Fantastic views and great service. The food is a miss and overpriced. I got the lobster pasta, which had a red pepper sauce that was very sour that overpowered the lightness and buttery flavor of the lobster. It's not that big so you would need some kind of starter. Just go for quick drinks and a cute view. read more

Topside - Lobster Pasta - New American Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Really great service, beautiful views, & delicious food. I hope I can visit Baltimore again to come back here. I appreciate their creativity with non-alcoholic drinks. They offer a unique selection & variety for people who don't want to drink alcohol. I tried the hummingbird- it was good but definitely an acquired taste & I couldn't finish it all. The taste reminded me of a holiday spiced drink. I love short rib & theirs did not disappoint. It was perfectly tender (you really don't need a knife) and the whole plate had amazing flavor. If I had to complain, it would be about the short rib portion because it was so good & I wanted more (but the portion size seems pretty standard with other restaurants). read more

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Lovely views from the top floor of this gorgeous building. We got drinks & the burrata to start off a date night! The burrata was delicious with the peaches, watermelon, and tomatoes. Our drinks were beautifully presented and so tasty! The service was great- we didn't realize there were cute & comfy couches so we asked to move from a table to that space and the wait staff were so accommodating! read more

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Well this was disastrous! Arrived at topside for our anniversary dinner. The table next to the window with the amazing view was great! However the service was NOT! Where to start...aww yes the waiter dropped a drink on my 4 year old. The glass broke and she was on edge the entire time with a wet dress and stockings. We ordered 4 salads only 2 were delivered. We asked for 2 salad dressings on the side only 1 was delivered. We ordered 2 short ribs only 1 was received. We ordered 3 non-Alcohol drinks and they arrived at 3 different times. We asked for a glass of ice still waiting for Baltimore to freeze over I guess. We never "met" the manager, but they did offer a mocktail for the 4 year old and two preselected desserts for 4 adults and 1 child. I am pretty sure the 4 year old who was soaking wet would not have selected the flan like dessert. The second star is based on the taste of the food! I thoroughly enjoyed the short ribs and would recommend the dish however, I cannot recommend this establishment based on all of the flubs and the lack of care and concern shown by the manager and lack of compensation. read more

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The view of the monument is spectacular--let's start there. Topside is a great place for fancy date night; not cheap and that view is romantic and transporting. Walking in is fun between the view and the classy restaurant design you will have a smile on your face. The one warning is that the restaurant is a little loud. Besides that there is so much about Topside to like--wonderful bar and great bar services, excellent food that looks lovely as it comes to your table, and the service os so nice and friendly and welcoming. Excellent spot! read more

Topside - View of the monument - New American Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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My husband and I went to Topside for our anniversary and it was amazing! The place is absolutely beautiful and is inside Hotel Revival. The hotel is also very beautiful! They Valet if you don't want to look for parking at $17 for the first two hours. Our server was amazing, energetic, friendly, and very helpful. She gave us recommendations and even a history lesson of what we were seeing outside of the window! It was George Washington by the way lol. You get an amazing view of downtown Baltimore. The food was delicious and came out quick. They even have non-alcoholic drinks that are pretty delicious. 10/10 would recommend this to friends! Thank you for the hospitality! read more

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I made a reservation for my group when I had people visiting and there were a total of 4 of us. The restaurant is on the top floor of the Revival hotel and has giant spectacular windows where you can see the surrounding city. Our waitress was accommodating and friendly. We were going to be at a high top but we were able to switch to a booth due to a medical issue of my guest. The hostess took our jackets to hang so they wouldn't clutter space at the table. The menu was limited but had a lot of delicious options. We got two appetizers of the charcuterie and ricotta. I ordered the duck and my partner ordered the ribeye. My guests had the cauliflower dish and the sea bass. The food was good but I couldn't eat the bread with the appetizers because both were served with a walnut bread and I have a walnut allergy. The food and the drinks are overall good. It's what I'd expect from a restaurant like this. Its a nice restaurant to bring an out of town tourist. I like the art in the hotel as you wait for the elevator. read more

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Absolutely love this place. One of our favorites for dinner! The deserts are my fav. The whole place has a stunning view of Baltimore, however, we love sitting by the windows to have a more intimate view. The service and staff are always knowledgeable and friendly as well! read more

Went to topside for my birthday, and it was great. First, it has one of the best views of the city the service and our server was amazing and the food was delicious. I had the short rib and my partner had the lobster squid in pasta. I generally don't like squid pasta, but this one was really good. For appetizers we had a shark Coochie board Which I love as a millennial because it's a grown-up lunchable! read more

