My husband and I were in town visiting Charleston and made a reservation at Le Farfalle after doing a bit of research on the best Italians spots. Le Farfalle did not disappoint. The star of the show was the whipped ricotta- I would go back just to have it again! We also enjoyed the Fusilli Lunghi (personally would not get again, but I think this was just my personal taste buds) and the Rigatoni Verde (delicious)! Very intimate little spot and our server was incredible- very personable! Will definitely be back! read more

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We had dinner at Le Farfalle during our recent trip to Charleston and had a really enjoyable experience. The atmosphere and ambiance were awesome and made for a great date night. This was actually one of the few restaurants we didn't reserve before our trip, and because of its popularity, the best reservation time we could get was 8:30 p.m. After eating there, I can see why it's so popular. The late reservation was absolutely worth it. We walked to the restaurant from our hotel, and with the later reservation time, the weather was perfect for an evening stroll through Charleston. It ended up being a really enjoyable walk both to and from the restaurant. Service throughout the evening was excellent. Our waiter did a great job all night. As we were ordering, he mentioned that the chefs prefer that guests place their entire order at one time and that the kitchen would pace everything appropriately. My wife and I usually like to stagger our order because we don't like feeling rushed, but we went along with their recommendation. Unfortunately, the timing didn't work out quite as planned. Our bruschetta came out quickly, and not long after, the kitchen sent over a complimentary braised artichoke appetizer. Soon to follow came the Caesar salads. Before we knew it, we had two appetizers and two salads on the table all at once. This was a disappointment because it made the meal feel rushed and took away a little from what was otherwise a special evening. We mentioned it to our waiter, and he was extremely apologetic. The restaurant did their best to make things right. They continued to check on us throughout the evening to make sure we were enjoying our meal. Our waiter brought each of us a complimentary plum spritz, and treated us to dessert. That level of service and attention did not go unnoticed. Both of us ordered the Chicken Parmesan with spaghetti, and it was really good. The chicken was crispy, just the way I like it, the marinara sauce was excellent, and the spaghetti made for a great accompaniment. We finished with the pistachio cheesecake. Yum, yum. Even though the pacing of the first part of the meal wasn't ideal, the food, atmosphere, and service were all excellent. We'd definitely go back the next time we're in Charleston. read more

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The food was excellent and the service was very good. The pasta made fresh and was really good. Unfortunately, where I was seated every time I looked at my wife I also saw a load of dust between the mirrors above my wife. It was disgusting. I tried to get a good picture of it but the back light from a window was very bright. I included the picture. I would go back but I would definitely check the cleanliness before sitting down. read more

Le Farfalle - Picture of dust balls between the mirrors - Italian Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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Amazing food and service! Our favorites in order were the artichokes, the duck agnolotti, the grilled cabbage, the bread service, the rigatoni verde. The Chianti was amazing too. We've been here 3 times now and I will go back! I gave it four stars because of the ambiance. It was very dark and cold in the main part of the restaurant and on a sunny day we would have liked a brighter ambiance. They could open up the blinds in this room which were completely shut. There is a lot of great Italian in Charleston so will probably try a couple of those before coming back. If you can get a booth here it looked like that room was brighter and close to the bar so more lively. Otherwise we had a great time! read more

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Had dinner at this cute spot a tiny bit off the beaten path - which is a plus. The ambiance was warm and unpretentious. We ordered spinach and Caesar salads which were the highlights of our meals. Salads are full, flavorful and delicious. Speaking for myself, I ordered an entree of pasta - Cacio y Pepe. It missed the mark completely. No flavor, overly creamy, and not served as hot as it should've been. Take it off the menu or test new recipes. Service is attentive but not totally on point. read more

