Disappointing service & prices — once a favorite, now a let-down
We’ve enjoyed this restaurant many times over the years, but tonight was a shock.
• Two large groups were given the undivided attention of the only waiter while we sat unnoticed. • The “water menu” listed bottles up to €26 — already a red flag. • After 20 minutes we still had no water (we had ordered regular), no bread, no plates, and no menus. Another table that arrived after us did however receive all of this. • When we finally tried to order, we were told it was all or nothing: either the entire table chooses the 4-course menu or no one can — even though only three of us wanted it and no mention is made of this on the menu nor by the waiter. • The white wine arrived warm, nowhere near proper serving temperature. A bucket of ice took forever to arrive at the table • Two of our group left to find another place; the rest asked for the check, which took another 15 minutes to arrive.
Very disappointing experience. Sadly, what was once a reliable spot for us has clearly gone downhill. We ended up at La Terrazza — still a favorite — and had a much better evening there.
Owners are perfectly on track to make this a restaurant where price vs quality is...
Read moreWe finally tried this place as it looked quite nice . It took some time before a waitress came and gave us the menu ‘s , even though there were only 3 tables on the terrace occupied . We had to call and wave for her . The Prosecco to start with was without any sparkling ( as the bottle was opened at least a couple of hours before ) . My husbands glass of Prosecco was filled from another, also half full bottle without sparkle . The starter of cod fish balls should absolutely be taken from the menu : 3 small , dry , not even baked tasteless balls for 15 euro !! What a shame . The veal meat and tuna tataki were ok . Service is basic , as it was not crowded at all and still had to wave and ask for the already ordered wine ( forgotten ..) by the start of our 2 nd plate . Summarizing : nice terrace , good bread , 2 nd plate ok , but service has to improve , plates are too expensive for what you get . They ‘d better keep the focus on their garden parties , because there are many other and much better places to go out and eat in Castiglione DL . Same remark for their wines .Almost no local ones...
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