Went out to dinner at La Gondola. I haven't eaten there is quite awhile; however the food was…read moredelicious as I remember. Micky was our server and he did an excellent job and paid close attention to our needs. We started with calamari and it was very good, light and crispy. We had the Veal Marsala, Tortellini , and Manicotti. It is very dark inside the restaurant, making a challenge to read the menus. I understand it is for the ambiance, but it makes decisions challenging. We enjoyed our meals.

I hadn't been to this location in years, but while visiting family for the holidays we decided to…read morestop by This local Italian restaurant offers many of the classic Italian delicacies you would find in any typical Italian restaurant. There are daily specials, a lunch menu (that has strict hours). I don't believe I saw pizza in the menu, but there are all sorts of pasta dishes, sandwiches, steaks, chicken dishes, seafood dishes, and other Italian entrees. The menu isn't too lengthy. In fact, I would say it's relatively small for most Italian restaurants. There is plenty of win, beer, and other drink options, as well as desserts The ambiance is fairy dark and intimate. We went on a Friday and there was live music, but the acoustics of the open layout made it challenging to hear the person next to you let alone the performer The service was fine. We were given the complimentary garlic bread, which was tasty and plentiful, but a little salty. Servers kept coming by to refill our water, but not our server. In fact, it took way longer than we expected to get our meal, which our server brought, and then we didn't see our server again for 30min or more to ask for a box. We weren't checked in on. The server was loud, and made jokes/small talk, but we didn't feel overly taken care of. Also, you are given the option of soup or salad with most all the entrees, and we were told there was only ranch and Italian dressings and then we overheard the server next to us tell another table there was honey mustard and other dressings. Also, someone at our table wanted French and onion soup and thought that's what they were getting, but the "onion soup" was a cream of onion soup. We couldn't inquire more about if this was a mixup because our server was no where to be found The food was fine. Again, certain portions were a little salty. The lasagna was a huge disappointment. I expect layers or noodles and there were none to be found. The noodles, if they were noodles, were the consistency of melted mozzarella. I wanted it on a plate and not wet and messy in a bowl Some tips: It would be amazing if there was an option to get the lunch menu later in the day, or "half" portion options Also, I am a huge bolognese fan, and that's the reason I got the lasagna, but I would like to see it as a typical bolognese pasta dishes, or at least have that option Someone at our table was trying to pay with a prepaid visa gift card, but our server said their system "wasn't with the times," and we had to use another payment method. I feel like they should be able to enter this in as a VISA (manually), and if not, they should probably update their system Cheers!!

How have I not reviewed this place. This is my top 3 cafes. I LOVE Chill. They have very good…read morelattes, my fav is the ube latte. Then pandan latte. Could be strong in Pandan. Get them with coconut milk if you can. They have great charcuterie options and sandwiches and toasts. We love the avocado and fruit toasts. I believe for weekday lunchtime they offer a lunch/drink combo which it awesome. I've been to the ftw location too and both cafes are super busy. This location has plenty of parking. I haven't done the wine portion but I know my friends love wine and charcuterie. So it's a perfect get together for ppl who love wine and others who don't. They have plenty of tables/chairs downstairs and some upstairs and great outdoor patio for those with dogs. I come here often and bring visiting friends here too.

Been here a few times, I'll probably come back every once in a while…read more The drink selections are what catch my attention. To name a few there's creme brulee, charcoal honey, ube, pandan...along with all the regular flavors. The pastries are good, they are average, which is still a good thing. Ham & cheese came out flaky. :) Presentation is beautiful. Sometimes I'll go there midday & there's not alot to choose from so it will prevent me from getting a snack. Charcuterie & wine is available but I haven't ordered any of those. A fun atmosphere, along the wall are built in seats with chairs on the opposite end of the table. Other seating includes table with benches (beware you can't move the benches to get in & out, if I'm wrong I apologize), then some a few tables with chairs by the windows, on the other side they do have benches facing each other with tables in between (great for groups!), & beautiful outdoor patio seating. They have a small upstairs with chairs & use wine barrels as tables. Clever! Customer service is okay, let me say that every person there has been extremely pleasant but out of the four times I've been there, only once I didn't have an issue. They seem to enough their jobs & working together, which is a green flag for any place, but sometimes they get distracted. One time I stood there & staff was chatting in the corner, a good amount of time passed before anyone noticed me. Another time, they just forgot my drink (it was the only thing in my order) & there were no other order left... the group was again chatting away with with each other, then during another visit they forgot my croissant. Each time they did apologize, but three out of four times aren't good odds. I probably won't frequent this location as much, but I will stop by once in awhile because their drinks are worth it.

