We have been going to Mezzo for a number of years and have had fantastic experiences. They always prided themselves in having the best charcuterie in town! When we arrived we were informed that they do not have charcuterie at this time. I asked why they would have it in their website but do not carry it any longer. He responded with some story about the health department not allowing them to have charcuterie. I challenge that. We ended up having a mediocre and overpriced pizza. We will not be going back any time soon. read more

This establishment is three restaurants in one, so make sure you look at the menus and decide which one you want to eat at before you go. My reservation was made for Mezzo but what I wanted was on the Emporio menu. I ended up eating at Mezzo, and it was actually really delicious. Not great for vegetarians, though, so I was limited in my options. The mushroom risotto turned out to be fantastic! Also, I was impressed by the "small bread". For $4 I thought it was going to be some small piece of bread, but it turned out to be a decently sized bread basket with 3 different kinds of bread, and two accompaniments (though one had meat in it). My server was attentive and made sure I didn't eat it though. Great value for the price and tasted amazing. read more

Mezzo - Italian Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Great rooftop bar. You can order takeout from the w restaurants downstairs! The meatballs are so tasty! It's nice that in the summer the roofs open and winter is closed with glass for a beautiful unique ambiance read more

Mezzo is my favorite floor of the 3 floors of this Sienna restaurant. It's nice that they take reservations, as the first floor does not. The food here is excellent, for example the flatbreads are some of the best in Pittsburgh. We ordered the Chef's Bruschetta del Giorno, it's an item that changes daily, but were were absolutely enthralled by the creatively prepared bruschetta with pecorino cheese and Brussels sprouts. I ordered the mushroom risotto which was deliciously prepared. The wine list is top notch, with lots of unusual options by the glass. We arrived before the rest of our party, so we sat at the bar, and the bartender was extremely knowledgeable and let us sample a wine before we ordered. He made us feel welcome and his recommendations were right on the mark. Our waiter was excellent, too. He overheard we were headed to the Benedum so he had the kitchen hurry our entrees, he was extremely attentive, helpful and on the ball. Overall, this is one of your best options to eat in the Cultural District. Reliably great food, wonderful service, and reasonable prices! read more

I came here on a Wednesday night for dinner and really enjoyed my evening at Mezzo! I was here with a group of colleagues for a work social dinner and it was a perfect spot! (For those of you who don't know, Mezzo is on the 2nd floor of Sienna Mercato and the 3rd floor is the beer garden). For starters we had a very unique, and original salad. I wish I could remember the names of things... but I can tell you it had kalamata green olives, parmesan cheese, potato, and pistachio in it. It was so good, and the size was pretty decent, we shared 2 of them as an appetizer among the table of 6. For dinner I had the mushroom risotto, which was alright... I say just alright because looking back I wish I would have ordered a pizza. I tried the pizza with truffle oil, mushrooms, egg and some other toppings and that was amazing! I have been dreaming about and craving for that pizza ever since I tried it. One nice thing is they do half orders of the pastas, so at least I didn't order too much pasta before I realized the pizza was better! They have a wine bar upstairs on the 2nd floor as well, and a nice selection of drinks to choose from. Overall, it was a good night and the food was really good. I will definitely be coming back here. read more

We started with the pork rinds - new experience. Light fluffy ... old bay seasoning? Could use some ranch dressing. Was served with lemon wedges. Pretty good. The arugula salads were very good. We had the artichoke pizza, beef special, and linguine with bacon and blue cheese for dinner. Everyone would reorder their meals. For dessert, we split the carrot cake. We all got a spoonful. Great meal will definitely return for more. read more

Technically, I think this would be a 5 star review, mostly because I think the price points, particularly on the bevs could be a bit more reasonable and the charcuterie was amazing, but needs some balance. However, I was in hog heave with the food. I felt like a Griswald and went full on greedy piggy... eating the pigs. The charcuterie was decedent, though it seemed a bit haphazard, busy, and lacked in some base items. I mean, throw a couple crackers on the thing. The octopus and pork belly were amazing. Rich, decedent, and reasonably priced. I was disappointed in the bone-in pork chop. There was no bone and it took some serious sawing to work through. I have the feeling it was a substitute cut. Still, a lovely dish that I'd be more than happy to order again. I was on a pork high, so no pic available. The desert was solid, a nice rich creamy sweet sense to counter the waves of salty pork goodies preceding. read more

