This place is old school Italian and that is a good thing. We really appreciated the sauce they serve with the bread when you arrive. The sauce is perfectly seasoned. We went with the eggplant parmesan and the spaghetti. Both were large servings, perfectly cooked pasta, fresh and well seasoned. Save room for desert because their cannoli and tiramisu is not to be missed, especially the cannoli. It was fresh, crisp, sweet but not too sweet. The tiramisu was excellent as well. Great service read more

Literally everything we order was delicious. We had the fried zucchini & the bruschetta. For main dishes we had Alfredo & fettuccine Lobster. Definitely will return the staff was also great. read more

We came here based on a suggestion from our front desk lady at the hotel. We were instantly asked if we had reservations. Nope. The place wasn't very full but they made it seem a bit crazy that we didn't have reservations. Strange. The place was dimly lit. Sure it's supposed to create ambiance but instead it always makes me wonder if they don't want us to really see the food. The bread and sauce were good. Our wine was good. I also enjoyed my huge dish of Orecchiette Sausage. The Manicotti special was overloaded with cheese. So much cheese! Too much cheese! Who can eat all that cheese!? There was so much rich cheese that I could have thrown up if I'd taken another bite. Overall, food was good but don't get the manicotti! read more

Was here a couple weeks ago with a couple of friends in an effort to explore the surroundings close to my new place. Though we had reservations, we had a painless wait at the bar before being seated. Once seated we ordered a Pomelo wine and fried calamari, which turned out all right. We were also given bread with marinara sauce for dipping, which I think every Italian restaurant should offer (though there was no olive oil dip, sadly). Though we each ordered separately, we passed around a bit of each of or dish: Orecchiette Sausage - This is what I picked. I liked that it had a light oily feel and wasn't too heavy, but I was disappointed that they had crumbled to the sausage (which is supposedly their specialty) to the point where I couldn't taste it. If it was supposed to be spicy, I didn't notice it. Linguine Shrimp Broccoli - Pretty average for the most part. The shrimp was nice and meaty, but otherwise was a bit flavorless. Whole Boneless Crispy Brick Chicken - Man, this was a giant plate. The chicken was juicy and had some great spices cooked into it. We ended up eating pieces of the chicken with the other two dishes. Maybe our palates aren't advanced enough to enjoy all the subtle flavors..either way, I wouldn't mind returning, but I'm not particularly itching to come back. read more

Cafe Bionda was good. I went there after a friend of mine recommended it as his favorite Italian place in Chicago. So I kind of went there with high expectations. It turned out fine. I think it may have to do with options available for vegetarians like me. The service was really good. Really great waiter that was so polite and patient with the somewhat large group I was with. read more

Walked down the street to try Cafe' Bionda and what a treat it was. The food was fresh and the servings are, well, lets keep it simple... huge! Starting off with the oven-fresh bread and marinara sauce only gets your taste buds ready for an appetizer and dinner. We enjoyed grilled calamari as a starter and it was a perfect portion for two. Dinner, we enjoyed an Eggplant Parmesan and Linguine with Mussels. The parmesan, unless you are a hefty eater with an appetite, don't plan on finishing this; it engulfed the oval over-sized dinner plate and my girlfriend said it was one of the best eggplant parmesans she has ever had. As for the linguine and mussels, I would recommend getting your muscles out of the shells before diving into the bowl. There are far too many muscles topping the pasta for you to eat one mussel at a time and trying to get to the garlic sauce and nicely cooked linguine. The entire staff is on top of everything here; whether it's organizing your table, fill up the water, clean-up for the next step or new silverware, you need not wave your hand, there is always someone around doing something all while not being intrusive to your table. A definite go-to place in the South Loop if you are looking for a good Italian dinner. read more

I really don't know what happened to this place. It used to be a staple go-to south loop restaurant for Italian food. I'm afraid this is no longer the case. My husband and I went during the week for a classic spaghetti dinner and it was absolute horrible. I ordered the fettuccine alfredo and it was bland and had no depth. My husband ordered the classic lasagna and it was horrible. He couldn't cut it with a fork..or knife. It was clearly microwaved and the lasagna became rubbery. He returned it immediately after not being able to cut through it. He then ordered some calamari spaghetti in a red sauce. It was basically just ingredients on spaghetti. The ingredients weren't married at all to make a dish. All the sauce was at the bottom of the spaghetti. It was just not a good meal. The waitress was nice about it and took the lasagna off the bill but she didn't really know what else she could do and to be honest we just wanted to leave. Needless to say my husband and I shared the alfredo and we're definitely not going back. read more