La Farfalle is the perfect spot for a date night! The space is cute, moody, and intimate, and the service is super quick and welcoming. Definitely book ahead--this place fills up fast. We started with a cucumber lemon mocktail and an Old Fashioned--both were refreshing and hit the spot. For dinner, we shared the chicken parm and spaghetti pomodoro. The chicken parm was thin, crispy, cheesy, and baked to perfection, while the spaghetti was perfectly al dente with just a kick of chili to make it pop. Both dishes were great for sharing between two people, and everything felt fresh and thoughtfully prepared. If you're looking for a cozy Italian spot with solid classics, this is a must-try on King Street! read more

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Le Farfalle is one of Charleston's best Italian restaurants. There's a nice large bar to enjoy, and ample seating inside. Service was friendly and engaging from the moment we arrived. We had reservations for a Sunday night, and our server Joe was quick to greet us after we arrived. He delivered friendly service all night, which began with a thorough knowledge of the menu. We had starters of rosemary focaccia and braised artichokes. The focaccia is a must order, it's so soft and delicious. It's served with 3 sides of olive oil, marinara, and my favorite whipped ricotta. The braised artichokes, was a pass for me. No flavor, too soft a texture. Their entree menu has a nice variety of house made pastas. We chose fusilli lunghi, and rigatoni bolognese. Both were delicious flavorful entrees, with the pastas served perfectly al dente. The rigatoni was made with spinach, and the meat sauce was meaty and with a balanced tomato sauce. We ended our dinner, with carrot cake and chocolate cake. Yum! The chocolate cake was amazing, it was moist, velvety, and rich in chocolate flavor. A round of espresso martinis helped top off our dinner, and we ended the night with a rich appreciation of this experience. read more

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One of my favorite Italian spots downtown. The whipped ricotta with honey is a MUST. The honey is delicious. Caico e Pepe pasta is delicious. The noodles are always fresh and homemade. Love this place! read more

Le Farfalle - Whipped Ricotta - Italian Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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Was in Charleston for a bachelorette party and Le Farfalle was able to accommodate our large group of 11 for an 8pm dinner. Our waiter was very nice and attentive. We got 3 different appetizers, the Caesar Salad, fried calamari, and the rosemary focaccia bread (focaccia is a must try, it was so good!) Can't fully speak for all the entrees but my Local Catch was very tasty although not super filling. Everyone else also enjoyed their meals, a few of which are pictured below! read more

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The garden, interior were beautiful and the staff member (Kellie F) was wonderful. Next time, I'll order something else or stick to appetizers and a cocktail in the garden. I'd give a 1 but the staff was extremely kind and the space is lovely. The driving factor for the review was the food and cutlery. I was so excited to order chicken Marsala scallopini and pasta after it was overdue (5yrs) since last visit. I ordered chicken Marsala and it looked pretty but sadly it smelled and tasted flavorless. Flavorless chicken Marsala and pasta is not worth $45 and more like $15. The temperature of the food was off. It was slightly higher than lukewarm, which makes me think it had been sitting. Maybe adding parsley and salt would give it a better taste. It was quite bland. I'm not a huge salt fan but could tell it was under seasoned. The knife provided was very dull and very difficult to cut the chicken. Usually if done right you can cut with a fork and absolutely cut easily if with a knife. Next, no spoon was given despite serving a long pasta noodle. I'm a traditionalist when it comes to twirling your pasta with a spoon for consumption. read more

Le Farfalle - Chicken Scallopini Marsala - Italian Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Unfortunately, if you're looking for the best Italian in Charleston, this isn't it. Everything was hit or miss the whipped ricotta and baguette was good. The artichoke tasted like it had jarred Alfredo on it. The chicken Parmesan was bland and dry, the $70 lamb chop was overcooked and drenched in sauce. The cocktails were good and the server was amazing just not worth the price you're paying. I wish I had a better review to offer. read more

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Came here for my hubby and I's 6th year anniversary dinner and it was delicious. We arrived a little early so we hit the bar for a drink beforehand. I really loved the Amaretto Sour. It kinda reminded me of a sweet and sour sno cone. When we were finally seated, we ordered the meatballs and focaccia for our appetizers. The meatballs were a little strange with the currants but the meat and sauce were both tasty. The focaccia bread was very tasty and we liked the different dipping sauces. The fusilli was super delicious with the cacio e Pepe sauce. My hubby got the chicken parm and it was a large portion and super juicy! We will def be back! read more