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I came here for my friends birthday dinner & I was thoroughly impressed! We started off with the fried Brussels sprouts with goat cheese & they were to die for. The Brussels sprouts were Cooked perfectly & paired very nicely with the goat cheese. We didn't leave any behind! I split the Bacon & Mushroom pizza with a friend & it was delicious! We got the pizza with no mushroom but added sausage & arugula. The toppings paired perfectly all together. They used sauce cans for the pizza tray and I thought that was very clever and a tasteful spin on a tray! I gave 4 stars only because the menu was pretty small, I would've liked to see more options! Other than that it was amazing! read more

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When it comes to Sienna Mercato, I can not choose a favorite level. To me they are all great. Mezzo is different because they take reservations (which is almost absolutely needed when something is going on in the CD), where as the first floor does not. Their menu tends to have an Italian flare that always suits my fancy in one way or another. From the small to large plates, I always tend to have a home run whether it's fish or a piece of beef. Though, salmon tends to be my go to since they tend to prepare it a different way every season. I have had two different tartares (salmon and beef) and they were fantastic. The desserts are always very scrumptious and they usually have a great variety to choose from. And the drinks O.M.G they are a must! Between the drinks and the wine list, I am always in heaven (it probably feels that way after a few drinks, but still)! The service is always attentive and very helpful. Never had a complaint in that department! read more

Mezzo - Mezzorita - Italian Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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First time eating at Mezzo and I was happy with the food. We had the small bread basket for two of us (don't need the large unless you want to stuff yourself with bread.) I had the brussel sprouts, they were extremely good and the goat cheese pairing was phenomenal. The cheese had a slight smoky flavor that really complimented the apple glaze. I was a bit disappointed when I found out the sprouts were fried. My friend had the apple salad and it was good as well. For the entree we shared a chicken Parmesan. It was perfect for sharing as it came with two pieces of chicken. It was good, but nothing to brag about. Overall the food quality is good, you will pay a small premium for it, but worth the occasional visit. I did like that each check comes with a cookie, ends the meal with a sweet feeling about the place! read more

Mezzo - Half of the chicken Parmesan - Italian Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Place was awesome the food to me was not great. I ordered Caesar salad not good to me i had to ask for extra dressing it was dry. To me tasted weird. We also ordered chicken pasta it has horrible sorry but no flavor I won't be going there again. The waiter was awesome the place beautiful / also not too many options on the menu. I was lost. read more

Mezzo - Italian Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Our bartender was wonderful. Checked in every so often to make sure we had everything we needed. However, if you don't have a reservation and sit at the bar expect to wait well over 45 minutes for your food! Benefit of the doubt, we came over the holiday weekend. On the other hand, if they didn't have the ability to give us food within a reasonable amount of time they should not have sat us. More than half of the dining room was open for seating, not too sure why we could not have been sat especially when we showed up right at open. read more

Though I have previously reviewed Emporio (floor one) on the other Sienna Mercato listing, I wanted to take the time to review my second experience dining at Mezzo (floor two) here. I dined here years ago and was excited to return. We had purchased last minute (ahem...Groupon) tickets for a show at the Byham and found a great reservation at Mezzo for before the show. Pros: The food was delicious! I ordered the Quattro Formaggi pizza topped with arugula, and it was absolutely fantastic. The cheese packed a smooth yet strong punch, and the crust was perfectly doughy and crispy. I was so disappointed to have to leave half of my pizza at the table since I didn't have time to drop it off at my car in the parking garage before the show. Cons: Five of us were crammed at a four person table. I was stuck at the end and felt like there was no room for my food on the table or for people to safely walk past the table without tripping on my chair. It definitely downgraded the experience. Our server was polite and well-spoken but overall underwhelming. She did ask if we were headed to a show, which I think is very important for servers in the cultural district. However, we weren't checked on after receiving our food, and by the time she stopped by, we were all sitting with our credit cards out of our wallets ready to pay and get to our show. I became frustrated when she casually offered us dessert since we were definitely way too short on time by that point to receive and enjoy it. read more