Love the food here, but they are not equipped to handle large crowds with enough staff. I visited recently. A convention was in town and I had to wait forever for service. Guys, please schedule more staff when you have large crowds. I've noticed overall that this place is never staffed properly. In addition, your host/hostess should rarely have to leave the host stand. You need two people at your host stand. I love customer service. It seems to be out the windows these days. I love my linguine pasta, but lately it has been watery. read more

Friends and it is on the low end, The food was very good. If you have some food left on your plate. Double that they pack I all. The crispy chicken with lemon garlic can be consumed everyday. We would have loved some spinach with the meal. We general would a green vegetable also. read more

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The cheese ravioli w creamy pesto was incredible. So rich and creamy. The chicken was sliced on top and was tender. Great food and great services. Will return and recommend! read more

Cafe Bionda - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We went here for a father day dinner and had a fairly nice meal. The staff was great and service-oriented. The food was good. Based on what i saw: The Alfredo was good (with shrimp), but the amount of sauce was excessive and the last 25-35% of the bowl was literally an alfredo soup once the pasta and protein was gone. The veal part was good, judging by the fact the picky eater that ordered it said so. The salmon was OK, but not overly flavorful. The bruschetta, calamari, and my Rigatoni Genovese was good too. The only reason its not 5-stars: (1) It was just an OK meal with nothing truly spectacular that would make me choose this over a local spot in Hyde Park and (2) the price was high given what I said about the average food. No alcohol $200 for 5. It either needed to be cheaper or better tasting... read more

I absolutely love this place! The food is delicious!! I tend to come more for lunch, rather than dinner.. The grilled calamari is the best in the city, especially with the Sunday salad!! Surprisingly, they make one of the best Lemon drops in the city! Kinda expensive for the area (to me).... Overall, this place is solid and consistent! read more

Cafe Bionda - Grilled calamari and Sunday salad! - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Jalapeño clams to die for! And the homemade marinara sauce dipole in warm bread is delectable! Thank you Cafe Bionda! read more

Amazing food! Awesome service!!! Was in town for conference and was recommended to come here. I owe this gentlemen a bottle of whiskey! Could not have asked for a better place to eat while here in Chicago. Do yourself a favor and enjoy this amazing restaurant. read more

Love everything about Bionda with one reservation. The lighting is so gloomy - it feels oppressive to sit in a nearly dark room. Service, food and general atmosphere are homelike and welcoming - but the lighting needs to be seriously upgraded. read more

Horrible meal the veal came over way over cooked. Spoke to the manager and he didn't do any for us. It was like eating shoe leather. Horrible lacking customer service all out for the buck. So wonder the restaurant was half empty, read more

FYI -- this place is CLOSED. Made a reservation on OpenTable, which was marked confirmed. Went to the restaurant only to see a sign on the door that says it's been closed since Nov 2020. Apparently the fine print on the OpenTable description says to call beforehand to confirm, but they shouldn't be taking reservations online and confirming if that is the case. It says 6 others also booked today as well, and I'm sure they'll be just as disappointed when they see. read more

Yum yum yum! I ordered for take out tonight and the lady that answered the phone was courteous and clear on the phone. We ordered the Arugula salad, Caprese salad, Linguine Vongole and the Spaghetti with Sausage. Firstly, the portions are HUGE. You definitely get your money's worth. Each dish could easily be for two people. That's not always a great thing, sometimes when portions are huge, quality suffers - not at this place! Onto the food - the Caprese salad was fresh, with real basil leaves and big juicy tomato wedges. Fantastic. The Arugula salad was also fresh and the toppings plentiful. My friend had the Linguine Vongole and loved it so much, she wolfed the entire thing down without me getting a bite! The spaghetti was delicious, not too saucy, not too sweet, came with an actual spicy sausage link, and was total Italian perfection. Lastly, the staff - I stopped in to pick up my food and the atmosphere looked really nice, complete with a patio and valet parking. The staff were very friendly, held the door for me, greeted me immediately and were prompt in getting my food to me (only took 20 minutes from the time I called until I picked up the food!). The food isn't inexpensive, but it's quality and that's what will make me come back for more - definitely 5 stars. read more