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Incredible experience here. We accidentally showed up a day before our reservation (whoops) but were able to sit at the bar and receive the same service. The bartender (I believe her name was Alex) was super friendly and helpful, and our food came out extremely quickly. Their gluten-free alternatives were also great- the pasta wasn't falling apart like normal GF pasta, and I was able to swap veggies for the baguette so I could still enjoy the whipped ricotta. I would certainly return here! read more

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We had reservations on a Monday night. We were seated fairly quickly. This Italian restaurant is located in downtown Charleston. It delivered a delicious meal in a cozy atmosphere. The squid ink spaghetti was a standout--perfectly cooked with deep, savory flavors. We shared the artichokes and Caesar salad to start; both were fresh and satisfying, though nothing mind-blowing. Our server, Joe, was very attentive and the vibe was relaxed but lively. Overall, a solid spot for Italian food. I enjoyed the meal and would recommend it to anyone looking for good Italian food. read more

Le Farfalle - Squid Ink Spaghetti - Italian Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Food and service were good. Really liked the whipped ricotta and the lamb chops were delish! I had the pesto pasta that was so so. The duck confit over pasta was very good read more

We had a great time here! The service was great, and everyone loved their food! If you are feeling a steak, GET THE STEAK. Everyone at our table got something different and we all collectively agreed the steak was the best. It was surprising just how good it was given this is an Italian place. It's now my second fav steak in Charleston. read more

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Went to La Farfalle for the first time in downtown Charleston! It was so good and I would definitely go back! Our server was so friendly and nice. The inside is so warm and cozy! We share all of our food but we got the jumbo shrimp cocktail (the cocktail sauce is to die for) 10/10. the warm rosemary focaccia was delicious 8/10, and the Caesar was the best Cesar I've had 10/10. For entrees we shared the Fusilli Lunghi, it needed more pepper for me. It was kind bland 5/10, the Fideos (this was our favorite) the flavors went so well together it was really good 9/10 and the Chicken Parmigiana was delicious. The sauce was good 8/10. read more

Positives: Service was great and attentive. My FIL's branzino was the best he's ever had. Side of potatoes was crispy & good but very salty. Negatives: Old building so very loud. Bread on the bruschetta and focaccia was some of the worst we've ever had - was worried about chipping a tooth. Wouldn't recommend the cabbage or broccoli (2/3 sides.) read more

My husband and I met friends in town last minute for dinner. We've been once before, but only for a delicious cocktail before our dinner reservations (across the street) were ready. When we arrived they were at the bar and luckily had finagled two seats for us as we were on our way. They had already ordered the WARM ROSEMARY FOCACCIA served with Tomato Sugo, Whipped Ricotta & Olive Oil, the CAESAR- Romaine Hearts, Garlic Breadcrumbs, Parmigiano Vinaigrette and the OCTOPUS CARPACCIO Roasted Tomatoes, Pickled Eggplant, Fett'unta so we got to try all of these before we even got our drinks, and OMG, that bread was crispy, yet soft, yet spongy, and oh so succulent before even dipping them in all the three sides. I highly Recommend getting this for the table!!! Next up the Caesar, it was definitely a large size. My friend at all she could and I finished it for her lol. I am one though that likes a legit Caesar with anchovies so by adding the Octopus capriccio on top made it extraordinary!!!! It literally melts in your mouth. While washing all this yumminess down with our waters, wine and dirty martinis. I was talked into the AG N O L O T T I - Duck Confit, Funghi Misti, Parmigiano Reggiano recommended by the bartender, and my husband the good ol' chicken Parmesan over spaghetti. I'm not a huge chicken person (it's a texture thing) but I ate around the edges of the chicken with even amounts of spaghetti and probably managed to eat a good 1/4 of the dish. However, my Agnolotti was one of the best stuffed pasta dishes my mouths ever come in contact with, and I'm from the North. My friend does not have an adventurous palate, would not try the octopus, but when she heard and watched me melt over the melting in my mouth, she decided to try. After one bite, she was sold and said she'd never think she'd order duck, but she would come back just for this dish! Bam!!!!!! So try it, it won't disappoint. Honestly I'm pretty sure I could try every item on the menu and it wouldn't disappoint, so I guess I need to get me and my husbands butts back here sooner than later to try out more! See y'all soon I wish I would've taken more pictures. Next time! read more

