Truly a stellar experience celebrating a friend's birthday... We came with a big group of about 10 people, and the staff handled it flawlessly--from the seating arrangements to the service, everything was smooth and well-organized. It's not always easy to find a place that can accommodate a large party while still delivering top-notch food and service, but they absolutely nailed it. The meal itself was outstanding. We started with a variety of fresh salads, which were crisp, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The pasta dishes were a real highlight--each one cooked al dente and full of rich, authentic Italian flavor. The pizzas were just as impressive, with delicious crusts and fresh toppings that had everyone reaching for seconds -- the burrata is so good. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, and the staff remained attentive throughout the evening--even with a full table. They made sure drinks were topped up, courses came out in good time, and everyone felt well taken care of. If you're looking for genuine Italian cuisine and a place that can handle a crowd without sacrificing quality, this is it. Highly recommend and would definitely come back again! Note: There is a 22% mandatory service fee and the expectation of an additional tip. read more

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Overall, I was pretty pleased with this place. Had a table outside, which was kinda nice because the street was blocked off. The Arancini was good, but I would not say it was amazing. The carbonara was really good and the Bolognese with spectacular. The waiter was really great for the first half of the meal and then he was awkwardly absent for the second half which was a little annoying. Two side notes. Number one the pizzas looked really good, but we didn't try it. Number two, they do add this weird gratuity charge to your bill so pay attention and don't overtip. It's some sort of Denver city tax. read more

Osteria Marco - Italian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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I've been here a couple of times recently, so will review both experiences. Our service was good both times. A friend and I came for the Sunday drag brunch and had an amazing time! The queens make it so fun and interactive and they were great about posing for pictures. It's not really an extensive brunch menu, but we got the bottomless mimosas, cinnamon rolls (wish you could buy a single and not just a four pack), and chicken and waffles, which were all great for brunch. Then a couple of weeks later, a friend and I sat on the patio on a beautiful afternoon. We just got drinks and shared the beet salad which I love. Our bill did get messed up that time though. They have automatic fees of 23% and are very clear on the bill that the mandatory service charge is not a gratuity. read more

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We made it here for restaurant week. This had been on our list of Italian spots to try for a while. I am very happy that we decided to make it. We had a reservation but the restaurant was not busy on a Wednesday evening. We started off with their happy hour menu, which was a great deal. The cheese pizza we added pepperoni, and found the pizza to be a little undercooked and doughy but still alright 6/10. We tried the house meatball which was pretty straight forward with polenta and ricotta 7/10. We also had the crispy Brussel sports, which were fine 7.5/10. They had a 3 item tasting menu and u had the arugula salad which was alright, Parmesan crisps were good and the orange dressing was alright 6/10. For my entree I had the short rib which was cooked well and I was happy with 7.5/10. My girlfriend had the chicken parm, which was very good 9/10. Another highlight was the wild mushroom fusilli pasta 10/10. For our dessert we had the butterscotch bread pudding which is a must get, 10/10. The server was friendly. The food took a little while to come out of the kitchen. I would love to come back and explore more of the menu. It was a little challenging to find street parking but that is downtown Denver for you. They charge a 22% fee on every bill which I don't care for, a tip should be earned, not expected. read more

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Enjoyable Italian dinner on the patio with coworkers! Our waiter Josh was kind, attentive, well knowledgeable about the wine list and menu & we all enjoyed his service. We had a mix of cocktails and alcohol free spirits which was enjoyed by all. I enjoyed my refreshing Little Rickey which is a cucumber lavender lemonade & the short rib with potato gnocchi. read more

Osteria Marco - Short Rib with potato gnocchi - Italian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

We had a large group reservation at Osteria Marco, and the staff took great care of us. We enjoyed the platter with various cheese, crackers, meat. Burrata was delicious. For entree, I had one of their most popular pastas - the wild mushroom fusilli. The pasta was perfectly cooked, and the mushroom sauce was creamy and flavorful. Conveniently located in Larimer Square. read more

Osteria Marco - Wild Mushroom Fusilli - Italian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

