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We stopped in for an early dinner before the theater. We had reserved seats at the counter but decided the bar was more comfortable and ate there instead. The restaurant is quite large and was nearly empty during our visit, but it was early. Beware if you sit at the bar as it can be hot as there's a small heating grill on the back of the bar that emits a lot of heat. The curated menu includes cicchetti, or individual bites, along with first courses, pasta, fish, and other proteins. Despite the variety, I found it surprisingly difficult to find something appealing. We shared the zucchini, served over radicchio with ricotta and chipotle. It was heavier than expected, and the combination of flavors felt muddled rather than cohesive. For our main course, we both ordered the hake, served with fennel, onion, and pine nuts. As with the zucchini, the presentation felt somewhat awkward and unrefined, and the individual flavors did not come through as distinctly as we had hoped. The highlights were the friendly service and the Spring in a Bottle nonalcoholic sparkling rosé. Overall, however, we were underwhelmed and would not return.
Back in July 2020, I returned to SRV and decided to try the Arsenale tasting menu, a chef-curated, multi-course shared experience. Since it was summertime, we were able to sit outside in the courtyard out back. I had been to SRV before and had no idea this space was even there. It was tucked away, relaxed, and a great setting for dinner. I was pleased with just about everything that came to the table. There was one dish that simply wasn't doing it for us, but we didn't complain or ask for anything different. Then something happened that really stood out. The chef came out herself and mentioned that she noticed we barely touched that particular dish. She asked if she could send us something else instead. Sure enough, she did. That immediately took the service to another level. We never had to say a word. She noticed, cared enough to ask, and made sure we left happy. Looking back on this July 2020 visit, the food was creative, the courtyard was a nice surprise, but that level of attention from the chef is what I remember most. It turned a great dinner into a memorable one.
The service was excellent! We did the $67/person tasting menu that included 6 dishes (dessert as well). The tasting menu was a lot of fun and great value. Everything we ate was very unique and incredibly delicious. There were 2 smaller bites, salad/veg, a steak dish, 2 pastas, and dessert. We also really enjoyed the drinks! Highly recommend for date night!
I will always support SRV... currently the best Italian restaurant I've had in Boston. Specializing in Venetian cuisine. Focaccia: What an amazing focaccia!! The bread had large air pockets, visibly soft, with a rich aroma of salt and milk; the olive oil was smooth and mellow, with a full-bodied fragrance, and the aftertaste even included a subtle, restrained hint of tea. Even knowing it's a calorie bomb, I couldn't resist dipping it in more. Baccala Mantecato: Classic Venetian flavor. The salted cod was tender and delicate, almost like a light foam, somewhere between raw silk and mousse; the dark bread was simple yet not coarse, perfectly balancing the saltiness of the cod. The most surprising thing was the refreshing aroma of celery leaves that emerged in the aftertaste, lingering and persistent. Lumache: When looking at the menu, seeing "chili butter, Jonah crab, breadcrumb," I never expected such a distinct citric acidity. The subtle acidity was gently enveloped in the fatty aroma of chili butter, perfectly complementing the umami and sweetness of the crab meat with just the right amount of spiciness. The lumache were firm and chewy, the sauce rich and smooth, and the breadcrumbs light and crisp, creating a rich and distinct texture. The portion was generous; even after microwaved the next day, the sauce had naturally broken down and the lemon's tartness had dissipated, but the noodles mixed with chili oil still had a unique flavor. Tiramisu: Highly renowned, and the staff were quite confident. The surface was covered with a thick layer of crispy cocoa nibs, the cake itself is incredibly soft and moist, and digging inside reveals an "underground river" of coffee liquid, while its bitterness was perfectly balanced by the sweet Marsala. The overall flavor was sweet and mellow, less bitter than typical tiramisu, with more layers of complexity. Actually, I was hoping for a slightly bitter version. Even on a weekday, it was packed with customers; by 5:10 PM, only one bar seat was left. Reservations are highly recommended. However, the bar was in a good location, with the bartenders being the easiest servers to find. It was a pleasant conversation with them.
