Before visiting a holiday destination, I always make sure to do extensive research, from the best places to eat to comparing their Google star ratings. Naturally, I was excited to try this restaurant after seeing so many glowing reviews. Unfortunately, I left feeling disappointed.

Our wait on the steps was brief, just 15 minutes, but unlike what I read in other reviews, no drinks were offered while we waited. We were seated outside, tucked around the corner next to another restaurant, where the foot traffic was noticeably busier. The setting was pleasant, but it didn’t make up for what followed.

We started with the pulled pork appetizer to share, which turned out to be quite bland and lacking in flavor. For the mains, we ordered the ribeye and beef pasta. Both dishes were just mediocre. My husband asked the server how the steak was best prepared, and he was told the chef recommends medium. However, when it arrived, the steak was rare. The potatoes and sauce that accompanied it were delicious, and the steak would have been too, had we actually requested it rare. The beef pasta, on the other hand, resembled more of a stew with pasta and, like the starter, was bland.

The waiter was fine, but overall, the experience was underwhelming. I’m honestly surprised by some of the rave reviews where people mentioned coming back for a second visit. For me, once was enough—I wouldn't return.