2 reviews

1. Elke Appel  

   on February 28, 2015
   

   Went here on a Saturday night.  Only one other couple joined us and it was very empty.  I enjoyed the attention however we did feel a little hovered over by the male waiter who just stood and watched us.  Our female waitress was attentive, friendly, patient and served us with a smile.

   I have not been here for quite a few years and they have done a fantastic job with the make over.  It's beautiful but comfortable.  The warm fireplace is great on a cold evening and I heard there is a waterfall outside for the summer … reservation for ten required.

   We requested a pitcher of sangria which was not on the menu and they were very accommodating.  

   We were offered breads from a basket that were supposed to be from the oven.  Although the focaccia seemed that it was just made (with olives and tomato) the plain and seeded rolls seemed packaged and not fresh.  For me this was the biggest let down of the meal.  Growing up in Lodi, you know that there are fresh hot rolls a half mile in each direction and every restaurant has the best bread.  My roll tasted as if it were laying in a bag on a shelf somewhere for days.  Took one bite and put it down.  The other guests did the same but enjoyed the focaccia.  

   Our appetizers were pork lollipops, ginger calamari and Italian beefsteak.  All were very tasty and we all enjoyed them.  

   For dinner we tried the Orange chicken (photo) the pork chop, egg plant rollatini and gnocchi which were the specials

   They were trying to accommodate my husband by turning their rollatini appetizer into a meal.  What they did was double up the portion size rather than giving him some pasta with it or a vegetable.  What came was an over abundance of rollatini on a plate.  Admirable but overwhelming.

   My gnocchi was a little pasty and tasted reheated.

   Our guests enjoyed their chicken and pork chop.

   The owner came by to see if all was well, and was there when we exited.  All the staff was very warm and friendly and tried their best to accommodate.   I wish them well and will probably give it another try ..  I heard there is a buffet of sorts on Sundays.  

   I like to support my Lodi Family and I hope to continue to go there.  Will follow up after my next visit.

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2. Jackelyn Madry  

   on October 28, 2015
   

   I went here recently for a baptism and it was nice. I wouldn't go further than that.. The decor in the lobby was weird and old but the ballroom area on the first floor where the party was was beautiful and open with high ceilings and a lot of room for a lot of people. The food was okay, some dishes stood out more so than others (everyone really enjoyed the pierogies!) the pasta had some kind of cream sauce that I didn't really care for…. But all in all it was nice and I would recommend mainly for the venue and space

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