We went for brunch, and I had the crème brûlée French toast with fresh fruit and breakfast…read morepotatoes. It was really good! I'm not usually a French toast person, but the crème brûlée flavor takes it to another level. Someone in our group ordered the shrimp and grits, and the portion size was just right--not overly large. The jumbo shrimp were actually huge and cooked perfectly. We also tried the lamb chops with cheesy grits and a side of mushroom risotto because you can't substitute items. Everything was flavorful, and the dishes were well portioned. The ambience was so classy and elegant. I was really intrigued by the decor and the different "vaults" that people had with their liquor in it. Overall, it was a great brunch experience, and I'd definitely come back.

We had Joe as our bartender and server and she was ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!! One of my new favorite…read morebartenders in Mansfield...do not skip this place! They even have a speak easy. However; do yourself a favor and go to the main bar and ask for Joe!

I really enjoyed my visit to The Vine at 119 in Ennis for ladies night. They had several drawings…read morefor door prizes throughout the night and with the addition of great food, great drinks and great company you cannot go wrong. I had the charcuterie board, and the roasted garlic chicken flatbread and i also tried the gouda dip. All the food was delish, i could have eaten the charcuterie board all by myself. (well, come to think of it i kinda did) There is some outdoor seating and lounge chairs inside to enjoy as well. cute and clean bathroom. lots of street parking nearby. staff was great and friendly. Absolutely recommend trying The Vine at 119 out any and everytime you are in Ennis, TX!

This is our favorite place to go. It has a real "Cheers" vibe where everybody knows your name…read more The food, drinks and atmosphere can't be beat. Come hungry and ready to enjoy a great evening. Their Smoked Old-fashion is the absolute best you'll ever drink! Check their website if you want live entertainment, Girls Night, or Trivia night. You will enjoy it regardless.

The half California ranch salad was well rounded with the protein, avocado, cheese, tomato and fair…read moreamount of dressing. The popular pizza was solid with the pepp and sausage. Staff was friendly and the vibes are nice in the spring! I'm always back for good vibes

My friends and I split half Hot Honey and The Butcher, which were delicious! If you are a fan of…read morethin crust pizza, I'd highly recommend these two specifically. The spinach dip was amazing as well. The establishment was decorated well but you are sitting fairly close to other guests due to it being a bar-style establishment. The music was fairly loud though so even our server had trouble hearing our order and it was hard at times to talk with my friends across the table. The food came out promptly despite how busy it was. My only complaint with the service was the hostess was busy chit chatting about non-work related things with a co-worker as my party and many others behind us were waiting to get a number in line to be seated.

I go when they host Silent Book Club! Their menu is very nice and drink prices are fair (snacks are…read morepricey). I really enjoy the space, and have read on the top and bottom floors. Once it gets a little cooler, I fully intend on lounging outside! Nice place to relax and have a book on hand!

We had been to WineHaus several times for happy hour and enjoyed the atmosphere and the wine…read moreselection. They play rock music in the background (which I like), but low volume so you don't have to yell to be heard. But, that's not true of jazz night. I found it obnoxiously loud, to the point where having a conversation was very difficult. If you're on a date and want to get to know each other, don't come here on jazz night. But do come another time.

Nikki was absolutely amazing! From the moment we arrived, she was friendly, attentive, and made…read moresure we had a wonderful experience. Her customer service was exceptional, and she went above and beyond to make us feel welcomed and taken care of. Nikki's personality, professionalism, and attention to detail really stood out. She made our visit even more enjoyable, and we truly appreciated her hospitality. If you visit Sixty Vines, definitely ask for Nikki--you won't be disappointed! She is a true asset to the team.

We didn't have a reservation and went as a group needing separate checks. They were very…read moreaccommodating and so friendly! This is our first experience with Sixty Vines and we appreciated the recommendations and service. My pork chop was DELICIOUS! Perfectly cooked! I had a tough time deciding between that and the chicken...so I had our waitress Michelle surprise me with whichever she felt I should have...good pick!! The ambience was great! Low lights, good music, spread out...not loud at all. All the wines on tap is a really great concept! Even the open kitchen with a seated bar surrounding that area looked beautiful! I would love to go for brunch, our work trips just never work out on a weekend! Highly recommend Sixty Vines!