I enjoy all of the levels of Sienna Mercado, but my love of grazing on cheese makes me a dedicated fan of Mezzo. On one particular visit with a friend, we ordered a charcuterie board and mushroom pizza to share (paired with a couple glasses of wine a piece). Everything was delicious and the charcuterie was varied and we'll paired with the cheeses. read more

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This was the second time I have been to Mezzo and I have not had a bad experience. The service is impeccable, even down to the bussers everybody is polished and seemingly intelligent. I would encourage you to plan to come here early and check out the rooftop bar which is absolutely amazing. At dinner we started with the Chef's Selection which is the Chef's Selection of Charcuterie, Cheeses, and Preserves, as well as bread. This plate was phenomenal and each pairing was better than the last. Additionally we ordered the poached pear appetizer and it was extremely well done overall. With goat cheese and Brussels sprouts this unique dish really will have you thinking. Onto my meal - I stuck with what in most cases would be considered the boring choice "Spaghetti and Meatballs". However, this amazing dish has such a rich taste that it was anything but the boring. The meatballs were perfectly crafted, marinara with ricotta cheese, and basil to top it all off. Incredible experience yet again, I just wished I ordered a second dish to bring home. read more

Mezzo - Italian Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Really lovely spot. This restaurant is located on the second floor on the building with awesome garage door windows. very cool vibe with chalk lettering on the walls. We sat at the bar and the bartender was lovely. We got a few drinks which he was more than happy to give suggestions and allow us to taste wines before we made a decision. We then ordered the grilled shrimp which were DELICIOUS. It was four shrimp two on each skewer with a delicious combo so things on tip including olives. We really loved it. Then we got the charcuterie tray which is highly recommended. They do farm to table style and it changes all the time so it'll be different every time you go. The man who brought it out explained everything on it, and gave suggested pairings. It was amazing and so was the info! And finally we finished the meal by splitting the scallops. And oh my gosh you should get these. They have an amazing crispness which I loved with bacon and shashito peppers. We will be back! It was all delicious and everyone was super friendly. read more

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We had a great dinner tonight at Mezzo! We got the mushroom risotto as well as the 3 course meal including the Hanger Steak, Garganelli, and the Torta for dessert... we also had the Mushroom Risotto! All of the food was excellent and full of flavor! Would definitely go back! read more

Mezzo - Italian Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

This is the first time I have been to a restaurant like this. The menu is based around what is in season, the meat & cheese board is a sampler of food experiments by the chefs and what is available, and the staff waits on you like you are royalty. At least for your first visit, you must get the meat & cheese charcuterie board (or cheese only if you are vegetarian). This, more than anything else on the menu, showcases the creativity and originality that these chefs are putting in every single day to make this place the success that it is! My board had a pate made of beef knuckle and mustard seeds, cured ducked breast, a sheeps milk cheese with an espresso rind, a raging bleu cheese, and a 'loaded baked potato bread', beef-and-berry jam, among several others. The arugula salad with fingerling potatoes as a side dish was exceptional, as well as the port meatballs (although they are much more dense than the meatballs downstairs!) The pizza with pepperoncinis has an excellent crust, tangy cheese, and delicious peppers. However, the peppers are the hottest peppers I have ever had, and the menu gives you no clues that you will need to fill up your water glass several times to get through it! For my birthday, they also served us a complimentary glass of champagne which capped off the night beautifully. In my opinion, this isn't a place to grab drinks with friends or a quick bite on a weekend; that is more downstairs or at the biergarten upstairs. However, if you want a romantic, new food adventure, check this place out!! read more