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In short: only the view is worth it. If not for the company and occasion, would not have rated as high. We started with the ricotta and grilled calamari, as well as drinks. The portion sizes were good, but there wasn't anything special about both starters, with the walnut bread's fruit accents being a bit overwhelming. We ordered mains shortrib, burgers, lobster pasta, and branzino. Overall, the restaurant is not worth the price and quality of the food, but the view outside is nice. The food and interior is comparable to your average diners. The interior also felt a bit dirty, and the bathrooms had very sticky and littered floors. read more

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It was my first time at this spot and i have to just say it like this: The view The service The food The bathrooms We also told them it was a special event (which it was!) and they brought us complimentary champagne to toast!!! How's that for amazing service!!! The drinks - especially the sangria - are so good you'll definitely order more than 1! I recommend splitting the food so you get to try all the things - we started with the cheese board and green salad - mmmm and then we shared the Chilean sea bass (so good we forgot to take a picture) and the lobster pasta which was spicy and tangy and delicious!! read more

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Topside was meh to me. Beautiful establishment with even better views but I didn't care for my first experience. Ordered and split the cheeseboard with friends. Very lack luster. Also got fries which were great. The lemon drop my friend and I ordered was disgusting. Service was nice. Not in a rush to return. read more

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Beautiful rooftop spot with amazing views and a stylish vibe. The food and drinks were great, and the service was friendly and quick. Perfect place to unwind and enjoy the city from above! read more

Beautiful views of the city. Sat at the bar which was fairly empty Bartenders and manager were friendly and helpful. Had the "yellow balloons" alcohol free cocktail Loved the presentation and taste. Strong ginger taste but I love ginger so it was great Had the green salad, fresh and tasty Had their gelato of the day. Not sure what flavor it was but it was fruity and refreshing read more

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Starting with this - Chef Amy Hessel just took over and we followed her after she left Tilted Row. We were not disappointed! She continues to be my favorite chef in Baltimore and possibly anywhere. Started with grilled octopus and Spanish shrimp which had complex smoky flavors and were perfectly cooked. Dinner was a lovely Chesapeake Gumbo (nice heat!) and a roasted chicken with confit potato and broccolini which was simple and herbaceous. Dessert for us was a hot milk and fresh peach cake with homemade peach sorbet. Amazing flavors without being cloyingly sweet. Wonderful service and the best view in the city. We will be back! read more

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We loved our date night at Topside! The restaurant is beautiful with incredible views of Mt Vernon. Our service was great, our waitress recommended the most delicious cocktails and we had the Short Rib and Duck Breast for main course. Both were delicious! We would recommend dinner and drinks here! read more

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Overall: 5/10 Moments of refined atmosphere and cuisine clouded by lackluster service and overall experience. I would recommend checking this place out once because it's cool- but would not suggest making it a staple. I have been to Topside a handful of times. My experience has been fairly good, but on NYE, it was hands down one of the most frustrating experiences I have had. There seemed to be a disconnect between the restaurant the staff and the patrons. The NYE menu was all prefixe. Meaning there were select options and dedicated courses. They failed to mention reserving tables for NYE dinner meant you should stick around after dinner for the ball drop which was not our plan, so sitting and waiting on a few dishes for OVER 3 hours was beyond us. The Food: 4/10 Underwhelming. The first course was a soup or a salad. This course took so long to come out that we eventually started to keep track of it on our phones as a laughable game within our table. It was 1 hour and 10 minutes for the first course to come out to us....for soups and salads....The soup was okay the salad was pretty good. The second course followed the first's trajectory. Slow to come out but this one was tasty. The ribeye was to die for. Approximately 1 hour 40 mins after we sat down (30 mins after the first course) The third course/ mains were disappointing. First off they informed us that the lamb cannot be cooked longer than medium rare due to the prefix menu- weird but ok. Same timing issue. Here come the mains, over 2.5 hours after sitting down. Boring, bland, and dry but beautifully plated (the only thing not making it a 2/10). The desserts weren't even asked about so to avoid another hour of waiting we asked those to be packed up so we could leave and make it to our next plans. At this point, we were already late. The ambiance: 8.5/10 It's nice. You have a view over a historic part of Baltimore, on the top floor of the Revival Hotel. It's all gold and wood and ceramic. It's a great vibe for sure. Feels like you time-traveled back to the roaring 20s for dinner. The drinks: 7/10 Good but pricey. For NYE the selection was limited, nothing fantastic or worth noting. Typically, on a normal night, the drinks here are above average. The Service: 3/10 Prefixe menu- a waiter's dream. She was nice but didn't come around much. 2 of the members of our party got up to grab glasses of wine from the bar because the waiter just never came back. She avoided asking us much of anything. She did bring over water at the end once she could feel our eagerness to leave. Then it all made sense- BOOM! 20% auto gratuity....ahhh I would not take care of us either. Why take care of us at all when the $1,000 tab will include that right? It would've probably been higher if we were given more attention though! We were happy to spend, we just wish the service reflected the price. We were all wait staff at one point. read more