We had a group of 14 come in for dinner and ordered many dishes which I tried many of: Cocktails - 3/5: I had a whiskey sour and old fashioned. I think they used demerara in both which gave a carmel flavor that I didn't appreciate. Burrata - 4/5: The fresh mozzarella texture was more like a whipped cream cheese than an oozing cream that I had expected but still delicious when paired with the excellent bread. Calamari - 3/5: The plate we got was all rings and no tentacles. Breading was a little heavy and not as crispy as I would have wanted. Salad - 4/5: We tried the caesar, arugula, pear and beet salads. I enjoyed all of them *Pork* Osso Bucco - 1/5: A huge disappointment. Firstly, it isn't a tender crosscut of veal shank but rather a pork shank. I like pork shanks but this one which was was tough, dry, and stringy. The sauce was overly sweet sweet. On the bright side the creamy risoto and broccolini were well executed. My father ordered the same dish and his was the same. Buccatini Carbonara - 3/5: It was okay but didn't taste authentic to me. The color was too light so I think they used heavy cream instead of only egg yolks and parmesan cheese. Chicken Parm - 4/5: This dish is massive! The chicken was fairly moist, breading was crispy, red sauce tasted fresh, and there was plenty of cheese. Tiramisu - 4/5: Solid but I would have liked a higher ratio of lady fingers to cream. The server did a wonderful job of handling our large group so no complaints with the service. The ambiance was casual and laid back. Parking is valet only which is $15 with validation. read more

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Like most restaurants in downtown Denver, the food is unmemorable. I came here for a lunch with co-workers and it was busier than I expected for a basement in Larimer Square. We made a reservation as we had a larger group, but probably fine to walk in without one for a smaller group on a weekday. Service was attentive and friendly but a bit slow. Portion sizes were huge, especially the sandwiches. I opted for an arugula salad with salmon, the salad itself was fresh though a bit overdressed, but the salmon I added on was overcooked and flavorless. I would recommend adding some sort of carb to this meal if you get a salad because I was hungry immediately after this meal. Overall an ok lunch spot if someone else is paying, the location is its biggest pro. read more

Osteria Marco - Arugula salad with salmon - Italian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Food = 5, Service =3 Osteria Marco is located on larimer street downtown and they have outside and inside seating. We made a reservation which was great because we did not have to wait to be seated. The vibes and atmosphere were very vibrant which was really fun for a date night. When our food arrived, we were very pleased. The lobster pasta was very good but the wild mushroom dish was absolutely amazing!! As far as service, we were disappointed that the hostess didn't really acknowledge us when we arrived and never even made eye contact. However she was very fun and charismatic with her colleague who was talking to her. Also, with a 22% Creating Happy People fee for all orders, I would have expected a more prompt service experience at the table. We sat for while with empty glasses and it took awhile to take our orders each time. read more

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Very good dinner experience. The food was good and we enjoyed our work dinner. Recommended.

We sat outside, so cute. Service was excellent (Josh and Terry). Wine list was on point, I love a wine list that divides the wines by region. I got wild mushroom fusilli, it was amazing. We also got the ricotta and grilled bread appetizer, it was so good. read more

Osteria Marco - Outside - Italian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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We stumbled on this place while hopping around Larimer one afternoon and finally came back! The pasta was absolutely delicious. I knew what I wanted to eat before coming. We shad a ton of food. I got the lobster pasta and my guy ordered off of the restaurant week menu. He ordered the Caesar salad, mushroom pasta (my favorite), and eggplant parmesan. A few cocktails and some lemon cello to tie it all together. We had a corner table that was nice and cozy. read more

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We wanted a good dinner in a lively atmosphere. This place delivered. We ordered the burrata. It's not my favorite dish but even I was converted with this one. Just fabulously rich and dreamy. The mushroom fusilli and the bolognese were also pasta standouts. We all agreed these were terrific. And the butterscotch bread pudding was fantastic for dessert. Service was friendly and responsive and the underground room was surprisingly cozy. A winner. read more

