arriving on saturday night, we found the dining room filled. within minutes, the professional hostess had secured seating for us, which much to our disappointment, was in a communal table. luckily, we averted disaster by requesting an available deuce by the rear exit, overlooking construction. straining to read the menu under the low-lighting-tag-sale-chandelier motif, we were able to order a salad, tapas, and entrees from the first of several waiters, none of whom were able to introduce themselves, recommend dishes, present silverware, remove plates, or deliver water when asked. after retrieving silverware ourselves, we found all the dishes to be delicious, including the salad, which arrived after entrees were served. left alone after finishing the scrumptious dulce de leche cake, we enjoyed the romantic nature of pipa, not so much from the lighting, but from the negligence of the waitstaff who would never return to bring change from the check.
Pros: food, ambience, music
Cons: service, lighting, seating
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