Topside - New American Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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I thoroughly enjoyed my latest visit to Topside. The night started with an initial hiccup with the host. I was puzzled when she stopped my guest and me and asked, "Can I help you?" as if we didn't belong there. I almost thought that there was a private function but it was just a regular Thursday night. I told her that we were going to the bar and she acquiesced. With that bizarre exchange behind us we were free to take in the great scenery and relax at the bar with drinks. I've been on a booze free challenge for the last couple of months so I've had to be creative in building my own mocktails or settle for club sodas with twists. I was blown away by the variety of non-alcoholic options offered here. Anna, the bar manager, has dramatically expanded the non-alcoholic options for those who want the experience without the booze. I felt like the classiest of gentlemen and the drinks were tasty yet complex and didn't remind me of drinking juice. I can't attest to the quality of the food. I ate here years ago, wasn't impressed and wrote off the offerings but it's probably time I give them another chance. I'll update the review accordingly. Anyway, go visit! It's worth it for the view alone. read more

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View | Vibe | Space View - The view here is the best city view in the inner harbor/Mount Vernon area. It is definitely the ideal sunset spot in town with unobstructed 270 views of the area. It is the best spot for a date where you want to impress or an after-work happy hour where you want to encourage colleagues to wind down. Vibe - it has a great vibe. Low house/r&b music plays throughout the day/night. Very easy to listen to as well as hold a conversation. The place is pretty trendy with an attractive and electric group of patrons. Space - there are a surprising number of tables in the establishment. They have a good amount of booths, 8-person tables, 2-4-6 person tables, and a substantial bar area that sits 12-16. However, you still need to make a reservation because it is very popular. Pro Tip: There is not a lot of parking in the area so either Uber or plan for an additional 10 minutes to find parking. Pro Tip: The drink menu shifts, so be sure to ask the wait staff what their favorites are as well as if there are drinks no longer on the menu that the bar could still make. Pro Tip: I had the half chicken, Brussel Sprouts, with fries. All of it is was pretty good given the price point and location. Not next level - but good and I would happily get both again. read more

Topside - Drink menu - New American Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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This place offers great views and good drinks! I cant really comment on the food as i've only had fries but as the kids say "its a vibe" lmao! Ive been for a few events in the garden room which is nice and cozy and drinks come from the main bar. This room alone gives this place four stars but the main dining area is nice with panorama views of the city. Cocktails are fun and their bartenders are friendly and willing to make off menu items so that is always nice. I love rolling up to a bar, telling them a few things im feeling and letting them surprise me. Overall I have never been disappointed when I go, next time i'll give the food a try, maybe.. read more

Topside - Drinks - New American Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Great views, vibes and solid cocktails! Came to have a nice cocktail during golden hour! Loved the beautiful views looking over mount Vernon and north side of Baltimore! The cocktails were definitely solid and we really enjoyed them! A little pricey, but not bad for the great views. The bartenders were so helpful in helping us choose what we wanted. My friend got the sangria, and I got the sunshine daydream which was an interesting but yummy combo of rye and chamomile. Parking around the area was not bad, easy to find street parking usually, gets difficult later in evening though. Highly recommend for drinks! I'm looking forward to trying some food next time! read more

Topside - Views - New American Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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The only thing great about this restaurant is the view of Baltimore at the top floor of the hotel. Service was sooo slow it took us 1.5 to get our food. We were a table of two and went during the weekday. It wasn't even that crowded. I got the chicken entree and the chicken was so salty I couldn't even eat it. But it took so long to get our food that I didn't want to send it back. The apps were good but over-priced. Pricing is on the steep side and NOT worth it. I recommend only going to this place for drinks. read more

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Located inside the Revival Baltimore Hotel on the top floor with awesome views of mid-town Baltimore. Absolutely beautiful restaurant with mid century modern styles in the décor and furniture. The bar is the center of the restaurant and the dining area surrounds the bar on three sides. The staff are great and very knowledgeable of the menu and had many suggestions from drinks to food. Tried the Grilled Calamari, Lobster Pasta and Seafood Rice. I would say the Calamari was good, but a very small portion compared to a fried Calamari order at any other restaurant. The Lobster Pasta had a Rose sauce that was a little off for the taste. The Seafood Rice was good as well, but lacked some seasoning for me. Overall, a good experience. read more