Fancy pasta place. Went in on a late Thursday night around 8:30, got lucky without a reservation. The service from hostess was not friendly/judgy and didn't give us menus, which the wait staff provided. She asked if we were here for dinner =actual table, or drinks+ snacks= bar, when there were quite a few open tables. It didn't seem like other customers were going to come in. If someone's spending $50-$100 for a nice meal, it would be great to have a choice. We were seated at the bar with the swinging seats. Kind of tricky the first time as they move when you sit. No place to put our coats, everyone sat on their clothes. The waitstaff are all very friendly and happy to give a breakdown of the items. Good spot to go on a date, well lit. Food: we got the mushroom pasta. Good balance of sauce and butter. Noodles are well done. Miso gelato ($5) reminds me of salted caramel. Tiramisu was a huge serving, but then again it's $15.
I can see why this is one of the best restaurants in Boston. Service was great. The ambiance is amazing with a patio and old garage door used as a decor. The pasta and risotto was perfectly Al Dante (imagine 98% cooked so it is left with a chew instead of the consistency of mush). Food was amazing with an Italian thought process & local ingredients. The drinks taste exactly how it's described on the menu. Here is what I thought of the food: Pawn Risotto was the best risotto I had in a really long time. The risotto was made perfectly Al dente and both the lobster broth w/ pawn on top made this dish very tasty. This is for the shellfish lovers. It does take 25 minutes so order your risotto early. Prosciutto didn't seem to be aged too long because it wasn't as salty as ones aged longer. It's still fatty and tasty. Scallop Crudo was fresh, salty, sour from the sauce, and had a fun texture change with the pistachio. It's a great bite of food and delicious. It is rather small in portions so consider ordering an extra order or 2 if you are in a bigger group. Mussels was one of my favorite dishes because the sauce with Calabrian chili mixed in made it so yummy. Calabrian chili isn't as spicy as most chili so I find the sauce very yummy and balanced. I almost didn't care for the mussels anymore because it was all about that sauce. Lumache is so good because I love seafood. The crab meat made it yummy and pasta was perfectly Al Dante. Rigatoni is a fun pasta shape and it's fun to have it in an elevated setting because it's perfectly cooked. Overall, I think it's an amazing Italian restaurant in Boston in particular and it's a great place to have everything made very well. I recommend making a reservation in advance especially if you want to come on the weekend.
Amazing food, Scallop Crudo, Arsenale Menu was fantastic. The ambience was there, very romantic spot. The staff were knowledgeable and kind. They really made our trip to the city even better!
We went there on Monday evening. We got seated immediately as we had reservations. Its a well decorated interior place with dim lighting. Staff is nice. Menu is limited but good variety. We had couple of appetizers, one salad and 2 main course. Food was good. Plating was wonderful. We had one drink and it was ok
SRV was our carb loading dinner before Boston marathon the next day! I got Lumache chili butter, jonah crab, oregano breadcrumb. It was delicious! We also ordered bread and prosciutto and a salad. My feedback on the prosciutto is that it didn't come with much bread. I wish they brought the complimentary bread at the same time as the prosciutto. Since we ate the bread that came out first and when the prosciutto came we didn't have enough bread to eat the rest. Overall it was a nice dinner experience!
Came for a celebration with family and friends and they were all big fans of the food. My favorites were the mussels (the broth was so savory) and the mushroom rigatoni, which was so pillowy! The prawn risotto also had very juicy prawns. A lot of the dishes come with bread so that's pretty filling. The interior is spacious and there even is a backyard patio. Our server was also attentive. The blackberry sorbet was a little odd - it had the taste of black licorice in it.
SRV hasn't been on my radar until I was searching for cute patios in the city. But wow was I blown away! The vibe is perfect for any occasion, the service is amazing. Our server was patient with us and stopped by our table with perfect timing. All the food was bursting with creativity and flavor. The "ciccetti" are truly one bite. A couple notes: The smoked sea trout was raw (a warning for those who don't like raw seafood) but was still one of our favorites. Also, the avocado/tahini with the snow peas is surprisingly super dense and very filling. However the three pastas we tried (lumache, ravioli, strozzapreti) were out of this world. As for drinks, I only tried the canarina carbone but WOW! The sesame oil on top provided a nice scent before tasting the smokiness of the mezcal. SRV is a little expensive for sure, but worth it.