Mezzo - Chef's Selection Meat & Cheese Board.. yum! The espresso-rind cheese & cured duck breast were the stars of the sampler! - Italian Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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I love this rooftop bar. I especially love Mezzo, the second floor restaurant. Their wood fried pizzas are some of the best in the city. Everything from the second floor up here is a bit pricey, but worth it for the taste and atmosphere. Their drinks are great. My mother and I went to Mezzo after waiting a long time at another restaurant and having to leave because we had tickets to the Nutcracker that night. Mezzo gave us speedy and great service. Will definitely continue to come to both Mezzo and Sienna Mercato. read more

Mezzo - Pizza - Italian Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Interesting place...different than most restaurants. Decor is nice, service was acceptable. Pizza was very good, but was overpriced. Probably wasn't worth the money. I doubt I'd go there again. read more

Mezzo - Tom Bonello - Italian Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

For as many times as I've been to Sienna Mercato, I have never gone to Mezzo and I finally fixed that this weekend! It is by far my favorite of the three concepts featuring in-house cured meats that make fantastic charcuterie, delicious pizza, and a fair number of entree selections. We ordered the chef's choice charcuterie which was thoroughly explained and presented, as well as the capicola pizza. I appreciated that their wine list was extensive and went with a crisp sauv blanc for the hot evening. Our service was underwhelming and you definitely should make a reservation. We waited an hour and a half but were able to kill time at Il Tetto upstairs! Cannot wait to go back. read more

Mezzo - Italian Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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We did all three floors at Sienna Mercato. This one was my favorite. We had the chef's choice charcuterie and wine, and my friends also had a pizza. The charcuterie was just wonderful with many different flavor combos that would please any palate. My friends enjoyed their pizza very much and said they would get it again. Service was underwhelming (on all three floors, actually). Atmosphere on this floor seemed to be slightly more upscale than the other two, though none of them were "stuffy." read more

Mezzo - Chef's Choice Charcuterie - Italian Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I went here after an art crawl. It was beautiful outside and they had the side doors open to the air. My waiter was very helpful and knowledgeable. They gave me a water decanter on my table, but when my glass was empty they still came to the table to fill my glass. The menu changes seasonally. I ordered ricotta gnudi appetizer. It was a rolled and stuffed cheese with apple butter and seasonal ingredients, it was good. I also ordered the Bacon and Egg pizza with maple syrup. It tasted like breakfast! I sat by the window and people watched in the open air. Very relaxing. This is the second floor of 3 floors of Sienna Mercato. read more

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Inside decor was cool and the rooftop is pretty neat. The food was just ok. Wasn't too impressed with flavors and the prices seemed steeped for what you pay for. Tried charcuterie board but seemed skimpy for $24. Not horrible but not the best. Had the margherita pizza and it overall lacked in flavor. I think mainly because of the sauce. read more

Mezzo - Margherita pizza. Looks delicious but taste just was not there. - Italian Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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I'm really won over by this whole group. I love Mercato aka meatball heaven. I love the rooftop deck and I now love Mezzo. Their specialty is wood fired pizza's and wine. Definitely speaking my language. I was very excited about the pizza's we choose. I was most surprised to like the Sausage & Smoked Potato pizza the best. It was tomato, smoked mozzarella, basil, and of course potato. I loved the smokey flavor! I also liked the Picante Salami & Peppers. It was tomato, mozzarella, chili, pickled banana peppers. I love me some banana peppers on a pizza, and pickled ones, YUM. The Margherita, with tomato, mozzarella, basil was good. Of course it's the most basic of all of them, but still good. I love the aesthetic too. Definitely more chill up here than the other two spots. I'd be interested to check out their pasta dishes next. Let's be honest, I'm interested in checking out all dishes here! read more

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Outstanding waitress Nice house cured meats. Tasty and interesting pizza. PA Cheese Board with apple butter was delicious. Pistachio and Porchetta with Arugula pizza was sweet and tasty. Margherita pizza was good too! Looks like Yelp may finally have it figured out. You can actually do a search for Mezzo and get it...have been waiting about six months for that..LOL read more