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Wow! What a fun culinary journey. We came with a group and we were able to order so many things on the menu to get a good taste of everything. First off- the cocktails were really well crafted and served in beautiful stemware. They obviously really care. Second- the food was fantastic. The pasta was perfectly cooked. The crust on the pizza was thick and it had a good chewy bite. The sausage was not your typical pizza sausage, but rather real sausage sliced up. The pasta was perfectly al dente. The portions were just the right size. The bolognese was probably the crowd favorite. Just the right amount of fat and acidity. Third- the service was good. We did have to stop our server a few times to ask for some things. And some things were forgotten. But we were a group of 6, and that can be a lot of a server. Totally forgiven. My only issue, and this is one that happens a lot of places... I really have a hard time when you're slowly enjoying your meal and taking breaks to chat, and the server keeps asking if they can clear your plate. I dislike feeling rushed when with a group. The desert was just okay. I've had much more moist and flavorful bread puddings. The gelato was a little frozen and hard and lacked that fluffy consistency. The cannoli was the best bite. Definitely worth it. All in all, this was a fabulous spot. We loved it all. I highly suggest if you are an Italian fan to come check this place out. Get the burrata! read more

One of my Colorado friends recommended checking out this Italian restaurant while we were visiting Denver, and I'm so glad that we did! The restaurant is nestled in the heart of Larimer Square, a very popular outdoor square filled with restaurants and shops with rows of Colorado flags hung up with lights above the space -- definitely recommend this location (especially if you want some cute photos) if you're in town visiting! As for the restaurant itself, we chose indoor seating for our big group of 10, and the inside eating area is actually downstairs and underground, which gave it a unique speakeasy vibe! Our server was very accommodating and attentive for our large party, and we all truly enjoyed our food items! From the apps, the calamari and burrata were some of my favorites and I can see why their creamy sweet burrata is one of their most popular dishes! My Chicken Parmesan (two huge pieces of chicken by the way!) was perfectly crispy while still having a tender inside. I did was that the noodles that came with this dish had a lighter amount of sauce because the chicken itself already had plenty of it! The portion sizes for every dish were very generous so please be ready to share food or have plenty of leftovers haha! Huge shout-out to the establishment for being patient and accommodating to my larger party, and you made this one heck of a memorable experience for our group! :) read more

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If I could rate this place higher than 5 stars, I truly would! First off, the place is very cute with lots of seating. Second off, the food was delicious! I had the spaghetti pomodoro and the sauce was SO fresh and just really tasty. For dessert, I had the chocolate bomb. As a girl who loves anything chocolate + strawberry, I can genuinely say this was one of the best desserts I have ever had. My friends got the tiramisu which was also delicious! They also enjoyed their meals (chicken Parmesan, Cesar salad, and carbonara pasta). Most importantly, however, was the service. This was absolutely the best service I have had in Denver, maybe even ever. The waiter was extremely kind, our waters were always full, and everything came out so fast. They gave us complimentary limoncello shots with our dessert, and cookies on the house. Because we were celebrating my birthday they gave us the cake on the house. We also noticed on the check that they comped the burrata as well and it was listed as a "creating happy people" discount.. are you kidding me?!? How cute is that??? I 100% walked away happier than I ever have after dinner!! I cannot recommend this place enough. Truly became one of my new favorite spots in Denver. read more

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Started dinner with the burrata and the Caesar salad. Burrata was so creamy and delicious. The Caesar salad was shared amongst the four of us and could have fed a family of 10. Even came with anchovies on top. So good! For dinner we had the radiatore bolognese, bucatini carbonara, and Lu-'s wild mushroom fusilli (which we added shrimp to). Everything came out looking amazing and tasted wonderful. read more

Osteria Marco - Radiatore Bolognese - Italian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Dinner before a show at Buell Theater. Had the Little Ricky drink, it was yummy. Calamari was exceptionally good, Lasagne was superb, roasted beet salad, and arugula salads were crisp and fresh. You can taste the pasta is freshly made in-house, just like our favorite North Beach restaurant in San Francisco! Service was very attentive and prompt. The booth we had was great as it wrapped around and very little noise penetrated. Lots of outside tables, but it was too hot at 5pm. read more

