We enjoyed our dinner at Taggia and thought that the prices provided an excellent value for the quality and quantity of the food served. The food was visually appealing and the ingredients tasted fresh. Beverages were flavorful and served at the proper temperature. The timing of our meal was comfortable and there were no issues with the service or our meals.
The staff was well trained and worked well together. Our server, Lauren, was friendly and professional, offering several suggestions for our dinners. She made us feel welcomed and comfortable. She explained the concept of the restaurant and its Italian style menu, while providing attentive service without becoming overbearing.
Cheese Plate Appetizer
The appetizer was a generous serving of cold cheese, crackers and fruit artistically arranged on a large serving plate. It was an appropriate serving for two guests. The samples of cheese tasted fresh and were served with jam, raspberries, strawberries and crackers. The cheese plate appetizer exceeded our expectations.
Escabeche Appetizer
This dish was served cold and was visually appealing with fresh tasting whole shrimp served with the tails still on. The shrimp had been prepared in an acidic vinegar and citrus sauce and mixed with flavorful herbs. It was a generous serving of five shrimp that provided enough food for two guests and exceeded our expectations.
Coulette
The coulette was a large serving of hot steak artistically arranged with roasted bone marrow, fingerling potatoes, braised escarole and cipolline onions. It was cooked to a proper medium rare and was an appropriate serving for one or two guests. The meat tasted fresh and exceeded our expectations.
Scallop Entree
The diver scallops were large, served hot and carefully arranged on a bed of risotto. The scallops tasted fresh and flavorful. This entree was large enough for up to two guests. It was artistically created and the taste exceeded our expectations.
Gelato Dessert
The gelato was served cold and offered a creamy taste of three different flavors. It was made from flavorful and fresh ingredients. The serving size was small, but adequate as a dessert for one guest and exceeded our expectations.