Pasta pockets filled with ricotta and spinach, served in a rich tomato sauce.
Vegan • French • American • Vegetarian Friendly
"We had such a lovely anniversary date here last night. The service and attention to detail is impeccable. From the personalized and signed menus to the beautiful dessert, they think of every way to make your evening special. Our server, Courtney, was amazing and offered wonderful suggestions and checked on us just the right amount. The views are beautiful, the food is great and innovative, the wine selection is impressive. Highly recommend! Especially for a special occasion (let them know what the occasion is when you make a reservation)."
Cafés • Pizza • Italian • Breakfast
"Have eaten in the restaurant and gotten takeout from here for over 15 years but never again. My kids are home from college for a long weekend and before they head back we decided to go to Lombardi 's for a family dinner. After apps we ordered dinner. I chose from the daily specials menu the stuffed veal chop. The waiter asked Salad or pasta which that? I chose pasta. What type of pasta and what kind of sauce? I replied rigatoni and vodka. The meal came. It was fine. A little fatty and too much cheese but besides that it was good. When the check came I noticed that the veal was billed at $56. I could have sworn that it was priced $40 something on the menu. I went to double check and sure enough it was listed on the menu at $43. I asked the waiter why I was charged an additional $13 over menu price and he apologized and went to look for the manager. He returned 15 minutes later and handed me the corrected bill. The veal was now only overpriced at $49 this time. I asked to speak to the manager and the waiter asked me to find him at the bar (why the customer goes to the manager and not vice versa is beyond me). I found the manager sitting at the bar eating and watching tv and asked why the corrected bill was still $6 over the menu price. He explained that the menu was wrong and should have said $49. He went on to explain how he hooked me up by not charging me more for upgrading from tomato sauce to vodka sauce. Something that would normally incur a $7 surcharge. He then told me that he would have to instruct the waiter on informing customers that pasta sides don 't get a choice. Charged $13 over menu price. Corrected to only $6 over menu price. Had to go to the manager at the bar to be informed how this was actually taking care of me. Waiter was a nice guy, not his fault. Still got a19% tip. Waiter was great, food wasn 't bad but I 'm done with this place based solely on the managers scam, laziness and attitude."
Wine • Fish • Beer • Pizza
"Love this restaurant and hadn't eaten upstairs in a few decades. Had a terrific meal up there as well. Great servers Rick and Pat. Attentive without being too present. Delicious veal, salmon, and Bronzino dishes. Shrimp scampi not quite as good, but might have just been an off night for it. Always a warm and welcoming environment. Thank you, Del Rio!!"
Steak • Brunch • Terrace • American
"It can be quite the task to find the perfect restaurant to take my ex-chef father to for special occasions, an adventure that was further complicated by the pressures of the ever-stressful Father’s Day Dinner. Thank goodness for Blue Duck Tavern in Foggy Bottom! The menu boasts fresh, local ingredients, simplistic dishes, and phenomenal flavors that hit the spot. It can bring ex-chefs to their knees. The restaurant is gorgeous – high ceiling, aesthetically pleasing interior architecture, large windows that allow a lot of light inside, and a very quaint and beautiful outdoor seating area. Reservations are recommended for any day of the week but parking is amazingly not too difficult so it’s totally worth the trip. Blue Duck is affiliated with the Hyatt hotel, so expect a mix of tourists and locals looking for an excellent dining experience. On to the food! I’ve heard rave reviews about the signature Pear Martinis…but I could not pass up the opportunity to order a Cucumber-Ginger Martini. Super satisfying and surprisingly not too sweet for my palette! The ginger really balanced out the drink and gave it a perfect kick. Will probably not please everyone – my mom made quite the face after having a sip of my drink – but I thought it was pretty fantastic (I had two. ‘Nough said! Blue Duck has an extensive wine list and a plethora of other signature drinks and a large beer selection so there’s a little something for everyone. The dishes are tapas-style, even the entrees. For example, crab cakes are served without any type of garnish, just two cakes in pan with some type of tartar sauce on the side. I would definitely recommend ordering side dishes to supplement the meal, since you won’t get much with the entrée! All that foodie hype sure lived up to expectations. Not to overuse my current favorite obsession..but the crab cakes (what else would I order?! were delicious and were very meaty, they did not taste too fried, weren’t greasy/full of mayonnaise, and weren’t overwhelmed by breading. They were the perfect temperature and very evenly cooked. Enough to share…though go the selfish route and eating them all for yourself! I recommend ordering a couple of side dishes in addition to entrees in order to have a more complete meal. My favorites were the roasted mushrooms (an assortment of shitakes, black truffle, porcini and the daily harvest vegetable. I lucked out and had sugar snap peas sauteed in chipotle chile butter…excellent flavors. And be sure to save room for dessert : We opted for banana chocolate chip sorbet, which consisted of three incredibly generous scoops, and the signature apple pie, which really is more of an apple cake. Plenty to share, though to be fair I refused to let the banana sorbet stray too far from my spoon. Service was wonderful, and I loved how all the food was carried to the tables – the runners/servers all knew who ordered what! Waiter offered great suggestions (especially for dessert! and was attentive and knowledgable. The menu is relatively limited regarding number of offerings but that is not to say it’s at all limited in flavors!…other intriguing dishes include cuttlefish ravioli, smoked sturgeon, and marinated sheep’s milk cheese with fava beans. Brunch breakfast menus looked excellent as well, all the more motivation to go back!"
