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| - Despite the disparity in star ratings and with 260 reviews currently sitting in the "not recommended" bin (meaning a high probability of fake accounts), I still wanted to give SAUCE a shot. The biggest issue seems to be with third-party delivery services, so we planned to dine in instead. With its namesake, I was expecting the sauce to be a little more discerning, but sadly it wasn't anything special. "Meh. I've experienced better" on Yelp means 2 stars.
AMBIANCE: Like a toddler trying on his dad's shoes, this place is too big for itself. The wooden floors, warm red walls, and large limestone art pieces definitely were nice. They even had mini sky murals like the Venetian, but overall it felt cavernous and museum-like. Especially when it's dinner time and there's only one other table eating. Cue the tumbleweed.
SERVICE: Friendly, but not very fast. It's a head scratcher because there was no one there! The other table had their own server. The massive bar had only two people seated, and even so, they had the bartender all to themselves. Where do the servers go in their spare time?
FOOD: We ordered the garlic knots as appetizers. I can say these were the best part of our meal -- served fresh and piping hot! My bf had the spaghetti & meatballs, while I had the bolognese lasagna. First impression: the sauce looks so watery. I didn't care much for it, but the ricotta and meat were good. I tried my bf's dish and it was too bland for me. Even their drinks tasted watered-down. Our cups and silverware had visible water spots.
Overall, I'd say get the Groupon if you really want to give them a try. They might have better dishes than the ones we ordered, but for me, I'd take Olive Garden. Check please!
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