I've heard great things about SRV, but I was pretty underwhelmed by my experience. I loved how spacious the restaurant was, but everything else was just okay... My experience with the staff felt scattered. Our waiter took our order, but otherwise we didn't see her much. We were seated in the middle, which is fine except I kept being bumped by the staff who were prepping(?) in the center counter. We could confused where our waiter went, so we had to flag down another staff member to ask for our check. Then someone else brought us our check. Everyone was nice, but it just didn't feel like the smoothest dining experience. The food itself didn't wow us either. I thought the polpettes were crumbly. They were stingy with the bread. My friend enjoyed her green garlic risotto, which was, as expected, very garlic forward. I found the gnocchi to be very flavorful, but to the point where I couldn't finish the plate. Though I was say the pea pasta sauce was soooooo creamy and insanely delicious. Overall, I probably won't be back - there are so many restaurants to try. Though there probably are not a lot of venetian-style options.
Had an awesome night celebrating my wife's birthday as they did a nice job acknowledging her and stamping her menu as well as offering her some dessert to end the night. Overall the food was very good, tapas style individual portions for the appetizers and the stuffed pepper, meatballs, and fried cheese were very good. We also got the zucchini, strozzapreti, ravioli and all were very good. They rotate the menu flavors so everything is fresh and seasonal. Ambiance was solid but nothing crazy but the food is amazing. Small menu but extremely flavorful dishes.
2 years ago
SRV is my top 1 choice for Italian food in Boston. Toniann is also best server I ever had at SRV. Really enjoy the dinner with Toniann and the tasting menu. read more
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2 years ago
I've been here 3 times now and each experience has always exceeded expectations. First time I tried the Arsenale menu with a friend. This is their prix fixe menu, and let me tell you I was STUFFED. The other two times we ordered a la carte and again I was pleasantly surprised by the portion sizes. Everything is relatively reasonably priced for the amount of food which is so rare to find nowadays for this tier of restaurant. Importantly the food is actually good. I would recommend the meatballs (polpette) from the cicchetti menu, as I've had it multiple times and it's always delicious. The pastas were great though I actually think their appetizer dishes were more impressive, flavor-wise. Overall anything that sounds good to you will likely be excellent. Probably one of my favorite Italian restaurants in Boston that I've tried thus far! read more
3 years ago
I love how modern and creative SRV's dishes are! We ordered individual dishes and we got several to try: 1. I was pleasantly surprised by the squash blossoms, as I had never tasted these before and was expecting them to be bitter/flowery, but they came deep fried with cheese, and this combo is never a flop. Despite how they were cooked, they were really light, and I found myself craving for more. 2. Snap Pea salad - this was a nice side to the other dishes, as we got pretty rich items from the menu. The snap peas were cold and refreshing, and added in a lighter, slightly more bitter flavor profile to the dinner. 3. Lamb risotto was super creamy and flavorful. I normally am not a huge fan of lamb, but the lamb in this dish didn't taste super gamey, and blended in really well with the risotto. 4. Tiramisu - when we ordered this, the waitress warned us that we would be surprised by the size, and we laughed and sort of brushed it off, but genuinely, when it came out we were shocked at how enormous it was. There was four of us and it still was a little difficult to finish, but we polished it off anyway because it was so so good. read more
1 year ago
1 year ago
Had my birthday dinner here on Monday 7/7 and the staff was so accommodating and friendly! The restaurant was beautiful and intimate (for a Monday night). We also ran into our family friends and they were able to seat us next to each other. We all did the Arsenale which was incredible. Portion sizes are fairly large though! We went home with a lot of leftovers. The food was amazing and they were also kind enough to accommodate a cake my parents brought for me. read more
