After hearing that this place is the greatest thing since sliced bread, we decided to check it out. We decided to eat early, so at 5:30, we were able to be seated in a booth in a timely manner. However, after placing an order for a beer and a soft-drink, it took well over 15 minutes to be served. Meanwhile, although he had not brought the beverages, the waiter asked us 2x to place our order. The first time, we said we were not ready, and the next time, my husband told him we wouldn't be ready to order before he brought the beer and soft drink. Finally, the waiter got the hint and brought the beverages. He then brought us some bread, which was decent. My husband had to get up to read the specials from the board because the waiter was so eager to take the order that he failed to mention these options. We felt pressured to order, so we chose a veal dish to share. It came with a house salad at no additional cost and a ceasar or gorganzola salad at an additional $2. We ordered one house and one ceasar. Within seconds the salads arrived. They were fresh , yet nothing to write home about. Within moments, a busboy came and attempted to clear our partially eaten salad bowls. We told him we were not finished, and he left and returned a couple moments later, so we surrendered our salads because the waiter was already placing our entree in front of us, and it was obvious that our idea of a quiet, relaxing meal was not an option......we were on a time clock and our time was running out quickly. \r
Although the veal was good, it wasn't any better than other Italian places in the area. The same busboy returned shortly to see if we were finished....we politely told him that we had hardly had time to taste the food. He and the waiter came back to see if we were finished several more times. There was plenty left over, so we asked to have it boxed and let him know that we wanted the check. It was not a positive experience. We will not be rushing back. NO PUN INTENDED
Pros: Entertainment by Carmine
Cons: RUSHED
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