Has gone downhill. I lived in Denver previously and this was one of my fine dining go tos. Now it feel like a tourist trap. I was sat outside with no heater in 58 degree weather and not offered an inside table. The burrata is bland and basically just ricotta. Lacked any flavor. Finally started shivering and asked to move inside to find an almost empty dining room. At least I was warm. The beet salad came, also bland, with cold chicken. Coffee tastes like a bar rag, lemon ice box cake was like custard which was off putting. My soda was diluted. Not much positive here and the bathroom was disgusting. I believe that how a restaurant approaches their bathroom maintenance and hygiene is how they run their kitchen, the parts of the business patrons cannot see. Osteria Marco leaves so much to be desired. Disappointed. read more

Osteria Marco - Italian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Meats and cheeses were well presented. The lasagna was fantastic but maybe a bit too cheesy. The short rib was dry. The wine list is almost non existent for glasses which is a shame. Tiramisu was no good just too custardy. The butterscotch bread pudding was decent. read more

The service was fine, the waiter was very attentive to other tables not ours but to be completely fair it was somewhat busy since we went on Mother's Day. The food was not very good. I got the pesto Camelle (sorry if I did not spell that correctly) it was ok but not anything to write home about. It seriously needed salt and there was not any on the table. The lasagna also wasn't the best. It had barely any sauce. All it had was noodles beef in the middle and cheese on top. The arugula salad also had no flavour. There is a clear theme going on with this food. The restaurant itself was nice wine bottles everywhere. I definitely want it suggested if you're under 21 or not a drinker. When there was a lot of people, they get unusually loud though, despite the sound cancelling tiles on the ceiling in walls. The lighting was nice and it definitely had a good vibe to it, if that's what you're looking for. All in all it was ok but If someone asked me for a good Italian place in Denver this would not be on my list of recommendations. read more

Came here with some friends and Osteria Marco was a nice dinner spot - a little on the expensive side but good to have once in a while if you're in downtown/Larimer Square. The pizzas were delicious and the pasta was a little bit before al dente. read more

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Highly recommend drag brunch on Sunday! vibes with Shirley Delta Blow and Jessica L'Whor. So fun. Good music, food, and prizes. The experience is a bit on the pricey side (~$50/person) but definitely worth going if you're celebrating something like a birthday. They were very generous with the freebies like rounds of shots and dessert. Our server was fantastic. They do include gratuity in the bill but you can leave extra as well. If you're heading downtown, book a parking spot in advance with the app SpotHero so you don't have to drive around endlessly to look for parking. Thank me later! :) read more

Decided to come for a fun birthday brunch with friends. Drag Bingo Brunch was a a blast and absolutely a must-do! It was so lively and great energy. Be sure you make a reservation beforehand. The food and service was excellent (thank you Sarah)! We all decided to order different items and share. We visited on a Sunday and found a free meter parking. read more

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We went here on the last day of our trip, looking for a nicer dinner to round out the trip. Everyone in our group likes Italian food and the restaurant looked to be in a cool part of Downtown so, we decided on this. We had a reservation and we were seated within 2-3 minutes of arriving. Our server was Sam, who was very personable and knew her stuff! She let us know that she was a bartender and even made us her favorite drink for us to shoot (it was really good and surprisingly smooth). I started with their Three Cheese Arancini because, what's not to love about Arancini? This very well may have been the best Arancini I've had. We had a nice bottle of red with our meal which we split between 3 of us at a solid price. Being that I wasn't too hungry, I split an entree with one of my friends - we ordered the Pesto Campanelle. The meal was more than enough for the two of us to split and it was fresh and delicious. Overall, this was a great way to end out the trip, with a solid dinner experience! read more

Came here as a group of 6 for a friends birthday and had the most amazing time. Our server Brittany was so friendly made us feel at home. She also hooked it up with limoncello shots to help us celebrate, it was great. We also had cocktails, the campfire mule was yummy and had smoked marshmallows on top. I had the smoking Thistle, which was smoky and delicious, the cyber gives it a deeper feel, a bit reminiscent of an old-fashioned. We also had a delicious cucumber cocktail i can't remember the name of. The drinks were super on point. The burrata app was so yummy and fresh. Also loved the squash orrechiete the flavors were so unique. The chicken parm was huge and the meatballs with ricotta were so yummy. We stayed for more than 2h and never felt like we were rushed. Will definitely be back. read more