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I've given this place 2 chances and not sure it will get a third. It's around the block from my house and the first time I came by was for lunch. I tried the gnocchi and was not impressed. The second time I asked for something not on the menu and they were happy to accommodate. I wasn't very hungry so I just asked for some rigatoni with a spicy red sauce and chicken. Again, I was not impressed. The sauce was too thick and kind of boring. I asked for some mozzarella cheese to give it some life and it didn't really help. I could tell the chicken was taken off the bone because I was getting bits of the bone in my dish. The silver lining was this rolled eggplant appetizer. Simple, but delicious. read more

Delicious food. I had the special which was Laura's Meatloaf wrapped in bacon with mushrooms...yummmm. Everything was delicious starting with the warm bread and marinara sauce made to perfection. The staff was welcoming and friendly. Can easily become my favorite spot for Italian food. read more

Had a family get together (22 people) decided to try Cafe Bionda. What a great choice it was. The staff treated us like family. Coming from an Italian family who calls tomato sauce gravy I am always leery of trying gravy outside of my family's recipe, it's always cooked too fast and has either a sweet taste or thin and bland. Not so if their Noona's gravy. Savory with chunks of meat better then the neck bones I grew up on. The meatballs are a definite must try. They were so good we ordered extra for the sandwiches the next day Paulie who spent time with my mom and aunt could not be more gracious or generous. If you're looking for a traditional Italian restaurant with absolutely delicious food, great service and staff you should definitely try this place read more

Food was great! Service was terrible. Brought our own bottle of wine and expected to pay a corkage fee. Had to wait to be seated ( with a reservation) so brought the bottle to the bar. The bartender never gave us a tab so we left her a $10 tip to open our wine. Went to our table, had a nice meal, with subpar service, to get charged the $25 corkage fee. Called the manager to explain what happened at the bar and he literally shrugged his shoulders 10 times. He didn't even care. We even mentioned that we would take the tip We paid to the bartender off of our server's tip And he didn't even stick up for her. Total ass. read more

everything was sooo good, we ordered the grilled calamari, Bionda salad, Nanna's gravy, zupa de Mare and baked chicken. The Zupa De Mare had a lot of flavor and plenty of seafood. The Nanna's gravy was delicious. I would go back again! read more

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This is honestly my favorite Italian in the city. My wife and I have been here over 20 times and only had a bad experience once (tonight). The following are excellent: Gnocchi (favorite) Penne al la vodka Bionda salad Stuffed shells Normally, the service is fantastic. The waitstaff are normally attentive, friendly, and available. Again, never had an issue until tonight. Tonight we had to ask 3 separate times for a second set of silverware. Twice for water. Didn't get offered another drink until 15 minutes after the first was finished. Waited forever for someone to come box our food and give us the check. We spoke to the manager, but he seemed utterly inconvenienced by our presence. We all have our off days (and nights), so we will be back next month to try again. read more

SOOOOOOO SAD to see the Bionda Menu go!!! Completely differnt menu by the people who took over. Food was still decent just dont know why they had to change the menu. Hopefully they bring back some of the old menu. read more

Menu is really hard to miss on. My favorites are the brick chicken(better b hungry), rigatoni Al vodka, best chicken Marsala I've had. Same for the chicken parmigiana or Milanese still. The grilled calamari is unlike anything I've ever been able to find again. And u still nana gravy and the Orcherie pasta dish to pair with your current wine selection. Main tip, don't fill up on the bread n marina(trust it's a battle every time) read more

Cafe Bionda - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Good food, meh delivery, unsure whether the price was justified. Clam Linguini and Shrimp Alfredo delivered cost around $60 (fees and tip). I wouldn't say that was cheap. The delivery person arrived and said the bag was given wet. Sure enough, the paper bag was coming apart. Maybe the food spilled. Maybe it was the moisture. Whatever. No points for delivery (even though there is a delivery fee + tip) but I can get over that. As long as the food was good and plentiful, I could let that slide. However, the portions were on the small side. The clam linguini noodles were soft, not al dente. Meaning they overcooked it a bit. Plenty of clams. Flavor was alright. The Alfredo with shrimp. This was the better meal. Pasta was properly cooked (al dente), sauce was creamy, and shrimp tasted great. There wasn't enough shrimp, IMO. There wasn't enough food. Overall, the experience didn't leave a great impression. read more

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This is our standard date night after work for me and the wife. Whenever possible, we ask to be seated where Ashley is our server. Drinks are always good, food is guaranteed to satisfy. read more

