| ambiance |
81.25% positive |
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Yes, the food and atmosphere was quite good, and I did get to see a few actors - but any time I drop $100/head, I expect to not still be hungry. ”
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Sure, the location is great, and it's a good enough looking place- but Spago is more about prior quality (like in the mid 1990's) and fame. ”
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Our server was prompt and the atmosphere is really pretty. ”
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We sat in the courtyard area outside which had a very charming, relaxed atmosphere. ”
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The dining room offers a different ambiance with the French patio doors open to an amazing view of a tree. ”
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Food and ambience are still excellent, too. ”
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great martinis - and wolfgang puck came around shook our hands and asked me about my martini, which was a fun little special treat. ”
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The atmosphere is awful; the place is loud, crowded and looks like reasonably well-decorated Dennys. ”
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Spago delivers a friendly atmosphere within a tank of entertainment sharks who dine there frequently. ”
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What prevented it from being excellent: waiting 10 minutes to be seated (after arriving on time for our reservation), bad 1980s decor, and high noise level. ”
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But i think it still has great food and atmosphere. ”
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The food is every bit as good as advertised (probably better), in a very nice, but not snooty atmosphere. ”
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Really nice servers ready to assist and the decor is great. ”
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The ambience wasn't quite as elegant as I expected but the food was excellent full of distinct flavors. ”
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The food is fabulous, the service terrific and the atmosphere very enviting. ”
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The only thing keeping Spago from getting a 10 is the ambience, which is very good but not perfect. ”
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| dessert |
100.0% positive |
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Our food, particularly dessert, was delicious. ”
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My favorite dish was the grilled albacore, crab cake and roasted squab. ”
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The famous salmon & cream cheese pizza is great; the walnut and olive breads also memorable, but considering what we ordered, that doesn't say much. ”
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I'd recommend the crab cake highly. ”
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The desserts were far and away the best part of dinner; I had a brulee with apricots and persian berries that was AMAZING, and the others had chocolate something-or-others that looked quite good. ”
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The dessert is really good too. ”
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had a delicious tuna salad and the apple strudel for dessert; both highly recommended. ”
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The cake came with a small scoop of chocolate sorbet and this was the best chocolate sorbet I had. ”
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| drinks |
100.0% positive |
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The woman who served us was knowledgeable, courteous enough to fill out waters even when they went empty and poured two magnificent bottles of wine. ”
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The wine was decent, I did not feel that much thought was given to the "pairing ”
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highly recommend this restaurant for its food and wine. ”
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The cocktails are really good. ”
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The tasting menu is unbelievable and will provide you with more amazing food that you can possibly eat in one evening (the wine pairing is also excellent). ”
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The only good thing we got was service really as our server was extra attentive and kept replenishing bread and drinks. ”
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Had a perfect anniversary dinner recently, wine menu is extensive and the somelier is very very helpful. ”
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that brought them down one notch in my mind, but i still say if you are open to all food and wine, it's a great meal. ”
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| food quality |
86.89999580383301% positive |
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The food looks real elegant, but the taste is average. ”
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The food here is good, but to me it was not as good as I had expected it to be. ”
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Besides the amazing food, we also got to meet the chefs in the kitchen. ”
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Spago knows how to serve a great meal. ”
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The only good thing we got was service really as our server was extra attentive and kept replenishing bread and drinks. ”
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She made it a Spago night for us, although the food was pretty good, too. ”
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Now it seems like the last Bastion for a bankrupt Wolfgang Puck: the food is not very good at all. ”
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Until ours wears off, we will stick with the subtle places that serve great food without the fuss. ”
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While you may find yourself tough out of luck to get a reservation these days, if you can, you'll find great food, progressive dishes, friendly service, and possibly a stop by and hello from Mr. Puck himself. ”
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I'd recommend the crab cake highly. ”
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started with some raw oysters that came with a tasty ginger sauce, and then had the venison. ”
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looked at as many dishes as I can, and quite honestly nothing impressed me except for the Squab plate. ”
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The food is delicious, but not exquisit. ”
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had a delicious tuna salad and the apple strudel for dessert; both highly recommended. ”
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Their soup is also amazing. ”
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But i think it still has great food and atmosphere. ”
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The food is every bit as good as advertised (probably better), in a very nice, but not snooty atmosphere. ”
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The waitress was rude and offhand; the server almost threw the plates on the table and once the plates stopped rattling the food they contained was as mediocre as it gets, not only in flavour but also in presentation. ”
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Only con was the truffle soup left my tongue numb for 2 days, great taste but left an unpleasant feeling. ”
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The meal was served with great timing and Wolfgang actually checked on how things were going during the dinner. ”
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The food was good but not what I expected from "World Famous" Wolfgang Puck (who walks around greeting everyone). ”
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The french truffles that I didn't want (as I mentioned above I hate mushrooms) and no vegetables. ”
