Ottawa Foodies

I would have to agree that I was unimpressed with this restaurant, although my expectations were not high going in since I had heard mixed reviews. I was there with a group of eight for a birthday party.

I had the veal marsala, which I have preferred at such places as Fratelli. It was ok here, but not exceptional. Our server was obviously a veteran but bordered on bizarre. He forgot a variety of orders and brought out the wrong order once as well.

He had forgotten my friend's salad, and then when she tracked him down later, he said he hadn't heard her order it but he would bring one anyway, free of charge. Then when we got the bill the salad was on it except he had used white-out to cross it out. Kind of odd...

All in all, an ok meal but I think you could do better for Italian. I was quite impressed with the bruschetta.

I also don't understand the dessert cart here; they drive that huge thing around non-stop and on numerous occasions I noticed the young man pushing it bump into tables and guests. Seems a little more trouble then it is worth although it did provide some laughs...

Also agreeing with Booyaka and Jabba... Talk about resting on their laurels.

Is this a picture of their new chef ?

Agreed with Booyaka - unexceptional, bland, uninteresting Italian...I had the veal pasta combo and it was nothing to scream about. The place definitely has some interesting political history, and the foyer features multiple autographed photos of high flying politicos.

I like the service. Only ever order the caesar salad & fettuccine alfredo but both they do very well!!! Everything else looks typically italian so I don't stray from what I know. Love the bambino olives in garlic, yum..

Awful! I don't understand why this place is so hyped. Generic food for quality food prices. Mediocre.