This is difficult review to write because there was a lot great but also a lot wrong with our dinner here. First of all, the chef here knows his stuff and puts out delicious dishes. We started with cocktails and ordered the Crudos, which they are famous for.
We had the Peruvian Cerviche which was delicious and properly prepared. We also had an order of Nairagi (marlin) which was also very nice and enough to share for two. For our entrees, we ordered two pasta dishes - the Agnolotti and the Spaccatelli.
Both were delicious in flavor. The swiss chard+pancetta as a side was also very tasty.
Here comes the criticisms. Price point and portion sizes. Appetizers were priced and portioned correctly. Our entrees were not. Though seeming inexpensive, the pasta dishes at $16 and $15 respectively were EXTREMELY small in portion. The Agnolottii was done in 4 forkfuls. Not much better on the Spaccatelli. There was less than 2 oz of food on my plate! I came here to eat. Bread service for two was brought to the table with 3 pieces. 3 pieces for 2 people? Either bring 2 or 4, not 3! Who gets the third piece?! The wine selection was good except for the fact that one one or two offerings of "by the glass" for each variety. And the prices were astronomical! They had a glass of Justin Cabernet priced at $20!!!! This is a wine I drink at home often and it costs $25 per bottle retail all day long. This is clearly a rip off. I had to chose the least expensive Cabernet just because of the pricing. All the wines were priced like this. Way too high. Our server was a very sweet young lady who just was not up to the job for a restaurant of this caliber. She spoke in an inaudible whisper and it was plain to see she was inexperienced. For a restaurant of this price point and quality, I expect a server that knows the restaurant in and out and can "tell and sell" the menu. The owner needs to invest in better wait staff. The current do not match the rest of the restaurant. It was Friday night at 7 PM and there were 2 other tables being served on arrival. Two more than that when we left. Why so empty? For all the reasons above apparently. Too pricey for too small portions. Killer formula. Sadly, we not be returning.