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highly recommend this restaurant for its food and wine. ”
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The Food is wonderful, I keep getting the duck dishes when I go, they are just so amazing. ”
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It's as if Wolfgang Puck has a corner on every good tomato and fresh basil around. ”
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My friends also loved their meals - the Thai scallops and roasted chicken with truffles. ”
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You can have fabulous food and star watch all a. ”
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the food was fantastic, every little bite, including the bread -- all of it, spectacular. ”
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The waiter was prompt and friendly, however the food was slow in coming out (approx 50 mins). ”
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The food remains among the very best in LA -- pure, pristine ingredients, impeccable seasoninig, and artful presentation. ”
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An amazing meal! ”
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The tasting menu is unbelievable and will provide you with more amazing food that you can possibly eat in one evening (the wine pairing is also excellent). ”
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do this because typically the "chef" is preparing the food, I get a broad idea of the range of food and I would love nothing more than to sit and eat for hours. ”
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My friend who ordered the steak just had a big slab of burnt steak on a white plate with no garnish. ”
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The food was amazing. ”
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Delicious, expensive food. ”
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that brought them down one notch in my mind, but i still say if you are open to all food and wine, it's a great meal. ”
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The pork, though, I must repeat, was amazing. ”
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The food is top quality and the service is impeccable. ”
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The famous salmon & cream cheese pizza is great; the walnut and olive breads also memorable, but considering what we ordered, that doesn't say much. ”
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had the liver and onion with bacon, I liked the crisp onions and the liver was good but I have had better. ”
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While not t he cheapest place to dine the food was excellent as was the service. ”
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The food is always amazing and Wolfgang him. ”
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My favorite dish was the grilled albacore, crab cake and roasted squab. ”
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The prices were not terribly high and the food was fantastic. ”
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The ambience wasn't quite as elegant as I expected but the food was excellent full of distinct flavors. ”
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Great food ”
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For starters, we had the cheese ravioli (which two loved, but I didn't like much), the gnocchi with veal ragu (which was a big favorite), the smoked salmon and sturgeon on blinis (which I loved and others liked), and a beet salad (which those who tried it ”
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The sweet corn agnolotti was one of the best pasta dishes I have had, very tender and creamy. ”
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am Los Angeleno and of all the restaurants I have ever been to, they have served me the most interesting food. ”
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Great food, service okay depending on when you go. ”
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If you're going out for an expensive restaurant, try Sona or Ciudad- better menus and better food. ”
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The food is fabulous, the service terrific and the atmosphere very enviting. ”
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Everyone was great, the food was the best I have ever had in my life! ”
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would recommend the SPICY BEEF GOULASH (it was not spicy at all). ”
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And they make this amazing whipped potato and cheese side to the cote du boeuf. ”
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by far, the best was the chicken with black truffles! ”
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We shared one their "famous" smoked salmon pizzas, but I wouldnt get it again. ”
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call myself a "foodie", but the truth is, I just love a good meal. ”
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Both appetizers were tasty. ”
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The food was actually pretty good, but yes the portions were small. ”
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The food is fantastic, and usually the service is superb. ”
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the scsallops were wonderful and the steak was perfect. ”
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The service was awful; it took 30 minutes to get out of there after we finished the meal. ”
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Our food, particularly dessert, was delicious. ”
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Yes, the food and atmosphere was quite good, and I did get to see a few actors - but any time I drop $100/head, I expect to not still be hungry. ”
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Also the walnut bread they pass out is yummy! ”
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The food was good but we felt rushed. ”
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Ahi Tuna dish was nothing great. ”
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The service is really great, the wait staff was constantly replenishing bread and beverages. ”
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Each dish was fantastic (6 courses, but about 10 different servings really). ”
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Highly overated food--four guests and not one was happy with their meal--Puck came over and said hello, big deal(not as big as the check). ”
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If you're looking for excellent food and don't mind the expense - this restaurant definitely lives up to it's high expectations. ”
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The sushi plate was excellent, if a little small. ”
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The highlight though, was the amazing food! ”
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being a great fan of salmon I ordered a Brunch Pizza with Scrambled Eggs and Smoked Salmon. ”
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The rice was overcooked and the tomato sauce had the sharp umami taste of canned Spaghettios. ”
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have a theory, any great restaurant is 50% food and 50% everything else. ”
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Uneven service, mediocre food ”
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The food is by no means bad, just not what I had expected it to be. ”
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The pizzas are to die for, and last time I was there I had this sweet corn pasta, that was absoluetly delicious. ”
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The steak was of the same caliber as Luger's, Palm, Homestead etc...the place is beautiful and they have a wonderful piano player who sings jazz. ”
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The food was good, sure, but it was far from memorable. ”