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I recently had a great visit to SRV. There was an event that evening at Symphony Hall so they filled up fast. Reservations are a must on most nights. Parties of two may be able to find availability at the bar or counter seating. I have posted a photo of the counter seating. Service here is great. The staff is very attentive and professional. They have full staff and I would say that 5-6 different servers delivered the various courses. Very impressive! I would suggest ordering several plates and sharing if you are not set on a certain dish. It was very comfortable to order away and try new things. The Ricotta Gnocchi was by far my favorite. When an Italian dish is made fresh and served immediately the flavors are outstanding. SRV will show you how sophisticated Italian can be. Parking can be tough. Try parking at Christian Science and walking a few short blocks. read more
1 year ago
Everything was excellent and well done and quite reasonably priced considering how high-quality it all is. Our waiter was also very friendly and attentive. read more
Food-wise, SRV is a solid 3, with a classy, jack-of-all-occasions atmosphere and standout service. You can do a lot worse (and better) in the South End. Next time, instead of going for the tasting menu, I may order individual dishes, particularly the ragu pasta, which was the highlight of the ten courses. Pluses: - The two pasta dishes at the end. I didn't catch the names and I don't see them on their standard dinner menu but the pasta was cooked expertly (not too al dente, a pet peeve of mine at Italian restaurants). I would have been happy just eating a giant bowl of the ragu for dinner. - A lot of the small "appetizer" courses were excellent, like the milk bread, stuffed shrimp (which our waiter kindly allowed us to swap in for a beef tartare dish), and meatballs. Ehs: - The two vegetable courses were not good, which pains me, because I love vegetables and I want to see them shine and do just as well as the proteins. We had 1) salsify covered in celery leaves and crispy prosciutto and 2) some sort of squash covered with seeds and a smoky herb. Salsify is a tricky, unforgiving thing, and this rendition was too bitter, the garnishes doing nothing to help (except for the prosciutto). The squash was all right, unevenly cooked in places, but whatever smoky thing they added on top distracted from the squash's inherent flavor. I did end up eating most of it because, well, the tasting menu was $65 and also ... - The one protein dish, a trout, was way too salty. I think the rest of my table really enjoyed it, though. - The dessert, a bombolini with an apple drizzle, was underwhelming. While a very generous size, the bombolini tasted stale and needed more sauce. The pacing of how quickly courses were brought out was a tad uneven. We got all of the smaller dishes really quickly, to the point we ran out of room on the table, while had to wait a bit longer for the later courses. Parking is crazy in the South End so recommend getting here some other way. read more
Came here with high expectations because my coworker raves so much about this place. And I was not disappointed! Was lucky enough to get reservations early at 5 pm very last minute. The place filled up very quickly. Very cute decor and cozy. Our waitress was extremely nice and did a great job explaining the menu to us first timers. There is a chefs menu available for $65 per person that is essentially an adventurous 10 course meal. We decided to do a la crate since not all of us were super hungry. All plates were very good for sharing. The first courses are priced at portions for 2. So they will adjust the price for you if you want like 3 portions since it was the three of us. The first thing that blew us away was the bread!!!! The bread for the table was soooo good. And we were thankful our server gave us more bread to dip with the sauce from our meatballs that were absolutely delicious. The arracini was such an interesting fried rice ball. And the crostini was also so amazing in flavor with the clam on top. Definitely a culinary adventure! We ordered the strip steak which was good. Not the best piece of steak I've ever had but the vegetables that came with it, blew us away. It was thinly sliced celery root and carrots that were so buttery and just delicious. The halibut in the brown butter sauce also blew me away. Even the cabbage in the halibut was excellent. We then ordered the fruitti de mare risotto as well as the Pacherri. The risotto had such great flavor and had a surprise of balsamic. All the seafood in there was cooked absolutely perfectly. The shrimp was perfectly cooked, the octopus was sooo tender and just fell apart in your mouth. The lobster in the pacherri was also cooked perfectly and the texture of the pasta with the crispy shallots was genius. The tiramisu was epic for sure like other reviews said. Although it can be easily shared between 4 people. The thing was huge. Loved the extra chocolate crunch on top that wasn't too sweet. Overall, absolutely loved this place, would come back again and highly recommend' read more
