I almost cancelled our reservation...
Tuesday, August 01, 2006
A friend and I were going to a play and had reservations for dinner at the Zuni Cafe. We checked out this site for the reviews and had second thoughts, but decided to give it a try anyway. Thank goodness we didn't cancel!
When we arrived a half hour early (we had planned on a drink at the bar), the host thought to inquire about our plans and timing. Since we definitely wanted to try the famous chicken, we ended up getting seated early - during the "lunch hour" - at 5:45, so that we could ensure there was adequate time to prepare the dish (as it's cooked to order).
We had fabulous service! Our waitress was very friendly, entertaining and gave us great recommendations on wines and starters. Our chicken was AMAZING (now I know what all the fuss is about), as was our beautiful thin-crust pizza! When we asked about directions and a nice place to have another glass of wine before the show, the manager came to our table and took the time to share several options with us.
We had a fantastic experience at the Zuni Cafe!
I wouldn't hesitate in recommending it to my friends.
Pros: AMAZING chicken, lovely wood-fired pizza, efficient and friendly service
Cons: A little pricey - but a substantial amount of food!