Originally I had planned to leave a one-star-review, but there were a few good things about my first experience at Tresetti's that one star did seem a bit harsh--I realize that two stars isn't a vast improvement but the 'Meh. I've experienced better.' description for two stars does in fact sum up my experience.
I'll start with the negatives:
* We did not receive a cocktail list, even though it would appear that they have one, especially since, on the daily specials menu there is a featured cocktail. I would've loved to try something other than my usual. A minor grievance, but one nonetheless.
* The entree my partner had ordered was misspelled on the printed 'daily special menu'. Another minor grievance, but attention to detail is important.
* My soup was forgotten, at first. My partner and I ordered our appetizers (his, an appetizer, mine, the soup) before we even decided on entrees. His arrived in a timely fashion, but mine was forgotten completely. Unfortunately, before it was apparent that my soup was not arriving, our entrees made their way to the table and I was quite hungry at that point. I decided that I would just make a note for later on to have it removed from our bill if it was present there.
* I ordered the Grilled New York Saltimbocca, and requested (when asked) that it be cooked mid-rare. I cut into the center and it was cooked well done. When I notified my server, she promptly had it corrected, but the replacement, although less well done, was still barely pink. As I waited, she brought over some chicken soup but I declined in favor of receiving the french onion I had originally ordered back during the appetizer course. By this time, my partner had finished his appetizer and was tucked into his main course; when my entree arrived, he finished my soup but the pacing of enjoying a meal together was somewhat skewed and I was still working on my entree when he had finished. It's also worth noting that this particular steak was fatty and grisly, not what I expect from a New York strip. As for the Corvina, it was very tasty, but under salted.
But the experience wasn't all bad.
* Our server was very pleasant, and quick to remedy my entree woes. She also took care of our drinks for our troubles.
* While dining, I noticed that as the tables were changed, they also changed the tablecloth so that new customers would have a pristine table and that small attention to detail was charming and appreciated--again, attention to detail is important and this was lovely to see.
* The interior is modern and minimalist and very pretty.
* They were willing to correct my order and still maintain a sense of professionalism.
* The menu is appropriately priced.
* Their take on french onion soup is VERY good.
I'm not sure if another visit is in the cards for me and mine. I'd like to give it another chance, but I don't know that I'd bring guests along for a second visit. read more