| ambiance |
93.33000183105469% positive |
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The ambiance was nice as it wasn't as pretentious as other LA style restaurants. ”
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Service is adequate and friendly, and the experience is fun. ”
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The wine was sub-par and the fifty or so people standing around waiting for a table made the ambiance uncomfortable. ”
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The ambiance is elegant yet comfortable. ”
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Campanile is elegant - a class act in every respect (except, occasionally, the parking attendants and the hosts). ”
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If you visit sign up for the mailing list as this is one of the few restaurants that provides the customer with an opportunity to revisit on Theme nights where the menus are always experimental and great fun. ”
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Great food, great location, excellent service, ”
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team that understands that great food and great ambiance are only part of the dining experience that is completed with great service. ”
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Pretty romantic ambience and good service. ”
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The food's pretty good, but personally, I get bored of their steril decor. ”
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The restaurant has a very good atmosphere with nice decor and ambience. ”
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great food & ambiance ”
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True, expensive for sandwiches, but it's a fun time and the fries are very tasty. ”
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Awesome cheese sandwiches, great ambiance ”
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great food and energetic atmosphere ”
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| dessert |
62.5% positive |
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even the desserts looked and tasted like stale brownies your college roommate would bake you w/ black bruised pieces of old bananas thrown on top w/ cheap quality whipped cream. ”
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The dessert was heavenly and brought back wonderful memories growing up in the Midwest, where rhubarb is in abundance during the summer. ”
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The chocolate cake w/ pistachio sorbet was great too! ”
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the food was decent but i will never pay 20 dollars for a bowl of pasta again, the desserts were dissapointing and they forgot to put a candle in the birthday girls order (which i had personally asked the weird manager to do) the night was a HUGE waste of ”
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The chocolate tart was pehaps my favorite and I'm more of a strawberyy shortcake fan. ”
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My favorite was their chocolate tart - excellent! ”
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Not too sweet yet very creamy and smooth with crunchy nuts accompany with the cold chocolate creamy cake. ”
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The desserts are always impeccable, as well. ”
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| drinks |
70.2400016784668% positive |
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When we finally got a table our server was decent but slow it took 30 minutes to get our drinks! ”
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The variety of breads was an added bonus and if you like wine, they have one of the citys best cellar. ”
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If I'm going to spend eighty dollars on a bottle of wine (their cheapest by the way) and 48 dollars on a steak I expect the service to be awesome. ”
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It seems like a great place for after-hour drinks as well - lots of people in business attire. ”
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I've been with dates, small and large groups, and on every occasion we enjoyed the bustling bar scene as patrons wait for tables (no res's Thurs), the pleasant lighting, the excellent wine list, and the yummy food. ”
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so let's sum it up: poor atmoshpere + fair service + disappointing food + a nice bottle of wine = $215. ”
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the food was decent but i will never pay 20 dollars for a bowl of pasta again, the desserts were dissapointing and they forgot to put a candle in the birthday girls order (which i had personally asked the weird manager to do) the night was a HUGE waste of ”
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Sure, you may wait on Thursday, but the fries alone are worth it (and I love the bar here, one of the best in a restaurant in town). ”
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There is a unique 'neighborhood' vibe to the event; you'll find yourself giving wine advice to the table next to you, or chatting it up at the bar. ”
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The wine list is massive, but our attentive, friendly waiter helped us pick a fabulous zin. ”
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We didn't order any sparking water or wines, so the waiter probably thought we were cheap skates and his services were reflectingly cold. ”
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The service was wonderful, the wine list to die for and the food was out of this world. ”
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They have a great bar & wine list. ”
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The wine was sub-par and the fifty or so people standing around waiting for a table made the ambiance uncomfortable. ”
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| food quality |
86.4799976348877% positive |
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Wait staff can sometimes be slow and unattentive, but the food more then makes up for it! ”
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guess it's hard to maintain quality of cuisine if the place is that big (that's an excuse). ”
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team that understands that great food and great ambiance are only part of the dining experience that is completed with great service. ”
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Sure, you may wait on Thursday, but the fries alone are worth it (and I love the bar here, one of the best in a restaurant in town). ”
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Honestly, one of the best renditions of a poached egg I've had in recent memory. ”
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Great food ”
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My girlfriend ordered the Shrimp and Scallop Stew, which was also delicious (I stole a bit from her plate). ”
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I've been with dates, small and large groups, and on every occasion we enjoyed the bustling bar scene as patrons wait for tables (no res's Thurs), the pleasant lighting, the excellent wine list, and the yummy food. ”
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great food, general manager ruined the experience ”
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we were given a large gift certificate to campanile and went to enjoy a well prepared meal as well as we had a wonderful waiter who recommended great food and was very attentive. ”
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great food & ambiance ”
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The eggs benedict and the oatmeal were especially delicious. ”
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The waitstaff was friendly as well, and the cheese course was delicious (and my first introduction the the wonderful Cowgirl Creamery). ”
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Had a good meal, decent service, quiet setting but unless a companion wanted to go I probably would not return. ”
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want to write this review while the experience is fresh. ”
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the food is always great, the service we've had has always been great, and the restaurant itself is beautiful. ”