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What I expected to be a fairly nondescript work dinner ended up being quite lovely. The restaurant wasn't especially busy (though it was 8pm on a Monday) and our server was very attentive and made excellent suggestions We started with far too many appetizers (two salads, charcuterie platter and fried squid) and then moved on to the main course. Everyone who had pizza or pasta raved about it. I had the short rib. It was also very good, but could have used a bit more sauce. Overall, a very nice experience. read more

Osteria Marco - Mushroom pasta - Italian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Chicken parm. Chicken was lukewarm and mozzarella wasn't even melted Could hardly see any marinara

The space is pretty big in the lower level of the restaurant. There were several tables with patrons. It was still early in the evening when we were seated quickly yet the pizza did take a while to arrive although it was really delicious. Too bad I didn't have enough time to revisit this establishment to try other items on the menu. Heads up they have a few service charges that are not usual in most restaurants. read more

Osteria Marco - Marguerita pizza - Italian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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We went Saturday for dinner with a big group. We were able to get the private room downstairs which was nice. Our server didn't really seem like she had any interest in being there. Not very friendly, was just there.. we shared the burrata with pursuit to and it was absolutely delicious. So creamy and yummy. I knew we were going out to the bars after so I ordered the watermelon salad with chicken. It was good but it was lacking something - maybe acidity. I've made a better watermelon salad at home.. overall I would definitely like to go back to try to some other dishes read more

Osteria Marco - Watermelon salad - Italian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

What a great experience and what a great place! O steric Marco is seated on Larimer St and is clearly a popular place to stop in. I met a friend here and while the place was booked solid, we were able to sit at the bar area. The vibe here was definitely lively, but not wild. We ordered the Wild Mushroom pizza and some beverages. The pizza was nothing short of amazing! The staff here really had thought out this dish as the flavors were nicely integrated. Will defiantly try this place again next time around read more

Osteria Marco - Italian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

My husband and I tried out Osteria Marco for his birthday dinner, and we were certainly not disappointed. To start, we arrived before our reservation, and the staff was happy to seat us early. As a younger couple, we often get seated a the worst seats in the restaurant, but the staff seated us at a nice big booth, which we appreciated. We began our meal with the burrata, and it was DELICIOUS! We devoured the entire plate, which says a lot, given its large size. It worked for the two of us, who were starving, but it would would for a larger group as well. We also opted for drinks, my husband getting the Stoned and Sour, and me getting the Living Vicariously. They both tasted good, and not too strong, but strong enough to get a happy dinner date buzz. For mains, my husband ordered the Shrimp Fra Diavolo and loved it. We're pretty skeptical about shrimp in Denver, being from CA, but it was rich and tasted great. I ordered the carbonara, and would definitely give it the stamp of approval as a carbonara lover. It was also rich, and guanciale was cooked perfectly, and there was plenty of food. Lastly was dessert, which somehow also exceeded expectations. I got a chocolate bomb and my husband ordered the bread pudding - both were absolutely amazing. Rich, tasty, and perfect to cap off a lovely dinner. As for pricing, given the portion sizes, quality, and taste of the meal, it was very fair. Of course it's a nicer dinner, so it was on the pricier side, but worth every penny for an occasion. Since it was my husband's birthday, our waitress comped his dessert. It was an absolutely delightful dinner place. read more

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Came here on Valentine's Day and loved it! Such cool interior and was greeted immediately with a kind host! Food was great, good place for a fancy date. read more

The food was incredible, service was great, and I love the ambiance of the restaurant (:

I made a reservation and noted that we were there for a birthday. When we were seated, our server asked whose birthday and it was and gave us complimentary glasses of prosecco. They make their burrata fresh daily so the server recommended that we try it since we've never been there before. We ordered it and it was very mild and tasty. Very creamy with a skin. We also had the mussels. The tomato broth was very flavorful and the sausage slices were delicious. It was served with a very thick slice of bread, toasted and cut in two. I had the seared sea scallops which were cooked perfectly and very tender. There was a mushroom risotto and beurre blanc sauce over everything. My husband had the cast iron lasagna The flavor was good, but it was pretty dry and could have used some more sauce. He had a couple of bites and then finished my scallop dish. We also had the chocolate bomb with strawberries. It was very rich and delicious. This was complimentary for his birthday, which was a nice treat! They have a mandatory "happy people" service fee of 22% that is split between all staff to help them have a living wage. This is not considered a gratuity. I did end up leaving an additional tip.that would be split between servers. While the service was excellent, the concept is a little diff for me to stomach as I feel like I paid 40% for service. read more

