so that we had to crane our necks up to speak to him. He also cleared away plates and sides without asking if we were finished, and continually topped off me and my partner's sangria glass even though I hadn't exactly planned on drinking 1/2 of the pitcher.
At the end of the meal, they were gracious though to bring us both complimentary almond liquer.
Atmosphere: Cozy, but a little empty for a Saturday night.
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