With all due respect, my first visit here was very disappointing, and unfortunately, I won’t be returning. I want to provide an honest review in hopes it’s helpful for future improvement.

I ordered the Chicken Marsala and was served what tasted like pre-cooked, bagged chicken—similar to what you’d find in a takeout lo mein dish. For $22, I expected much better quality. To compare, Olive Garden’s Chicken Marsala is $20 and far superior in both flavor and presentation and grilled. The sauce here lacked richness—it could benefit from heavy cream, and the dish would feel more complete if paired with mashed potatoes or had a stuffing. By that I mean given with the meal, not asked as a choice of side.

My partner ordered the bacon cheddar burger and found it quite plain. A simple improvement like adding Lipton onion soup mix to the patty could enhance the flavor significantly.

We sat upstairs, and the space itself felt run-down. The furniture was scratched and worn, and the chair I sat in rocked uncomfortably. The atmosphere would benefit from a refresh, perhaps painting the brick a soft gray-white, updating the walls and lighting, and adding cozy booth seating along the edges. The current layout feels outdated and a bit neglected.

Instead of bread, the table received pickled items and peppers, which I personally enjoyed. However, this should be optional, as I imagine a lot of it goes uneaten. We were given too much, and I felt bad leaving the rest behind. Smaller portions or asking first would reduce waste. The pickles could also be improved for better flavor.

On a positive note, I appreciated that straws weren’t automatically given out. It’s a nice eco-conscious touch and cuts unnecessary costs—more places should adopt this approach.

Overall, while the staff was polite and the concept has potential, the food quality does not justify the prices. If the kitchen doesn’t improve or the ambiance isn’t upgraded, I’d recommend dining elsewhere. The restaurant could really benefit from rethinking both the menu execution and the physical space. Unfortunately, unless major changes are made, I won’t be returning.