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told him I had the lamb and thanked him for every delicious bite. ”
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All of the plates are cold seafood, and it wasn't very great. ”
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great food and energetic atmosphere ”
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have never had a bad meal here! ”
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Never had a bad meal or a bad time ”
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But the broth is delicious. ”
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My date had tomato soup with cheese and bacon crostini for an appetizer, which was excellent. ”
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The food was actually very good, but they gave you a very little amount. ”
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too expensive, not enough food, and just not a good value. ”
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It is such a shame that a restaurant that serves great food and has a great staff is overseen by someone that clearly does not value customer service or common decency. ”
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We all agreed the food was excellent. ”
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They have some offbeat selections that were also tasty such as the pork belly apetizer. ”
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Literally people were hovering over people's tables' as the ate very expensive not-that-good food. ”
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Did I mention the bread is the best in town? ”
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We chose Campanile last night as a last minute pick for a very nice meal out. ”
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This is an ideal spot for a delicious, quiet weekend brunch. ”
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so let's sum it up: poor atmoshpere + fair service + disappointing food + a nice bottle of wine = $215. ”
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and then, all the dishes our several servers recommended was awful. ”
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Great food, great location, excellent service, ”
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let's get to the food: trenne pasta - fantastic! ”
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Consistently delicious food and great service. ”
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The service was wonderful, the wine list to die for and the food was out of this world. ”
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You can always judge the quality of a restaurant by the portions it serves: ones that serve vulgar amounts of food are usually not as careful with the preparation, those that serve sensible portions usually produce magnificent edibles. ”
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love the Bibb lettuce salad to start, and I've never had a bad appetizer here. ”
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My friend and I had the burrata, original grilled cheese, and rare ahi tuna sandwiches, which were all great. ”
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The food's pretty good, but personally, I get bored of their steril decor. ”
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Awesome cheese sandwiches, great ambiance ”
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The sauce was delicate, the gnocci's were huge! ”
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Oatmeal, pancakes, eggs, everything is amazing! ”
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Although I truly hate to be picky I just found that that no dish was amazing and worth returning for. ”
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Great food, great service, great night. ”
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This restaurant is absolutely my favorite in LA -- the BEST bread ever doesn't hurt. ”
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True, expensive for sandwiches, but it's a fun time and the fries are very tasty. ”
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the food was decent but i will never pay 20 dollars for a bowl of pasta again, the desserts were dissapointing and they forgot to put a candle in the birthday girls order (which i had personally asked the weird manager to do) the night was a HUGE waste of ”
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If I'm going to spend eighty dollars on a bottle of wine (their cheapest by the way) and 48 dollars on a steak I expect the service to be awesome. ”
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All the dishes were flavorful. ”
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My last great meal was in January 2002 and it was wonderful: great service, inspired food, fabulous table. ”
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| menu variety |
100.0% positive |
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had the priviledge of having almost everything on the menu the other day, and I must say that everything, I mean everything, was perfect. ”
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They have some offbeat selections that were also tasty such as the pork belly apetizer. ”
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The variety of breads was an added bonus and if you like wine, they have one of the citys best cellar. ”
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If you visit sign up for the mailing list as this is one of the few restaurants that provides the customer with an opportunity to revisit on Theme nights where the menus are always experimental and great fun. ”
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| overall |
100.0% positive |
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found this restaurant via the internet and after reading reviews that said it was good, I figured it'd be a nice place to go. ”
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One Thanksgiving a couple of years ago, I decided to treat my family to dinner out and chose Campanile as the venue, since it's my favorite LA restaurant. ”
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It seems like a great place for after-hour drinks as well - lots of people in business attire. ”
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absolutely the best restaurant. ”
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Sure, you may wait on Thursday, but the fries alone are worth it (and I love the bar here, one of the best in a restaurant in town). ”
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This is a good date place for someone with class. ”
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Maybe the best true Californian restaurant in Los Angeles. ”
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| return potential |
50.0% positive |
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Had a good meal, decent service, quiet setting but unless a companion wanted to go I probably would not return. ”
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And when this was finally cleared up the manager failed to show his face again, failed to appologize, and failed to return any of my phone calls in follow up. ”
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| service |
69.38000202178955% positive |
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The service was sufficiently fast, but we didn't feel rushed. ”
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The service is the only thing that I won't rave about, it was adequate, but nothing memorable. ”
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Literally people were hovering over people's tables' as the ate very expensive not-that-good food. ”
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It was uncomfortable if not offensive to observe a rude manager abusing his staff in front of the customers. ”
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Service was fast, friendly, and unpretentious. ”
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the food was decent but i will never pay 20 dollars for a bowl of pasta again, the desserts were dissapointing and they forgot to put a candle in the birthday girls order (which i had personally asked the weird manager to do) the night was a HUGE waste of ”
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We had a stupid waiter who was unattentive and immature. ”
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If I'm going to spend eighty dollars on a bottle of wine (their cheapest by the way) and 48 dollars on a steak I expect the service to be awesome. ”