Guilt, I banish you. Same as anger, it has little use in our lives and yet its a part of our everyday. I shouldn't, I couldn't, I won't. . . and in the name of that our crazy family opened the door to Cafe Bionda and plunged into cozy comfort. It's interior induces a similar experience to the heft of a down comforter on a dreary day. Warm, dark, incapacitating. Because you will be so full, not just with food but experience too, that moving is a touch slow when you finally. . .FINALLY, leave. The five of us were situated next to a massive wine rack, tucked away out of the traffic. And believe me, if you're in the main thoroughfare I suspect you might get some restaurant rage. It's jammed on Saturday nights so I recommend earlier than later and not being shy about asking for a table you spot and like. It's close quarters mos def, but if you focus on the food (and you will) the periphery melts away. We started with a special roasted seafood salad, fried zucchini and fried calamari. I've had calamari up, down and sideways like a long-term relationship and this was top tier ovals. No rubberbands, as so many restaurants are guilty of. Bionda does seafood right as was evidenced by my sister-in-law ordering the grouper and the rest of us lamenting our (totally delicious) choices for the rest of the night. Bitch took those leftovers back to Kalamazoo too. *resentful* In true family style, we passed and ooh'd and aah'd with each fork full. Rigatoni ala Vodka, Aunt Mimi's Stuffed Shells, Rigatoni Genovese and just straight up Spaghetti and Meatballs. The hot sausage was hippity hoppity hot and delicious. There was heat rising from the dishes and from the conversation ("Mom, we think you might be an alcoholic") but in concert with chianti it was all dim and delightful. Our waiter (what a) Guy, encouraged us to go tiramisu, but we went cannoli and weren't disappointed. It's just such a damn rarity that food is solid throughout the entire episode. The endings of movies and books and long-running TV series (we just finished "The Wire") can be disappointing but Bionda did it up with fireworks. We left without guilt. I mean you simply can't feel anything but bliss when you emerge from this place. That feeling cancels out calories. It's scientifically proven, I swear. And if you must, walk your fine self back up to Roosevelt to get on the Green, Red or Orange and call it good. Good and guilt free. read more

Cafe Bionda is a great spot for Italian on the near South Side if you want to avoid Little Italy or Taylor Street. This unassuming place was an unexpectedly pleasant surprise. They had a huge menu as well as several specials. Everything sounded so mouthwatering that I had a hard time deciding. The bread and marinara delivered to your table as soon as you sit down is a good portent of the delicious things that await you. My friend and I shared a lot of food: eggplant rotolo, arugula salad, grilled calamari and pork chops with banana peppers. Everything was delicious, perfectly seasoned, and the portions were generous, but not ridiculously-sized. I was especially enamored with the arugula salad; it was probably the best I've had. It's pretty much my ideal salad, and it's a testament to the sheer power of a few fresh ingredients and simplicity. The rest of the food was spot-on: the pork chops were juicy and a little spicy from the banana peppers and came with potato wedges; the calamari was served in a light balsamic vinaigrette and was wonderfully tender, and the eggplant rotolo was like the best version of eggplant parmesan, but with ricotta and rolled up--so good! Cafe Bionda looks like it has a lot of regulars. Everyone seemed to know each other judging by all the lively conversations at the bar. I also appreciated the service; our waitress could tell that we wanted to be left alone and not rushed (I hadn't seen this friend in 15 years so we had a lot of catching up to do!) and she paced our food accordingly. I will definitely make it a point to return. read more

As good as the food is here (and it is very good), the acoustics and service ruin the place. The good: the food is great. The portions are big and the flavors are surprising. I ordered the Orichette and it was perfect. It was just the right amount of hot and flavorful to make every bite "pop." I think everyone else at my table was pleased with their entrees as well. The bad: the place has bizarre acoustics. I screamed (literally, screamed) the entire evening. As you might know from reading some of my other reviews, I only like to scream when I'm yelling at someone. Screaming at my friends was pretty tiresome. My voice & throat were sore by the end of dinner. I didn't enjoy that very much. But the screaming was nearly as bad as...the service. Some people need to come with warning labels - "Do not date!", "Watch out - flatulence ahead!", etc. Mine might be "If you scew around, I am not responsible for the crazy you WILL incur!" Obviously, my waiter did not heed the warning. To begin with, he circled the table like dog chasing his tail. A not-so-bright-dog with a short, stubby tail. After circling a few times, I tracked him down, "Hello. I'm Johnny T and these are my friends. I think you're our waiter." "Uh, okay." I twitch. I ask about the specials. "What specials?" I twich some more. "The specials on the BIG BLACKBOARDS DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF YOU!" "Oh, right. I'm new." My hairs stand on end and fire softly erupts from my scalp. "Ok. Well what does the [something Italian] come with?" "Man, huh huh, I really don't know." Instinctively, my friends hide the knives and forks and proceed to order some apps. They come (via the bus boy) and they're awesome. As we're finishing, the waiter saunters back and says "Whoa. You guys ate a lot." Luckily for him, I had my mouth full (and cuttlery confiscated by my friends). The night continued on much like that. Good food. Inattentive waiter making inappropriate comments. Frustrated attempts (on my part) to do him bodily harm. Lather. Rinse. Repeat. I really enjoyed the food but the noise level and the frustratingly inept server would keep me from coming back. read more

