Four of us came for lunch on Sunday afternoon, wanting something light and simple, so we were…read moredismayed when we finally saw the menu. Although this restaurant is identified as two $$, it is clearly a $$$$ restaurant. By the time we realized this, we had already eaten some of the bread and felt compelled to stay. Meanwhile, there is nothing light and simple to be found.
I ordered a bife de chorizo with grilled vegetables. It was served with four slices of a boiled potato, but no grilled vegetables. The server acknowledged the mistake and brought the vegetables, however, by that time I had already finished most of the steak. The steak was perfectly good, but at twice the price I expected something special. Instead it was of the same quality/size as everywhere else, but twice the price that we pay in restaurants in Palermo Soho, for example (if not more). Not a good value.
The atmosphere is very staid; old school. The dining room felt very crowded. i.e. little space between tables. The servers were attentive and polite.
I left feeling underwhelmed and tricked by the $$. This place is $$$$. Don't be fooled.
Food: 3 stars
Ambiance: 3+ stars
Service: 4 stars