After reading the positive reviews, we decided to try this place for lunch at 12:15. Upon arrival, we were immediately confused, as this isn’t a traditional restaurant but more of a cafeteria where you order at the counter, and the food is served once it’s warmed up.

After some consideration, we opted for two pizzas and a pasta dish. When we inquired about the pasta options, the cashier/waitress informed us that they only had pici aglione available. That was fine, so we placed our order. However, the waitress seemed annoyed that we chose the pasta and repeatedly warned us that it would take 20 minutes to prepare. We agreed to start with the pizzas and wait for the pasta.

As we finished our pizza, we continued to wait for the pasta. After 30 minutes, we asked for an update, only to be told that it wasn’t ready yet because the kitchen had just opened. They assured us it would be ready in another 15 minutes. If we had been informed from the start that the kitchen wasn’t fully operational, rather than being told it would only take 20 minutes, we would have adjusted our expectations. Instead, after waiting 45 minutes (by 1:00 pm) for a pasta dish that arrived undercooked, it felt like a complete waste of time. When we raised our concerns about the pasta, we were told that it was supposed to taste like that because it was homemade. Having enjoyed many versions of pici aglione, from homemade dishes by nonnas to high-end restaurants, I can confidently say it should not have tasted this way.

I left feeling extremely disappointed and frustrated. The experience didn’t justify the wait, and the quality certainly didn’t match the price. I wouldn’t recommend this place.