Update: I have now eaten there 6 times in all. My friend ordered the brick oven chicken last night and dear lord was it big, juicy, and amazing. Fried calamari was spot on. I always have to order a side of their spicy Italian sausage, it can't be beat. added bonus: very friendly valet and host staff. Servers are so funny and cheerful, and the manager often stops by your table at some point to say hello and make sure you are having a good meal. My new favorite Italian Restaurant I have now been to this place four times, and every time has been equally amazing. This place is justifiably busy and you should phone in your reservations in advance. Great looking place with plenty of room and two bars. An added bonus that they have some nice plasma TVs by the bar in case you want to hang out and watch a game. It is a quick drive up to the valet and they are very friendly. Just inside the door is the greeter/hostess, and they are attentive and friendly. One night a person in our group had crutches and they were quick to find a table that was accommodating. They often feature nightly specials, and their grilled calamari/shrimp is amazing. It is a very rare event when I order chicken at a fine dining establishment, especially when they have veal, steak, seafood, etc. One night I was in the mood for chicken and decided to try their Chicken Francese, and I am so glad I did. This is honestly one of the tastiest dishes I have ever eaten. The white wine, butter, lemon flavor is so good that when I am done with the chicken I want to ask for bread to soak up the remaining juices. I have also ordered it with a side of their spicy Italian sausage, which is wonderful. The first time I visited I ordered the stuffed shells with a side of the sausage. Their stuffed shells are the best I have tried, and are so rich and creamy. Just the right amount too. I really enjoy their house Chianti (the higher priced of the 2). The wine list looks pretty solid. I have yet to try dessert, but watching it pass by, it looks quite impressive. Give this place a try, you will thank me :) read more

I'm so done with this place! It used to be one of my favorite restaurants. The last two times have been awful, last night being the topper! I ordered the salmon vesuvio. I'm not sure if it was old or what, but it was so over salted it was like licking a salt block. It was completely inedible! My friend ordered the Rigatoni Alla Vodka, which is another one of my favorite dishes, and that was off as well! What's with the bartenders excessive cleavage? Is that supposed to make up for the food going downhill? read more

Just slip sliding away, tried them a few more times since the update and each time we left saying we weren't going to make it back. However, options are limited on the south side so we end up coming back. I'm now convinced that they stay open because of the lack of competition. When they first opened I had the Whole Boneless Crispy Chicken, it was outstanding. I had it a few times since then and it was off, this last time it wasn't crispy at all, it was just regular chicken. Perhaps a new cook? Maybe the old one took the brick when they departed. My husband ordered Linguine Vongole, clams in white wine and olive oil, he said it was more like linguine swimming in water. He left it more than half uneaten and the server didn't inquire if anything was wrong with it. He ended up eating what I didn't eat of my chicken. Service was okay for the most part, but we were constantly looking for the busboy to show up to refill the water. There was a long wait for the check also, or maybe it seemed that way because we just wanted to put an end to the meal. We picked this place for a birthday celebration, I can say I did feel a year older by the end of the night. I read more

ok. the place is DEFINITELY NOT quiet. We came on a saturday night it was CRAZY busy. We were waiting at the bar to be seated, and were watching the super saute cook working it. The guy did a great job juggling 6 pans at the same time. We ordered eggplant rotolo - REALLY good really cheesy veal with lemon sauce - not good breaded & dry aunt mimi's stuffed shell - TOO much cheese & nothing else tiramisu - VERY good I thought the appetizer & dessert were good, but the entrees were not up to par. However, the food is definitely overpriced, especially for pasta ($14 and up) and the entrees were $21 & up. There are definitely better & cheaper Italian restaurants in Chicago. I also agree with Johnny T, I SCREAMED the whole night because the place was way too loud. I could not hear my companion & had to drink a lot of water due to the screaming/talking. read more

