The food itself is reasonably good--we tried a couple of pizzas and pasta, and they were enjoyable. Unfortunately, the service completely undermines the experience.
On a Tuesday afternoon, when the restaurant was largely empty, we were refused indoor seating and told everything was "reserved," which did not appear to be the case. From being shown to an uncomfortable tall table (was refused a normal table with no reason given - it wasn't even reserved !) for 4, to having our order taken took nearly 30 minutes.
The service attitude was particularly appalling. One waiter (tall, grey hair and beard) was unfriendly and slow to engage. Another waiter consistently avoided us altogether, despite repeated attempts to get his attention. We observed similar behavior toward other Asian diners, which made the experience feel uncomfortable and, frankly, discriminatory.
It's a shame, because the chefs and the unique vintage car setting deserve much better front-of-house service. As it stands, the poor and unwelcoming service overshadows everything else.
This place could have been a hidden gem for tourists like ourselves if not for the two service "germs" of the front line staff.
Would I return or recommend this place? Unfortunately not--at least not until the service standards improve and guests are treated with basic courtesy and respect, regardless of nationality. read more
