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Porta Bella

Porta Bella

425 N Frances St, 53703, Madison, United States

Pizza • Vegan • Salad • Italian


"I’ve been a Porta Bella fan for years. Not sure I will go back anytime soon. 140 bucks (incl 15% tip) didn’t give me a price/value worm and fuzzy feeling. 3 people had cheese bread, small pitcher of Sangria, Porta salads, scallops pasta, fettuccine Alfredo with chicken, and pasta with vodka sauce. All the food was good. Specifically, the scallops were very tender (difficult to do), the sangria was definitely good for 2 people, but the chicken in the fettuccine was soggy. But the overall high price still didnt match the standard quality of the food. I was disappointed in the reduced menu offerings. I loved coming here in the past for their chicken tetrazzini over spinach noodles then baked to make crispy tops on the cheese. None of that is offered any more. Service was disappointing. Mike greeted us right away. There were very few tables in the restaurant that night, and it was obvious everyone was training a new person. Still, tables remained cluttered with dirty dishes, we saw no wait staff in our area for 10 min or more, and wait staff went to and from the kitchen with empty hands a cardinal sin in serving staff etiquette. We sat without refills on water, waited a long time between Mike’s table visits, and generally felt like service to all the tables could have been more frequent and attentive. In our experience, wait staff should spend 90% of their time on the floor being unobtrusive observers of things that need to be done. We usually tip 20% or even higher now. We left Mike a note expressing paining why we tipped 15% because we wanted to justify our lower tip amount. For 140 bucks, we would have expected a very high quality of service and food. Neither was the case on this visit. We might be back to try it again. Parking: Ramp across the street can be busy depending on time. Wheelchair accessibility: Very easy access to the door. Wheelchair seating would not be possible in the main room except at the end of a table."

Reef

Reef

105 South 6th Street, Boise, 83702, United States Of America

Tapas • Seafood • American • North American


"We have never been to the Reef until Saturday the 29th, my wife was able To call in and schedule a party. Kenzie helped her book the private room for her best friends 50th birthday, the room holds up to 30 people, it was so nice to be able to have an area where we could all move around and visit with everyone. My wife discussed with her about the details on how she wanted everyone to arrive before us, And how when we showed up we wanted it to be tina party of three. Walking in, the blown glass theme up the stairs and through out the restaurant is gorgeous. The restaurant allows for children to be there. Anyways Kenzie walked us back to the room and the surprise party was a complete success, if it wasn?t for Kenzie and staff this party wouldn?t have been as good. Our waiter was Kobe, he was incredible as well. Friendly, fast paced and just an amazing waiter to put up with our crazy shenanigans. The drinks and food were so very good, we will definitely be back for sure! We were even able to bring our custom birthday cake, 5 dozen roses, presents and party horns. We will definitely need to schedule more parties there! I was so beyond happy the surprise party went off without one single problem, and like I said the staff were all so incredible and friendly!!! 100/10 if you?re trying to decide if you should go there ?? DOOOOO IT! If I had any complaints it would be, don?t order the jalepeno margarita if you don?t like pickled jalapeños, I really don?t like anything pickled but my body really really enjoyed it, said it wasn?t too spicy, so it?s good, just as long as you like pickled. But seriously that?s just a personal preference thing, when I told Kobe it helped me find a better drink and my gosh the huckleberry mojito is so damn good!! Birthday girl and a signature cocktail, it is not for the light at heart prepare for a good buzz after that?"