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| - I do apologize that this review is very long, but after much consideration and a few unannounced visits, I must share my honest opinion about dining with Adega at The 9.
This restaurant deserves a very strong 4 stars and here's why:
*Executive Chef Eddie Tancredi's menu
*Hospitality
*Decor
*Ryan Galati--management
*Brian--server
*Cocktails--they are both works of art and absolutely delicious; you will literally want to drink each and every one!
Here's the unabridged review:
To keep things terse, my initial visit was not stellar. I made a point to notify the restaurant and I was immediately contacted by management. Because of the nature and sensitivity of my concerns, several members of the Adega team, very graciously and warmly, reached out to me to correct the matter. The most flattering contact was Executive Chef Eddie Tancredi. The mastermind behind the menu & instructor in the kitchen, contacted me directly and offered me and my Fiancé an exclusive re-visit to the restaurant, as his personal guests.
When the arrangements were finally made, we returned with hopes to truly experience Adega at its finest; we were not disappointed!!! We were treated like royalty as Eddie created a 5 course meal especially for us. The true beauty of the experience was not knowing what was going to arrive to the table because Eddie was creating each course from scratch/from the depths of his culinary genius. Even before dinner began we were given a warm welcome from Eddie Tancredi himself! He came over to our table and engaged us in wonderful conversation and inquired about our dietary restrictions, before disappearing to work his magic!
On a side note, those unfamiliar with Eddie Tancredi, must to do their research---consider him just as skilled and accomplished at Michael Symon & Jack Bruell, without the constant over-referencing and restaurant monopoly in Cleveland. To get to the heart of it, he is truly talented without all the unnecessary hype. Obviously, I am not a food connoisseur, but in my 30years, I have never experienced a more poised presentation or a better preparation of seafood! Furthermore, after speaking at length with our server Brian, I discovered that Eddie was the only hand-picked chef from Cleveland, to be recognized internationally and alongside the ranks of countless accomplished restaurants in Japan, Dubi, even Vegas. As I mentioned before, he's the real deal, and I would be remised if I didn't beg anyone to give Adega a fair try just to experience one of his menus.
When you visit I would also urge you to ask upon Brian as your server and look to Ryan Galati for any of your dining needs or concerns! Ryan, as management, is a true class act. He is hospitably charming and has one fierce walk/strut--I say this with love because to watch him in action, is a thing of beauty. Brian will always give you an honest opinion & outstanding service; he's experienced in the "industry" and will not give you that "stand-at-attention" unreachable/zombified/artificial waiter act. He's a cool guy and because Eddie changes the menu a few times throughout the year, he will actually explain the menu items in excellent detail. I promise you won't be dissatisfied!
I wish to close this review by saying that although I am well aware that my re-visit was designed to impress, Adega truly is a wonderful restaurant!! Even though the staff was gracious enough to extend their best hospitality, I must admit, I have returned a few more times, unannounced, just to see how the service truly is/without the glamour of intentionally impressing an unhappy patron. Their hospitality still held! I always order seafood; each time it was cooked to perfection and as I mentioned above, their cocktail list is out-of-this-world amazing--literally anything off the cocktail list, will dazzle you! I conclude by saying that Adega certainly knows we're its "light" is! They have definitely become one of my top 5 in Cleveland. The next time you're in the mood to be wowed in Cleveland, make a reservation! If you're unsure, start by asking for any of the accomplished gentlemen mentioned above; you're truly in for a treat!
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