Okay...for Modesto!
Is that rude? Probably, but that seemed to be the consensus. Well, at least it was okay. There wasn't anything bad about our dinner, but there wasn't anything that would make me tell you to go here right away.
Maybe our situation was a little different, as we had a reservation for 10, but came with 11. Which totally worked out and was not an issue for them at all. We walked in and they sat us within three minutes.
At first glance I wasn't sure where we'd fit, but Tresetti is way bigger than it appears. We were taken toward the back and they had a room just for us, but left the doors open. We weren't a rowdy bunch, but we were probably louder than a normal group of 11.
We had intended to order appetizers, but our server suggested two appetizer platters which came with Calamari, melted Brie, toasted garlic, baguette, and their crab cakes. I tried everything but the calamari. My fave was the melted Brie, it was buttery and delicious. I was hesitant to try the sauce on the crab cake, but it ended up not being spicy at all (as the menu suggested), it was basically mayo with a little flavoring.
Of course we ordered bottles of wine for the group. We were a red group. They had a decent list, but I'm no expert on that subject, by any means. Whatever we drank, was good!
I started with a Cesar, as did many others. However, mine was sans anchovy filets (as the menu read). It was an average Cesar salad. It wasn't bad at all, but it wasn't amazing. It was lacking any real pop of flavor, but wasn't flavorless.
Next came our entrees. I went with the tried and true Filet Mignon, which happened to be wrapped in bacon. My co-worker said that's archaic, but I'm for anything bacon wrapped! For being medium well, it sure was well done. No pink anywhere in the steak. It was still pretty juicy, despite being over cooked. I loved the fried onion strings that topped the plate. The potatoes were a little hard, would have preferred mashed if given the option. I love zucchini so I was stoked to have those too! I snagged a lamb chop from my co-worker and it was really good, it was really flavorful, although a little over cooked. Who doesn't love eating meat straight from the bone!
Of course we looked at the dessert menu AND of course I ordered something. I was willing to share some. I ordered the Salted Carmel Cheesecake, which was pretty good. Thankfully, I didn't' taste any of the 'salty' part. I enjoyed this the most, probably. I also snagged a bite of their famous Lemon Ice Box, which wasn't that great either. Also, they list their toppings as Chantilly Cream, but it really is just whip cream. It does not taste like an CC I've ever tasted, no flavor or lightness that I'm used too...
Even though Kristen A. mocked my review style, saying I always say things are middle of the road, this place was just that. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't good. I wouldn't come back because their price point is high for the flavor of their food. But hey, you're in Modesto, so I think your options may be limited.
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