Had the srv arsenale tasting menu which consisted of 9 courses. Some in menu some off menu. The server said it feeds an army and he wasn't kidding! So much food for only $65 bucks As the arsenale menu is always changing I won't review each dish (I did put a description with each photo) but will say you get three one bite items, three appetizers, and two entree sizes items and then a dessert. All are equally delicious! The staff is also very friendly. Will be returning! 5/5 experience read more
2 years ago
This was an incredible meal. We opted for the chef's tasting table which was $65/person. This was an incredible experience. I loved how they explained every dish to us. Thank you for the amazing experience. read more
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SRV is a solid spot for dinner if you're in the South End area! We started off with delicious mocktails and the arancini. The arancini was good but definitely a small bite for two people. Our dinner consisted of the squid ink risotto and NY strip steak which were both delicious! Highly recommend ordering a risotto for dinner. Definitely save room for dessert because the apple tart we ordered was great. All our plates came out quick and our waiter was super attentive. Since we snagged a reservation a bit late, we had to take the counter spots which were a little awkward. If possible try to plan ahead of time so you can get a reservation at a table! Overall had a great experience and would definitely recommend. read more
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1 year ago
We were recommended to check out the sister/cousin restaurant to Guisto of Newport and finally made it. Was challenging to get res and was surprised since we showed up on a Monday night at 6pm and it had plenty of seating. When we left the restaurant was full. Loved the warm vibe upon arrival with Rebecca brick walls and planters on the wall. Seated promptly for our party of 6. The server was very knowledgeable, professional and pleasant all around. Recommended a very nice bottle of Sangiovese which was enjoyed by everyone at the table. Since there was 6 of us we were able to try a large variety of menu items. The favorites of the night were: arancini, the pork dish, the salad - the dressing was herbaceous and light and citrusy, risotto bianco was umami filled, and the chickpea crepe was flavors that were familiar but never have we tried it in crepe form. Not a tiramisu gal but absolutely LOVED it with the chocolate crunch. We had a wonderful time and should we be back in town will be on our return list. Finally found good Italian in Boston! read more
1 year ago
Amazing food and service. This is such a delicious restaurant. The crab pasta was amazing, gelato and all the tapas. read more
2 years ago
Came here to celebrate a birthday. Absolutely perfection. The food was fresh and ambiance was so relaxing. We are travelers and our waiter assisted us selecting a meal that would be unforgettable. read more
2 years ago
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3 years ago
Every bite we had was so well balanced. It was really one of the best meals we've had in Boston in a long time. Starting off with the cocktails -- the solido a liquido literally tastes like a caprese salad and it was so surprisingly delicious and refreshing -- I'm still thinking about it. Highlights from the menu: 1. the fried quail, it was like KFC on steroids and the mushrooms / potatoes made for the perfect pairings 2. Smoked sea trout - I'm not usually a smoked fish fan but my partner wanted to try and I couldn't stop eating it, especially the beans and escarole were addicting 3. Strozzapreti - one of the best pasta dishes I've had in Boston. Hands down delicious. Must get. We'll definitely be back! read more
2 years ago
I would recommend getting a reservation for SRV as it is a very popular restaurant and rightfully so. My table of 4 decided to share "family style" our dishes, however be mindful that portion sizes are small and you'll probably be leaving hungry if you ordered just one plate per guest. Service was great and we asked for several recommendations by our waitress. We ended up ordering the duck breast, squid ink risotto, steamed clams and a cheese stuffed pasta. Of the four dishes, the steamed clams were excellent and paired with bread allowed us to soak up all the delicious sauce it was sitting in. Duck breast was cooked rare to medium rare , however was lacking in flavor and more gamey than I've had in other dishes. It was also very chewy indicating that it was likely undercooked. Risotto was cooked well and tasty. The pasta dish was the most disappointing in flavor, size, and value. I'd certainly be open to trying other pasta dishes at SRV as they look delicious, but as of January 2025 - I do not see this particular dish still on this season's menu. read more
4 years ago