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Fortunately, these folks like to share tastes of their food, so I had an opportunity to try everything brought to the table. ”
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| menu variety |
87.5% positive |
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Great menu ”
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Realistically, the one time I ordered the tasting menu, it was one of the 2 or 3 best meals I've ever had. ”
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The chef's tasting menu was rather good, if a bit rarified this time. ”
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Wait staff are incredibly attentive and extremely knowledgeable about the menu. ”
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When I dine at a "top" restaurant, I usually order the tasting menu on my first visit. ”
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Had a perfect anniversary dinner recently, wine menu is extensive and the somelier is very very helpful. ”
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If you're going out for an expensive restaurant, try Sona or Ciudad- better menus and better food. ”
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The tasting menu is unbelievable and will provide you with more amazing food that you can possibly eat in one evening (the wine pairing is also excellent). ”
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| overall |
91.66999816894531% positive |
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This is definitely my favorite restaurant. ”
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my favorite restaurant ”
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Sure, the location is great, and it's a good enough looking place- but Spago is more about prior quality (like in the mid 1990's) and fame. ”
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have a theory, any great restaurant is 50% food and 50% everything else. ”
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An outstanding dining experience - great place to take out-of-towners. ”
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They have a great patio in the middle of the restaurant which is a great place to have lunch in the summer time. ”
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will spare you the unfortunate details, but let me say this, if you like dining on fois gras and drinking champagne while listening to Pink Floyd, with bad lighting and a cold, noisy room then this is a great place to frequent. ”
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It is definately a nice place, but not spectacular. ”
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| service |
82.34999656677246% positive |
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The food is top quality and the service is impeccable. ”
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The staff was more than helpful and very attentive. ”
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Wait staff are incredibly attentive and extremely knowledgeable about the menu. ”
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Moreover, the service is always superb. ”
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If you want huge portions go to your friendly neighborhood Cheesecake Factory or the likes. ”
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The waitstaff was attentive. ”
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thought that service was good. ”
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Wollfy is rude ”
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The food is fabulous, the service terrific and the atmosphere very enviting. ”
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The service was great. ”
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Spago delivers a friendly atmosphere within a tank of entertainment sharks who dine there frequently. ”
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Our server was prompt and the atmosphere is really pretty. ”
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While not t he cheapest place to dine the food was excellent as was the service. ”
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Service is impeccable, not overbearing but attentive. ”
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The service is really great, the wait staff was constantly replenishing bread and beverages. ”
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While you may find yourself tough out of luck to get a reservation these days, if you can, you'll find great food, progressive dishes, friendly service, and possibly a stop by and hello from Mr. Puck himself. ”
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always enjoy talking to their very informed wait staff and sommaliers - they offer excellent suggestions and don't push anything on you which you don't want. ”
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romatic place, good service, beautiful stylish presetation, and taste good. ”
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The food is fantastic, and usually the service is superb. ”
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Great food, service okay depending on when you go. ”
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The service was awful; it took 30 minutes to get out of there after we finished the meal. ”
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Uneven service, mediocre food ”
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We were served 9 courses with impeccable service over the course of 2 hours. ”
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Our waiter was friendly without being intrusive. ”
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The only good thing we got was service really as our server was extra attentive and kept replenishing bread and drinks. ”
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The waitress was rude and offhand; the server almost threw the plates on the table and once the plates stopped rattling the food they contained was as mediocre as it gets, not only in flavour but also in presentation. ”
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Their customer service is the best of the best. ”
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The waiter was prompt and friendly, however the food was slow in coming out (approx 50 mins). ”
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Great service~ ”
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Our server was attentive and knowledgeable. ”
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Really nice servers ready to assist and the decor is great. ”
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Spago is warm and friendly- never stuffy. ”
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The service is extremely good, no doubt about it but you pay pretty well that kind of service. ”
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Horrible service ”
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| value |
60.0% positive |
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The food was actually pretty good, but yes the portions were small. ”
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The prices were not terribly high and the food was fantastic. ”
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If you're going out for an expensive restaurant, try Sona or Ciudad- better menus and better food. ”
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Delicious, expensive food. ”
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If you want huge portions go to your friendly neighborhood Cheesecake Factory or the likes. ”
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| wait time |
0.0% positive |
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What prevented it from being excellent: waiting 10 minutes to be seated (after arriving on time for our reservation), bad 1980s decor, and high noise level. ”
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The waiter was prompt and friendly, however the food was slow in coming out (approx 50 mins). ”
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The service was awful; it took 30 minutes to get out of there after we finished the meal. ”
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