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   Joy

   Portland

   10 reviews

   3.0

   10 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   Pasta was underwhelming. Many of the noodles were clumped together and the bolognese sauce had an off taste. The pizza was pretty good though. That service fee and how it’s explained then the wait staff pointing out it isn’t a gratuity was off-putting. It was explained as a way to pay a living wage then the wait staff wrote on the bill “not a gratuity 😊”
   

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   Lyndi

   Dallas

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Food and service is always excellent- Great late night bar menu for after the ballet or after a kraken game
   

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   David

   Denver

   3 reviews

   vip
   3.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 2

   In fairness, I think that we just dined at this restaurant on a bad night for the staff . The food was decent, as were the drinks. However, the service was very confused and incoherent. The appetizers that we ordered did not arrive until after our entrees and only after we reminded the waiter two or three times. When the appetizers did arrive, they were the wrong order. Well it eventually all got sorted out, it diminished our confidence in the restaurant and our enjoyment of the overall experience. The one note about the food was that my wife's pasta was so spicy as to impair the overall enjoyment of the dish and the flavor profile. We left the restaurant saying that we didn't need to go back... At least anytime soon.
   

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   Jan

   Palm Springs

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food was excellent! Service great. And the pacing of the food coming out was perfect. Wonderful meal before the Nutcracker.
   

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   Krista

   Seattle

   22 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   22 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Great place to eat or grab a drink before a climate pledge arena event
   

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   Amanda

   Baltimore

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   We had a great time and the food was excellent. It was very busy so I was glad we had made a reservation.
   

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   Anne

   Seattle

   5 reviews

   vip
   1.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 5

   The space is BEAUTIFUL, but the lack of service along side pasta dishes that tasted like they were from a nursing home was very disappointing. Mushy bland cold pasta for ridiculous prices was a huge let down on date night.
   

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   Carmen

   Seattle

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 8, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   The food is unbelievable, so delicious. The server, Ben, was terrific. A bit pricey $155 for 2 entrees and 3 drinks, but worth it for a special occasion Noise level was high, but we were still able to have a conversation.
   

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   Rebeca

   Seattle

   79 reviews

   2.0

   79 reviews

   Dined on December 6, 2024

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 2

   As soon as I walked in I asked the hostess to let the server know we were celebrating a birthday, so they could send a dessert, DIDN'T happen, then after she led me to very back of the restaurant to seat me, I asked if we could be seated at the front of the restaurant, she said she would see if she could accommodate, I never saw her again. Then our arrogant waiter recommended the spicy vodka dish, when I asked about the spice level, he said it was mild. First bite of the pasta, my tongue almost feel out from the spice level, when I made a comment about it, he laughed saying he likes really spicy food! Funny, I thought it was me eating it... This is the third time, I have given this restaurant a chance, I have been VERY disappointed every time.
   

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    Mikaela

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 2, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Fun experience. Good drinks and food. The pasta board was fun. It definitely wasn't the best pasta or meal I've ever had, but it was super close proximity to McCaw Hall so that was great! Our server was good and the restaurant had good ambience. Please know that they charge a 22% service fee that DOES NOT GO to any of the cooks or wait staff. If you want your server to get a tip, you are expected to contribute on top of that. Horrible owners for having this. Only reason this restaurant gets a get review is- to warn people. Will not come back.
    

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