Everything was GREAT! From the ambiance and hostess to the servers and, of course, the food…read moreeverything was a delight! The menu is on the smaller side, but don't let that fool you. The selection is thoughtfully curated, with robust flavors and quality ingredients. I ordered the Wood Grilled Shrimp, a House Salad with added Salmon, a glass of Moscato, and a slice of Cheesecake for dessert. My entire ticket was under $80 which I thought was a great value for the quality and experience! And I have to give a special shoutout to my waiter, CJ! He was such a delight and incredibly knowledgeable about the menu and the flavors. One thing I've noticed at many restaurants is that the waitstaff sometimes doesn't seem to actually eat where they work , so I really appreciate when a server can genuinely speak on the food and make recommendations with confidence. I'll definitely be visiting again! Great food, great service, and a beautiful ambiance.

We had an 8:15 p.m. reservation for a party of seven to celebrate our niece's 21st birthday. Our…read moreentire party arrived at approximately 7:45 p.m. and checked in with the host stand. We fully understood that we were early and were told that we had been checked in and that our table would be ready closer to our reservation time. We had absolutely no issue with that. While waiting, we found an area near the bar and ordered appetizers and drinks, spending close to $300 before we were ever seated for dinner. At approximately 8:20 p.m., after our reservation time had passed and we had received no update, we approached the host stand to make sure they knew we were still waiting. We were told that they were waiting for seats to become available and that we would be seated soon. At 8:30 p.m., we were still waiting. When we approached the host stand again, the response was noticeably less courteous. We were told that they could not ask people to leave their tables and that we would be seated when they could accommodate us. At some point during this exchange, we were also told that once we were eventually seated, they would provide us with complimentary appetizers. I want to be very clear: this was never about receiving free food or having something taken off our bill. We had already spent close to $300 on drinks and appetizers while waiting. I neither wanted nor needed complimentary appetizers. What I wanted was for our reservation to be honored within a reasonable amount of time--or, at the very least, for someone to communicate honestly with us, acknowledge the problem, and treat our family with respect. Offering free appetizers did nothing to address the actual issue. By approximately 8:35 p.m.--20 minutes after our reservation time and nearly 50 minutes after we initially checked in--it was apparent that there was no urgency to seat us and, more importantly, no meaningful communication about when we could expect to be seated. At that point, General Manager Landry became involved. Unfortunately, rather than attempting to de-escalate the situation or offer any reasonable solution, his attitude made an already frustrating situation substantially worse. When I reminded him that we had an 8:15 reservation and asked when we could realistically expect to be seated, he again told us that we would be seated when they could seat us. I explained that our party included a pregnant mother-to-be who had not eaten and was beginning to feel unwell, as well as a young child. There was no apparent concern or effort to accommodate the situation. When I pressed him for a more specific timeframe, Landry responded that "it's just a reservation." That statement was astonishing to me. A reservation is a commitment made between a restaurant and its customer. I certainly understand that restaurants run behind and that unexpected circumstances occur. What I do not understand is a General Manager dismissing a customer's reservation as though it carries no significance whatsoever. I asked Landry what Sixty Vines' policy would be if I had arrived 30 minutes late for my reservation. Instead of addressing the obvious point behind the question, he accused me of being "aggressive" and informed me that, if he wanted to, he could simply ask our party to leave. That response was completely inappropriate. Rather than acknowledging that his restaurant had failed to honor our reservation, apologizing for the delay, or attempting to find a solution, the General Manager chose to threaten to remove a family that had been patiently waiting and had already spent nearly $300 at the restaurant. A few minutes later, Landry walked past our group and visibly shook his head at us. It was dismissive, disrespectful, and entirely unbecoming of someone entrusted with managing a restaurant and representing the Sixty Vines brand. Ironically, the person who demonstrated the most professionalism and empathy that evening was the young server who had been taking care of us near the bar. She observed what was happening, approached us on her own, apologized for the situation, and asked whether there was anything she could do to help. Her response stood in stark contrast to that of the General Manager. By this point, we had closed our tab. The pregnant member of our party had become so unwell while we waited that she actually vomited. We informed Landry of what had happened, and again there appeared to be little concern. His primary focus remained his assertion that we had "yelled" at him. To be clear, customers who have waited well beyond their reservation time, received virtually no meaningful communication, and then been told by the General Manager that "it's just a reservation" are understandably going to become frustrated. A capable General Manager should know how to manage that frustration professionally rather than escalating the situation and threatening to remove the customers. Ultimately, we left without ever having the birthday dinner.