Officina at The Wharf

Officina at The Wharf reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Steve VIP

   New Mexico27 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   From the drinks to the entrees everything was underwhelming. We have eaten at better Italian restaurants everywhere but here. It was soooo disappointing. Would not recommend.
   

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   Nancy VIP

   Chicago46 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on April 16, 2025

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

   Disappointed evening primarily due to service, though food underwhelmed as well. The staff didn’t know the menu, let alone the specials. And the special branzino was literally the fish on a plate, no sides. When asked about the difference to the menu option we were only told it was whole fish (after she had to ask and come back), not that it came with no sides. Also it was not deboned properly. Bussing service abrupt and missing. We had to ask several times for one of our water glasses to be replaced after they dropped a piece of arugula in it clearing away the appetizers. For food, the appetizers were good (burrata and frito misto), all of our entrees were mediocre. I may be spoiled with Chicago Italian restaurants, but I expected better.
   

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   Diane VIP

   Washington DC41 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on April 12, 2025

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

   We were there to celebrate a birthday and were seated in the private boardroom. It was an amazing room with views of the wharf and water. The service was amazing, there was 1 waiter for 8 people and he did a great job. Loved the stuffed squid. The spinach on the side was too salty. The bread is so tender and delicious. It was our first tine there and I’d definitely go back.
   

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   Miguel

   Denver1 review

   2.0

   Dined on April 5, 2025

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

   Very poor service. No one on staff was familiar with the wine menu or the amaro menu. Amatriciana was swimming in oil and onions (!). The cod main is laughably small. Just not a happy experience all around.
   

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   Bryan

   Philadelphia4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 5, 2025

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

   Excellent overall experience. Highly recommended.
   

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   Trina VIP

   Phoenix7 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on April 3, 2025

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

   The waitress was new and not very experienced. Service was slow. I left my wallet at the table. Called to check in before noon the next day. Staff wasn’t very concerned to help.
   

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   roger VIP

   Greater Boston3 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on April 1, 2025

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

   Food was at best average. Server had no knowledge of the menu or wines
   

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   Theresa

   New Mexico13 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on April 1, 2025

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

   Watress very friendly and patient. Pasta spicy was average. Wine and bread good.
   

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   Danielle VIP

   Philadelphia1 review

   5.0

   Dined on March 30, 2025

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

   Fantastic Food & Impeccable Service at Officina Had a wonderful dinner at Officina at The Wharf! We started with the burrata and the homemade daily special sausage—both were absolutely delicious. The burrata was incredibly creamy, and the sausage was packed with flavor. For mains, I had the stuffed calamari, which was a completely new experience for me—unexpectedly filling and bursting with flavor. My date got the chicken parm, which was perfectly crispy and comforting. The restaurant was slammed with a special event and a dinner rush, so we had a long wait for our entrees, but the staff went above and beyond. They kept checking on us and even brought over two glasses of champagne to make up for the delay—truly impeccable customer service. On top of the fantastic food and service, the location is unbeatable. You can see the Wharf fireworks from the top floor, which made for a magical night. Definitely planning to return soon—next time, we’re grabbing a patio table! Highly recommend.
   

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    tomer

    Raleigh36 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

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

    We will never come back Over priced food. Very mediocre, My son ordered Chicken Parm for $35 that came out with a little side of arugula no potatoes no pasta. And it took 45 min plus to get our main courses after they cleared the appetizer plates. Apparently our server who was excellent and manager knew about this price gouging and basically said “ we have no control” over it . That is just ridiculous
    

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