I have been visiting this restaurant for over 10 years and it was always known for amazing food and great experiences. Unfortunately, things have changed.
Last year we visited again and found the food to be very ordinary and not reflective of the prices. We raised this with the staff and were told by the owner that the chef had left without warning. Given our long history and good memories, it took us some time, but we decided to give it another chance and returned last Sunday (25/1) to celebrate our wedding anniversary.
Sadly, the experience was very disappointing.
ANTIPASTO DELLA CASA
The mortadella, salami, and Wagyu bresaola were very warm, as if they had been sitting next to a fire. They were crispy and oily. We did not send it back, but we didn't eat the meats and only touched the artichokes and sides.
LINGUINE MARE
We had this dish in October and it was good. This time, the mussels had a strong smell. My wife took one mouthful and couldn't continue.
VEAL COTOLETTA
My daughter took one bite and said it was raw. After cutting further, it was clearly raw inside, as if it had just come from the butcher. We returned this dish. The waiter came back saying the chef claimed it is "normally raw near the bone." I have never heard of this. Medium or even medium-rare is acceptable, but this was raw.
This restaurant used to be one of my favourites, but unfortunately it has gone downhill. It's very sad to say goodbye after so many years, but we won't be returning. read more