"**Pasta Problem:** The homemade pasta, which is advertised as fresh, resembles cheap instant noodles, like those from Nissin that cost less than $1. If the restaurant can't make decent pasta from scratch, they should consider sourcing a better quality option from the local supermarket.
**Menu Concerns:** The La Nostra Bolognese sauce is disappointing. This is one of the simplest and most traditional sauces to make at any Italian establishment, and I can only imagine that any Italian diner would find it inedible and demand a refund. The Ragu di Gamberi was just as bad, being excessively oily, flavorless, and overwhelmed by black pepper.
The Burrata appetizer was a letdown on multiple counts. The strawberries served were old and mushy, and the mint leaves contributed nothing to enhance the flavor. Ideally, a burrata dish should include fresh basil and heirloom tomatoes, offering a Caprese-style presentation, perhaps with the option to add prawns for additional depth.
Additionally, it’s essential to make sure that customers are not served old lime wedges. Seeing limes that are half yellow instead of vibrant green indicates a lack of attention to detail and care.
In summary, given the prices charged, the tiny portion sizes, and the overall lack of flavor and execution in the dishes, I won't be returning to this restaurant. I cannot support a chef whose standards are so low in an otherwise well-designed location."
Acqua Pazza
