Big disappointment
Tuesday, February 01, 2005
The overall review is on target, but too understated. This restaurant is not cozy; it's packed, and noisy. While service is good; the food compared to what I've had in Italy (Rome, Milan, Florence) doesn't come close. Indeed, not even close to top American places in NYC, Chicago, LA and SF. Surprised that so much of the menu is "preped"- not cooked to order. Pasta is just ok. Way to many unimaginative "stewed" items; virtually nothing grilled or roasted. Plating is sloppy. One gets the impression that making money is the key philosopical ingredient, here. Celebrity and popularity don't add up to a high quality Italian experience.