Tucked away near the bustling Gare de Lyon in Paris lies an Italian eatery that promises much, but ultimately falls short of perfection. As I stepped through the doors, I was greeted with a warm smile and brisk service that hinted at a satisfying meal to come. The menu boasted an enticing array of pizzas, salads, and even burgers â something for every palate.
My eyes landed on the 4 cheese pizza, a classic choice for any cheese lover. The first bite delivered a wave of gooey, stringy cheese that sang with flavor. But as I delved deeper, I found the crust lacked the crispy base I crave, instead yielding to a disappointing sogginess that overshadowed the cheese's best efforts.
Next up, the bresaola pizza. Thin slices of cured beef adorned the pie, promising a salty, savory delight. Yet, as the flavors mingled on my tongue, I was met with an unexpected blandness. Where was the punch of the bresaola? The zest of fresh arugula? It was as if the ingredients had surrendered their unique qualities, leaving a pizza that was merely...fine.
In a city like Paris, awash with culinary masterpieces, 'fine' simply isn't enough. While this Italian restaurant showed promise, its shortcomings mean I won't be rushing back. Perhaps with a bit of tweaking â a crisper crust, bolder flavors â it could join the ranks of...
   Read moreDĂ©solĂ© mais cata. Notre amie a rĂ©servĂ© Ă 19h30, se rend compte de son erreur et les rappelle pour leur dire 20h. Ils disent ok. Une fois arrivĂ©s sur place il nous reproche de notre retard (manque de communication dans lâĂ©quipe?). On a rĂ©servĂ© pour 8, certains avaient du retard, on prĂ©sente des excuses pour la situation. On commande des boissons, il essaye de donner une eau payante Ă notre amie alors quâelle avait demandĂ© de lâeau du robinet, on demande donc lâĂ©change pour pas payer lâeau non ouverte. Suite à ça je demande des tagliatelles Ă la truffe. Je reçois un mĂ©lange de tagliatelle et spaghetti (?) trop cuite. Notre amie commande un gaspacho en plat nâayant pas trĂšs faim. Ils lui servent un gaspacho avec des bouts de glaces dedans. Aucun pain ne vient avec. On en demande. Apparemment on doit payer le pain? Heureusement quâĂ la fin se rendant compte quâil avait exagĂ©rĂ© il a offert le pain. Et honnĂȘtement le pain est la seule raison des 2 Ă©toiles sur la cuisine car il Ă©tait trĂšs bon. Mais ça ne rattrape rien le reste. Sâen suit une amie qui arrivait juste pour la partie dessert car elle ne pouvait pas arriver avant. Le serveur sâĂ©nerve et dit que câest pas possible de venir pour juste prendre un dessert. Il sâĂ©nerve alors tout seul dâautant plus et nous crie limite dessus en sâĂ©nervant aussi sur notre amie qui nâa pris quâune entrĂ©e et en disant que ça ne se faisait pas. Hors Ă partir du moment oĂč je prends Ă manger et Ă boire dans un restaurant jâestime que il nây a pas un minimum Ă prendre? Le serveur se dispute avec notre amie et nous fait comprendre quâon va devoir partir. Sur ce on dĂ©cide de payer et partir. Il fait payer 2 schwepps Ă la place dâ1 Ă un ami. Je paye de mon cĂŽtĂ© mes pates Ă la truffes et ma boisson. Je vais pour sortir et il me rattrape en mâaccusant de ne pas avoir payĂ©. Je dois lui montrer mon payement sur mon application pour quâil finisse par me croire et allez voir dans ses tickets que jâai bien payĂ©.
En bref un service super agressif. Le seul point positif doit ĂȘtre les pizza sinon câest tout. PremiĂšre fois de ma vie que je mets un avis...
   Read moreLiterally the worst dining experience Iâve ever had!!!
I was here yesterday and stopped for a quick bite to eat and a drink. I ordered 2 servings of prancing balls and a bottle of wine for my friend and I.
The wine was revolting and the arancini balls were frozen in the middle. Obviously not made in-house.
I sent the arancini balls back and said I didnât want them anymore. However, when the bill arrived, the 2 servings were on the bill. I questioned this with management but they insisted that I had to pay.
I would advise anyone reading this not to eat in this place. Terrible service, disgusting attitude, inedible food, and horrible wine.
How this place has a rating of 4.2...
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