Steak • Italian • Seafood • Ice Cream
"This is the second year in a row that I came to the restaurant for my birthday on my own, and I was once again treated absolutely beautifully. The halibut special was incredible, and the bar nailed my request for a Hemingway daiquiri. My server, Drew, was engaging and friendly and made sure I had everything that my heart desired. Thank you so much!"
Tea • Beer • Wine • Pizza
"Our first time. Excellent meal. Very well prepared. Beet and burrata appetizer was delicious. Branzino also very good. Halibut a little over done. Apple tarte dessert was unusually done …very tasty. We arrived and were seated at a table for two.. a little cramped. We asked to be moved to a larger table and was accomodated with a larger table with a good view of the beach/ocean. Attentive server and hostess. A little too pricey to be a frequent dining destination."
Wine • Steak • Seafood • American
"I recently dined at a well-known restaurant that typically receives high praise, but was disappointed with my experience at Frank's Outback. I ordered marinated salmon and Chinese-style sweet, but what I received was a dry salmon finger and overcooked, mushy broccoli. My wife ordered fried oysters, which were tough and did not taste like oysters should. The service was lacking as well, with loud young patrons nearby who appeared to be intoxicated. The staff did not seem to discourage their disruptive behavior, likely in hopes of receiving a generous tip. Overall, I found the restaurant to be overrated and will not be returning in the future."
American
Pub • Pubs • Salad • Brunch
"A pub in name only, this is a fantastic restaurant nestled just outside of the hustle and bustle of the valley in Woodside. Fine Dining Prix fixe (3 course) menu starting at $130, with options for everyone and additions available. Amazing wine list with multiple sommeliers to guide you through the options. Classic supper club atmosphere, steamed white table clothes, personal wait staff. And amazing food. A great experience."
Diners • Seafood • American • Breakfast
"I came here yesterday before going apple picking. This is a cute diner. It is very clean, my waitress was friendly and service was super fast. I ordered my food and I got it five minutes later. I ordered the turkey omelette and I was pleasantly surprised. The omelette had real turkey and not some cheap cold cut kind you would get at other places. Also, I am a stickler when it comes to home fries and theirs wasn't bad. It actually had a flavor. If I am ever in the area again I would definitely come back."
Wine • Cafés • Cheese • Steakhouse
"The food was very good but there were too many things that were off. First, the timing between the appetizer and the salads was very long. In fact, my salad arrived AFTER my steak and the other salads a few minutes before the other steaks. My steak was ordered medium rare plus but was delivered medium. The server never inquired whether I would like a send glass of wine and finally there was an error in the check as it was my daughter’s birthday and the complimentary dessert was a charge. That was corrected by the waiter but taken as a whole, the service left a lot to be desired."
Cafés • Coffee • American • Catering
"We had dinner at The Artichoke cafe in Albuquerque en route from skiing at Taos back home to New Jersey. What a wonderful delight! Service is so warm, personable and efficient. Our waiter described the dishes perfectly, recommended choices, and added the delightfully fun touch to the overall experience! Thank you, Sam! Food is scrumptious. Every dish is a perfect symphony of flavors. Cream of mushroom soup is a delicate blend of earthy mushroom tastes in a smooth base. Duck breast bypassed my favorite one at a Hudson valley restaurant near CIA (Culinary institute of America) the spice rub on the skin adds a flavorful burst. And the lamb ragout is perfect exploding with flavors and textures, with a bit of heat and a cool touch of whipped ricotta. And the orange cardamom creme brûlée is a perfect finish to any meal!"