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A perfect stop for happy hour - tried the Che's Combo board and added house-made burrata...Amazing! I don't know which was better, the house-made burrata or house-made ricotta. Service was attentive and knowledgeable. They even provided gluten-free bread for me and put the grilled bread and gnocco fritto on a separate plate for the hubs! Hubs enjoyed the brown butter old fashioned, too. read more

Osteria Marco - Chef's Combo with gluten-free toasted bread. - Italian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Made reservations for 530 prior to DCPA show. Pretty busy place pre-show and well worth it. Just a note- Osteria Marco adds an automatic 22% to support their staff. This had us cautiously optimistic and we were not disappointed. Our server Katrina was fantastic, in fact one of the best service experiences in my many many years as a pre DCPA show diner. Katrina was friendly and attentive without being suffocating or scarce, just a very authentic person. Hope the OM team knows she is outstanding and a great representation of their business. The three of us shared a beet salad. Loaded with beets and flavor, one salad was the perfect portion. We opted for the Margherita and the Salsiccia pizzas. More than enough for three people and both very satisfying. The lemon icebox cake was a smaller portion and yet the perfect lemon dessert, a refreshing pallet cleanser without being too heavy. Make your reservations, we will be back again! read more

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Took friends from Phoenix here for lunch. Certain parts of our experience were positive while others not so much. The Burrata was excellent! Server recommended prosciutto and it turned out to be a great addition. The arugula salad came out dry and needed a bit more dressing. The server was delayed in getting to the table throughout our dining experience. 22% was not a worthy tip, albeit no option as it's still placed on the bill. read more

This review is solely about the food as the service was excellent and we really liked our waitress. I have been to Osteria Marco before and really loved the food (we got a chicken parm and thought it was excellent) and have fairly high standards for Italian as my partner and I are from NJ. This time, everything we ordered was worse than we had last time and seemed to have minimal flavor. The calamari was average, with a heavy fried dough that overly peppered. The chicken parm had an overly peppered sauce that was not very flavorful and my mother got the fusilli with mushroom that had barely any mushrooms or mushroom flavor at all. The dessert was the chocolate bomb, which wasn't bad (chocolate mousse in it was good) but the strawberry spread on it was overpowering. Overall, I'm not sure what happened to the quality of the food (perhaps we simply had a bad experience) but it was notably and substantially worse than when we have been in the past, especially for the very expensive price. read more

A girlfriend and I attended the Bottomless Mimosa Drag Bingo Brunch for her birthday. We started with the Brown Butter Old Fashion, Bloody Mary and the Cinnamon Rolls, all were great! Next round we switched to bottomless mimosas, or tried to anyway... First of all they are served in red plastic water cups, not what we would expect from this level of establishment. We took one sip and agreed they were terrible. We could see them refilling the mimosa pitcher with bubbles from the tap. We have had bubbles on tap at French 75, this is not the same! We opted to buy a bottle of Prosecco (their only offering was Maschio) and made our own mimosas. It ended up being $56 for the bottle and $10 for orange juice, but we could actually drink/enjoy them. We shared the Chicken & Waffles and the Mushroom Baked Skillet. Both were ok, nothing to return for but enough to get us through drag bingo. Shirley Delta Blow and Anastasia Krystal's put on a great show, the bingo is fun and we both won! She chose a "shot with a friend" of which we ordered vodka (they offer well only) and I chose the Cannoli. Our waiter brought two which was a kind gesture at the end of our visit. It was a pistachio flavor which I'm sure many would enjoy. Unfortunately our service left quite a bit to be desired throughout our time there. We saw a female waitress with high energy taking great care of her tables, but our male waiter certainly seemed like he would prefer to be anywhere else. Almost every interaction with him left us feeling like we were such a bother. I am all about taking care of your wait staff and very rarely tip less than 20%, but I can't help but feel that this automatic service charge is doing a disservice to the patron. In the end we paid $206 and can't really recommend others do the same. read more

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