Came for dinner on a Sunday night at 6:30 with reservations for a party of two. We showed up around fifteen minutes early but were still seated. It looked like there were still patio seats open, but I would highly recommend making a reservation. We opted for the Asenale Menu, which consisted of a good number of courses (we lost track of how many). As the menu changes, I will say that my favorites were the artichoke with nuts and the pasta. For two people who usually can eat a lot, we were both full by the end, and were just barely able to leave room for dessert, which was a palenta cake. Our waiter was very attentive and funny, and the food came out at a nice pace, over the course of about an hour and a half. I would definitely recommend coming here and trying the tasting menu for a special occasion. I've only had it as a party of two so I'm not sure how it'd be with more people. read more
Parmesan Biscuit: Delicious! The bread was aromatic and the toasted parmesan and topping really meshed well. Baccala Montecato: I thought this one was just okay. The black bread tasted normal and the salt cod didn't stand out to me. Arancini: This was a great small plate. Really crispy on the outside and rich on the inside. Comes out piping hot. Polpette: These meatballs were delicious as well. The sauce is great. Monkfish: I actually wasn't that impressed with the monkfish itself. The cabbage was really the star of the show for me. They really got it to soak in the stock and fish juices, and then finished it with a nice char. That cabbage was amazing! Brussels Sprout Risotto: Their risottos are a must-order. The Brussels sprouts and the pancetta complemented each other nicely. I really liked the dashes of lemon juice as well as the apple. The acidity cut nicely into the richness of the risotto. Fantastic service from our waiter.. it was apparently his first day, too! read more
1 year ago
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9 months ago
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Loved my experience at SRV! Admittedly I was a little skeptical of their winter menu before I arrived, but it really blew me and my whole dining party away! Great, efficient service with well-paced delivery of each course. Menu highlights were the Polpettes, clams with white wine and calabrian chili, and the ricotta gnocchi. I will be thinking about this gnocchi for a long time - every bite was so flavorful and melt in your mouth. I highly recommend SRV and can't wait to return! read more
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Overall good but some items were a bit to salty for personal taste. Service was great! Our waiter was very knowledgeable and friendly. Loved the ambiance. Polpette: The meatballs were not worth it for us. It just tasted like normal meatballs so I would pass on this. Fingerling Potato: Definitely worth it! Crispy and flavorful! Loved the hint of rosemary in this dish. Fried Quail: The quail, mashed potatoes, and mushrooms combined really well together. The mushrooms were a bit too salty for me. Strozzapreti: Best item we ordered. The pasta was cooked perfectly and the cauliflower and sauce were delicious. Paccheri: Eggplant pasta was good but didn't stand out. Sauce was too salty. read more
2 years ago
I came here with a couple of colleagues on a Saturday night. Service was excellent; the ambience was cozy; the food was delicious. Prices were very reasonable for the quality of food served. My colleague said her Negroni cocktail was the best one she'd ever had. No complaints! read more
5 years ago
I truly enjoyed my meal at SRV. The staff at SRV were all so kind and took great care of us but our waiter Nate I believe his name was, was out of this world. He took the time to get to know us but also not intruding in our dinner. He gave us some great recommendations and we truly enjoyed all the things we ordered but there were three things that my boyfriend and I could not stop talking about. They were: -arancini -polpette (meatballs) -black truffle risotto These three plates were so flavorful and rich. We absolutely enjoyed our food. I highly recommend this restaurant. It has a great ambiance-- casual but with dim lighting for a romantic closer feel. read more
2 years ago
All the flavors in each dish come together perfectly! Amazing variety of modern Italian food. Would highly recommend! read more
We opted for the $65 arsenale (tasting menu) which the entire table has to participate in. They often mostly have items that are off the menu. My friend had been here about a month ago, and half the items were the same as what she had. It comes with 4 cicchetti, 2 piatti, and 3 grani. We were stuffed by the end, and potentially could have had leftovers to take home if we didn't eat to our stomach's content. Pictures attached, but my favorite was the steak tartare with the bread (super flavorful and great chewy texture) and the pork loin which went very well with the spring pea puree sauce and caramelized carrots. If you pay $5 more, you can replace one of the pastas with a risotto which I might want to try next time (the crab risotto was intriguing). read more
