Mushroom Risotto
Montecatini

Montecatini

14211 SW 42nd St Unit 33AFL 331756408, 33175-6408, Miami, United States

Cuban • Lunch • Drinks • Italian


"Starting with the atmosphere, we were seated outside right in front of the entrance door, so much so that our table acted as a doorstop to keep it open. Another family sat just behind a glass partition, making it feel like we were sharing the space uncomfortably. The service was disappointing—no one spoke enough English to communicate with my husband. They would address only me, completely ignoring him, even though I could have translated for them. Our server was friendly, but unfortunately, my husband was unable to ask any questions about the menu. As for the food, the fried cheese balls came with a sweet and sour sauce that felt out of place. Pairing an Asian-style sauce with Spanish cheese was odd and distracting. This mix didn’t fit the Italian, Cuban, and Spanish theme of the restaurant—it wasn’t fusion, just confusion. The spaghetti carbonara was underwhelming, lacking the black pepper specks that define the dish. It was just... meh. The $42 short rib was a major letdown. The entire dish was under-seasoned. The risotto was the worst part — some rice was al dente while other grains were overcooked to the point of splitting. The flavor was bland, like boiled rice in watery broth. The beef also needed more seasoning, and the mushroom sauce was either insufficient or not flavorful enough to compensate. This dish desperately needed salt. I couldn't finish it, and I won’t be returning to try other dishes."

Rabia's

Rabia's

73 Salem Street Boston, MA 02113, 02113-2296, United States

Beer • Cheese • Seafood • Italian


"My wife and I wanted a nice laid-back place to sit outside and enjoy a fun dinner. We ended up being very disappointed by the service. Our server took about 10-15 minutes to get to the table (which feels like an eternity when you are waiting to order beverages). They took our drink order and quickly returned with a cocktail and waters but the beer we ordered was delayed by a few minutes. Not a big deal, but then the night went south. We didn't see our server again for a very long time. We started to feel like our appetizer was a little delayed when food runners showed up with our entrees. No app in sight. We let them know and eventually the server brought our app. But we were halfway into the meal by that point. The food tasted fine. Nothing extraordinary but not bad. The nachos, I admit, were delicious. The mac and cheese we ordered was described to have bread crumbs but was missing that. Fortunately the server had it taken care of pretty quickly. We were never asked about having our drinks refilled. And after eating, we waited a long time for our check. It just seemed to take forever for everything. None of the problems by themselves would have been a big deal, but together it added up to a somewhat unpleasant experience. The server was nice and apologetic. They also comped us the appetizer which was nice. May have been an off night or maybe a new server, but I can't say I would recommend going on a Saturday night. Also, we did enjoy the outdoor seating area. It was a little tight, but the ambiance was nice."