Le Farfalle - AGNOLOTTI Duck Confit, Funghi Misti, Parmigiano Reggiano - Italian Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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Our experience was very disappointing. There were five of us, and we sat in the bar area while waiting for our dinner reservation. We ordered drinks, but before any of us had even been served, the bartender came back and told us he couldn't serve us because we "looked over-served." We politely asked for an explanation since this was the first place we had been that evening, and none of us had consumed any alcohol yet. Instead of offering any clarification, he simply rolled his eyes at us, which felt dismissive and unprofessional. Several of us have worked in the service industry, so we understand the importance of responsible alcohol service. However, making assumptions without any evidence and treating customers this way was disappointing and made us feel unfairly judged. Unfortunately, because of this experience, we won't be returning. read more

Favorite Italian restaurant in Charleston hands down. I always get the lump crab pasta. And the focaccia! I skip the drinks, just want to be able to eat my whole meal! I honestly want to try the rest of the dishes but I refuse to give up the crab lol. read more

Le Farfalle - Italian Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

A very nice Italian restaurant in the heart of downtown Charleston. The food was great! We were able to try the Fusilli Lungh, Agnolotti, Lamb Chop Scottadito, and Crispy Potato Vinaigrette. Our bartender was great and very welcoming, he offered some great suggestions on options to try that were spot on. We did have a delay in the arrival between plates coming, but we still enjoyed ourselves and time being there. I would suggest visiting for a good date night and definitely have some desert! read more

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Le Farfalle may officially be one of my favorite dining experiences in Charleston. Every detail felt thoughtful, elevated, and genuinely welcoming. The Vertical Railroad cocktail was exceptional and perfectly balanced. The Bucatini pasta was absolutely outstanding, but the whipped ricotta deserves its own standing ovation. I would go back for that alone. It was one of the best things I have eaten in a very long time. A huge shoutout to Alex, who is truly the best bartender in Charleston. She is knowledgeable, engaging, warm, and effortlessly creates the kind of hospitality experience that makes a restaurant unforgettable. Alison was also fantastic and added so much energy and charm to the evening. Highly recommend eating at the bar. The service, conversation, cocktails, and overall atmosphere made the entire experience feel special from beginning to end. Five stars all around. read more

Le Farfalle - Jamison is absolutely amazing! - Italian Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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First night in town and we had multiple recommendations to this place so we had to check it out. So good! They got us in early to sit at the bar. Great ambiance. Great service. And delicious food. I would absolutely recommend this place to anybody that is visiting! read more

Le Farfalle - Italian Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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My fiancé and I have been trying to check Le Farfalle out for a while and were very excited when we got a Resy notification saying they had a table for two that became available. The ambiance of the restaurant is very cozy and welcoming. They have an outdoor patio that was super cute and also a nice bar area for some casual dining. We started the night off with the Caesar Salad and the warm rosemary focaccia bread that comes with three dipping options. Both were tasty and I loved the tomato sugo dipping option for the bread. We then ordered two dirty talk martinsi which were amazing! The black pepper vodka added a great touch to the drink and the ricotta stuffed olives were amazing! I had the Rigatoni Verde as my entree and he ordered the Mezze Maniche. You could taste the freshness on the Ragu bolognese. His plate sort of tasted like mine? So I couldn't really tell what the difference was. Over all, both were tasty and we left feeling full and happy that we finally got to check this place out! Definitely worth a trip if you're in town or live here! read more

