Scalini's Restaurant — Restaurant in Upolu

Have had a sick stomach after eating here several times now. Food is also hit or miss, some days ok and other days very poor, portions are very small compared to price point (for example the mashed potatoes served with meals is only about 2-3 tablespoons in size) and the quality of food is inconsistent; we tried the deli stuff (sandwiches, bagels, salads - most of the time not fresh and poorly made, tiny portions too) and were also brought here for breakfast, lunch and dinner as well. We like to give second chances but every time we experienced similar problems so overall not worth it and absolutely not a fine dining experience, it’s just a casual cafe. Surprisingly for a cafe style restaurant it is not a kid friendly environment as well, I would not recommend this place for families. Wait staff have decent service and were friendly though, we really appreciated that. Although the same cannot be said about the female owner who gives off a very unwelcoming and unfriendly vibe and this was the same each time we were taken there. Definitely the most overrated place on island and would not go here again when we are back in Samoa. If you’re after fine dining we thought Bistro and Paddles hit the mark better, Paddles overall had good portions and taste for the cost and were...

25May15 27Jul15 Scalini's Apia (Samoa) on the Moto'otua hill-rise serves great food. Fish come from locals (fishing boats in photo), vegetables and garnishes are sourced from the owner's gardens across the road and the restaurant strives to present dishes quickly, artfully and full of tastes. I had lunch here with Mr Inga Tuigamala, a former All Black, in May 2015. I was surprised at the first class taste, cooking and presentation of every dish. I had lunch here again in July 2015 as a member of the New Zealand Prime Minister's (the Rt Hon John Key) tour party for the one day visit to watch the Manu Samoa-All Blacks game. The Prime Minister's party was more than 40 people and again, Scalini and its staff were very, very good. The restaurant owner after running Scalini's in Parnell, Aucjkland, New Zealand, for many years has...

Disclaimer: I’m new here and might be delusional Confusing hours which are only stated in full from behind the counter. Seems to mostly operate as a cafe/deli counter with the restaurant open at independent, unusual hours. I came at 3pm for a meal but, after I asked, they said the kitchen is closed for the rest of the day despite the sign on the door (& Google) saying they close at 4pm. Besides this, surely if a “restaurant” opens at all on a Tuesday it would at least be for dinner? Was only there for 10min but thought the service was weird and unfriendly - sort of like they wanted me to hurry up and leave but in a slightly anxious way? The small bit of cabinet food I got was very nice but not sure it was worth the price compared to others in the area - not that it definitely wasn’t, I’m...