Place was nice I sat at the bar. The meat and cheese boar was great! Chefs pick (is there really any other way!?) they gave me pickled asparagus that i wasn't so fond of and the big pieces of bread are not very finger friendly type... But the rest of the selection was great as was the wine! The food looked great as well. Although i didn't order any. A tip for this place- they are located on the Second floor. You can hardly see the sign from the outside. read more

The small plates were amazing: delicious and complex (crab tartine and burrata); the large plates were good (mushroom risotto and shrimp fra diavalo). Super cute space! And wait staff were great. read more

Mezzo - Italian Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Came here for a date night before going to see Nightmare Before Christmas symphony at the Heinz. We made a reservation the day before which seemed to be handy, as the restaurant was quite full on that Thursday evening! They have a pretty concise and straightforward menu; small, medium, and large plates as well as pizza. We ended up sharing the chicken sausage pizza and the squash gnocchi medium plate. The pizza was a good size for sharing (11"), and the squash gnocchi was a perfect portion. In my opinion it was a great modest portion for someone like me who isn't a big eater and didn't want leftovers since we were about to head to a show. The pizza had a good amount of the chicken sausage as well as some pickled sweet peppers for great texture and tanginess. The squash gnocchi was served with some great smoked chicken, mushrooms, and a delicious sauce. Many of the other menu items, charcuterie, as well as dessert looked interesting, although we didn't get to try them out. It looked as though they had plenty of options for different dietary preferences. The service was also polite and efficient; we were in and out within an hour easily. Definitely a great choice if you're in the area and looking for a nicer meal out! read more

This was my first time eating at Mezzo or even making it to the second floor of this three story establishment. I have been to Emporio (first floor) and Il Tetto (roof top) multiple times and really enjoy the atmosphere. When you first walk up to the second floor you will notice a wine wall with so much wine!! From the wooden floor, to the wooden dining tables/chairs and the rustic brick walls I felt like I walked into a Tuscan kitchen. For my meal I ordered the Pork Risotto and I do not regret this decision one bit! I really like that you can order a half portion. I always end up taking left overs home and tonight I am proud to say I finished an entire meal. I would absolutely get this again! One thing that bugged my friends and I was when we paid our bill the waitress came to pick her tip up while we were still sitting there talking. There was only one other table in there with us so it's not like we needed to hurry and rush out. Waiters/waitresses should never do that! read more

Mezzo - Pork Risotto - Italian Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Please do not eat here because it took me three nights to finally get a table! First off, you can make a meal on the delicious bread basket assortment. Get the slightly larger one. The butters are lightly flavored. The charcuterie boards are out-of-this-world amazing. The pizza - hope you're sitting down- will have NO pepperoni! That is for amateurs. The toppings are things like bacon, arugula, & chicken sausage! Waitstaff was very attentive and pleasant. Again, please don't go here, I love it more! read more

Mezzo - Italian Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I recently visited Mezzo for the first time and had an excellent experience. I made a reservation online about a week prior to the Wednesday dinner. I browsed the menu online in anticipation of the meal. The friendly hostess seated our party of five at a comfortable six-top right by the window overlooking lively Penn Ave. Our courteous server guided us through the menu that offers a pleasing variety of food and drinks - including more options than are listed online. The highlights of my meal include the charcuterie board, the cheese board, and the lamb entree. The wine pairing was spot on. The portions were elegant and satisfying. Everyone in my party enjoyed their meal. Our server was attentive and relaxed - keeping pace with our leisurely group. I highly recommend Mezzo for the delicious food, service, decor, and location. It's my new downtown go-to Italian restaurant. read more