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Went for a special occasion, couldn't find the Restaraunt, called about 2-3 times and no one answered. It's behind the corner so after finally finding it we were seated quickly since we had reservations. We were told they were sold out of bread..... an Italian restaurant that is famous for their viral warm bread being sold out at dinner time, is an epic failure. Considering they are charging for bread that most places serve complimentary was extremely disappointing. Main entrees were not bad. 3/5 but not worth the hype. Had the cheese pasta and the duck ravioli. Dessert was also just average. Service took a very long time. We were checked on a couple of times. Not bad. Vibe and decor was nice, nothing to rave about but not bad. Overall, average spot. Being sold out of bread is reason for 2 rather than 3 for the review. Mid spot. read more

Generally I kick things off with how incredible the food is (and I'll get there) but the service here is unmatched. I sat at the bar and the bartender was phenomenal ... he made the entire experience. Now, the squid ink pasta is an absolute must try! I cannot say enough good things about it. So fresh, so flavorful, not fishy at all. TRY IT. The octopus carpaccio was good, I don't think it's a must try (like the squid ink pasta) but it's still very good and the bread is a great addition always. read more

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Everything was outstanding- the manager and all the staff were the best! Food is amazing - Rosemary focaccia is a must We shared Chicken parm (2-4 ppl could share), rigatoni verde and anglioti duck confit - all of it was absolutely spot on. The outside patio is beautiful and loved the modern vibe inside was great. Love that the tables are not crammed together so you can have some personal space. Can't wait to try their restaurant in Manhattan now! read more

Le Farfalle - Rosemary focaccia with whipped ricotta, olive oil and marinara for dipping - Italian Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Second time coming here because it's just that good. Our waitress brought us out 2 extra appetizers to try and it was awesome. Highly recommend the focaccia bread with the whipped ricotta. The artichokes appetizer was small but so delicious. Meatballs were standard but their red sauce is super good. I'm obsessed with their linguine pasta (lemon pasta with lumps of crab and breadcrumbs) - SO GOOD. Super beautiful place and easy to find parking as well. read more

Le Farfalle - Italian Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Appetizer were good and my pasta was delicious, the fish was perfect and unfortunately the Veal was tough and was not my favorite.Some of the server had an attitude problem. read more

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The calamari is the best I've ever had, with a bit of a spicy kick. We didn't have a reservation on a Friday night so we sat at the bar, but the service was still great. read more

Le Farfalle - Complimentary bread and salted butter - Italian Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Make sure you sit at the bar and have Jamison as your server! He was so fun and knowledgeable and just a great person to talk to! We couldn't get a reservation in the dining room but put our name on the list for a table at the bar. The bar is gorgeous with vaulted ceilings and some open seating along the bar. Top to grab drinks while you wait. We started off with octopus carpaccio, which was massive! Paper, thin octopus, cured with lemon and seasonings, it was not chewy at all. We really wanted to try the whipped ricotta but saw the warm focaccia on the menu which came with whipped ricotta. The focaccia was warm and cooked perfectly with rosemary. It came with a side of whipped ricotta, olive oil, and tomato sauce. By the time we got to entrees, we were full, but this place is known for their pasta so we had to get it! I got the agnolotti with duck and it was so yummy. Typically when I order duck, I feel like it's a little bit too salty but not this. My friend got the squid ink pasta, which came with mini shrimp cooked in it and was not too fishy. They have a great wine menu and even offered dessert, but we were stuffed. There is a parking lot on the side, which does offer parking for only that strip mall, which includes Le Farfalle. read more

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This may be the best restaurant in Charleston!! Every time we eat there we are impressed with the food and outstanding service. The artichoke app is fantastic, especially with the warm focaccia. I had angel hair pasta with lump crab that was delicious. Wife had chicken parm. We felt it was served a little too thickly cut, however the taste was on point. Cannot say enough about our server. He was knowledgeable, and made several good suggestions. One of our favorite restaurants... read more

THE BEST ITALIAN FOOD IN ALL OF CHARLESTON! I have taken everyone that visits here. They have the best food, the best service and the best drinks. The staff is always sooooo very pleasant and the food never disappoints. I will be visiting again and again ! read more

