DISAPPOINTMENT! They dont take reservations and we were rudely told that if they did, theyd be fully booked and we wouldnt even be standing there. If youre lucky enough to find a space at the overcrowded bar for the 1-2 hour wait, the house drinks are a good choice. Theyll help lighten the mood while youre briskly shuffled out of the way by the waitstaff.
Appetizers: Mussels, Beet Salad, and Soup were average. Entrees: Steak (very bland) w/fries; Pork Loin w/Fig/Orange/Sauce (overcooked and accompanying vegetables completely flavorless); Pasta w/scallops (blah, yet again). Skip desert there and head across the street to Pix for a real treat.
We felt the dining experience was mediocre at best despite the steady stream of people WAITING for a table. A case of the emperor's new clothes?? There are too many far superior restaurants in Portland to waste your time, money and tastebuds at Lauro
Pros: Beautiful Space, unusual mixed drinks
Cons: Mediocre Food, Poor Customer Service, Long Wait
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