The Hungry 7 — Restaurant in Perth

UPDATE (ORIGINAL BELOW): Demoted a star because the pot pie was still delicious but we both got sick after visiting here. I had specifically mentioned the fact that there were wilted and even spoiled greens in the salads with our meals to the waitress (I left most of my salad on my plate for transparency sake), who assured me she would tell the chef. Unfortunately we received no apology or discount from the chef, which felt fine at the time but seemed discourteous the next day after we were both extremely sick (considering we don't live together and both ordered the same dish on the same night, we can confirm that the food was the source of the illness). I also witnessed the waitress dump the salads out without mentioning anything to the chef, but that doesn't necessarily mean that she didn't later. Part of the excitement included witnessing the chef knock his pots off a shelf into his frying pan with lasagna, making a huge mess and causing him to yell in frustration. Now in the food industry, I can understand that one incident does not reflect a business entirely, but I can also say that I will not likely be returning for this experience any time soon. To those dining here, I hope you enjoy a good meal because (if you can stomach it) the menu is complimentary.

ORIGINAL: The food was absolutely delicious and the environment was very pleasant. The walls were covered in oldies music memorabilia which was pumping through the sound system as well. We had the garlic bread with marinara sauce and goat cheese crostini with fig jam for appetizers. These dishes came nicely for sharing, and the crostini was especially mouthwatering, even making me long for seconds. Even though we called ahead inquiring about vegetarian options and were assured there were plenty, there were only two vegetarian entrees on the menu. We both chose the pot pie with side salad; I asked if I could upcharge the salad to a specialty salad and was told no. The pot pie was very good, with more variety in the vegetable medley than a typical pot pie and a nice flaky crust. I was impressed with the food over all, however we definitely felt second to the take out diners who were constantly coming in and leaving with large orders. We even adressed the wait time for our entrees to the waitress and didn't receive much explanation despite the fact we could tell the take out customers were the priority. I am already thinking about when I can get my hands on that goat cheese crostini again, but maybe I'll...

I was told that there was great food here, so I decided to check it out, there is still a big covid screen in there and the waitress looked at me like what r u doing in here, she said are our dining in or something like that, so I said yes I'd like to look at ur menu, twice...she put me in the center and as I was about to sit there was dirt or something all over my chair, both of them, she said it just stuff that fell from the ceiling like it was nothing, I asked if I could have something to clean the chair with and she looked at me and said, (No), then grabbed a wet coth and cleaned it like, what is the problem here, so as I was about to sit the chair was all wet, I used a napkin to dry it. Then 2 ladies walked in a minute later, she smiled at them asked how they were doing, and brought them drinks almost immediately explaining the deals and the soup. I walked out. (Oh I looked at all the other chairs in there and none of them were dirty, only mine). Thanks for that, I appreciate how important I felt here. (I will not return). It was the first time here and I believe she could of been kinder or nicer or whatever and the seats were hard and very uncomfortable. Maybe they don't like just one person there or something. I felt ignored and sad and unwelcome there almost instantly. Idk ur call, but, not for this Veteran. I expect something from...

First of all, they are to be commended for eclectic menu, the great service, the good ambiance, their willingness to accommodate gluten-free restrictions (almost every pasta dish comes with a gluten-free pasta option, as well as gluten free buns), portion size and their eagerness to please. It seemed like a happening place, and at lunch, they were already taking reservations for dinner service. That is a good sign.

Why the reason for the three stars? It was the food. It was made with fresh ingredients -- saw them in the kitchen sink being washed. However both of our dishes were lacking spices. I had a Caesar salad with a broiled chicken breast on top. The dressing with thin, non-creamy and I couldn't taste any garlic in it. My partner had the pasta, and the ingredients were fine, however there was just a small bit of chicken and the sauce was watery, again with no spices that should make your mouth zing. It was almost as if the lack of spices in the food was catering to least common denominator of unsophisticated palates for the general populace of ordinary food eaters.

I really hated to give three stars only, because this place tries really hard, and the effort should be recognized. I would love to see this place succeed. And oh, by the way, the crème brûlée dessert was...