Mezzo - The Cheese Board - Italian Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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My group arrived to Pittsburgh and the first place we wanted to try was Emporio. I love meatballs and it's something that I really don't eat enough of. BUT, the wait was super long and I wasn't sure whether it was the furry conventioneers or just a regular busy Thursday night. After taking a peek upstairs at Mezzo and seeing that they didn't have a wait, we trekked up the floor to settle our hungry stomachs. As tempting as the charcuterie and cheese board was, two people in my group ordered the chef's selections, I went in the opposite direction and got the mushroom risotto. After eating literally eat every morsel of rice on that dish, I have to say that I was entirely satisfied. It was the right portion and not too buttery rich. And I did get to try some of the charcuterie from the table and it was exactly as advertised. Rich, fresh, and left me wanting more. Mezzo actually had their own draft beer selection separate from the Il Tetto 36 draft selection but after asking our server if she can grab me their menu, she said that she can get me any of the beers from their list and bring it to our table. The dining room is a bit on the dark side and there wasn't a lot of ambient lighting. Conversations also may be slightly difficult to have in the room but otherwise it was a fun, interactive, and different experience than what we could have had at Emporio. I just need to make sure to come back here if I'm ever back in Pittsburgh. read more

What an amazing experience at Mezzo tonight!!! Had the Filet and it did not disappoint. I wanted extra sauce and they drought me a little soup bowl of a Au Jus... omg!! I'm in heaven!! I got the Filet medium and it was perfect!! I did not take picture but did not know it was going to be one of the best I have experienced! Thanks Mezzo!! read more

Mezzo - Chocolate cake with ice cream!! - Italian Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I've never been to a restaurant where I have received such great service! The waitstaff was very knowledgeable about all of the different menu items. My glass was always full and staff was attentive but not overwhelming. We had the Lamb Pasta, the Italian cheese tray, and the sausage and Pepper appetizer. The server explained all of the different cheese to us and pairings. The cheese were definitely not for us but it was still very interesting to try them all. The sausage and Pepper appetizer was delicious as was the lamb pasta. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone! read more

I've eaten here several times, and I really enjoy it. The food is always great. The service has been pretty good; sometimes I think the staff get a little overwhelmed and it can be a little slow. It's one of my go-to restaurants when I want something safe for out-of-town guests. I'm knocking off one star because I feel that the menu can be a bit limiting (and the hit or miss service). read more

I really wanted to like this place. Service was excellent but the food was not. I started with the fried calamari. How it managed to arrive without flavor is beyond me. Normally fried food is great just because it's fried but this calamari had no flavor, just crunch. Then I had the chicken over polenta which was strictly white meat and arrived over what seemed more like cream then polenta. It was not so much comfort food as food. I capped things off with he strawberry panna cotta. The dessert arrived with angel food pieces that tasted better than the panna cotta. If you're hungry you can get a meal at a decent price here. Just don't expect it to give you any thrills. read more

Three friends and I went here for dinner on a Saturday night before an event over at The Warhol. We made a reservation through Open Table, and I would recommend that because they were busy. We all started off with a drink. I had the Mezzorita, the Mezzo's take on a margarita. It was good, but not great. I'd get it again, but after trying the other cocktails. Everyone else seemed to like their drinks. For the main course, I had the wild mushroom risotto. It was delicious. I would definitely go back for that and I highly recommend it as one of their vegetarian options. I had some friends get too much food, so I got to try some of the broccoli and eggplant pizza and rice pudding. Both were delicious. I'll be going back to Mezzo the next time I'm downtown for an event. It's a nice place that is conveniently located to Downtown, the North Shore and the Cultural District. Which means I'll be back there soon. read more

Smoked meats are the star here. For the entrees the chefs try to get too creative without a grasp for the ingredients. Dishes lack proper technique, risotto undercooked, peaches weren't caramelized, shrimp over cooked, the lemon tart is over cooked on the custard and undercooked on the pastry. Very disappointing overall, would go again only for charcuterie and drinks but nothing more read more

It's a little pricey but the food was great. I enjoyed my seafood pasta and the apple tart was definitely worth the order. I sampled all of my friends food and it was equally delicious. The vibe is real uptown sheek if you get my drift but the music is Mello and chilled. Definitely a good look for a date. read more