I thought I'd already reviewed Le Farfalle, but Yelp is dunning me for a review, so I guess not. Okay, we were happy to have made reservations for an early evening supper - got right in and were treated wonderfully by Michael R. The patio is lovely and room is pretty . . . but it's loud. Or, it was while the louts at the table next to us were shouting along with their drinks - it quieted quite a bit when they left and the elegance of the restaurant began reasserting itself. The food was, well, kinda mixed. My bucatini main was very good; my wife reported her linguine were great. Our pre-dinner drinks (negroni and Garden Party) were fine - I didn't think the negroni was all that and backed it up with some local IPA (tasty) but my wife got a second GP. The rosemary focaccia was filling but nothing special and the Sicilian meatballs were just not that impressive - loose and without anything that set them apart for me. I was really happy with the amari list to construct a flight (really good choices) and my wife liked her limoncello. Upshot: Le Farfalle was solid - especially the room, the mains and the fantastic service - but there were a lot of things that just didn't hit for us. $10 for meh bread and $12 for meh meatballs? $14 for a meh negroni? Okay, fine - but I wish I'd had a pre-dinner amari flight instead because the post-prandial one was flat-out fantastic. Perfectly happy with the mains, though - and I can't say enough good about how well Michael took care of us. We are likely to return on our next jaunt to the Holy City. read more

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Took some clients to dinner here. The atmosphere was great! Food was delicious and drinks were made well. Many of us had the Chicken Parmigiana. read more

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Fresh and tasty Italian in a large format restaurant with a well stocked bar. As large as the venue was, the servers were intimate and created an environment of inside information to the best tasting items on the menu. All reco's were good, splitting a caesar's salad with my dining mate and enjoying some excellently prepared pasta. We left full, happy and needed the walk back to the hotel to burn some calories while we chatted about how hard it is to stop eating good food when your body needs to tell us to stop but the taste buds are not regulating for diets! Haha. Great place! read more

...yet another hidden gem in Charleston. Fantastic food #1, but followed closely behind by knowledgeable wait service and atmosphere. Second time here in last three years and just as good if not better second time around. read more

Oh Le Farfalle, how the mighty have fallen. Our $200+ meal last night in their extremely dark dining room was so very disappointing. The octopus carpaccio we fell in love with two years ago was served freezing cold and mostly devoid of flavor except for the tomato garlic bruschetta taste bombs scattered throughout. Our negronis were very Campari forward without much gin. I mean, we like Campari a lot but these were definitely missing much gin. We also got a bottle of wine to go with our dinner that was good but they place the bottles in the center of the room instead of on your table so you have to wait for the waiter to refill your glass. That was sort of off-putting. Our entrees arrived with two different servers a few minutes apart which was strange and we weren't sure where our second entrees was and were lukewarm at best. The pasta in the Pepe y Caccio was super dense and stiff, not tender at all. The chicken added was diced up instead of strips or a breast. The sauce was pretty good except for the whole peppercorn in it that was a surprise. The linguini with lemon sauce was so very disappointing flavor wise and so heavily sauced and one note that the crab flavor was completely obliterated. The Broccoli Rabe with beans arrived steaming hot and was tasty. I took offense when our bearded waiter tossed our check on the table and walked away to wait on another table. No "thank you for dining with us" or "hope you enjoyed your meals" or even "I'll just leave this here for you and come by in a few." Nothing. Just plunked that check down and left. Will not be back. read more

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Super disappointing! My family made a reservation at this place for Christmas Eve 30 days in advance and specifically asked for the main dining room (we also followed up to confirm). When we got there they seated us at a table in the bar area instead. We were a bit upset as we all dressed up for dinner and also traveled from out of town to be there. Would not recommend this place for a special occasion. We weren't wowed by the food or service either. Their food was good but not great. My mom got the Italian Wedding Soup and it had three chicken bones which was unexceptionable. read more