Not. Cool. I've eaten here a few times and the food has been decent. Nothing mind blowing, the service is never too welcoming and it's a little pricey for the experience so I don't go often even though I live across the street. Well, last night was the last straw. My boyfriend and I were looking for a side of pasta to go with some chicken we had at home. We walked over to Cafe Bionda to order some spaghetti. The hostess seemed a bit flustered and informed us it would take 20 minutes. For spaghetti & meatballs? Our bad, we should have called ahead. But what I could not get over was that our order of spaghetti that put us out $15 was barely enough to feed 2 people and contained exactly 1 meatball. It didn't taste that great and the bf refused to finish his. How do you mess up spaghetti & meatball(s)? There are much better places to get a meal in the South Loop and if you're willing to drive a little bit, Little Italy isn't too far away. I say pass on this one. read more

Great place but way overpriced. If I could figure out how to put up a picture I would show you the teeny caprese salad they gave me for $17! Delicious but not worth the money! read more

Cafe Bionda - $17 bucks for this?? R u serious? - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Looks can be deceiving, & from the outside, Café Bionda does not look like more than an awning-shaded sandwich shop. How wrong was I! Step inside the front door, & the restaurant surprisingly opens up into a very large space, with a bar near the front entrance, an open kitchen, & seating scattered about behind walls, & tucked into quiet corners. I was lucky to be seated in one of those quiet corners last night, & served ice-cold water, & hot bread with marinara sauce right away. I liked that - certainly a change from the usual "bread & butter," or "bread & olive oil" you find at most Italian-inspired restaurants. The atmosphere was that of finer-dining... the staff kept our water glasses full at all times, removed the extra place-settings from our tables, & our waiter was just as professional as can be. I ordered the Rigatoni Alla Vodka. It was a huge, heaping bowl of perfectly prepared pasta, divine sauce, & generous garnishes of fresh cheeses & basil. I even treated myself to an espresso with hot water (Americano...) with my meal. Perfect. The manager, Paul, made a point to stop by our quiet corner table post-meal & introduce himself. He asked how our dinner was, shook hands, & thanked us for dining at Café Bionda. I really appreciated that gesture! P.S. Their wine list looked incredible (even though I did not imbibe last night... perhaps in the future!) read more

This is a hidden gem! If you are staying at the Hyatt, this is an easy walk from the front door. The staff are some of the friendliest folks in Chicago. The food is just amazing and amazing is a strong word. The Veal Marsala is great. The fried zucchini is absolutely delicious. You have got to do this walk. It is past the White Castle the take a right and walk north two blocks. The neighborhood seems safe and there are no pan handlers like the rest of Chicago. read more

We went for lunch at 1 pm on a Monday. The hostess was friendly and mentioned they had a new computer system. We were the only table on the patio and it took the waiter a good ten minutes to greet us. When he did greet us, it was as if we were a hassle to him. There was no space in the restaurant, so the excuse that he was running in and out could not be used. He took our order after we flagged him down and didn't write anything down but repeated it to us. We were basically ignored by him, but the busboy was very friendly and refilled our waters and chatted with us. After about 45 minutes, the waiter came out and blamed the computer problems and asked us to re-confirm our food order. There was no what can I get you or I'm so sorry, but attitude. After an hour, I ended up going inside and asking what the deal with the food was. He said it would only be a few more minutes and again blamed the computer problems. I work in the service industry and if there is computer problems, you write the ticket out the old-fashioned way and make sure the kitchen gets the order. After a few more minutes, I went in and again, no apologies, but instead, your food is just coming up if you can wait a few more minutes. At that point, my friend was late for a meeting and we were just not interested in paying $16 each for a meal we had to wait over an hour for. If the waiter did not have so much attitude, I think we would have been okay with an apology and the food will be out as soon as possible. Instead, we got ignored and we got attitude when we did inquire about our food. A smile and an apology go a long way, but I am not paying $20 for a lunch when the server hates his job and couldn't care less if we come back. This place is getting two stars because the busboy and the host were so friendly to us. I know this place is good because I have heard friends rave about it, but you gotta get rid of the waiter. Bad service kills a place. It doesn't matter how good the food is. If it's served with a side of b/s, then I won't spend my money there. read more