Soup • Italian • Cocktail • Continental
"Brought a friend who had never fined here. Still feel this place is a touch overrated. Food is ok, some items were better than others: 1. Grilled Caesar had far too much dressing. 2. Tagliatelle was either over cooked or had been warmed up was tough...meat sauce was tasty though. 3. Risotto was decent but too peppery. 4. Gelato was tasty but it would have been a nice touch to add a shortbread wafer or something similar since. Just a thought. 5. Good wines by the glass are way overpriced. Service was quite good all-in-all an OK experience until... if you dine in the front area/atrium setting, be prepared fir the noise level to be bombastic!!!!! Our reservation was at 6pm by 6:30pm, it was all you could do to fight off a migraine! It’s a perfect area if you are with someone that you don’t care to listen to, but if you want an enjoyable conversation, ask to be in the interior area."
Bars • Salad • Venues • German
"We came here for Sunday brunch. Everything was wonderful. It was served family style. You could ask for more of anything you wanted. Fruit, pastries, eggs, sausages, bacon, steak, ham, turkey...there was a small buffet type line you could go up to at any time to have an omelette or Belgian waffle made. With the brunch you got a complimentary glass of champagne as well. There was also a large table of fabulous deserts. Our server was excellent. I would recommend checking this restaurant out!"
Pizza • Casual • Italian • Bar-lounge
"I tried to place a order earlier today to pickup and just within 2 min after I placed my order over the phone I call back explaining to them that the pasta I ordered was not the sauce I wanted and asked nicely if I can change it .. I can understand if I waited more then 20 min .. but they told me the order would not be complete for about 30 min .. so how can the pasta be done within 2 min ?! The manager then tells me “Oh we can not replace your pasta with different sauce because your pasta is already finished and you would still have to be charged for it” with a very nasty attitude! I been ordering from this restaurant for years and I have never got such Horrible customer service! They lost my business! I will gladly keep my money and choose else where to take my business. To top it off there food isn’t even that good anymore. my last order had uncooked garlic in my pasta and charge way to much for for the portion! But for the convenience and being loyal customer all these years I was willing to over look that! But now that they have changed there tone and clearly act as if they don’t need my business I will not be a returning customer. If I can select 0 stars for the rude service I received today I would!"
Wine • Pizza • Vegan • Italian
"My wife and I treated our niece to a birthday dinner. We sat in the outdoor area out front, and had a very nice experience. Service was great (as always). Food was excellent (as always). When I let the waiter know it was our niece's birthday, he arranged for a cannoli and a birthday candle for her (on top of the tire misu which is her favorite dessert). We really like to bring friends and guests to Fresco Grill with us."
Soup • Pizza • Salad • Pasta
"We brought a family of 8 for the first time. waitress failed to return to table in a timely manner for beverage refills requested one extra dressing and was told there is an additional charge for that, which i found to be unusual for dinners in the $25-$30 range. Once dressing was served in a 2 oz plastic container i was even more surprised at the policy. I feel you should revisit charging for an extra 2oz dressing with customers salad. This is something Raising Canes does and Im sure you want be held in a differnet catagoey than fast food."
Pizza • Salad • Pickup • Italian
"This place has such good food that we came back ! The server Madison was a one girl show the first night we came , she got a bit busy but that didn?t stop the great service ! Came back the next day for beers and pizza and I was told that the day before was her second day ! Super awesome personality, great food ,large portions ?. It was just around the block from our air b n b so it was perfect for my son and I. Cute place , great food , great service"
Italian • High Tea • Steakhouse • Bar-lounge
"We attended mother's day buffet. Food was OK but not top notch. i expected, but didn't see, pasta station, omelet maker, etc. Service was fair, but acceptable. What was not acceptable to me was an included, and hidden, 22% tip for a buffet. We won't be going back."
Full • Italian • Steakhouse • Bar-lounge
"It was a bit confusing as to how it worked. We were in the lounge section and someone âpointed â us to where our table was. Then it took at least minutes for the server to come. We had to ask how to proceed. Although she was very nice we had to keep looking for her for help. Walking across the entry to get to the food was frustrating as there were people coming in, people leaving and those with full plates of food that we had to navigate through. Then no one picked up our dirty plates! You definitely needed more servers for the amount of people there. My suggestion is each room should have their own food station which would alleviate all the confusion. You wouldnât lose any seating as the tables would replace the food station."