Excellent service and atmosphere, but disappointing food. My husband and I visited this location for the first time since they moved. We arrived around 5 PM, and the restaurant wasn’t even busy at the time. The place itself is beautiful, clean, and welcoming, and the service was excellent. Unfortunately, the food was a letdown. We ordered calamari, rigatoni with filet mignon, and seafood linguine. The calamari and dessert were excellent, and my husband’s steak was cooked perfectly. However, both main courses arrived lukewarm, which was disappointing. I expect pasta to be served freshly made and hot, especially when the restaurant isn’t particularly busy. My seafood linguine was extremely salty, to the point that I could barely eat it. I actually enjoy salty food, so that’s saying something! I’ve had this dish at other locations before, so I know how it’s supposed to taste. Our server kindly offered to have it remade, which I appreciated. However, the replacement arrived within five minutes and honestly seemed like the original pasta with extra cream or sauce added. I can’t say for certain, but it was still lukewarm, just as salty, and now overly creamy. The rosée flavour was practically gone, the sauce was noticeably paler, and the pasta was practically swimming in it. Unfortunately, it tasted even worse than the first one. The server checked on us again and offered another dish, but by then I’d lost my appetite. I also felt uncomfortable sending food back a second time. I really wish the kitchen had taken the time to properly remake the dish instead of what appeared to be a quick fix. Considering we arrived early and the restaurant wasn’t busy, I expected much better attention to food quality. Overall, the service was wonderful, and I have no complaints about the staff. However, good service can only make up for so much when the main courses are disappointing. I might give this location another chance eventually, but definitely not anytime soon. If it weren’t for the excellent service, appetizer, and dessert, I honestly wouldn’t consider returning.