This was a really solid dinner option, and next time I'll come back to do the tasting menu because I was too full before I came this time. The menu seems very modern with some very unique dishes. I got the Baccala Mantecato to start which was served on black bread with some herbs. Overall delicious, but I didn't love the bread. However, their focaccia they gave us to start was incredible and so fluffy. I also got a vegetarian pasta dish, and it was very good! The service here was also outstanding, both of the servers we had were extremely attentive and wonderful. I look forward to coming back and trying the tasting menu next time! read more
I came back here again this past weekend with a friend from college who is also a big foodie. We again went for the chef's tasting menu which included 3 small plates, 2 medium plates, 2 large plates, and a desert. We also got a drink each. This menu is always interesting and more adventurous. It's also incredibly filling and in my opinion a great deal. When we came in we were seated immediately. Our server was nice and attentive. The restaurant was a good level of busy. Not too loud but lively. Over all I love this place and will be back again soon I'm sure. read more
3 years ago
I had really high expectations due to so many rave reviews but left really disappointed. First off, customer service was great, quick, and food came out fast. Ordered the Polpette meatballs, Agnolotti, Valpolicella risotto, and ended with banana pudding. Started off with the meatballs and I knew portions were small but these were SO small. Literally a one bite meatball. I will say started off strong and the flavors were really good. Then with the Agnolotti, which the only way I can describe it was a sort of dumpling like dish. It was more grounded rabbit. My girlfriend's first time trying. The other point she said was one agnolotti was cold, like really cold. Definitely a texture to it with the rabbit. The pear paired well well the agnolotti to provide a sort of sweetness since overall the rabbit meat can be overwhelming. The risotto. I'm so disappointed. The risotto was slightly undercooked as some of the rice was a bit hard. Flavor was really subpar, something I can throw together at home. Barely any braised meat, maybe 3oz. Tasted more of the charred onions more than anything in this dish. Lastly, banana bread. Great choice. Great banana bread and it made the last bit of dinner enjoyable Overall, disappointed in the food. Service was great and food came out one after another as soon we finished. Lastly, quite expensive for the portion, overall taste, and could find better in the area read more
2 years ago
Came here with a hungry group of 4 so we ended up trying over half the menu! We liked everything we tried, although I can't any one particular dish was amazing. MVPs of the night were the tuna crudo cichetti and the Squash piatti, which Is seasonal. Cocktails were very well crafted - my favorite was their twist on the Old Fashioned. Overall great experience and I'll certainly be back. read more
2 years ago
5 years ago
The vibes at SRV are honestly immaculate. My boyfriend surprised me with a reservation here today for my birthday (second time here, first time was summer 2019), and the experience was wonderful. We got there ~10 minutes late because parking was a bit difficult to find in the area, but the ladies in the front were very welcoming and ushered us to the outdoor seating area in the back very quickly. When we sat down, the waiters were all super friendly and gave us time to look over the menu. They even took the time to give us a brief walk-through, and then took our orders quickly. The outdoor dining area was beautifully decorated and pleasant. We waited a little bit for our appetizer and then a bit longer for our main course, but nothing unbearable. The food itself was great, and the carrots dish was so unique (I've never tasted anything like it, and I don't know if I ever will again elsewhere). The tajarin was very delicious and filling. SRV is definitely on the pricey end, but a nice treat for special occasions every now and then. Worth a try at least once. read more
2 years ago
The service was great! Our server was very attentive. The overall ambiance was relaxed and even though it was pretty busy, it was still an enjoyable atmosphere. Some of the food was pretty tasty. Our favorite dish was the squid ink risotto, duck breast and the clam piatti. The other dish we ordered was the Polenta with short rib, which the size of the short rib was nice but the flavor wasn't there. The alcohol drink I ordered was so good, it's called, Unlikely friends. read more
2 years ago
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