Topside - Grilled Calamari - New American Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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This place is great! The concept is amazing. Located in the Revival Hotel. The ambiance is very trendy chic, grown and sexy, mixed with views of Baltimore you rarely get to see. The service was top tier. The waiter was the absolute best! He was knowledgeable and full of charisma! He made sure we did not want for anything; very attentive. The food was just as amazing and the restaurant and service. I enjoyed the full experience Topside provided. I can't wait to visit the B-side. read more

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Topside is one of the city's staples, thanks to the charming views of the monument & surrounding parks. The service/attitude here is a bit of a hit or miss--nothing too bad, but there have been times when things felt awkward with random comments from the host/servers. Just keep in mind that the monument view is only possible from one side of the restaurant (make sure you tell the host if you are there for the views). The atmosphere is quite nice and has an upscale feel. Their small plates and cocktails make a great combination--I prefer those over their entrees. Worth a visit for the views & atmosphere. read more

Lunch was delicious! Lite fares before dinner. Bar Manager, Anna, was extremely friendly and gave us a walk through of the drink menu she curated. I loved the intentional Zero Proof/Judgement Free section of the menu with non-alcoholic beverages. The Tuna Tataki was delicately prepared, the calamari grilled to perfection (the chimichurri was phenomenal) read more

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We sat at the bar. Bar staff were attentive. View is nice especially at sunset. Menu is quite small but the food we had was good: burger and short rib. Drinks were well made. It's at the top of the hotel and a small, long elevator ride up. The area outside the elevator on the top floor before entering resto looked quite disheveled. Not sure what's going on there. Like a small function room to the right after the function but before the cleanup. Doesn't open until 5. read more

We stayed at the hotel the Topside resides in for our anniversary, and were really looking forward to this dinner. It unfortunately fell flat. Despite making a reservation well in advance and explaining that it was our anniversary, we were still sat sharing one half of a booth with a raucous group of 5. I would understand if they were busy, but there were plenty of more private tables available. Due to being pressed up against this other group, our waiter had to serve us over my shoulder. He did his best and was incredibly genial. We were underwhelmed by the menu, which divided entrees and sides to be a la carte. We both ordered the steak, along with two sides each. This meant our meal was almost $200 just from the basics, not to include appetizers, wine, or dessert. The potatoes were roasted well but the rest is the food was bland, the steak was overcooked and unseasoned, and we left plenty on our plates by the end. We spent at least a couple hours there (being inadvertently pulled into the group's discussion next to us over and over as they had been drinking), and the glass of wine I ordered when we first sat down did not come out until we were done eating. By the end of the meal, we were practically begging for the check, but it was heavily delayed. The restaurant also proposes a "strict dress code" but there were individuals in beach clothes, workout gear, one girl did her entire face of makeup at that table behind us- lighted mirror and all- it just wasn't the upscale endeavor Topside advertises. You're better off ordered wine from the bar and enjoying the lounge before you head out for dinner. read more

I had a lovely dinner experience for Baltimore Restaurant Week. We came for drinks and found out about the running special menu. The food was delicious. We chose the Branzino and Lobster pasta as our entrees. The cocktails were on point with the perfect amount of kick (Vampire Blues and Whiskey sidecar). The dessert - wafered panna cotta, had a nice filling as well. This is a venue I visit sparingly due to the parking, but I enjoy my experience every time I go. The dinner ambiance here is very romantic. read more

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Wow wow wow - my only regret was not getting a rooftop picture of the city view. I visited this location for my birthday - thank you boyfriend : ) , and wow - the nighttime views and the service at the bar alone are enough for 4 stars. Toss in the seafood rice and a shot of 1942 and you've got 5 stars from me. A great spot for a date night or a night on the town with friends! read more

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Grilled calamari: 10/1000! Never had grilled calamari and I'll take it over fried anyway now! Soooo juicy & sucked up allll the flavor, perfect taste but if you're a texture person you might not be a fan. Think of a crunchy gummy bear or something (squishy but crunchy, odd) Scallop pasta: 8/10 pasta infused with squid ink (that's why it's black) lol but the goudaaaaaaa on top sealed the deal! Loooove Gouda. Short rib: 8/10 juicy & tender! Mashed potatoes was the perfect match. Figgy with it [drink]: 10/10 omg I loved it! I actually wanted a side car & I was given a great alternative cocktail from their menu. Perfection :* read more

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Writing this review a month later because I'm still thinking about the lobster pasta! The lobster was cooked very well and with the squid ink linguine it was perfect. Enjoyed the views and the service as well. I'll definitely be back and hope to check out the speakeasy downstairs next time. read more