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even the hispanic guy that refills water w/ the community pitcher was rude! ”
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The waitstaff was friendly as well, and the cheese course was delicious (and my first introduction the the wonderful Cowgirl Creamery). ”
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Taylor, who I believe is the manager, was very friendly, helpful and welcoming. ”
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Wait staff can sometimes be slow and unattentive, but the food more then makes up for it! ”
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The service was great and very helpful. ”
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My last great meal was in January 2002 and it was wonderful: great service, inspired food, fabulous table. ”
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Pretty romantic ambience and good service. ”
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I'm no stranger to dining and this one lands in the big trash heap of "what are people thinking? ”
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Even the busboy was friendly and attentive. ”
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the service sucked- i don't know how many different servers 'pretended' to tend to us and all of them were impossible to flag down. ”
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The wine list is massive, but our attentive, friendly waiter helped us pick a fabulous zin. ”
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Service is adequate and friendly, and the experience is fun. ”
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Consistently delicious food and great service. ”
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When we finally got a table our server was decent but slow it took 30 minutes to get our drinks! ”
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The wine was sub-par and the fifty or so people standing around waiting for a table made the ambiance uncomfortable. ”
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And when this was finally cleared up the manager failed to show his face again, failed to appologize, and failed to return any of my phone calls in follow up. ”
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team that understands that great food and great ambiance are only part of the dining experience that is completed with great service. ”
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we were given a large gift certificate to campanile and went to enjoy a well prepared meal as well as we had a wonderful waiter who recommended great food and was very attentive. ”
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Great food, great location, excellent service, ”
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Our server Brian, exceptionally friendly, personable and very detailed. ”
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Great food, great service, great night. ”
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It is such a shame that a restaurant that serves great food and has a great staff is overseen by someone that clearly does not value customer service or common decency. ”
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Our waiter was nice but, only when you could find him. ”
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He is rude, unprofessional and unattentive with weird attitude. ”
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the food is always great, the service we've had has always been great, and the restaurant itself is beautiful. ”
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great food, general manager ruined the experience ”
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As we all left we were greeted by the Executive Chef Mark who very friendly and wanted to know how our experience was. ”
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The service was attentive. ”
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We didn't order any sparking water or wines, so the waiter probably thought we were cheap skates and his services were reflectingly cold. ”
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Had a good meal, decent service, quiet setting but unless a companion wanted to go I probably would not return. ”
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We were a party of 8, including a 2-year-old, and while I wouldn't necessarily describe it as a "kid friendly" restaurant, the staff was very friendly and accomodating. ”
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so let's sum it up: poor atmoshpere + fair service + disappointing food + a nice bottle of wine = $215. ”
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and then, all the dishes our several servers recommended was awful. ”
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It seems like a great place for after-hour drinks as well - lots of people in business attire. ”
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The service was wonderful, the wine list to die for and the food was out of this world. ”
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| value |
53.13000202178955% positive |
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the food was decent but i will never pay 20 dollars for a bowl of pasta again, the desserts were dissapointing and they forgot to put a candle in the birthday girls order (which i had personally asked the weird manager to do) the night was a HUGE waste of ”
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We didn't order any sparking water or wines, so the waiter probably thought we were cheap skates and his services were reflectingly cold. ”
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Everything we had was fabulous, expensive, but no doubt worth every penny. ”
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even the desserts looked and tasted like stale brownies your college roommate would bake you w/ black bruised pieces of old bananas thrown on top w/ cheap quality whipped cream. ”
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You can always judge the quality of a restaurant by the portions it serves: ones that serve vulgar amounts of food are usually not as careful with the preparation, those that serve sensible portions usually produce magnificent edibles. ”
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Though everything is a little pricey, it was well worth everything. ”
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If I'm going to spend eighty dollars on a bottle of wine (their cheapest by the way) and 48 dollars on a steak I expect the service to be awesome. ”
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It is such a shame that a restaurant that serves great food and has a great staff is overseen by someone that clearly does not value customer service or common decency. ”
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Literally people were hovering over people's tables' as the ate very expensive not-that-good food. ”
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Although I truly hate to be picky I just found that that no dish was amazing and worth returning for. ”
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Appetizers are huge, I had the Squash Blossom which I felt was a tad too oily. ”
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This restaurant is VERY overpriced for what we received. ”
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too expensive, not enough food, and just not a good value. ”
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The sauce was delicate, the gnocci's were huge! ”
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Sure, you may wait on Thursday, but the fries alone are worth it (and I love the bar here, one of the best in a restaurant in town). ”
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True, expensive for sandwiches, but it's a fun time and the fries are very tasty. ”
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| wait time |
50.0% positive |
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When we finally got a table our server was decent but slow it took 30 minutes to get our drinks! ”
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We chose Campanile last night as a last minute pick for a very nice meal out. ”
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Wait staff can sometimes be slow and unattentive, but the food more then makes up for it! ”
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