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Bad service, claustrophobic dining and food bad

Wednesday, August 27, 2008
I went here once with friends and sat outside on a day that wasn't too busy and my experience was ok - not remarkable but OK. The second time I went was with my gf and we sat inside. The tables are so close together that it is impossible to have a private conversation of any kind - in fact you are almost literally brushing shoulders with the other guests. The smoked chicken pasta was tasteless with dry chewy chicken and the lamb polenta was more like lamb soup (The polenta could not be eaten with the forks they provided to eat it with because it was too runny!!!). You will find the staff churlish and they rarely visit your table. The manner of the staff and the taste of the food certainly did not seem authentic in any way to the many experiences I have had in Italy. The owners' attitude seem to be of the opinion 'like it or leave it', and I would happily recommend everyone leave it - it really is not very good, and it really is not worth the risk of going there and having the experience myself and my gf had. I can honestly say that this is one of the worst dining experiences I have had anywhere. Pros: It was ok first time I went, second time sucked though Cons: Really Bad service, tables too close, food not good
5411 Ballard Ave NW
Seattle, Washington 98107
(425) 336-1679

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