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Super vibey and aesthetic rooftop with an amazing view of the city! Def recommend going during sunset and watching the sun set over the city! The drinks were unique and delish! Also tried the ricotta and bread which was yum! read more

I recently open my own real estate brokerage. We celebrated our 1st closing here and the food was good and the drinks were strong. I order a dirty martini with gin (the only way to have dirty martini). I also had a tuna dish and cheese board. read more

Topside - Dirty martinis, always - New American Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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Southern American style cuisine . A treat before the winter storm, one of the best restaurants in the area, all the food is very good. Not just any good, but "oh my god" level of good, especially the dessert Napoleon, a must try. Tomorrow, we have to leave in the early morning, miserable wind and rain, all the way to the north. According to the weather bureau, this storm is "a once in a generation event". Well, I hope to arrive safely in New York tomorrow. - 在 Hotel Revival Baltimore read more

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Really great service, beautiful views, & delicious food. I hope I can visit Baltimore again to come back here. I appreciate their creativity with non-alcoholic drinks. They offer a unique selection & variety for people who don't want to drink alcohol. I tried the hummingbird- it was good but definitely an acquired taste & I couldn't finish it all. The taste reminded me of a holiday spiced drink. I love short rib & theirs did not disappoint. It was perfectly tender (you really don't need a knife) and the whole plate had amazing flavor. If I had to complain, it would be about the short rib portion because it was so good & I wanted more (but the portion size seems pretty standard with other restaurants). read more

Great food and drinks! Had the soft shell crab sandwich and mango mojito! Other people in our party had fish and chips and the steak tacos. Wait staff very attentive and nice! read more

One of my favorite restaurants in Baltimore City!! Such a beautiful view of the city. Topside is great for all occasions. I've been here a handful of times. The food and drinks never disappoint! Also you can go downstairs and check out the karaoke spot, B-Side. Super cute hotel in Mt. Vernon. I love the staff and vibe of this place! read more

Topside - Seafood Rice && Short Rib. Yum! - New American Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

I'm 2 visits in so far and I can say, I like Topside, I do. I want to love it though, not there yet and here's why. The food menu is rather small. The portion sizes are even smaller and on both occasions by some of our food came out room temperature, almost cold. On my first visit with the good girlfriends on a Saturday evening we tried the following: French 75's, Love's First Kiss (Sangria) and Red Wine. Enjoyed them, we all got seconds. For appetizers we started with a Charcuterie Board, Breadbasket and Mushroom Soup. We loved the Charcuterie Board, hard pass on the Breadbasket - literally nothing to write about. I loved the flavors in the soup, but it wasn't served piping hot, more on the room temperature side. For entrees we went with the Chilean Sea Bass, Seafood Rice and Short Rib. We loved each dish! The only thing that was served hot was the Sea Bass. We were hungry after eating dinner but didn't want to order anything else there. On my second visit with a friend, we tried the following: Sunshine Daydream, Vampire Blue's and a French 75 because I really enjoyed it last time. We tried the grilled calamari for an appetizer. Liked it but served room temperature. For entrees we tried the Arctic Char and Scallop Pasta. The Arctic Char was okay - nothing to write about. The Scallop Pasta was too good - but such a small portion. Topside has some of the best views around, the staff is so attentive and the vibes in the place are so nice, hence my reason for me coming back despite the portion sizes. read more

Views. For. Days! My husband saw a photo from the inside of Topside and decided we had to go. I checked out the menu and agreed. The restaurant is located on top of the Rivalry Hotel and once you enter, it's a quick escalator ride up to the top floor. The restaurant is dimly lit which gives you an amazing view of the Mount Vernon neighborhood as well as the statue that stands right outside! All the tables seem to have a good view as well which is awesome. We started with a bottle of champagne and ordered the charcuterie board which was delicious but if you want cheese, you have to get that separately. I was expecting cheese but didn't really miss it. You get prosciutto and this thick, steak like meat which is so yummy. For entrees, I got the seafood rice and my husband got the burger. The seafood rice was loaded with scallops and shrimp and mussels and the rice was a little salty, but the whole dish came with half a charred lemon and that made it all super balanced and yummy. The burger was standard but the fries were SO good and meaty. For dessert, we got the vanilla gelato and Nutella Napoleon. The wafers were too thin in my opinion and the fillings overpowered them but overall it was a good dessert paired with the gelato. I will say the food took a while to come out and I think the chef came out with the dessert and apologized and our waiter was really attentive while we were waiting. It was very nice but honestly, the views keep you entertained. I would come back to try different items or just grab a drink and enjoy the scenery! read more

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