Disappointing experience overall.
Unfortunately, our visit was far from enjoyable. The service was rushed and impersonal. We felt hurried from the moment we sat down. At one point, the waiter actually took our plates while we were still chewing, which was both awkward and irritating.
We started with the Bruschetta Mare e Monti and the Thai Prawns to share. The Thai Prawns were fine. The bruschetta was by far the driest we've ever had. The bread was more dry than a galletti, and the toppings were just as disappointing. The mortadella di mare tasted like canned fish, and the mozzarella one had a grand total of one cherry tomato on it.
I ordered the Mediterranean Chicken, which was ok. My boyfriend had the tuna steak. The flavour was decent, but he ended up with food poisoning later that night.
Out of courtesy (not looking for compensation or anything), we messaged the restaurant the next day to inform them. I've worked as a head chef for many years and know how important food safety feedback is. We received a response saying the manager would call me. I provided my number, yet two weeks later, no one has followed up.
The atmosphere, the view, and the back garden are all very nice though, but sadly, that wasn't enough to make up for the poor service and disappointing food. We will not...
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