Pacini

NRR

3.0

*Trigger warning* pics of uncooked food attached. Mention of raw uncooked meat in review. The ambiance & decor was nice. The appetizers: arrancini balls were good but not consistent. Some balls were tastier than others. However they were all consistently crispy. A 7/10 The Calamari was done nicely. Not greasy. A touch heavy with the salt. A solid 7.5/10 - we really came to this place because we were nostalgic for the bread-bar we remembered as kids; nice to see that there is a bread-bar station. Good assortment of breads & spreads. Fun to toast bread on the grill. Mains: Pizza: tomato + cheese= 8/10 Nice presentation. Came to the table hot. Pasta Carbonara: Nice! 8.5 /10 Tasty. Arrived Hot. Pretty presentation with the egg. Spaghetti & shrimp: 8/10 Tasty, good. Satisfying Salad : Kale + lemon appetizer size : For me this portion size was perfect. The salad overall was fresh, zesty & delicious. 8.5 /10 **Meatballs : appetizers. This was supposed to be paired with my kale salad. So sad that it arrived lukewarm & was so dissapointing to find the meatballs raw in the middle. (Can you hear Gordon Ramsay yell "RAW"!!) They were so raw. - I would err on side of caution for this dish- I think this place is good for groups. Its got a good vibe & if popular items on the menu are chosen then its very likely that it will not dissapoint. * the reason for the low stars : obviously the raw unedible meatballs. After politely letting our waitress know that we were unable to eat or enjoy the dish because... it was raw. She said she would let the kitchen know. I was expecting that she would update us ; or offer apologies. She carried on as if nothing were amiss. & When it came time to pay. We were quite surprised to see the raw dish on the bill. SIGH We had to awkwardly ask that it be removed since ...the WHOLE thing was raw/ unedible/ no one ate it. *& no she never offered to replace the dish or offer a solution.* Ugh. the awkwardness..Ugh the raw meaty-ness UGH

Oct 28, 2023

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